FMFC 40: Path to Glory PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seyran Zeynalabdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thales Leites (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thales Leites looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Zeynalabdinov
vs
Leites

180 cm
18
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thales Leites!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zeynalabdinov gets the takedown into side control.
Zeynalabdinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leites keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leites is trying to control Zeynalabdinov's posture but Zeynalabdinov avoids it.
Leites is looking to regain half guard here but Zeynalabdinov keeps moving and retains side control.
Leites seems a little lost for a moment, as Zeynalabdinov dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Zeynalabdinov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leites, who protects the arm well.
Leites parries the strikes from Zeynalabdinov easily there. Zeynalabdinov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Leites to escape.
Leites looks gassed!
Zeynalabdinov grinds an elbow into Leites's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zeynalabdinov decides to stand back up.

Zeynalabdinov gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leites manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zeynalabdinov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zeynalabdinov throwing strikes but missing.

Zeynalabdinov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zeynalabdinov sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Zeynalabdinov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Zeynalabdinov tries to clinch but Leites moves out of range.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Zeynalabdinov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leites did well to prevent Zeynalabdinov getting side control.
Zeynalabdinov passes to full mount!

Zeynalabdinov is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Zeynalabdinov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Seyran Zeynalabdinov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renaldo Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Silva might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DJ Khaled "All I Do Is Win" feat. Ludacris, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg & T-Pain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Silva
vs
Diaz

185 cm
26
177 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

176 cm
21
178 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renaldo Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Diaz rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Diaz has the dominant position.
Diaz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Diaz.
Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Silva wants to break free but Diaz has control.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.
Diaz tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.

Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Diaz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Silva wants to break free but Diaz has control.
Diaz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diaz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks.

Diaz successfully pulls guard.
Diaz is trying to keep Silva in close.
Diaz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz trying to strike off his back.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Diaz looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diaz trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz 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.

Diaz has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz looks gassed!
Silva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renaldo Diaz 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.

Diaz tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Diaz tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Silva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Diaz is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Anderson Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diaz throws an elbow but misses.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diaz missing with knees to the body.
Diaz taking a breather.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.

Diaz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz pulls Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.

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

Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diaz has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.

Diaz working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.

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.

Diaz has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Diaz pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renaldo Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Diaz clinches up against the cage.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks.
Diaz prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Diaz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Diaz controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Diaz working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Diaz is trying to keep Silva in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to keep Silva in close.

Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

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.
Silva squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Diaz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
You get the feeling that Silva really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Anderson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva is bucking up trying to escape but Diaz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The referee warns Silva that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Diaz working Silva over with strikes here.
Silva is in a horrible position here. Diaz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Diaz landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Diaz.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renaldo Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diaz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renaldo Diaz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julian Reis will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ribeiro
vs
Reis

172 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

175 cm
21
155 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julian Reis!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ribeiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ribeiro lunges at Reis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reis's hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reis tries to clinch up.
Ribeiro throws a hook to the side of Reis's head but Reis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Reis.

Reis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reis tries for a takedown but Ribeiro manages to get underhooks.
Reis can't get the takedown.
Reis tries to score a body lock takedown but Ribeiro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Victor Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Reis.
Reis stops a takedown attempt from Ribeiro.
Reis is working for takedown but Ribeiro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reis looks gassed!
Reis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ribeiro prevents it.
Ribeiro tries to score a body lock takedown but Reis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Ribeiro is trying to trip Reis. He has hold of a leg but Reis is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ribeiro persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
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!
Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.
Ribeiro forces his way into half guard.

Reis is defending against the submission attempts here by Ribeiro.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reis actively working from the bottom here.

Reis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ribeiro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reis defending well though.
Ribeiro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ribeiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Reis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reis.
Ribeiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reis swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Ribeiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ribeiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Ribeiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ribeiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Reis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ribeiro advances position into side control!
Reis is looking to regain half guard here but Ribeiro keeps moving and retains side control.
Reis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Ribeiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Ribeiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Ribeiro crashes against the mat.
Reis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro trying to mount his opponent but Reis defends it.

Reis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Reis actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro trying to mount his opponent but Reis defends it.

Ribeiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Reis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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.

