JBL FNF V PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justus Brevis (ranked 4837 p4p, 49 weight class) and Lynch Boshank (ranked 5476 p4p, 153 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Brevis
vs
Boshank

179 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
17
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Justus Brevis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lynch Boshank!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boshank fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brevis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brevis tries to clinch up but Boshank circles away and keeps his distance.
Boshank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brevis dodges the punch combination from Boshank.
Brevis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boshank but Boshank pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Justus Brevis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brevis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boshank but Boshank pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boshank looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justus Brevis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brevis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boshank looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brevis moves in looking to clinch but Boshank pushes him off.
Boshank appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boshank does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brevis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boshank manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boshank only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boshank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brevis defends it nicely.
Brevis shoots in for a double leg but Boshank sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boshank is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boshank throws the left hand but Brevis avoids the punch easily.
Brevis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brevis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boshank circles away.
Boshank looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brevis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boshank fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boshank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brevis stalks Boshank and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boshank's face. Boshank staggers backwards, shaken.
Boshank throws the left hand but Brevis avoids the punch easily.
Brevis shoots for a takedown but Boshank saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brevis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boshank sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boshank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brevis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brevis tries to clinch but Boshank is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boshank! But no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Boshank. No joy for Brevis on that attempt.
Boshank misses with a wild body shot.
Brevis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boshank is fending him off so far but Brevis persists. Nope, Boshank circles away and we're back to standing.
Boshank throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boshank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brevis.
Brevis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boshank as he jumps to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boshank. Brevis does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Brevis misses its target.
Boshank misses with a right hand
and Brevis counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brevis tries to clinch there but Boshank circles away.
Boshank takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Boshank closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brevis quickly recovers to half guard.
Boshank takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Boshank 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.
Boshank is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brevis won't allow Boshank to pass to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lynch Boshank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boshank 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 9:10
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 9:10
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lynch Boshank!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy King (ranked 3933 p4p, 352 weight class) and Silo Zama (ranked 23825 p4p, 473 weight class). Zama has chosen Paint it Black as his entrance music. Silo Zama is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

King
vs
Zama

198 cm
22
235 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
27
252 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammy King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Silo Zama!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King punishes Zama's body with a nice straight punch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Zama enables King to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zama manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
King passes Zama's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing that King has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
King is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
King with a couple of short strikes.

King is standing up, even though he is in mount.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sammy King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

King cracks Zama with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. King has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zama to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King blocks a leg kick.
King misses with a takedown
and Zama counters with a straight right hand.
King swinging wildly here.
King throws a body punch but Zama moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zama dodges the punch combination from King.
King lands a two punch combo.
Zama pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Zama settles back down.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zama counters with a lovely straight right hand!

King clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zama stalling in the clinch.
Zama lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Zama.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zama blocks a body shot from King.
Zama lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
King fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zama tries to land a knee to the head but King blocks with his arms.
King tries to pull guard but Zama won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zama blocks an uppercut.
Zama blocks an elbow strike from King.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King tries to throw a body punch but Zama avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Zama throws an elbow that misses.
Zama scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zama.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Zama.
Zama is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zama scores with a nice hook to the head.
King jumps guard but Zama turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
King tries to throw a body punch but Zama avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Zama works on King's body with a couple of short punches.
King is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zama pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zama lands a nice shot to the body.
King is looking to control Zama's arms but Zama gets an underhook and turns him. Now King has his back to the cage.
Zama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zama lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee is keeping an eye on Zama - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zama lands with a right to the head.
Zama is stalling here.
Zama lands a nice knee to the body.
Zama lands a damaging elbow.
King takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zama works on King's body with a couple of short punches.
Zama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zama lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zama's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zama lands a good knee to the midsection. King won't want to take too many of those.
Zama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through King's defenses.

It looks like Sammy King has been cut.
King throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zama takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
King is trying to pull guard but Zama turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
King misses with some punches.
Zama leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zama dodges an elbow strike from King.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Zama.
King tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zama smiles and moves away.
Silo Zama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Silo Zama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sammy King's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Zama connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt King covering up! Zama comes in with a big uppercut and King goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Silo Zama!
An out of breath Silo Zama thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flip Fortuin (ranked 23599 p4p, 563 weight class) and HR Paperstacks (ranked 3513 p4p, 378 weight class). Fortuin comes to the cage accompanied by You shook me all night long. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Fortuin
vs
Paperstacks

192 cm
27
210 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

189 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Flip Fortuin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, HR Paperstacks!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fortuin gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fortuin.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fortuin tries to stall but Paperstacks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Paperstacks is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fortuin can't fight it off and eventually Paperstacks manages to take the fight to the floor. Fortuin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Paperstacks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fortuin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Paperstacks puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Paperstacks seems content to control.
Paperstacks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Paperstacks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paperstacks dominating with strikes here.
Paperstacks lands a heavy elbow.

