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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Loconsole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonidas Hanegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Loconsole had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. This should be fireworks!

Loconsole
vs
Hanegan

180 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Loconsole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonidas Hanegan!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loconsole lands a high kick!
Hanegan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Loconsole fails with the takedown.
Loconsole shoots in but Hanegan avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Loconsole darts in and clinches Hanegan up against the cage.
Hanegan can't break the clinch.

Loconsole manages to pull guard.
Loconsole wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanegan wanted to stand there but Loconsole had control of the position.
Loconsole keeping moving, preventing Hanegan from controlling successfully.
Hanegan content to stall in guard here.

Loconsole is looking for a triangle but Hanegan pushes his legs off easily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hanegan has closed the distance and engaged Loconsole in a clinch.
Loconsole connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hanegan's face.
Hanegan tries to land knees in the clinch but Loconsole avoids the damage to the body.
Loconsole scores with a knee to the head.
Loconsole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Loconsole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanegan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Loconsole with a knee to the head.
Loconsole tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Loconsole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loconsole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanegan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Loconsole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Loconsole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanegan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Loconsole wants a takedown but no success here.
Hanegan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Loconsole smiles and moves away.
Hanegan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hanegan takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Leonidas Hanegan has been cut.
Loconsole looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Loconsole tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hanegan swivels and escapes.
Loconsole shoots for a takedown but Hanegan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Loconsole moves in looking to clinch but Hanegan pushes him off.

Loconsole clinches.
Loconsole tries a knee to the head but Hanegan blocks it.
Loconsole wants a takedown but no success here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loconsole connects with a knee to the head.
Loconsole connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hanegan's face.
Loconsole tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hanegan smiles and moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hanegan - that will leave a mark!

Loconsole drives through with a takedown into guard.

Loconsole stands up from Hanegan's guard - Loconsole perhaps looking for a knockout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick lands there from Loconsole.

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

Loconsole wriggles free and stands up.
Hanegan keeps the fight on the outside.

Loconsole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Loconsole wants a takedown but no success here.

Hanegan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Loconsole is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hanegan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loconsole is refusing to be controlled, as Hanegan sits in half guard.
Loconsole is pressing down on Hanegan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Loconsole keeping moving, preventing Hanegan from controlling successfully.
Loconsole thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Loconsole trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hanegan sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Loconsole lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hanegan!
Hanegan is working to get back to half guard.
Loconsole landing shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanegan tries to lock up and control but Loconsole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loconsole thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hanegan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Loconsole.
Hanegan is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanegan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Loconsole tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hanegan tries to hold on but Loconsole postures up.
Loconsole fails to take his opponent's back.
Hanegan is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanegan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Loconsole has hold of Hanegan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hanegan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Loconsole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonidas Hanegan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hanegan wants to clinch up but Loconsole keeps it at a distance.

Loconsole shoots in and bounces Hanegan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hanegan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Loconsole's guard.
Hanegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Loconsole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loconsole is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Loconsole has his foot on Hanegan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanegan works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loconsole keeping moving, preventing Hanegan from controlling successfully.
Loconsole wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanegan 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Hanegan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hanegan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Loconsole wants to sweep here but Hanegan controlling him for the moment.

Loconsole looking for a guillotine here but Hanegan defends easily.
Loconsole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanegan is one step ahead there.
Nick Loconsole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Loconsole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hanegan drops back looking for a leg! Loconsole is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Loconsole manages to kick Hanegan off! Hanegan jumps back into Loconsole's guard.

Loconsole scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Hanegan moves into range and clinches up with Loconsole.
Hanegan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Loconsole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanegan blocks it with crossed arms.
Loconsole with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hanegan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hanegan slows down the pace here.
Loconsole drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Loconsole goes for a takedown attempt but Hanegan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hanegan circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Loconsole changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hanegan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Loconsole stands up.
Hanegan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Loconsole gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Hanegan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Loconsole. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Loconsole has an active guard here but Hanegan has managed to pass into half guard.
Loconsole is not content to let Hanegan control the position.

