RSC 18: Sambodrome XVI PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Bertozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Tyrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlo Bertozzi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bertozzi
vs
Tyrone

183 cm
26
270 lbs
4 - 5 - 1

195 cm
25
267 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlo Bertozzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Tyrone!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bertozzi tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyrone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bertozzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tyrone.
Tyrone fails with a takedown attempt.

Bertozzi cracks Tyrone with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tyrone looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bertozzi finish him?

It looks like Chuck Tyrone has been cut.
Bertozzi leaves Tyrone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bertozzi misses with the combination.
Bertozzi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tyrone should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bertozzi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Bertozzi tries to sprawl but Tyrone drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertozzi is trying to stand back up but Tyrone is controlling him
Tyrone moves nicely into side control.

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

Tyrone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bertozzi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tyrone asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Tyrone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tyrone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bertozzi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tyrone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tyrone trying to control the action but Bertozzi is working from the bottom.
Bertozzi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tyrone asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bertozzi is breathing heavily.
Tyrone throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertozzi wants to get back to his feet.
Bertozzi is trying to improve his position.
Bertozzi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tyrone is controlling him well.
Tyrone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bertozzi keeps working.
Bertozzi being controlled for a moment.

Tyrone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bertozzi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Tyrone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tyrone goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bertozzi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tyrone's guard! Nice work there by Bertozzi!
Tyrone has a closed guard, preventing Bertozzi from standing up.
Tyrone pulls Bertozzi in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bertozzi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chuck Tyrone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chuck Tyrone's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bertozzi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bertozzi misses with a wild combination.
Bertozzi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bertozzi moves in looking to clinch but Tyrone pushes him off.
Tyrone has a takedown stuffed.
Bertozzi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyrone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bertozzi leaves Tyrone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bertozzi misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tyrone is defended easily by Bertozzi.
Carlo Bertozzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Tyrone.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone slips a jab and a cross from Bertozzi.
Tyrone shoots in but Bertozzi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bertozzi throws a right and a left that both miss.

Bertozzi darts in and clinches Tyrone up against the cage.
Tyrone has Bertozzi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bertozzi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bertozzi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tyrone has him pressed against the cage.
Bertozzi gets underhooks to prevent Tyrone's takedown attempt.

Tyrone pulls Bertozzi into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tyrone has a closed guard, preventing Bertozzi from standing up.
Bertozzi trying to control but Tyrone is working from the bottom.
Tyrone pulls Bertozzi in to control the position.
Tyrone is trying to control the position but Bertozzi postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bertozzi throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertozzi throws a leg kick which misses Tyrone's front leg but catches the back leg as Tyrone tries to avoid it.
Bertozzi throws a nice looking combination but Tyrone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bertozzi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tyrone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bertozzi misses the jab.
Bertozzi misses with the combination.
Tyrone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bertozzi tries to avoid it but Tyrone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bertozzi to the ground. Bertozzi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bertozzi wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tyrone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyrone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bertozzi pinned against the cage. Bertozzi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bertozzi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyrone dives in and grabs Bertozzi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bertozzi pushes down on Tyrone's head and hops out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bertozzi tries to clinch up.
Tyrone has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlo Bertozzi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Tyrone's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bertozzi misses with a body shot.
Tyrone closes the distance and clinches up with Bertozzi, looking for a takedown. Tyrone pushes Bertozzi against the cage but Bertozzi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bertozzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrone moves away.
Tyrone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tyrone shoots for a takedown but Bertozzi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carlo Bertozzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Tyrone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bertozzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrone moves away.

Tyrone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bertozzi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bertozzi sneaks out the side door and pushes Tyrone away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Bertozzi looks to throw the jab but Tyrone is out of range.
Tyrone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bertozzi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tyrone fails to land the takedown.
Bertozzi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Carlo Bertozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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.
Bertozzi misses with the combination.
Tyrone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bertozzi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyrone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Bertozzi misses.
Bertozzi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bertozzi wants it to stay on the feet.
Bertozzi wants to clinch up but Tyrone keeps it at a distance.
Tyrone blocks a head kick by Bertozzi.
Tyrone fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertozzi throws a right and a left that Tyrone avoids nicely.
Tyrone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bertozzi's waist but Bertozzi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tyrone off to one side.
Tyrone slips a jab and a cross from Bertozzi.

Tyrone feints and as Bertozzi raises his hands in defense, Tyrone changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bertozzi keeping moving, preventing Tyrone from controlling successfully.