Fortuin tries to improve his position but Paperstacks has taken his back! Paperstacks has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Fortuin tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Paperstacks pushes Fortuin away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). HR Paperstacks!
Flip Fortuin spoke after the fight, saying 'I just was not fast enough!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spude Pulkkinen (ranked 1966 p4p, 249 weight class) and Jure Boban (ranked 2164 p4p, 266 weight class). Jure Boban has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Spude Pulkkinen's chin.

Pulkkinen
vs
Boban

185 cm
19
208 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

175 cm
21
207 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Granite 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 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Spude Pulkkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jure Boban!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boban dives in for a single leg takedown but Pulkkinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boban dives in and grabs Pulkkinen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pulkkinen pushes down on Boban's head and hops out.
Pulkkinen throws a solid leg kick but Boban takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pulkkinen.
We've been told by Pulkkinen's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boban misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulkkinen defending well as Boban loads up on a big left hand.
Boban takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

It looks like Jure Boban has been cut.
Pulkkinen lands a really nice looking cross but Boban seems unphased.
Boban waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boban.
Boban shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pulkkinen as he jumps to the side.
As Boban backs away, Pulkkinen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spude Pulkkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jure Boban.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
And Boban tries to counter it with a takedown but Pulkkinen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boban throws a looping overhand right but Pulkkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Boban moves forwards but Pulkkinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boban fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pulkkinen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
Boban's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pulkkinen under the eye.
Boban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boban throws a shot to the body.
Boban takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circling - Boban throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulkkinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body. Boban takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pulkkinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boban dives in and grabs Pulkkinen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pulkkinen pushes down on Boban's head and hops out.
Boban lands the left hand.
Boban misses with a lunging right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Boban just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boban throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
Boban lands a nice looking body shot.
Pulkkinen digs a good body shot into Boban's ribs.
Boban looks winded!
Boban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
Boban connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boban throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Boban tries for a takedown but Pulkkinen circles away easily
and Pulkkinen counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pulkkinen drops Boban with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Boban looks back up at him and smiles so Pulkkinen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Pulkkinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Jure Boban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen cracks Boban with a good jab.
Boban misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Boban is rocked!

That has opened up Jure Boban's cut even more.
Boban checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to the nose.
Pulkkinen closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Boban! Pulkkinen dives in looking to finish! Boban is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spude Pulkkinen!
An out of breath Spude Pulkkinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Char Xiu (ranked 929 p4p, 100 weight class) and Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio (ranked 22257 p4p, 530 weight class). Perda Segurio has chosen Cypress Hill - Highlife as his entrance music. 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!

Xiu
vs
Arnoldo Perda Segurio

170 cm
20
155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Char Xiu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perda Segurio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perda Segurio just misses with a punch to the body.

Perda Segurio tries to keep at a distance but Xiu has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Perda Segurio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Xiu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xiu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xiu lands an uppercut.

Perda Segurio breaks from the clinch.
Xiu throws a hook but Perda Segurio avoids it easily.
Xiu missing with a left hand there. Perda Segurio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've been informed that Perda Segurio has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu swings for the body but Perda Segurio moves out of range.

Xiu instigates a clinch.
Perda Segurio is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Xiu is defending well.
Perda Segurio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Perda Segurio is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Xiu can't fight it off and eventually Perda Segurio manages to take the fight to the floor. Xiu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Perda Segurio is looking to work some ground and pound but Xiu has wrist control.
Perda Segurio preventing the sweep.
Xiu is working hard here to advance position.
Perda Segurio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Perda Segurio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Perda Segurio trying to control but Xiu is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Xiu slips under a jab.
Perda Segurio misses with a straight left.
Xiu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Perda Segurios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Xiu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Perda Segurio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiu moves away.
Perda Segurio just misses with a punch to the body.