Loconsole is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hanegan is tapping! Great win for Loconsole!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nick Loconsole!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalahu Kahala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dilbert Pickles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kahala
vs
Pickles

198 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
188 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kalahu Kahala!
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, Dilbert Pickles!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahala misses with a takedown attempt - Pickles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Kahala shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kahala not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kahala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Kahala looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kahala tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pickles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Kahala seems to be working for a kimura but Pickles defends the submission attempt.
Pickles is looking to control Kahala's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pickles avoid being mounted?
Pickles keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pickles trying to hold on to Kahala's head to control him but Kahala postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pickles wants to improve his position but Kahala is controlling well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kahala fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Kahala scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Kahala goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pickles has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kahala but great work by Pickles.
Kahala is breathing heavily.
Kahala is trying to get back to half guard.
Kahala 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.
Pickles trying to control the position but Kahala is working away.
Kahala tries to improve position but can't.
Pickles has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kahala!
Pickles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kahala. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kahala is squirming around, avoiding Pickles's attempts to control the action.
Pickles fails to take his opponent's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pickles controlling from the full mount.
Kahala working to try and regain half guard.
Pickles looking to control but Kahala is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pickles looking to control and managing it successfully.
I looks like Pickles might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pickles controlling the position easily from mount.

Despite being in the dominant position, Dilbert Pickles just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Pickles feints and as Kahala raises his hands in defense, Pickles changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kahala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pickles slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Kahala.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kahala manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kahala 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.

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

Kahala working for a triangle but Pickles defends it easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahala is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kahala is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahala tries to pass to full mount but Pickles defends it.
Pickles slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kahala postures up.
Kahala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pickles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kahala throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Kahala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pickles wants to pass the guard but Kahala is keeping the position.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahala will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Kahala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pickles looking to pass the guard.

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

Kahala looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pickles passes into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kahala is looking to reverse the position.
Kahala is working hard here to advance position.
Pickles is looking to take a break and control but Kahala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pickles passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kahala!
Kahala is squirming around, avoiding Pickles's attempts to control the action.
Kahala really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kahala throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pickles controlling from the full mount.
Kahala tries to improve his position but instead Pickles has taken his back!
I would not like to be Kahala right now.
Kahala rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kalahu Kahala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kahala is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Pickles pulls his head out easily.
Kahala is trying to get back to full guard.
Kahala manages to get to full guard.

Pickles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pickles trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kahala isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pickles stacks Kahala 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 Pickles!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahala tries to improve position but can't.
Pickles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kahala keeps working.
Kahala is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pickles trying to control the position but Kahala is working away.

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

and Pickles counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kahala keeping moving, preventing Pickles from controlling successfully.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kalahu Kahala!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boyer Nickelsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaknafein DoUrden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Nickelsen
vs
DoUrden

201 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

183 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Xotic Fruits

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boyer Nickelsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zaknafein DoUrden!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DoUrden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Nickelsen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nickelsen showed some decent athleticism there.
Nickelsen not doing much here.
DoUrden is trying to maintain the position but Nickelsen is very close to passing his half guard.
DoUrden is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DoUrden trying to control but Nickelsen postures up.
Nickelsen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DoUrden on the ground.
DoUrden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nickelsen.

DoUrden is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Nickelsen pulls his head out easily.
Nickelsen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nickelsen is taking a breather. DoUrden says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
DoUrden looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nickelsen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
DoUrden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nickelsen momentarily.

DoUrden gets caught flat footed, as Nickelsen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Nickelsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

DoUrden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickelsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
DoUrden looks gassed!
Nickelsen wants to pass the guard but DoUrden is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickelsen 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.
DoUrden wants to get back to his feet but Nickelsen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nickelsen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickelsen throwing strikes but missing.
Nickelsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DoUrden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DoUrden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nickelsen controls the pace.
Nickelsen preventing the sweep.
Nickelsen throwing strikes from guard but DoUrden blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DoUrden lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nickelsen!
Nickelsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
DoUrden wants to take Nickelsen's back here but Nickelsen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Nickelsen is working to get back to half guard.
Nickelsen prevents DoUrden from taking his back.
Nickelsen wants to control but DoUrden is having none of it.
Nickelsen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nickelsen regains half guard.

