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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duardo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Alves
vs
Johnson

194 cm
21
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duardo Alves!
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, Dwayne Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson avoids the body shot from Alves.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Alves. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Nice body punch from Alves.
Alves throws out a powerful jab.
Alves tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Alves is looking to clinch.
Alves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alves lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Alves misses the target.

Alves rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alves up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is working Johnson over against the cage.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

It looks like Dwayne Johnson has been cut.
Alves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alves lands with a left to the head.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Alves works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Alves throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Alves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson looks gassed!
Alves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alves lands with a light punch inside.
Alves is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Alves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves lands a right hand.

Alves turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Alves manages to end up in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Alves throws a strike aimed at the side of Johnson's head but Johnson avoids it well.
Alves works to advance to full mount. Johnson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Alves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alves has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Alves looking to ground and pound but Johnson is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Johnson because Alves loaded up on that one.
Alves looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alves has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Johnson's face.
Alves looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duardo Alves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Johnson's cut.
That's time! Alves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alves circles away.
Alves with a jab.
Alves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Alves misses with a body shot.
Alves looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Alves sprawls well.
Alves misses the shot to the body.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Alves.
Alves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alves leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Duardo Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Johnson.
Alves stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Alves wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alves throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Alves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Johnson misses with a body shot
letting Alves counter with a right hand.
Alves misses with a body punch

and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Alves, not yet.
Alves pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Duardo Alves.
Alves tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson takes a swing at Alves's ribcage but misses.
Duardo Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson shoots in but Alves avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alves with a poor takedown

and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Alves.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alves 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.
Alves is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dwayne Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Alves scores with a nice right hand.
Alves tries to clinch up

and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alves's head.
Alves wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Duardo Alves.
Alves tries to clinch up

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Alves is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alves working a defensive guard here.
Alves seems keen to control Johnson's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alves holds on and takes a little breather.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Duardo Alves.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alves lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson feints and as Alves raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alves pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Alves manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Alves tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Alves content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dwayne Johnson.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

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 Apollo Popadopalous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorm Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popadopalous's entrance music is Theme from Rocky. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Popadopalous
vs
Jackson

185 cm
22
213 lbs
6 - 5 - 1

191 cm
21
221 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Apollo Popadopalous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thorm Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson takes a swing at Popadopalous's ribcage but misses.
Popadopalous keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Popadopalous does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson slips a straight right by Popadopalous.
Popadopalous throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Popadopalous swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Popadopalous misses.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Jackson defending well as Popadopalous loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Popadopalous moves away.
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses

and Popadopalous counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Popadopalous is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
Popadopalous wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Popadopalous is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson is concentrating on defense, preventing Popadopalous from advancing position.
Popadopalous with the ground and pound but Jackson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Popadopalous trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Popadopalous.
Popadopalous being controlled here momentarily.
Popadopalous won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Popadopalous wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Popadopalous 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.
Popadopalous throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Popadopalous drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jackson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jackson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jackson!
Popadopalous tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Popadopalous manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Popadopalous wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popadopalous is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Popadopalous regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson trying to control but Popadopalous is working from the bottom.
Popadopalous working a defensive guard here.
Popadopalous trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Popadopalous looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson passes into half guard.
Popadopalous preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Popadopalous is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Popadopalous manages to get to full guard.
Popadopalous keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Popadopalous has control of Jackson's left arm, preventing Jackson from doing any damage.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Popadopalous's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Popadopalous dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Popadopalous throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Popadopalous misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Popadopalous.
Jackson slips a jab from Popadopalous.
Popadopalous blocks a jab.
A combination from Popadopalous does no damage.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Popadopalous wants to break the clinch but can't.
Popadopalous is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Popadopalous wants to break the clinch but can't.
Popadopalous wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Popadopalous fails to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson works on Popadopalous's body with a couple of short punches.
Popadopalous wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Popadopalous's efforts to push away.
Popadopalous has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson gets through Popadopalous's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Popadopalous is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Popadopalous wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson digs a right hand into Popadopalous's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Popadopalous's gas tank.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Popadopalous.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson pushes Popadopalous back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Popadopalous backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson is working Popadopalous over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Popadopalous's ribcage. Popadopalous let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson works on Popadopalous's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Popadopalous's ribcage. Popadopalous let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson pushes Popadopalous back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Popadopalous backwards.
Popadopalous has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Popadopalous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Popadopalous or not.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Popadopalous backwards.
Popadopalous tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Popadopalous.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Popadopalous is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson is leaning against Popadopalous and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson presses Popadopalous against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Thorm Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Popadopalous fails to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Popadopalous from breaking the clinch.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Popadopalous.
Popadopalous tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson cracks Popadopalous with a nice body shot.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson digs a right hand into Popadopalous's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Popadopalous's gas tank.
Jackson works on Popadopalous's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thorm Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Popadopalous takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Popadopalous stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Popadopalous shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Popadopalous's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Popadopalous takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Popadopalous doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Thorm Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popadopalous doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Popadopalous in his tracks.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jackson drives through and clinches with Popadopalous against the cage.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Popadopalous wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Popadopalous or not.
Popadopalous tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Popadopalous tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Popadopalous drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Popadopalous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson pushes Popadopalous back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Popadopalous's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Popadopalous working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.