Perda Segurio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xiu tries to throw a body punch but Perda Segurio avoids it by throwing Xiu back against the cage.
Perda Segurio blocks a body shot from Xiu.
Perda Segurio tries to land a knee to the head but Xiu blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perda Segurio is trying to pull guard but Xiu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Char Xiu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio.
Perda Segurio tries to break free but Xiu pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perda Segurio is trying to maintain a safe position but Xiu gets an underhook and turns Perda Segurio into the cage.
Perda Segurio is trying to break the clinch but Xiu has him pressed against the cage.
Xiu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Perda Segurios head.
Xiu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Perda Segurio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Xiu prevents it.
Xiu throws a head punch that misses.
Xiu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Perda Segurio.
Xiu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Perda Segurio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Xiu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Xiu blocks a leg kick.
Xiu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perda Segurio misses with a wild body shot.
Xiu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Xiu cracks a nice hook into Perda Segurio's ribs.
Perda Segurio tries to move into range but Xiu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Perda Segurio gets a clinch.
Perda Segurio missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiu tries a body shot but Perda Segurio blocks it.
Xiu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Perda Segurio is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Xiu is keeping busy.
Perda Segurio blocks a body shot from Xiu.
Perda Segurio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Xiu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Perda Segurio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Perda Segurio taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Perda Segurio misses with a shot to the body
and Xiu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perda Segurio connects with a crisp jab.
Perda Segurio misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Xiu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xiu throws a body punch but Perda Segurio moves out of range.
Perda Segurio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Xiu rather than just go for the knockout.
Perda Segurio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiu moves away.
Xiu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Perda Segurio misses its intended target.
Xiu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Xiu lands a right hook to the body.
Xiu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiu throws a shot to the body.
Xiu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Perda Segurio throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiu.
Xiu lands with an uppercut that bounces Perda Segurio off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiu throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body punch from Perda Segurio.
Perda Segurio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiu lands a nice shot to the body.
Perda Segurio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Xiu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perda Segurio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xiu counters with a stiff right hand.
Xiu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiu scores with a hook to the body. Perda Segurio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Perda Segurio.
Xiu throws a lazy right hand but Perda Segurio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perda Segurio misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Xiu to counter with a crisp jab.
Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perda Segurio misses with a shot to the body
and Xiu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perda Segurio ducks right into an uppercut from Xiu.
Xiu misses the shot to the body.
Perda Segurio misses with a lunging right hand
letting Xiu counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perda Segurio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xiu's hands.
A big right from Perda Segurio misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perda Segurio throws out a counter right but Xiu avoids it with no problem.
Perda Segurio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xiu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perda Segurio thinking.
Perda Segurio staying out of range there.
Xiu lands a nice looking body shot.
Perda Segurio misses with a hook.
Xiu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Perda Segurios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Xiu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xiu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Perda Segurio jabs Xiu right on the nose. Xiu blinks but takes it well.

Perda Segurio forces Xiu back against the cage and clinches.
Xiu tries a body shot but Perda Segurio blocks it.
Xiu cracks Perda Segurio with a nice body shot.

Perda Segurio manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiu stands up over Perda Segurio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Xiu connects with a couple of short punches.
Xiu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Perda Segurio trying to keep a closed guard but Xiu is proving a slippery customer.

Perda Segurio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Xiu defends it easily.
Xiu throws a big elbow that misses.
Xiu wants to pass the guard but Perda Segurio is keeping the position.
Xiu trying to control the position from guard on top but Perda Segurio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiu lands a couple of elbows.
Xiu trying to control but Perda Segurio is working from the bottom.
Xiu working some strikes from top position.
Perda Segurio is trying to keep Xiu in close.
Xiu is in close to Perda Segurio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Xiu trying to control but Perda Segurio is working from the bottom.

Perda Segurio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xiu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perda Segurio is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Char Xiu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Good standup being displayed there by Xiu as he connects with a hook.
Xiu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Perda Segurio.
Perda Segurio circles away from the clinch attempt
and Perda Segurio counters with a left to the body.
Xiu works Perda Segurio's body with a nice hook.
Xiu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xiu lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Perda Segurio doesn't seem bothered though.
Xiu lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice combination there by Perda Segurio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Perda Segurio has Xiu up against the cage in a clinch.
Xiu pushes Perda Segurio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perda Segurio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Perda Segurio is trying to pull guard but Xiu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Xiu presses Perda Segurio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Perda Segurio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xiu avoids the body shot from Perda Segurio.
Xiu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Perda Segurios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice jab there from Xiu.