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.

DoUrden is working for a kimura but Nickelsen is defending it quite comfortably.
Nickelsen tries to roll over but DoUrden keeps him under control.

DoUrden seems to be working for a kimura but Nickelsen defends the submission attempt.

DoUrden is trying to work for a kimura but Nickelsen is defending well.
Nickelsen wants to control but DoUrden is keeping busy.
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 Boyer Nickelsen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nickelsen.
Zaknafein DoUrden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DoUrden has his takedown stuffed

and Nickelsen counters with a takedown into side control.
Nickelsen controls the position from side control.
DoUrden is looking to reverse the position.
Nickelsen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
DoUrden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nickelsen controlling the position.
Nickelsen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nickelsen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DoUrden managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nickelsen.
Nickelsen tries to move to mount but DoUrden blocks the move with his legs.
DoUrden gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nickelsen trying to mount his opponent but DoUrden defends it.
Nickelsen content to control rather than advance.

DoUrden looking for submissions off his back.
DoUrden is breathing heavily.
Nickelsen controlling the pace.

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.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Boyer Nickelsen just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nickelsen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. DoUrden tries to avoid it but Nickelsen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag DoUrden to the ground. DoUrden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
DoUrden fails with the takedown

and Nickelsen counters with a single leg into guard. DoUrden didn't expect that.
Nickelsen 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.
Nickelsen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nickelsen throwing strikes but missing.
Nickelsen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
DoUrden wants to stand up but Nickelsen is controlling him.
Nickelsen controlling from the top position.
Nickelsen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickelsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nickelsen throwing strikes from guard but DoUrden blocks nicely.
Nickelsen is stalling in the full guard.

DoUrden is looking for a triangle but Nickelsen pushes his legs off easily.
Nickelsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

DoUrden is looking for a triangle but Nickelsen pushes his legs off easily.
DoUrden lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nickelsen!

DoUrden looking to secure an arm triangle but Nickelsen defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DoUrden avoids the attempt from Nickelsen to control.
Nickelsen is controlling an arm, preventing DoUrden from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Nickelsen tries to hold on but DoUrden postures up.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Boyer Nickelsen just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
DoUrden misses with a double jab.
DoUrden shoots and misses

and Nickelsen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Boyer Nickelsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaknafein DoUrden.
Nickelsen drops an elbow to the side of DoUrden's head.
DoUrden tries to get to full guard but Nickelsen has control of the leg.
Nickelsen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DoUrden defending well though.
Nickelsen passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boyer Nickelsen 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!

Nickelsen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
DoUrden is looking to control Nickelsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DoUrden avoid being mounted?
DoUrden wants to get back to his feet.
Nickelsen trying to control the action but DoUrden is working from the bottom.
Nickelsen controlling the pace.
DoUrden wants to get back to full guard.
Nickelsen controlling the action here.
DoUrden flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nickelsen shoots in looking for a takedown. DoUrden tries to sprawl out of it but Nickelsen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DoUrden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
DoUrden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DoUrden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Nickelsen scores a takedown into full mount!
DoUrden is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
DoUrden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DoUrden tries to reverse the position but Nickelsen maintains control.
Nickelsen raining down shots from the mount!
DoUrden is desperately trying to improve his position but Nickelsen has a good base and remains in mount.
DoUrden tries to hold on but Nickelsen pushes him away.
DoUrden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nickelsen unloading with bombs!
DoUrden is looking to get to half guard.
Nickelsen controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DoUrden is looking to improve his position but Nickelsen isn't that keen on the idea.
DoUrden is squirming around, avoiding Nickelsen's attempts to control the action.
DoUrden is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Nickelsen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nickelsen prevents DoUrden from getting the reversal.
Boyer Nickelsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DoUrden takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nickelsen controlling the pace for now.
DoUrden is bucking up trying to escape but Nickelsen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
DoUrden can't escape the position.
Nickelsen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickelsen looking to finish DoUrden with some ground and pound. This is bad for DoUrden!
DoUrden is trying to escape the mount.
Nickelsen controlling his opponent.
Nickelsen trying to control but DoUrden is having none of it.