Popadopalous decides to pull guard.
Popadopalous working a defensive guard here.
Jackson trying to control but Popadopalous is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pushes down on Popadopalous's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson is taking a breather. Popadopalous 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.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Popadopalous is working away.
Jackson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Popadopalous kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Popadopalous is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.

Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Popadopalous wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Popadopalous is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popadopalous makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Popadopalous.
Jackson trying to control but Popadopalous is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Donk. Jackson catches Popadopalous right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Popadopalous shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Popadopalous swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Popadopalous takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Jackson.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Thorm Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Popadopalous avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Popadopalous. Popadopalous circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Popadopalous backwards.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Popadopalous tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thorm Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Diffie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chu ck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Diffie
vs
ck

190 cm
19
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
217 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Diffie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chu ck!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Diffie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diffie connects with a right hand. ck shakes it off.
A big right from ck misses.
Diffie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Diffie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diffie.
ck takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diffie misses with an uppercut. ck saw that one coming.
ck takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
ck takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Diffie.
Diffie throws a big shot that misses.
ck thows a body shot but no joy.
ck takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diffie scores with a punch to the head.
ck takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
ck misses with the combination.
ck takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
ck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diffie.
ck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diffie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diffie cracks a nice hook into ck's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diffie misses the shot to the body.
Diffie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
ck throws an overhand right that lands on Diffie's shoulder, as Diffie tries to avoid the shot.
Diffie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body punch from Diffie.
Diffie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diffie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diffie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diffie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diffie connects with a body shot.
Diffie lands with a right hand.
ck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diffie.
Joe Diffie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diffie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
ck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
ck throws a jab but it's blocked by Diffie.
Diffie scores with a hook to the body. ck takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
ck takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diffie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diffie cracks ck with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diffie lands with an overhand left.
Diffie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ck moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ck takes a jab right on the kisser.
ck takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts ck, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diffie jabs ck right on the nose. ck blinks but takes it well.
Diffie lands with an uppercut that bounces ck off the cage and back into rage.
Diffie lands a jab to ck's midsection.
Diffie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diffie scores with a body shot.
Diffie lands with an overhand left.
Diffie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diffie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. ck looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joe Diffie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Diffie.
Diffie lands with a nice body punch.
ck tries to move into range but Diffie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
ck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diffie.
Nice uppercut there from Diffie.
ck takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diffie. ck does a little dance to reset his feet.
ck needs to keep his hands up - Diffie had a free shot at his head there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diffie thows a body shot but no joy.
Diffie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diffie punishes ck's body with a nice straight punch.
Diffie works ck's body with a nice hook.
ck takes one on the button.
ck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
ck walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from ck is defended easily by Diffie.
Diffie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
ck takes one to the side of the head.
ck swinging wildly here.
Diffie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
ck shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
ck on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diffie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diffie lands a nice hook to ck's body. ck takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diffie scores with a nice head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diffie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. ck doesn't seem bothered though.
Diffie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diffie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. ck doesn't seem bothered though.
Diffie lands with a right hand.
Diffie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed ck momentarily.
ck takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diffie stuns ck with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
ck is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diffie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diffie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diffie cracks ck with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Diffie finds it's way through ck's defenses.
Diffie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diffie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diffie takes a swing at ck's ribcage but misses.
ck takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diffie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diffie slips a straight right by ck.
Good standup being displayed there by Diffie as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Diffie jabs at ck's body.
ck takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diffie thuds a left hand into ck's body.
Diffie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diffie lands a head shot.
Diffie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diffie.
ck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diffie throws a good cross that connects.
Diffie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
ck takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
ck avoids the body shot from Diffie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diffie. ck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diffie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
ck takes one on the chin but seems OK.
ck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diffie.
Diffie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diffie swings for the body but ck moves out of range.
Diffie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
ck with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diffie to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diffie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diffie cracks ck with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diffie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ck manages to avoid it.
ck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joe Diffie is winning the standup battle so far.
ck throws a hook but Diffie avoids it easily.