Tyrone is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bertozzi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bertozzi has escaped and now he's on top!
Bertozzi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bertozzi with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bertozzi wants to stand but Tyrone is controlling his posture from full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carlo Bertozzi.
I think Bertozzi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Carlo Bertozzi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Huttunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitri Mitia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dmitri Mitia will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Huttunen
vs
Mitia

180 cm
26
218 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

191 cm
26
216 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leo Huttunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dmitri Mitia!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huttunen throws a lazy right hand but Mitia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Huttunen lands with a good body shot.
Leo Huttunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitia shoots for a double leg takedown but Huttunen sprawls well. He's pushed Mitia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Huttunen swinging wildly here.
Nice shot by Huttunen.

It looks like Dmitri Mitia has been cut.
Mitia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Huttunen is fending him off so far but Mitia persists. Nope, Huttunen circles away and we're back to standing.
Mitia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Huttunen tries to avoid it but Mitia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Huttunen to the ground. Huttunen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leo Huttunen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitri Mitia.
Huttunen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mitia looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huttunen.
Huttunen scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot by Huttunen.
Huttunen fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Mitia square on the jaw! Damn, Mitia is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leo Huttunen!

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 Tony Balada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Valcone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Balada
vs
Valcone

180 cm
19
179 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

174 cm
23
175 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter striker
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Balada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shane Valcone!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Valcone shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Valcone maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Balada could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Valcone has cracked it and Balada is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Valcone!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Valcone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van DaRoss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DaRoss has chosen Camarillo Brillo, by Frank Zappa as his entrance music. Forrest Glover has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Glover
vs
DaRoss

195 cm
25
300 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

195 cm
25
297 lbs
5 - 4 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Forrest Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Van DaRoss!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Glover takes one on the chin but seems OK.

DaRoss shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Glover manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Glover 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.
Glover manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DaRoss manages to get himself to full guard.
Glover preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

DaRoss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Glover tries to free his leg and advance position but DaRoss is retaining full guard.
DaRoss wants to sweep but no luck.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
DaRoss bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Glover's guard.
DaRoss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Glover wants to sweep but no luck.
DaRoss trying to control but Glover is working from the bottom.

DaRoss has gone for a leg lock! Glover slips out almost immediately though and dives into DaRoss's guard.

Glover has gone for a leg lock! DaRoss slips out almost immediately though and dives into Glover's guard.
DaRoss won't allow Glover to get back to his feet.
DaRoss preventing the sweep.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DaRoss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Glover drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Glover jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Glover stopping the sweep attempt from DaRoss.
DaRoss keeping moving, preventing Glover from controlling successfully.

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

DaRoss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Glover defends well.
Glover stopping the sweep attempt from DaRoss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaRoss keeping full guard, as Glover tries to pass.
DaRoss is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
DaRoss is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Glover!
Glover is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

DaRoss is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Glover can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Glover really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Glover tries to buck DaRoss off but he can't manage it.
Glover really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

DaRoss looking for a guillotine from mount but Glover is having none of it.

DaRoss goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Glover is on top in guard.

DaRoss has his foot on Glover's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Glover works his way back into a safe position though.
DaRoss bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Glover's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DaRoss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glover swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DaRoss looks gassed!
Glover wants to get back to his feet but DaRoss is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

DaRoss is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Glover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Glover with a jab.
Glover lands with a nice combination. DaRoss backs away looking to recover.

DaRoss closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Glover to the mat! Glover manages to get full guard.
Glover looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DaRoss forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

DaRoss is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Glover is just riding it out for now. DaRoss eventually gives up the hold.

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

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

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

DaRoss is looking for a kimura here.

DaRoss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Glover manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

DaRoss has gone for a leg lock! Glover slips out almost immediately though and dives into DaRoss's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DaRoss is on top in guard.

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

Glover thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Glover passes easily into side control. Nice work.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DaRoss is trying to get an arm triangle but Glover is defending well.

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

DaRoss is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Glover has escaped the position, nice work there.
Glover is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on DaRoss's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
DaRoss is stalling here. Glover is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! DaRoss seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Glover has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
DaRoss is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Glover's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Glover seems to be working for a kimura but DaRoss defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DaRoss regains full guard. Nicely done.
Glover wants to control from the top but DaRoss keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DaRoss is on top in guard.
DaRoss prevents Glover from getting back to his feet.

DaRoss thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
DaRoss looking to pass the guard.

DaRoss has gone for a leg lock! Glover slips out almost immediately though and dives into DaRoss's guard.

Glover is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! DaRoss is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! DaRoss has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Forrest Glover will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

DaRoss fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Glover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glover misses with a few strikes there.
Glover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Glover misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DaRoss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glover.

Glover gets caught flat footed, as DaRoss shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

DaRoss drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Glover manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now DaRoss has Glover in his guard.
DaRoss wants to sweep here but Glover controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Glover postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! DaRoss is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Glover, into his guard.
DaRoss preventing the sweep.
DaRoss stands and throws Glover's legs to the side, diving into side control.

DaRoss tries for a kimura but Glover is defending well.