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.
DoUrden bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

DoUrden drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and DoUrden jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
DoUrden being controlled here momentarily.
DoUrden trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nickelsen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

DoUrden looking for a guillotine here but Nickelsen defends easily.
Zaknafein DoUrden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DoUrden being controlled here, momentarily.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyer Nickelsen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demian Mayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Briagga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demian Mayo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mayo
vs
Briagga

176 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Dark Storm Performance

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demian Mayo!
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, Jorge Briagga!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briagga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mayo pinned against the cage. Mayo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Briagga misses with a wild combination.

Mayo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Briagga's guard.
Mayo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mayo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Briagga is keeping the position for now.
Mayo thows a big elbow that misses.
Mayo passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Mayo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Briagga has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mayo but great work by Briagga.
Mayo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Briagga is keen to just control but Mayo is a slippery customer.

Mayo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Briagga prevents Mayo from improving his position.
Mayo punching from the bottom.
Mayo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Briagga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Mayo working for a triangle but Briagga defends it easily.
Mayo is breathing heavily.
Briagga slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mayo is looking for a sweep.
Briagga is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mayo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Briagga tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Briagga has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mayo trying his best to control but Briagga has mounted him.
Mayo is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mayo gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mayo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mayo trying to hold on to Briagga's head to control him but Briagga postures up.

Mayo actively working from the bottom here.
Mayo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mayo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mayo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Briagga is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mayo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Briagga is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

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.

Mayo working for a triangle but Briagga defends it easily.
Mayo trying to strike off his back.

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

Mayo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Briagga postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Briagga slips nicely into half guard.
Mayo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mayo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Briagga shoots and misses

and Mayo counters with a takedown into side control.

Mayo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Briagga rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mayo's guard! Nice work there by Briagga!

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

Mayo working for submissions but it's allowed Briagga to get to half guard.
Briagga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mayo punching from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mayo is trying to stand back up but Briagga is controlling him
Briagga is keen to just control but Mayo is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Briagga is looking for a kimura here.
Mayo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mayo controls Briagga momentarily but Briagga frees himself.
Briagga trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Briagga is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Briagga shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Mayo counters with a single leg into guard. Briagga didn't expect that.
Briagga controls Mayo momentarily but Mayo frees himself.
Briagga manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briagga content just to control the position here.
Mayo is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Briagga has taken his back.
Mayo staying busy and making it hard for Briagga to control.
Well, with Briagga on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mayo is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Mayo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Briagga prevents Mayo from improving his position.
Mayo gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayo controls Briagga momentarily but Briagga frees himself.
Briagga trying to control but Mayo is working from the bottom.

Mayo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Briagga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Briagga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Briagga stands up and waves to Mayo to follow him.

Mayo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mayo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briagga is not content to let Mayo control the position.
Mayo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mayo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Briagga is squirming around, avoiding Mayo's attempts to control the action.

Mayo working for a submission but Briagga is keeping him at bay.

Mayo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Briagga is surviving well by controlling Mayo's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demian Mayo 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!

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

Mayo 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.
Mayo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mayo trying to control but Briagga is working from the bottom.
Mayo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Briagga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briagga keeping full guard, as Mayo tries to pass.

Mayo has gone for a leg lock! Briagga slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mayo's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Briagga wants to pass the guard but Mayo is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mayo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Briagga passes Mayo's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Mayo actively working from the bottom here.
Mayo manages to get to full guard.

Briagga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Briagga preventing the sweep.
Demian Mayo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

Mayo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Briagga passes into half guard.
Briagga trying to control from half guard but Mayo is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mayo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Mayo working for a triangle but Briagga defends it easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mayo kicks off Briagga and gets to his feet.

Mayo shoots in and bounces Briagga off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mayo throwing strikes but missing.