Diffie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diffie throws out a powerful jab.
Diffie with a jab.
Diffie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diffie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diffie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diffie scores with a nice strike.
Diffie cracks ck with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diffie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
ck needs to keep his hands up - Diffie had a free shot at his head there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but ck might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Diffie has got the better of the exchanges.
ck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diffie.
ck has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diffie lands a head shot.
Diffie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ck moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diffie looks to score with a jab to the body but ck is just out of range.
Diffie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diffie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diffie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. ck looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diffie lands a nice hook to ck's body. ck takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
ck tries to bum rush Diffie with a series of wild strikes but Diffie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
ck is breathing heavily.
ck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Diffie there.
Diffie scores with a jab to the body.
Diffie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ck moves away.
ck takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Diffie as ck shoots in.
Diffie lands a nice looking body shot.
ck walks into a left hand.
ck tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diffie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten ck somewhat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diffie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diffie lands a right hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diffie scores with a jab to the body.
ck takes one to the side of the head.
Diffie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diffie digs a good hook to ck's body.
Diffie digs a good body shot into ck's ribs.
Diffie punishes ck's body with a nice straight punch.
Diffie lands a jab to the head.
Diffie lands with a shot to the body.
Diffie lands the left hand.
ck takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diffie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping ck at a distance.
Diffie with a jab.
Diffie lands a nice looking body shot.
Diffie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. ck doesn't seem bothered though.
Diffie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diffie scores with a jab to the body.
Diffie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
ck takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ck takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diffie throws a shot to the body.
ck on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diffie lands a nice shot that snaps ck's head back.
Diffie lands a jab.
Diffie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
ck takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diffie tests ck's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diffie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent ck stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diffie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diffie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
ck takes a shot to the body in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diffie cracks a nice hook into ck's ribs.
Diffie thuds a left hand into ck's body.
ck walks into a jab.
Diffie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Diffie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Diffie connects with a body shot.
A left lands for Diffie.
Diffie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. ck doesn't seem bothered though.
Diffie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diffie lands a body shot.
ck walks into a straight right hand from Diffie.
Nice uppercut there from Diffie.
ck closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good standup being displayed there by Diffie as he connects with a hook.
Diffie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
ck throws a nice looking combination but Diffie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diffie lands with a hook. ck tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
ck walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diffie connects with a jab.
Diffie moves into range and connects with a jab.
ck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diffie scores with a crisp jab that stopped ck in his tracks.
ck takes a shot right to the bread basket.
ck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diffie connects with a jab.
Diffie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. ck looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diffie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diffie lands an overhand right.
Diffie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diffie cracks ck with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diffie scores with a shot to the body.
Diffie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
ck takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diffie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diffie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diffie works ck's body with a nice hook.
Diffie 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.
Diffie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diffie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
ck takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diffie digs a good hook to ck's body.
Diffie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that ck can do to turn this around?
ck takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diffie scores with a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diffie.
Diffie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
ck doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diffie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of ck's head.
Diffie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
ck tries to move into range but Diffie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diffie lands a nice shot to the body.
ck takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diffie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diffie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diffie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diffie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Diffie. Beautiful body shot.
ck walks into a jab.
Diffie lands an overhand right.
Diffie thuds a left hand into ck's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diffie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diffie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
ck on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diffie lands with a good body shot.
Diffie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Diffie. That snapped ck's head back.
Diffie scores with a body shot.
Diffie lands a nice hook to ck's body. ck takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diffie scores with a jab to the body.
Diffie lands with a nice body punch.
Diffie lands with a shot to the body.
Diffie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches ck on the side of the head.
ck takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diffie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. ck doesn't seem bothered though.
ck takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diffie throws a shot to the body.
Diffie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diffie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diffie tests ck's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diffie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diffie scores with a hook.
Diffie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from ck.
Diffie thuds a left hand into ck's body.
Diffie catches ck with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diffie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
ck takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
ck takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diffie jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chu ck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ck takes a shot right to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diffie with a jab.
Diffie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
ck takes one to the chin there.
Diffie digs a good body shot into ck's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Diffie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diffie 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 30:25
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Diffie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Praline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Praline
vs
Bishop