DaRoss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
DaRoss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

DaRoss is trying to get an arm triangle but Glover is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DaRoss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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

DaRoss is trying to get an arm triangle but Glover is defending well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover tries to get back to half guard but can't.

DaRoss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Glover is trying to improve his position.

DaRoss is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Glover has escaped the position, nice work there.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

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

DaRoss tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no DaRoss has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

DaRoss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glover sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van DaRoss!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chavez Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Sabrol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabrol has chosen Snap Your Fingers Snap Your Neck as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chavez
vs
Sabrol

180 cm
20
181 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

180 cm
29
178 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Good chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chavez Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Sabrol!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabrol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sabrol fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sabrol tests Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sabrol throws a nice looking combination but Chavez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sabrol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chavez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sabrol is out of range and Chavez settles back down.
Chavez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sabrol dives in and grabs Chavez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chavez pushes down on Sabrol's head and hops out.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sabrol.
Ricardo Sabrol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Chavez closes the distance and clinches.
Sabrol avoids the elbow strike from Chavez, against the cage.
Sabrol looking for a takedown.
Chavez Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Sabrol.
Chavez misses with an elbow over the top.
Sabrol is trying to force a seperation but Chavez has the dominant position.
Stalling in the clinch from Sabrol.
Sabrol avoids a wild elbow strike from Chavez.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chavez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sabrol's brow.
Sabrol has a couple of punches blocked by Chavez.
A short left from Sabrol.
Sabrol blocks the elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabrol lands with a light punch inside.
Sabrol wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sabrol lands a right hand.
Sabrol changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chavez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sabrol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chavez throws a leg kick but Sabrol moved away.
Chavez throws a low kick but Sabrol moves out of range easily.
Chavez slips a straight right by Sabrol.
Sabrol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Sabrol tries to keep at a distance but Chavez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chavez misses with an elbow strike.
Sabrol blocks an elbow strike from Chavez.
Sabrol is working Chavez over against the cage.
Sabrol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chavez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Good body shot from Sabrol.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabrol avoids the elbow strike from Chavez, against the cage.
Sabrol avoids a wild elbow strike from Chavez.

Sabrol breaks from the clinch.
Chavez avoids the head kick by Sabrol.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Sabrol.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chavez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sabrol throws a hook to the side of Chavez's head but Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Chavez tenderised Sabrol's leg. Sabrol is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chavez throws a low kick, looking for Sabrol's leg but Sabrol calmly moves out of range.
Chavez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sabrol.
Sabrol lands a two punch combo.
Chavez Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chavez throws a leg kick but Sabrol sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chavez takes one to the side of the head.
Sabrol tries a head kick but it misses.
Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sabrol throws out the jab.
Sabrol throws an overhand right that lands on Chavez's shoulder, as Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Sabrol takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sabrol looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chavez is fending him off so far but Sabrol persists. Nope, Chavez circles away and we're back to standing.
Sabrol looks gassed!
Chavez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sabrol scores with a sloppy right hand. Chavez should have avoided that one.
Sabrol throws a shot from downtown. Chavez moves away and avoids it.
Chavez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chavez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sabrol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sabrol misses with a body shot.
Chavez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sabrol. That did some damage!
Chavez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Chavez.

Chavez rushes Sabrol and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez misses with an elbow strike.
Chavez misses with an elbow strike.
Sabrol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chavez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sabrol blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavez.
Sabrol looking to stall.
Sabrol takes an elbow to the temple.
Chavez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chavez misses with an elbow over the top.
Chavez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sabrol is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sabrol tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chavez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chavez blocks a body shot from Sabrol.
Chavez throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chavez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sabrol's brow.
Sabrol dodges an elbow strike from Chavez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sabrol blocks an elbow strike.
Chavez throws an elbow that misses.
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 Chavez Chavez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Chavez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sabrol checks it well.
Sabrol misses with a two punch combination.
Chavez tries a low kick but Sabrol avoids it.
Sabrol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sabrol fails with a takedown attempt.
Sabrol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chavez is looking to land body kicks.
Sabrol cracks Chavez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sabrol lands a jab to the nose.
Chavez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sabrol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chavez.

Chavez takes the fight into the clinch.
Chavez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chavez misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Sabrol's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sabrol jumps guard but Chavez stands there with Sabrol around his waist. Sabrol gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabrol.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chavez throws an elbow but misses.

Sabrol decides to pull guard.
Sabrol wants to sweep but no luck.

Sabrol is looking for a triangle but Chavez pushes his legs off easily.
Chavez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sabrol wants to sweep but no luck.
Sabrol is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Sabrol is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chavez is aware though and is defending well.
Sabrol is breathing heavily.
Sabrol controls Chavez momentarily but Chavez frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chavez stopping the sweep attempt from Sabrol.
Sabrol is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Sabrol looking for a guillotine here but Chavez defends easily.
Chavez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chavez wants to control from the top but Sabrol keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabrol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chavez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sabrol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chavez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chavez Chavez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Chavez is looking to clinch.