Mayo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Briagga is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mayo, into his guard.
Briagga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briagga stopping the sweep attempt from Mayo.

Mayo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Briagga has picked Mayo up and slammed him! Mayo can't keep hold of the triangle and Briagga manages to pass to side control!

Briagga is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mayo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Briagga working away.
Mayo tries to improve position but can't.
Briagga advances to mount.
Jorge Briagga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mayo is looking to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Demian Mayo.
Well Mayo 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demian Mayo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uwe Kaputtski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Crank Dat kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Kaputtski
vs
Steele

190 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Uwe Kaputtski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Steele!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaputtski stuffs the takedown.

Steele shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Steele showed some decent athleticism there.
Steele looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steele missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steele wants to stand up but Kaputtski has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steele is looking to stall here but Kaputtski recovers full guard.
Steele stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaputtski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steele wants to control from the top but Kaputtski keeps moving.
Steele missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steele thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steele must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Steele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaputtski.
Kaputtski is breathing heavily.
Kaputtski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kaputtski throws a series of punches but Steele moves out of range.

Steele closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Steele trying to control the action but Kaputtski is working from the bottom.
Kaputtski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steele.
Steele trying to control the pace.
Steele is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaputtski is on top in guard.
Kaputtski pushing down on Steele's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steele wants to improve his position but Kaputtski is controlling well.
Kaputtski is taking a breather. Steele says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaputtski prevents Steele from improving his position.
Steele throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele tries to roll over but Kaputtski keeps him under control.
Steele controlling the position for now.
Steele has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaputtski is working away from the top position though.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Steele throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kaputtski's waist but Kaputtski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steele off to one side.
No luck for Steele with that takedown attempt.
Uwe Kaputtski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Steele.
Steele will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Steele closes the distance and clinches.

Steele lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Steele is pressing down on Kaputtski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kaputtski is holding on for now.
Steele thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kaputtski's head.
Steele missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steele missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaputtski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Steele wants to control but Kaputtski is keeping him busy.
Kaputtski tries to get to full guard but Steele has control of the leg.
Kaputtski keeping hold of Steele's head, controlling as best he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kaputtski misses with a wild combination.
Kaputtski misses with a double jab.
Kaputtski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steele shoots in and drives through. Kaputtski sprawls well.
Steele shoots for a takedown but Kaputtski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A left and a right from Kaputtski both land. Nice combination.

Steele closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steele jumps guard but Kaputtski stands there with Steele around his waist. Steele gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Steele keeps control of Kaputtski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Steele dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Steele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaputtski.
Kaputtski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steele fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kaputtski throws a series of punches but Steele avoids them all with ease.

Steele has managed to clinch.
Steele tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kaputtski smiles and moves away.
Steele fails to land the takedown.
Uwe Kaputtski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Steele.
Kaputtski throws a right hand that Steele ducks under and follows up with a left that Steele also avoids with ease.

Steele scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kaputtski wants to control but Steele postures up.
Steele is looking to take a break and control but Kaputtski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaputtski being controlled for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Steele decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kaputtski to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steele dodges the punch combination from Kaputtski.

Steele looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Steele content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kaputtski keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ground and pound from Steele.
Steele is trying to control the action in half guard but Kaputtski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaputtski keeping control of the position.
Steele is stalling here. Kaputtski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Steele seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kaputtski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Steele can't do much from the bottom here.

Kaputtski decides to stand up, so the ref orders Steele to his feet.
Kaputtski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steele lands with a slapping head kick.

Kaputtski is rocked!
Kaputtski throws a lazy right hand but Steele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh Kaputtski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steele lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Kaputtski crumples to the floor! Steele milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jason Steele!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikita Kotoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Jose Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Kotoski
vs
Jose Gracie

187 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Dark Storm Performance

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nikita Kotoski!
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, Marcos Jose Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kotoski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kotoski tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kotoski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Kotoski circles away.
Gracie is looking to clinch.