Reis looking for submissions off his back.
Reis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reis defending well though.

Reis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ribeiro pulls his head out easily.
Ribeiro uses his free foot to push down on Reis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Reis.

Ribeiro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Reis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Reis is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ribeiro looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
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 Victor Ribeiro will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Reis forces Ribeiro back against the cage and clinches.
Ribeiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reis.
Reis can't get the takedown.
Ribeiro is working for takedown but Reis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ribeiro prevents the takedown attempt.
Victor Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Reis.

Ribeiro has Reis pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ribeiro pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Reis tumbling to the mat - Ribeiro dives into Reis's guard.
Reis keeping full guard, as Ribeiro tries to pass.

Reis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ribeiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ribeiro has managed to get both his arms back between Reis's legs - danger averted.
Ribeiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ribeiro tries to move to mount but Reis blocks the move with his legs.
Ribeiro postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ribeiro in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ribeiro tries to advance to mount but can't.
Reis sneaks back into half guard.

Reis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ribeiro passes to full mount!
Ribeiro throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

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.

Ribeiro jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Reis manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Reis gets back to half guard.

Ribeiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reis is just riding it out for now. Ribeiro eventually gives up the hold.
Reis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Reis is defending well.

Reis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Reis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ribeiro pulls his head out easily.
Reis wants to improve his position but Ribeiro is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis won't allow Ribeiro to pass to mount.

Reis actively working from the bottom here.

Reis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ribeiro pulls his head out easily.

Reis actively working from the bottom here.
Reis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribeiro 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.
Ribeiro passes to side control.
Reis prevents Ribeiro from moving into mount.

Ribeiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Ribeiro seems to be working for a kimura but Reis defends the submission attempt.
Ribeiro is looking to advance position but Reis won't allow it.
Ribeiro is working hard here to advance position.
Ribeiro thows a huge punch but Reis dodges it nicely.

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

Reis actively working from the bottom here.

Reis actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Ribeiro 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.

Ribeiro throws out a loose jab but Reis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribeiro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reis.
Reis tries to clinch there but Ribeiro circles away.
Ribeiro misses with a looping right.
Reis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Reis.
Reis lands a head kick. Ribeiro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro loads up on a big right hand but Reis slips the punch.

Reis moves into the clinch successfully.
Ribeiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reis.
Ribeiro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reis prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Reis has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ribeiro regains guard immediately.

Ribeiro working for a triangle but Reis defends it easily.
Reis stands and throws Ribeiro's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro is looking to reverse the position.
Victor Ribeiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Reis tries for a kimura but Ribeiro is defending well.
Ribeiro manages to get back to half guard.

Reis is looking for a kimura here.

Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.

Reis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Julian Reis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ribeiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Reis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ribeiro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reis.

Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ribeiro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reis.

Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ribeiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reis pulls his head out easily.

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

Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.

Reis seems to be looking for submissions.

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.

Ribeiro actively working from the bottom here.

Ribeiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reis pulls his head out easily.
Ribeiro wants to improve his position but Reis is controlling well.

Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Reis seems to be looking for submissions.

Reis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ribeiro works his way to full guard. Good work.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Reis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ribeiro 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Ribeiro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Sii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Luciano
vs
Sii

176 cm
26
181 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

175 cm
26
175 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Greg Sii!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.

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

It looks like Greg Sii has been cut.
Sii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano misses with a few strikes there.
Luciano throws a right and a left that Sii avoids nicely.
Sii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sii misses with a wild body shot.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luciano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Sii gets a takedown into half guard.
Sii thows a huge punch but Luciano dodges it nicely.
Luciano is trying to maintain the position but Sii is very close to passing his half guard.
Sii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sii is thwarting Luciano's attempts to control the position.
Sii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sii misses with a head shot. Luciano uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sii throws a big right hand that misses.
Sii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Sii from controlling successfully.
Luciano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sii manages to get himself to full guard.
Sii is adopting a defensive guard.
Luciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Sii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Luciano seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