Chavez clinches up against the cage.
Chavez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sabrol blocks an elbow strike.
Chavez misses with an elbow strike.
Sabrol avoids a wild elbow strike from Chavez.
Chavez has Sabrol pressed against the cage, preventing Sabrol from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

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.
Sabrol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez prevents Sabrol from breaking the clinch.
Chavez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chavez Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Sabrol.
A right hook to the body lands for Sabrol.
Nice elbow from Chavez.
Sabrol blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chavez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sabrol's brow.
Chavez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sabrol misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sabrol is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Sabrol goes for a takedown attempt but Chavez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chavez 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 Sabrol has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sabrol and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chavez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sabrol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ricardo Sabrol will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Sabrol paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chavez tries to clinch there but Sabrol circles away.
Chavez throws a front kick aimed at Sabrol's knee but Sabrol avoids it well.
Ricardo Sabrol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Sabrol darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chavez wants to improve his position but Sabrol is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabrol wants to take a breather but Chavez is having none of it.
Sabrol content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chavez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sabrol on the ground.

Sabrol is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chavez defends it well.
Sabrol is trying to control the action in half guard but Chavez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sabrol.
Chavez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chavez tries to get out of the position.
Sabrol is trying to control the action in half guard but Chavez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sabrol throwing shots but Chavez is blocking nicely.
Chavez tries to roll over but Sabrol keeps him under control.
Sabrol keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ricardo Sabrol.

Sabrol closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chavez quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chavez is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabrol trying to control the pace.
Sabrol looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sabrol is working for a kimura but Chavez is defending it quite comfortably.
Chavez is looking for a sweep. Sabrol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sabrol trying to pass the guard but Chavez defending well.
Chavez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sabrol thows a huge punch but Chavez dodges it nicely.
Sabrol tries to pass to full mount but Chavez defends it.

Sabrol is trying to work for a kimura but Chavez is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabrol content to control rather than advance.
Chavez wants to control but Sabrol is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Sabrol is looking for a kimura but Chavez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sabrol to get the leverage.
Sabrol controlling the pace.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sabrol is pressing down on Chavez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chavez is holding on for now.
Sabrol is thwarting Chavez's attempts to control the position.
Chavez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Sabrol is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chavez sees it coming and defends easily.
Sabrol 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.
Sabrol prevents Chavez from improving his position.
Sabrol is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ricardo Sabrol!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between bukk wild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

wild
vs
Black

225 cm
21
300 lbs
8 - 8 - 1

193 cm
25
293 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, bukk wild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gregory Black!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
wild throws a right and a left that Black avoids nicely.
Gregory Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Black closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Black sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. wild defending well though.
Black lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. wild manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Black's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Black scoring with some ground and pound.

wild looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Black lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

wild is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
Black landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Black throws a big right hand that misses.
Black landing with the ground and pound.

wild throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Black throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

It looks like bukk wild has been cut.

wild is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
Black postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

wild looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

wild is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Black frees his head nicely. Oh but wild has switched to an armbar! Black is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). bukk wild!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ra Maya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Maya
vs
Thiago

175 cm
25
178 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

181 cm
24
176 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ra Maya!
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, Paulo Thiago!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thiago fails to land with a series of punches.
Thiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Maya shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Maya has hold of Thiago's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Thiago manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Maya looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Maya is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Thiago to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thiago shrugs it off.

Maya jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Thiago manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maya tries for a kimura but Thiago is defending well.

Maya goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Thiago rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Maya's guard! Nice work there by Thiago!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maya is on top in guard.
Thiago keeping moving, preventing Maya from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maya drops back looking for a leg! Thiago is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thiago manages to kick Maya off! Maya jumps back into Thiago's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Maya drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maya jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maya looking to pass the guard.
Thiago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

Maya drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maya jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maya pushing down on Thiago's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Maya looking for a submission but Thiago manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

Maya is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thiago can do anything to dispel that myth.

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

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.

Maya drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maya jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maya wants to control from the top but Thiago keeps moving.

Maya thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maya looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Maya thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Maya is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Thiago has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Maya 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 Maya!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ra Maya!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Cong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cong kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jibbs - King Kong. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cong
vs
Silva

195 cm
24
280 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

197 cm
22
260 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Syndicate Drugs

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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christian Cong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

It looks like Christian Cong has been cut.
Cong checks a leg kick.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cong throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cong scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Cong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silva quickly recovers to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cong connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
Cong is controlling the pace.
Cong is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cong passes to full mount!
Cong looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cong throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cong scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Cong! Silva is hurt baaadly! Cong is firing away with more strikes - Silva is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Christian Cong!