195 cm
19
289 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
274 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Praline!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Praline throws a nice outside leg kick.
Praline with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Praline closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bishop circles away.
Bishop catches Praline with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bishop lands with a good body shot.
Bishop fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Praline is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bishop sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Bishop finds it's way through Praline's defenses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop checks a low kick from Praline.
Bishop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Praline circles away quickly and effectively.
Eric Praline seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Praline dives in and grabs Bishop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bishop pushes down on Praline's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Praline. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Praline takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Praline scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Praline is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bishop regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Praline throws a strike but Bishop rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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

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.
Bishop tries to stand but Praline is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Praline wants to sweep here but Bishop controlling him for the moment.
Praline is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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 Eric Praline will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Praline does a little dance to reset his feet.
Praline shoots in but no luck this time.
Praline throws a front kick aimed at Bishop's knee but Bishop avoids it well.
Bishop tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop throws a hook but Praline avoids it easily.
Praline shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bishop as he jumps to the side.
Bishop fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Praline takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bishop lands a lovely overhand right.
Bishop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Praline. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
John Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch up but Praline swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Praline buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Praline paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Bishop. No joy for Praline on that attempt.
Praline shoots in looking for a takedown. Bishop tries to sprawl out of it but Praline keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bishop manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop connects with a right hand. Praline shakes it off.
Bishop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bishop misses with a straight left.
Bishop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Praline moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bishop tries to clinch up but Praline circles away and keeps his distance.
Praline circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bishop wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bishop stuffs the takedown.
Praline misses with a low kick as Bishop jumps back.
Bishop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Praline.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bishop tries to clinch there but Praline circles away.
Bishop throws the left hand but Praline avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Bishop checks a leg kick nicely.
Praline takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Praline.
Bishop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Praline displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bishop throws out the jab.
Bishop tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Bishop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Praline closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bishop circles away.
Bishop lands a jab to Praline's midsection.
No luck for Praline with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Praline. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Praline throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Praline on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Praline circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Praline tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bishop swivels and escapes.
Praline showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bishop.
No luck for Praline with that takedown attempt.
Praline slips a straight right by Bishop.
Praline avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bishop stuns Praline with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Praline fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bishop avoids it really well and circles away.
Praline shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bishop wants to clinch.
Bishop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four 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.

Bishop darts in and clinches Praline up against the cage.

Bishop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Praline.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop lands with a good body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Bishop!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
19%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Finalizador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goku The Sayain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Finalizador has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Finalizador
vs
The Sayain

185 cm
21
196 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

190 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Finalizador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Goku The Sayain!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finalizador defending well as The Sayain loads up on a big left hand.
The Sayain scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Finalizador fails to land the takedown.
The Sayain misses with the combination.
The Sayain catches Finalizador with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Finalizador.
The Sayain stuffs the takedown attempt from Finalizador. Finalizador gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Finalizador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finalizador is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Sayain avoids the head kick by Finalizador.
A punch combination from The Sayain misses.
A slow jab from The Sayain misses its intended target.
Finalizador shoots in for a takedown but The Sayain shows good takedown defense.
The Sayain throws a shot from downtown. Finalizador moves away and avoids it.
Finalizador takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Sayain throws a big shot that misses.
Finalizador will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Sayain looks to land a right hand but Finalizador moved out of range.

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.
Finalizador shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Sayain as he avoids it easily.
Goku The Sayain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Sayain misses with an uppercut. Finalizador saw that one coming.
The Sayain misses with the combination.
Finalizador shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Sayain but The Sayain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from The Sayain misses.

Finalizador clinches.
Finalizador blocks an uppercut.