We're going to have a standup here because Charles Luciano wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sii slips a jab and a cross from Luciano.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Sii.
Luciano swinging wildly here.
Sii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luciano swivels and escapes.
Luciano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Luciano's head backwards.
Luciano misses with a two punch combination.
Sii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sii throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it.
Sii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Luciano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sii somewhat.
Charles Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Sii.
Sii misses with a few strikes there.
Luciano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sii shoots in looking for a takedown. Luciano tries to sprawl out of it but Sii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Luciano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Luciano tries to bum rush Sii with a series of wild strikes but Sii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luciano looks to land a combination but Sii avoids it well.
Luciano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sii.
Luciano swinging wildly here.
A shot to the liver by Sii. Beautiful body shot.
Sii throws a left and a right that both miss

and Luciano counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sii gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sii lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Luciano!
Sii misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Luciano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sii unloads with some shots from mount but Luciano bucks and avoids them well.
Sii tries to control but Luciano wriggling away.
Luciano avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sii.
Sii working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano is desperately trying to improve his position but Sii has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Luciano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greg Sii's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sii doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Sii looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Sii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Sii.
Sii scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Luciano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sii.
Sii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Sii misses with a hook to the body
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Sii.
Luciano tries to bum rush Sii with a series of wild strikes but Sii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greg Sii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sii shoots in looking for a takedown. Luciano tries to sprawl out of it but Sii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Luciano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Sii slips the punch.
Sii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Sii shoots for a takedown but Luciano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Charles Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Sii.
Sii lands a nice hook to Luciano's body. Luciano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Luciano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sii throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.
Luciano scores with a one two! Sii had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sii moves out of range of the body kick.
Luciano drops his hands momentarily and Sii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Luciano lands a right hook to the body.
Sii is breathing heavily.
Luciano misses with a body shot.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Luciano.
Luciano tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sii is looking for a sweep.
Sii is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano advances nicely into full mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano prevents Sii from getting the reversal.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sii really wants to buck Luciano off and get back to his feet.
Luciano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

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.
Luciano looking to control but Sii is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Charles Luciano just wasn't active enough.
Nice uppercut lands for Luciano. That snapped Sii's head back.

That has opened up Greg Sii's cut even more.
Luciano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sii looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
Sii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Luciano misses with a few strikes there.
Luciano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sii circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Luciano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Greg Sii's cut.
That's time! Luciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Luciano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luciano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Luciano slaps away a takedown attempt from Sii, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sii misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
Sii throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano.
Luciano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Sii.
Some wild striking there from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Charles Luciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Sii.
Sii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sii has his takedown stuffed
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Sii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Luciano on the side of the head.
Luciano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sii.
Luciano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sii.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano throws a series of punches but Sii avoids them all with ease.
Luciano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sii.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Sii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luciano moves out of range as Sii strikes.
Sii connects with a jab.
Luciano misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sii throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Luciano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good exchange - Sii coming out on top.
Sii lands a nice shot that snaps Luciano's head back.
Sii misses the shot to the body.
Luciano defending well as Sii loads up on a big left hand.
Sii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Luciano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Luciano tries to bum rush Sii with a series of wild strikes but Sii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Sii scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Luciano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sii controlling the action here.
Luciano taking some punishment here, with Sii in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sii thows a huge punch but Luciano dodges it nicely.
Sii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luciano keeps working.
Luciano won't allow Sii to pass to mount.
Sii 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Luciano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luciano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Luciano is on top in guard.
Sii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Luciano's guard.
Sii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sii preventing the sweep.
Charles Luciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Luciano working a defensive guard here.
Luciano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Luciano tries to get out of the position.
Sii throwing strikes but missing.
Sii is looking to advance position but Luciano has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano controlling his opponent.
Luciano moves to the back.
Greg Sii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sii is covering up but some of the strikes from Luciano are getting through and doing damage.

Luciano is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sii defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Luciano wants to control but Sii is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Greg Sii.
Well Luciano 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Luciano!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Perunamuusi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Trent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perunamuusi comes to the cage accompanied by Potaatti. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Perunamuusi
vs
Trent

185 cm
21
205 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

188 cm
25
219 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Perunamuusi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Trent!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Perunamuusi gets a clinch.