Xiu pushes Perda Segurio up against the cage in a clinch.
Perda Segurio is trying to pull guard but Xiu has him pressed against the cage.
Char Xiu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio.
Xiu struggles to land a body shot inside as Perda Segurio controls his hands.
Xiu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xiu is leaning against Perda Segurio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xiu.
Perda Segurio tries to pull guard but Xiu holds him up against the cage and eventually Perda Segurio drops back down to his feet.
Perda Segurio blocks a body shot from Xiu.
Perda Segurio misses with a punch to the body.
Perda Segurio is trying to pull guard but Xiu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Perda Segurio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Xiu gets through Perda Segurio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Perda Segurio fails to pull guard.
Xiu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Xiu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xiu.
Xiu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perda Segurio backwards.
Xiu lands a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiu lands a hook that snaps the head of Perda Segurio backwards.
Xiu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Xiu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xiu avoiding damage as Perda Segurio throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Xiu as the two fighters clinch.
Xiu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Perda Segurio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perda Segurio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xiu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Xiu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Xiu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perda Segurio backwards.
Xiu lands a shot to the body.
Xiu scores with a shot to the side of Perda Segurio's head.
Xiu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perda Segurio can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiu lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Xiu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xiu.

Perda Segurio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xiu tries to clinch but Perda Segurio moves out of range.
Perda Segurio misses with an uppercut
and Xiu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perda Segurio takes a swing at Xiu's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Xiu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Perda Segurio doesn't seem phased though.
Xiu slips a jab from Perda Segurio.
Perda Segurio takes a swing at Xiu's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Xiu catches Perda Segurio right on the button with a cross.
Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Char Xiu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xiu, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Char Xiu!
Char Xiu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Kazimierz (ranked 2820 p4p, 166 weight class) and Aleksey Viktorov (ranked 1549 p4p, 103 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kazimierz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4. Viktorov has chosen Lyube - Davay Za as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kazimierz
vs
Viktorov

175 cm
21
140 lbs
5 - 7 - 1

168 cm
28
140 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Aleksander Kazimierz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksey Viktorov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Viktorov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Kazimierz holds him up against the cage and eventually Viktorov drops back down to his feet.
Kazimierz tries to throw a body punch but Viktorov avoids it by throwing Kazimierz back against the cage.

Kazimierz pulls guard successfully.
Viktorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazimierz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viktorov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kazimierz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kazimierz wants to get back to his feet but Viktorov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Viktorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kazimierz is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Viktorov is controlling him.
Kazimierz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kazimierz throws a front kick aimed at Viktorov's knee but Viktorov avoids it well.
Viktorov tries to counter by closing the distance.

Viktorov moves into range and clinches up with Kazimierz.

Viktorov successfully pulls guard.

Kazimierz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Our spies down at at Ferocious beast inform us that Viktorov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Viktorov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kazimierz wants to stand but Viktorov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Viktorov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Kazimierz wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Viktorov's closed guard. He's half up but Viktorov has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Viktorov pivots and extends the arm, Kazimierz falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Viktorov! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aleksey Viktorov!
A very excited looking Aleksey Viktorov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chad Smith (ranked 1681 p4p, 218 weight class) and Seth Slithers (ranked 3055 p4p, 336 weight class). The key to victory for Chad Smith has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Smith
vs
Slithers

185 cm
20
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

193 cm
27
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seth Slithers!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith connects with a jab.

It looks like Seth Slithers has been cut.

Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slithers or not.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Slithers is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Slithers jumps guard but Smith stands there with Slithers around his waist. Slithers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Slithers is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Slithers into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Smith pushes Slithers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slithers fails to pull guard.
Chad Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Slithers.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slithers backwards.
Slithers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slithers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.

Slithers is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Slithers! Smith unloads with more strikes and Slithers sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Smith!
Seth Slithers was interviewed post fight and said 'He escaped my death grip. Next time he wont be so lucky. '.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caio Barbosa (ranked 1719 p4p, 164 weight class) and Sildosoves Bagueirau (ranked 3501 p4p, 268 weight class). Bagueirau has chosen The Way as his entrance music. Caio Barbosa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sildosoves Bagueirau's chin.