Finalizador pulls guard effortlessly.
The Sayain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Sayain wants to stand and escape but instead Finalizador has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finalizador stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Sayain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finalizador is working hard here to advance position.
The Sayain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finalizador. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Finalizador 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.
Finalizador makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Finalizador postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Finalizador accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Sayain is trying to control the position but Finalizador postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Finalizador's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Finalizador is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Finalizador wants to control from the top but The Sayain keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Finalizador throws a head kick but The Sayain moves out of range.
Finalizador tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Sayain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Finalizador closes the distance and clinches up with The Sayain, looking for a takedown. Finalizador pushes The Sayain against the cage but The Sayain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Sayain cracks a nice hook into Finalizador's ribs.
The Sayain swats away the attempt to clinch by Finalizador.
Finalizador shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Sayain defends it nicely.
The Sayain missing with a left hand there. Finalizador was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Sayain gets caught flat footed, as Finalizador shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Finalizador trying to control but The Sayain is working from the bottom.
The Sayain looking for a sweep. Not yet The Sayain, not yet.
Finalizador is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Finalizador wants to control from the top but The Sayain keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finalizador missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Finalizador wants to stand but The Sayain has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Finalizador postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Finalizador advances position into side control!
Finalizador takes a little break here. The Sayain wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Finalizador has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Finalizador looks for a takedown but The Sayain sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Finalizador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Sayain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finalizador.
Gabriel Finalizador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finalizador tries a head kick but it misses.
Finalizador wants to clinch up but The Sayain keeps it at a distance.

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.
The Sayain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Sayain might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The Sayain throws a combination. Finalizador tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The Sayain misses with a double jab

and Finalizador counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Finalizador stands and throws The Sayain's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Finalizador lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear The Sayain down.
The Sayain parries the strikes from Finalizador easily there. Finalizador is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable The Sayain to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Finalizador dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

The Sayain misses the body punch
and The Sayain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Sayain leaves Finalizador with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Sayain fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Finalizador is defended easily by The Sayain.
Finalizador shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Finalizador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finalizador uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Sayain.
The Sayain misses with a combination

and Finalizador holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Finalizador has clasped his hands together around The Sayain's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The Sayain wants to get back to his feet but Finalizador drags him back down.
The Sayain is trying to get back to half guard.
Finalizador working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finalizador wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Sayain keeps working.
The Sayain tries to bench press Finalizador off him but Finalizador keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finalizador wants to control but The Sayain is keeping him busy.

Finalizador has worked his way into a potential kimura here. The Sayain is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Finalizador yanks on the arm and The Sayain is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Finalizador.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gabriel Finalizador!

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RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kai Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebowski has chosen The Man in Me as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Tyson
vs
Lebowski

183 cm
21
214 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

183 cm
19
222 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

[JMFC] 160!

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kai Tyson!
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, Jeff Lebowski!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebowski misses the jab.
Tyson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lebowski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kai Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Lebowski lands a jab to Tyson's midsection.
Lebowski slips a straight right by Tyson.
Lebowski throws a hook but Tyson avoids it easily.
Lebowski slips under a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tyson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lebowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lebowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Tyson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lebowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tyson thows a huge punch but Lebowski dodges it nicely.
Tyson 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lebowski defending well though.
Tyson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Tyson is working for a submission of some sort.
Tyson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

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.
Tyson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lebowski moves into full guard.
Tyson throwing strikes but missing.
Lebowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tyson manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tyson wants to sweep but no luck.
Lebowski is pushing down on Tyson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tyson is fighting to maintain full guard but Lebowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lebowski is trying to control. Tyson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tyson moves into full guard.
Lebowski preventing the sweep.
Tyson is controlling Lebowski's posture.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tyson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tyson is thwarting Lebowski's attempts to control the position.
Tyson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tyson trying to control the action but Lebowski is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jeff Lebowski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lebowski misses with a jab to the body

and Tyson counters with a takedown into side control.
Tyson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Lebowski's face as Tyson controls the position.
Tyson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lebowski for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lebowski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tyson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tyson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lebowski's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tyson is trying to control. Lebowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kai Tyson.
Tyson swings for the body but Lebowski moves out of range.
Tyson looks to land a left hand but Lebowski moved out of range nicely.
Lebowski slips under a jab.
Tyson misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lebowski throws a series of punches but Tyson moves out of range.
Lebowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyson takes a swing at Lebowski's ribcage but misses.
Lebowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lebowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lebowski defends it nicely.
Lebowski lands a really nice looking cross but Tyson seems unphased.
Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Lebowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
Lebowski misses with a wild body shot.
Tyson swings for the body but Lebowski moves out of range.
Tyson lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lebowski.
Tyson misses with a body punch
letting Lebowski counter with a right hand.
Lebowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tyson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tyson thowing shots but they're missing.
Lebowski wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tyson.
Tyson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lebowski because Tyson loaded up on that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tyson unloading with bombs!
Lebowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tyson looking to finish Lebowski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lebowski!