Perunamuusi breaks from the clinch.
Trent lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Frank Perunamuusi has been cut.
Trent throws a head kick that misses.

Trent tries to keep at a distance but Perunamuusi has taken the fight into the clinch.

Perunamuusi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Trent can't fight it off and eventually Perunamuusi manages to take the fight to the floor. Trent looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Trent wants to stand and escape but Perunamuusi is having none of it.
Trent utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trent really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Perunamuusi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trent wants to stand up but Perunamuusi is controlling him.
Perunamuusi trying to control but Trent is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Perunamuusi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Trent dives on top into guard.
Perunamuusi throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Trent scoring with some ground and pound.
Trent trying to control the position from guard on top but Perunamuusi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Perunamuusi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Os Mutantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and justin renfros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mutantes's entrance music is El Justiciero. A fine choice. renfros has chosen Be happy as his entrance music. justin renfros has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mutantes
vs
renfros

181 cm
21
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
178 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Os Mutantes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, justin renfros!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
renfros tries a low kick but Mutantes avoids it.
Mutantes moves out of range of the leg kick from renfros.
renfros throws a jab when Mutantes was well out of range.
renfros scores with a three punch combo!
renfros keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
renfros misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mutantes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mutantes slips under a jab from renfros.
renfros keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Os Mutantes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mutantes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has renfros pinned against the cage. renfros gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
renfros scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
renfros lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mutantes backs up against the cage.
renfros throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mutantes is breathing heavily.
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!
renfros looks to land a combination. Mutantes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Mutantes is rocked!
Nice sprawl there from renfros as Mutantes shoots in.
Oh Mutantes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
renfros connects with a nice cross there... Mutantes is looking wobbly and renfros recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Mutantes to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - renfros jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). justin renfros!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between George Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Through the Fire Flames- Dragonforce. Silva has chosen One Hitta Quitta as his entrance music. Jorge Silva looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Johnson
vs
Silva

175 cm
25
172 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

190 cm
21
180 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Silva!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva checks the leg kick.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Silva saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Silva checks it.
Johnson throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.

Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.

Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva is stalling here. Johnson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Silva seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Johnson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Silva here, landing some big shots from side control.
Johnson lands an elbow.
Johnson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Silva moved away.
Nice body kick there by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
George Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side.
George Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson throws a front kick that sends Silva stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. Silva backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Johnson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson motions for Silva to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Silva on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
George Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva checks it well.
Silva blocks a leg kick.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Silva down.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Silva saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Jorge Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Johnson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Silva jumps back.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Johnson throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Silva takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnson.
George Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
George Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Johnson.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

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

Turk
vs
Shackleford

175 cm
24
165 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

182 cm
24
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Turk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rusty Shackleford!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shackleford throws a leg kick but Turk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shackleford misses the shot to the body.
Turk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shackleford.
Shackleford misses with a low kick as Turk jumps back.
Shackleford misses with a series of wild punches.
Turk scores with a jab to the head.
Shackleford misses with a body shot
and Turk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shackleford misses with a combination
and Turk counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turk. Shackleford does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Turk misses.
Shackleford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shackleford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shackleford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shackleford throws a combination that misses
and Turk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shackleford misses with a wild body shot.
Turk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turk.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turk throws a body punch but Shackleford moves out of range.
Turk looks to land a right hand but Shackleford moved out of range.
Shackleford has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shackleford there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shackleford misses the body punch
and Turk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rusty Shackleford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shackleford misses with a body shot.
Turk scores with a punch to the head.
Shackleford misses with a shot to the body
letting Turk counter with a right hand.
Turk cracks a nice hook into Shackleford's ribs.
Turk misses with a wild combination.
Shackleford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shackleford scores with a jab. Turk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shackleford misses with a combination
and Shackleford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shackleford throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Turk counter with a right hand.
Turk scores with a nice right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turk jabs Shackleford right on the nose. Shackleford blinks but takes it well.
Turk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shackleford misses with a jab to the body
and Turk counters with a nice body shot.
Shackleford looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turk connects with a body shot.
Turk lands a nice shot that snaps Shackleford's head back.
Turk punishes Shackleford's body with a nice straight punch.
Shackleford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turk counters with a nice uppercut.
Turk misses with a combination
and Shackleford counters with a nice uppercut.
Turk throws an overhand right that lands on Shackleford's shoulder, as Shackleford tries to avoid the shot.
Turk moves out of range of the strikes.
Turk scores with a punch to the head.
Turk lands a nice hook to Shackleford's body. Shackleford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford misses with a double jab
and Turk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shackleford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Turk rather than just go for the knockout.
Shackleford lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice uppercut there from Turk.
Shackleford misses with a double jab
and Turk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shackleford scores with a body shot.
Turk lands a body shot.
Shackleford swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turk counters with a stiff right hand.
Turk looks to land a combination but Shackleford avoids it well.
Shackleford has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Shackleford misses its intended target.
A shot to the body from Shackleford misses
and Turk counters with a two punch combo.
Shackleford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turk.
Shackleford misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turk counters with a nice uppercut.
Turk scores with a hook.
Shackleford swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turk counters with a left to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turk works over Shackleford's head and body with a nice combination.
Shackleford swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Turk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turk blocks a jab.
Shackleford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shackleford looks gassed!
Turk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shackleford misses with a combination
and Shackleford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shackleford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turk.
Turk stuns Shackleford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Turk lands.
A nice combination there by Turk.
Shackleford misses with a body shot
and Turk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shackleford thinking.
Shackleford misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Turk 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.