Kotoski drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kotoski is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kotoski.
Kotoski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kotoski lands a nice uppercut.
Kotoski lands with a left to the head.
Kotoski lands an uppercut.
Kotoski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kotoski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kotoski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kotoski.
Nice body punch from Kotoski - that landed with a thud.
Kotoski has Gracie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gracie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Kotoski.
Kotoski lands a body punch.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kotoski is keeping busy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kotoski.
Gracie looks gassed!
Kotoski working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A body shot lands from Kotoski.
Kotoski digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Kotoski.
Kotoski lands a body shot.
Kotoski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie stalls.
Gracie pushes off an throws an elbow but Kotoski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
Kotoski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.

Gracie is rocked!
Nice body punch from Kotoski - that landed with a thud.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Kotoski finish him?
A short uppercut from Kotoski.
Kotoski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kotoski lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Kotoski.

Gracie is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kotoski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gracie to the mat. Gracie regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Kotoski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kotoski slips nicely into half guard.

Kotoski seems to be looking for submissions.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotoski wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie trying to control but Kotoski postures up.

Kotoski is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kotoski seems to be looking for submissions.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kotoski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kotoski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie!
Gracie is controlling an arm, preventing Kotoski from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

Kotoski working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is in no mood to give up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotoski mounts Gracie! Really nice guard pass there!

Kotoski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gracie is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gracie and Kotoski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Kotoski swings around for an armbar but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kotoski's guard.

Kotoski working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kotoski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gracie tries to clinch up.
Kotoski looks to clinch

and Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kotoski as the two fighters clinch.
Gracie misses with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kotoski.
Kotoski digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Kotoski lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kotoski.
Kotoski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kotoski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees to the body from Gracie.
Gracie lands a nice knee to the body.
Gracie lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Nikita Kotoski has been cut.
Gracie with a knee to the head.
Gracie crunches a lovely knee into Kotoski's ribcage.
Gracie is trying to stall.
Kotoski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Gracie slows down the pace here.
Kotoski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Kotoski is working Gracie over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kotoski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Kotoski lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Kotoski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.

Kotoski turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Kotoski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gracie has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kotoski but great work by Gracie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotoski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Kotoski looking for submissions off his back.
Kotoski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kotoski is looking to improve his position.
Gracie works his way into side control.
Kotoski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kotoski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kotoski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Kotoski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kotoski is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gracie jumps into side control!
Kotoski is looking to reverse the position.
Kotoski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
Kotoski tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.

Kotoski looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotoski moves into full guard.

Kotoski is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kotoski tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gracie presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kotoski tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Kotoski defends it well.
Kotoski tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.

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.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Kotoski regains half guard.
Kotoski works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kotoski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kotoski wants to hit a switch here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kotoski there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch

and Kotoski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kotoski.
Kotoski dodges an elbow strike from Gracie.
Gracie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kotoski working some nice short punches in the clinch.

It looks like Marcos Jose Gracie has been cut.
Kotoski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kotoski lands a nice uppercut.
Kotoski lands with a right to the head.

Kotoski manages to pull guard.
Kotoski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gracie!
Gracie has given up his back.

Gracie defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Kotoski looking for the RNC.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kotoski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kotoski is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kotoski's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Kotoski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gracie!

Kotoski is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie frees his head quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kotoski moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gracie has worked his arm free - good work by Gracie!
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!
Kotoski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gracie!

Kotoski goes for an armbar but Gracie turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gracie.

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

Kotoski looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kotoski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kotoski wants to improve his position but instead Gracie has moved into half guard.
Kotoski wants to get back to full guard.

Kotoski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nikita Kotoski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kotoski gets full guard.

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.

Kotoski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
Kotoski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kotoski is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gracie jumps into side control!
Kotoski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kotoski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kotoski.
Kotoski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marcos Jose Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kotoski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gracie stacks Kotoski 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 Gracie!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikita Kotoski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kotoski 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikita Kotoski!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Striker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rorion Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rorion Gracie looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Striker
vs
Gracie

195 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William Striker!
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, Rorion Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Striker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.

Gracie is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Striker knocks Gracie out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). William Striker!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

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