Tyson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lebowski has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lebowski!
Lebowski is fighting to break Tyson's control of his arms but Tyson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Lebowski from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Tyson 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Lebowski misses with a straight left.
Lebowski ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
Lebowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tyson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lebowski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Lebowski misses.
Tyson connects with the punch.
Nice body punch from Tyson.
Tyson misses with a straight right.

Tyson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tyson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lebowski trying to remain calm as Tyson controls from the top position.
An elbow from Tyson crashes against the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Tyson tries for a kimura but Lebowski is defending well.
A control attempt from Lebowski but he's now mounted!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tyson tries to control but Lebowski wriggling away.
Lebowski avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tyson.
Lebowski is bucking up trying to escape but Tyson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lebowski holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tyson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Lebowski working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lebowski holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tyson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

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.
Tyson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lebowski tries to reverse the position but Tyson maintains control.
Tyson controlling his opponent.
Lebowski blocking the ground and pound.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Tyson!

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FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rarpo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Springs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Springs is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gracie
vs
Springs

180 cm
22
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
175 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rarpo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Springs!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Springs takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Springs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rarpo Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a jab when Springs was well out of range.

Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Springs manages to get back to half guard.
Springs is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Springs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Springs keeps working.
Springs gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie tries to control but Springs wriggling away.

Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Springs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Gracie working for a submission but Springs is keeping him at bay.
Springs tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Springs's face.

Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Springs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Springs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Springs is squirming around nicely.

Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but Springs is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie.
Springs is looking to get to half guard.

Gracie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Springs to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Springs shrugs it off.
Springs manages to regain half guard. Good work.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springs moves into full guard.
Springs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie passes Springs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Springs is defending the position.
Springs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!

Springs is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Springs wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.

Springs working for the choke.
Springs looks gassed!
Springs is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Springs. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Springs's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.

Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Springs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
Springs wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Springs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Springs wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Springs wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Springs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Springs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Springs manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Springs trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Springs wants to take Gracie's back here but Gracie is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Springs wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Springs is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Springs wants to take Gracie's back but he can't do it this time.

Springs is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Springs is looking to work his way around to Gracie's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Springs wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Springs uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie.
Springs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie won't allow Springs to pass to mount.
Springs is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.

Springs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Springs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Springs's back!

Springs defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Springs turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Springs is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Gracie 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.

Springs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Springs has Gracie in his guard.

Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Springs looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Springs looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Springs!
Springs tries to move to mount but Gracie blocks the move with his legs.
Gracie is trying to control Springs's posture but Springs avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rarpo Gracie dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gracie tried to score with a low kick but Springs checks it.
Springs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Springs shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Springs which made him look bad.

Springs has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Springs lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Springs scores with a shoulder strike.
Springs gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rarpo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Springs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Springs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
A right hook to the body lands for Springs.
A left hand lands to the body for Springs.
Springs lands an uppercut.
Springs lands with a short shot to the head.
Springs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Springs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Springs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Springs works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springs lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Springs.
Good body shot from Springs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Springs.
Springs digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Springs.
Springs lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Springs.
Springs scores with a shoulder strike.
Springs lands a shoulder strike.
Springs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Springs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Springs lands an uppercut.

Gracie is rocked!
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Springs working aggressively here.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Springs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Springs connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Gracie tumbling to the canvas! Springs pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Gracie was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nate Springs!

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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Cristo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raoul Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Cristo
vs
Duke