Shackleford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turk lands a jab.
Turk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turk lands a head shot.
A shot to the body from Shackleford misses
enabling Turk to counter with a crisp jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Turk here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Shackleford on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shackleford ducks right into an uppercut from Turk.
Shackleford misses with a looping left.
Turk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rusty Shackleford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shackleford misses with a body shot
and Turk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shackleford misses the shot to the body.
Shackleford swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shackleford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shackleford cracks Turk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shackleford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shackleford is breathing heavily.
A shot to the body from Shackleford misses
and Turk counters with a stiff right hand.
Shackleford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turk.
Turk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shackleford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shackleford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turk counters with a nice uppercut.
Shackleford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Turk to counter with a crisp jab.
Shackleford takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turk digs a good body shot into Shackleford's ribs.
Shackleford swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shackleford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turk jabs at Shackleford's body.
Turk lands with an overhand left.
Shackleford swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shackleford takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Turk. Beautiful body shot.
Shackleford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shackleford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shackleford misses with a combination
and Turk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turk connects with a crisp jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Shackleford might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Turk has got the better of the exchanges.
Shackleford moves forwards but Turk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turk stuns Shackleford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turk cracks Shackleford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shackleford walks into a jab.
Shackleford has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Turk punishes Shackleford's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shackleford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turk counters with a series of strikes. Shackleford will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turk works the jab nicely.
Turk's corner calls for a 1-2. Turk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turk stalks Shackleford and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shackleford's face. Shackleford staggers backwards, shaken.
Shackleford misses with a double jab
and Shackleford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shackleford's hands.
Shackleford takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shackleford in his tracks.
Turk throws a series of strikes that have Shackleford backpedaling.
Turk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shackleford throws a hook but Turk avoids it easily.
Turk lands a jab to Shackleford's midsection.
Turk is working the combinations to good effect here.
Turk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shackleford throws a combination that misses
and Shackleford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford walks into a stiff left hand from Turk.
Turk displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shackleford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turk.
Turk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shackleford can do to turn this around?
Turk scores with a body shot.
Turk goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turk lands a nice shot that snaps Shackleford's head back.
David Turk is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Turk finds it's way through Shackleford's defenses.
Turk cracks Shackleford with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shackleford on the side of the head.
Shackleford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shackleford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turk cracks Shackleford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shackleford throws a leg kick
and Turk counters with a right hand to the body.
Shackleford takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Turk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shackleford doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shackleford misses with a combination
and Turk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shackleford slips under a jab from Turk.
Shackleford misses with a combination
and Turk counters with a left to the body.
Turk lands a nice shot to the body.
Turk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shackleford.
Shackleford misses with a shot to the body
and Turk counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Turk.
Turk has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Turk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shackleford backs up against the cage.
Turk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shackleford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turk lands a head shot.
Shackleford takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shackleford throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shackleford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turk counters with a stiff right hand.
Turk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shackleford throws a combination that misses
enabling Turk to counter with a crisp jab.
Turk scores with a punch to the head.
Turk tests Shackleford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shackleford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Turk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shackleford doesn't seem phased though.
Shackleford misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turk counters with a two punch combo.
Shackleford throws a shot from downtown. Turk moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Turk.
Shackleford takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Turk.
Shackleford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shackleford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shackleford takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turk lands a jab.
Shackleford misses with a jab to the body
and Turk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shackleford throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turk jabs Shackleford right on the nose. Shackleford blinks but takes it well.
Shackleford lands a jab to Turk's midsection.
Shackleford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shackleford misses with a combination
and Turk counters with a series of strikes. Shackleford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shackleford misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Turk coming out on top.
Shackleford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Turk finds it's way through Shackleford's defenses.
Turk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shackleford fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turk is out of range.
Turk throws a series of strikes that have Shackleford backpedaling.
Shackleford swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turk scores with the left hand. Shackleford knows he should have avoided that one.
Shackleford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turk looks to land a combination. Shackleford sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shackleford takes one on the button.
Shackleford moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shackleford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Turk there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shackleford momentarily.
Shackleford slips under a jab.
Turk looks to score with a jab to the body but Shackleford is just out of range.
Turk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shackleford momentarily.
A jab from Shackleford misses.
A left lands for Turk.
Shackleford misses with a jab to the body
enabling Turk to counter with a crisp jab.
Shackleford throws a combination that misses
and Turk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turk lands with a straight right. Shackleford didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shackleford misses with a looping left.
Rusty Shackleford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shackleford moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turk cracks Shackleford with a good jab.
David Turk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turk lands with an overhand left.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Turk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turk 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Turk!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl James Noons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Rua
vs
James Noons