Barbosa
vs
Bagueirau

163 cm
20
145 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
159 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Caio Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sildosoves Bagueirau!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbosa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bagueirau lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bagueirau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Bagueirau tries to move into range but Barbosa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barbosa lands a jab to Bagueirau's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Bagueirau.
Barbosa tests Bagueirau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Bagueirau.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa throws a combination. Bagueirau tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bagueirau defends it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagueirau drops his hands momentarily and Barbosa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Bagueirau.

Bagueirau closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barbosa's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa can't keep his opponent in guard - Bagueirau advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barbosa moves into full guard.

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

Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bagueirau gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagueirau trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Bagueirau not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Barbosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bagueirau is aware though and is defending well.
Barbosa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bagueirau trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Bagueirau stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.

Bagueirau 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.

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.
Bagueirau wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Barbosa is pulling down on Bagueirau's head to control his posture.
Barbosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bagueirau controls the pace.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bagueirau sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bagueirau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Barbosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Bagueirau is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barbosa defends well.

Bagueirau looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barbosa has picked Bagueirau up and slammed him! Bagueirau can't keep hold of the triangle and Barbosa manages to pass to side control!
Barbosa working the body and head with strikes.
Bagueirau takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bagueirau has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Barbosa trying to control the position but Bagueirau is working away.
Bagueirau is trying to control Barbosa's posture but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bagueirau keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagueirau tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Barbosa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Barbosa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Barbosa.
Bagueirau working to try and regain half guard.
Barbosa wants to control the pace but Bagueirau is squirming around nicely.
Bagueirau wants to hold on but Barbosa pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bagueirau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Barbosa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Barbosa dives in for a single leg takedown but Bagueirau sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bagueirau misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bagueirau's hands.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bagueirau can do to turn this around?
A combination from Barbosa does no damage.
Bagueirau takes one on the button.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but Bagueirau shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from Bagueirau. No joy for Barbosa on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bagueirau throws a big shot that misses.
Bagueirau scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Barbosa tries to sprawl but Bagueirau drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bagueirau 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.
Barbosa moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Bagueirau from controlling successfully.
Barbosa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bagueirau doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bagueirau manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bagueirau is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bagueirau trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Bagueirau tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbosa is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bagueirau trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Bagueirau slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bagueirau slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barbosa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bagueirau's best efforts.
Caio Barbosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barbosa wants to control but Bagueirau is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barbosa tries to roll over but Bagueirau keeps him under control.
Barbosa wants to control but Bagueirau is keeping busy.
Barbosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bagueirau's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bagueirau's back!

Bagueirau preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barbosa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagueirau trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bagueirau tries to roll but Barbosa sticks to his back.
The referee is taking a good look at Bagueirau as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Barbosa!
Bagueirau is keeping busy.
Barbosa lands with a hammerfist to the side of Bagueirau's head.
Bagueirau trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Barbosa slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bagueirau is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Barbosa lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Barbosa.
Barbosa connects with a big shot to the side of Bagueirau's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagueirau staying busy and making it hard for Barbosa to control.

Barbosa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Barbosa is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Barbosa lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Barbosa.
Good control from Barbosa.
Bagueirau tries to roll but Barbosa sticks to his back.
Bagueirau trying to control the action but Barbosa just sinks the hooks in.
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!
I really don't envy Bagueirau right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Barbosa 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!

Bagueirau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbosa finds it's way round the side to connect with Bagueirau's head.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bagueirau but Bagueirau pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Barbosa looking to score a takedown here. Bagueirau is defending well but Barbosa drives through and ends up in Bagueirau's guard.

Bagueirau looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barbosa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Bagueirau escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barbosa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Bagueirau is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barbosa defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is in close to Bagueirau's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bagueirau trying to keep a closed guard but Barbosa is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa trying to control but Bagueirau is working from the bottom.
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagueirau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bagueirau taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bagueirau takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Barbosa working away.
Bagueirau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barbosa working away.

Barbosa tries for a kimura but Bagueirau is defending well.
Bagueirau regains half guard.
Barbosa lands with a punch from half guard.
Barbosa drops an elbow to the side of Bagueirau's head.

Bagueirau is rocked!
Barbosa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bagueirau is still in real trouble! Can Barbosa finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagueirau on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barbosa working the head and body with strikes.
Bagueirau tries to roll over but Barbosa keeps him under control.
Barbosa lands a big elbow - Bagueirau is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Barbosa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caio Barbosa!
Caio Barbosa was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.