225 cm
19
166 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

150 cm
19
166 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerry Cristo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raoul Duke!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cristo.
Duke should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cristo shoots in for a double leg but Duke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cristo shoots in looking for a takedown. Duke tries to sprawl out of it but Cristo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Duke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Duke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cristo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Duke is controlling him.
Duke lands a couple of digs.
Duke working some strikes from top position.
Duke cracks Cristo with a solid left hand.
Duke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Duke landing some decent shots from guard.
Duke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cristo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Duke is working Cristo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke cracks Cristo with a solid left hand.
Cristo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Duke on the ground.
Duke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Duke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Duke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cristo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duke.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Duke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Duke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cristo's head.
Duke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Duke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Duke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cristo wants to get back to his feet but Duke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Duke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cristo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cristo being controlled here, momentarily.
Duke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cristo keeping full guard, as Duke tries to pass.
Cristo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Duke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cristo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cristo wants to get back to his feet but Duke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Duke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Duke prevents Cristo from getting back to his feet.
Duke postures up and lands a big shot to Cristo's brow.
Cristo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Duke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cristo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Duke is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duke forces his way into half guard.
Duke lands strikes from half guard.
Cristo wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Duke lands a nice short elbow.
Duke is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Duke has eaten all the pies!
Duke working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cristo is not content to let Duke control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cristo pushes Duke off looking to stand but Duke dives back in and keeps control.
Duke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Duke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cristo.

Duke shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cristo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cristo taking a bit of punishment here - Duke scoring with strikes.
Duke in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cristo wants to get back to his feet but Duke drags him back down.
Cristo taking a bit of punishment here - Duke scoring with strikes.
Cristo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Duke has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Duke scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cristo to see if he's OK.
Duke lands a nice forearm strike.
Check out the look on Duke's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Duke is working Cristo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Duke is breathing heavily.
Duke landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cristo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Cristo is rocked!
Cristo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oh Cristo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cristo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Duke prevents Cristo from escaping the position.
Cristo seems to have got his legs back now.
Duke scores with punches from side control.
Cristo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Duke has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Duke cracks Cristo with a big right hand but Cristo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke working the ground and pound from side control.
Cristo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Duke connects with a decent elbow.
Duke connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cristo some visible discomfort.
Cristo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cristo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Duke creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cristo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cristo pushes Duke away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Duke gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cristo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Duke has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BOOM! Duke connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Duke unloading with bombs!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke landing strikes, looking to finish!
Duke lands a heavy elbow.
Cristo taking shots to the head.
Cristo is trying to stand.
Duke looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Duke controlling from the full mount.
Duke landing strikes, looking to finish!
Raoul Duke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cristo really wants to buck Duke off and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Duke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Cristo really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Duke tries to control but Cristo wriggling away.
Duke scoring with strikes but Cristo is staying in there.
Duke fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cristo is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Duke dominating with strikes here.
Cristo's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Duke lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cristo wants to try and get back to his feet.
Duke landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raoul Duke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Duke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cristo shoots for a double leg takedown but Duke sprawls well. He's pushed Cristo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cristo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cristo.
Cristo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cristo somewhat.

Duke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Duke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duke lands strikes from half guard.
Duke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cristo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Duke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Duke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cristo won't allow Duke to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Duke working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cristo is trying to stand.
Cristo taking some punishment here, with Duke in his half guard.
Cristo wants to get back to his feet.
Duke is looking to advance position but Cristo won't allow it.
Duke content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cristo is trying to stand back up but Duke is controlling him
Duke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cristo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Duke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cristo won't allow Duke to pass to mount.
Cristo wants to get back to his feet.
Cristo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Duke lands with a punch from half guard.
Cristo wants to get back to his feet.
Cristo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Duke scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke working the head and body with strikes.
Cristo is trying to stand up here but Duke is controlling him well.
Duke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cristo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Duke scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cristo is trying to stand back up but Duke is controlling him

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Duke as Cristo shoots in.
Cristo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

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.

Duke drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cristo has momentary wrist control but Duke slips an elbow through the middle.
Duke prevents Cristo from getting back to his feet.
Duke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Duke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cristo's head.
Duke won't allow Cristo to get back to his feet.
Duke is in close to Cristo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Duke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cristo wants to stand up but Duke is controlling him.
Duke postures up and lands a big shot to Cristo's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raoul Duke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duke has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 24:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raoul Duke!

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakura Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by The Awakening. Machida has chosen Adagio - Second Sight as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Ryan
vs
Machida

195 cm
21
280 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

191 cm
25
232 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Heavy handed

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sakura Machida!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Sakura Machida has been cut.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan tries to work over Machida's front leg with a kick but Machida checks it.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida shoots in but Ryan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ryan tries to work over Machida's front leg with a kick but Machida checks it.
Machida shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ryan.
Machida looks gassed!
Ryan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

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

Machida is rocked!
Ryan lands with a shot to the body.
Ryan drops Machida with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Machida! Ryan dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Jack Ryan!

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