179 cm
25
179 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Karl James Noons!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rua lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Noons has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Noons and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Noons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rua moves away.
A head kick misses from Noons.
Noons throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily.
Rua cracks the inside of Noons's front leg.
A low kick from Noons misses
and Rua counters with a nice leg kick.
Rua slips under a jab from Noons.
Noons lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rua fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Noons checks it well.
Noons tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Noons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noons misses with a two punch combination.
Noons throws a right hand that Rua ducks under and follows up with a left that Rua also avoids with ease.
Rua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rua throws a solid leg kick but Noons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rua.
Karl James Noons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noons works over Rua's head and body with a nice combination.
Noons misses with a wild combination.
Rua throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick and Noons moves out of range easily.
Noons misses with the combination.
Noons misses with a leg kick
and Rua counters with an inside leg kick.
Noons checks the leg kick.
Rua throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Noons looks gassed!
Rua motions for Noons to come forward. Rua throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Noons.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua cracks the inside of Noons's front leg.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rua connects with a solid leg kick.
Rua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Noons.
Noons throws a lazy head kick
and Rua counters with an inside leg kick.
Rua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rua throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rua cracks the inside of Noons's front leg.
Noons checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Rua lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rua.
Noons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Rua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rua throws a leg kick that misses.
Rua feints and then cracks Noons's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Noons down.
Noons checks a leg kick.
Rua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noons. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Noons.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a nice head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rua, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Rua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rua thuds his shin into the meat of Noons's side.
Rua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rua throws a leg kick
and Noons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Rua.
Noons's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Rua.
Noons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rua.
Noons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mauricio Rua dominated that 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.

Noons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rua. Rua obviously looking to wear him down.
Noons throws a combination that misses
and Rua counters with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Noons misses its intended target.
Rua is looking to slow Noons down with leg kicks.
Noons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rua. Rua obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheers as Noons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rua doesn't seem phased though.
Rua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noons. That did some damage!
Rua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rua throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Noons might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rua has got the better of the exchanges.
Noons is breathing heavily.
Rua lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Rua.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rua swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Karl James Noons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rua throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Noons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rua.
Rua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body kick there by Rua.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rua.
Rua slips a jab and a cross from Noons.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a chopping leg kick but Noons manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Noons tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rua scores with a spinning back kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rua.
A good leg kick by Rua.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua scoring well with a low kick there.
Rua throws a low kick, looking for Noons's leg but Noons calmly moves out of range.
Noons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Noons throws a hook to the side of Rua's head but Rua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rua manages to avoid it.
Rua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noons can do to turn this around?
Noons misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noons.
Rua blocks a jab.
Rua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rua throws a low kick, looking for Noons's leg but Noons calmly moves out of range.
Rua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Noons.
Rua wants to slow Noons down by chopping away at his legs.
Noons avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noons tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mauricio Rua is winning the standup battle so far.
Rua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Noons tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rua cracks the inside of Noons's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noons tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Noons thows a leg kick but Rua checks it
and Rua counters with a nice low kick that buckles Noons's knee momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Noons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mauricio Rua dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A head kick from Rua lands but Noons takes it in his stride.
Rua misses with a low kick.
Noons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rua can pounce on him.
Rua feints and then cracks Noons's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Noons down.
Noons thows a leg kick but Rua checks it
and Rua counters with a nice leg kick.
Noons throws a jab but it's blocked by Rua.
Some bone on bone action there as Noons checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rua pivots, looking for a leg kick but Noons is out of range and Rua settles back down.
A clash of legs there as Noons blocks the low kick.
Noons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Noons loads up on a big right hand but Rua slips the punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rua.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noons checks a leg kick.
Rua slips under a jab.
A head kick by Noons misses
and Rua counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rua is looking to chop away at Noons's legs.
Rua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Noons's sensitive parts.
Rua throws a head kick that misses.
Rua throws a front kick that sends Noons stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rua.
Rua throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rua scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rua.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Noons.
Noons tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rua throws a leg kick which misses Noons's front leg but catches the back leg as Noons tries to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Rua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Noons takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Noons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rua attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Noons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rua. Rua obviously looking to wear him down.
Noons checks a low kick from Rua.
Noons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rua.
Rua slips under a jab from Noons.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua scores with a push kick.
Rua feints and then cracks Noons's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Noons down.
Rua swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Noons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rua counters with a leg kick.
Rua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rua throws a leg kick but Noons sees it coming and moves out of range.
Noons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rua.
Rua misses with a low kick.
Rua throws a leg kick which misses Noons's front leg but catches the back leg as Noons tries to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rua.
Mauricio Rua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rua tries to score with a low kick but Noons moves his leg out of the way.
Rua throws a leg kick which misses Noons's front leg but catches the back leg as Noons tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rua.
Rua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rua thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Noons if he has to take too many more of those.
Karl James Noons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rua scores with a push kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rua throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noons. That did some damage!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio Rua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rua has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:24
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Rua!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Glazkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Semenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Glazkov
vs
Semenko

188 cm
23
217 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

183 cm
23
213 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aleksandr Glazkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dave Semenko!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glazkov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Semenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Semenko lands a front kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Semenko, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Semenko, right into the meat.
Semenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Glazkov. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Semenko clinches.
Semenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Semenko lands an elbow that stopped Glazkov in his tracks for a moment.
Semenko avoids the elbow strike from Glazkov, against the cage.
Glazkov misses with an elbow strike.
Glazkov blocks the elbow strike.
Semenko lands an elbow just above Glazkov 's eye.

It looks like Aleksandr Glazkov has been cut.
Glazkov tries a knee to the head but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Glazkov managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Semenko.
Semenko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Glazkov blocks an elbow strike from Semenko.
Glazkov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Glazkov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Dave Semenko has been cut.
Semenko lands a nice elbow.
Glazkov misses with an elbow over the top.
Glazkov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Semenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Glazkov is trying to break the clinch but Semenko is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Semenko blocks the elbow strike.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Glazkov is defending well for now.
Glazkov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Semenko.
Semenko lands an elbow that stopped Glazkov in his tracks for a moment.
Semenko lands a big knee! That's hurt Glazkov! Oh, he's all over the place! Semenko lands another knee that sends Glazkov to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Semenko!

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