WB47: Loureiro vs. Annunaki PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sid Fraser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sid Fraser has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fraser
vs
da Silva

170 cm
24
162 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

181 cm
18
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sid Fraser!
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, Carlos da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
da Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.

da Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
da Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
da Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fraser on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fraser tries to get out of the position.
da Silva tries to control but Fraser wriggling away.

da Silva looking to secure an arm triangle but Fraser defends it well.
da Silva 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.
da Silva controlling the pace for now.
Fraser is squirming around, avoiding da Silva's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fraser tries to hold on but da Silva pushes him away.
da Silva controlling his opponent.
Fraser working to try and regain half guard.
da Silva controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
da Silva thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
da Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fraser is squirming around, avoiding da Silva's attempts to control the action.

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

Fraser takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fraser.
da Silva is trying to break free.
da Silva tries to pull guard but Fraser holds him up against the cage and eventually da Silva drops back down to his feet.
Fraser comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fraser lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from Fraser on the inside.
da Silva looks gassed!
Fraser has da Silva pressed against the cage. He pushes da Silva back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Fraser throws a beautiful elbow that sends da Silva crashing to the floor! Fraser piles on the pressure with more strikes! da Silva is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sid Fraser!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Hitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adivants Stoddlemyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adivants Stoddlemyer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sam Hitz's chin.

Hitz
vs
Stoddlemyer

182 cm
22
190 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

186 cm
20
195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Hitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adivants Stoddlemyer!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hitz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stoddlemyer!
Hitz dominating with strikes here.
Hitz scoring with strikes but Stoddlemyer is staying in there.
Hitz thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Stoddlemyer avoids a strike by Hitz and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Hitz's guard! Fantastic escape!

Hitz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Hitz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stoddlemyer uses it to pass to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoddlemyer wants to stand but Hitz is controlling his arm.
Hitz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stoddlemyer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hitz trying to control here.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hitz throws a body punch but Stoddlemyer moves out of range.
Hitz connects with a single shot there.
Hitz scores with a nice strike.
Sam Hitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoddlemyer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hitz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hitz cracks Stoddlemyer with a good jab.
Stoddlemyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stoddlemyer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hitz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stoddlemyer is looking to clinch but Hitz is avoiding it.
Hitz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hitz misses with a looping left.
Hitz misses with a low kick.
Stoddlemyer ducks under a wild hook from Hitz.
Stoddlemyer moves in looking to clinch but Hitz pushes him off.

Stoddlemyer instigates a clinch.
Stoddlemyer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stalling in the clinch from Stoddlemyer.
Stoddlemyer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoddlemyer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Sam Hitz has been cut.
Stoddlemyer stalling in the clinch.
Stoddlemyer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hitz avoids it.
Stoddlemyer lands an elbow inside that Hitz shrugs off.
Stoddlemyer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hitz's defenses.
Stoddlemyer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stoddlemyer tries to land knees in the clinch but Hitz avoids the damage to the body.
Stoddlemyer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hitz can't break the clinch.
Hitz just leaning against Stoddlemyer, taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Hitz's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitz wants to break the clinch but can't.

Hitz manages to break the clinch.
Hitz throws a lazy right hand but Stoddlemyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adivants Stoddlemyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stoddlemyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Hitz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hitz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stoddlemyer wants to clinch up but Hitz keeps it at a distance.
Stoddlemyer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stoddlemyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hitz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hitz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stoddlemyer tries to clinch but Hitz is having none of it.
Stoddlemyer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hitz.
Stoddlemyer tries to clinch but Hitz moves out of range.
Stoddlemyer tries to clinch up but Hitz circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Stoddlemyer.
Stoddlemyer wants to clinch.
Stoddlemyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hitz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stoddlemyer tries to clinch but Hitz moves out of range.
Hitz misses with a looping right.
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 Sam Hitz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Hitz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Stoddlemyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoddlemyer wants to clinch.
Hitz jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stoddlemyer wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Stoddlemyer.
A jab from Hitz does it's job there.
Hitz takes a swing at Stoddlemyer's ribcage but misses.
Stoddlemyer defending well as Hitz loads up on a big left hand.

Hitz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stoddlemyer is trying to defend but Hitz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hitz misses with a head shot. Stoddlemyer uses the momentum to regain guard.
Stoddlemyer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hitz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hitz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoddlemyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hitz wants to pass the guard but Stoddlemyer is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stoddlemyer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hitz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hitz throwing strikes from guard but Stoddlemyer blocks nicely.
Hitz prevents Stoddlemyer from getting back to his feet.
Stoddlemyer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hitz stands up over Stoddlemyer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hitz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hitz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hitz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hitz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hitz throws a strike but Stoddlemyer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hitz trying to keep a closed guard but Stoddlemyer is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hitz is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoddlemyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stoddlemyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hitz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stoddlemyer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hitz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hitz trying to control but Stoddlemyer is working from the bottom.
Hitz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stoddlemyer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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.
Hitz throwing strikes but missing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hitz throws a big shot that misses.
Hitz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoddlemyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Hitz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stoddlemyer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stoddlemyer wants to clinch up but Hitz keeps it at a distance.
Hitz throws a nice looking combination but Stoddlemyer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stoddlemyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hitz throws a big shot that misses.
Stoddlemyer moves away from the strike by Hitz.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stoddlemyer is looking to clinch but Hitz is avoiding it.
Jab from Hitz.
Stoddlemyer tries to clinch but Hitz moves out of range.
Jab by Hitz.
Stoddlemyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Hitz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Hitz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hitz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hitz has a takedown stuffed.
Stoddlemyer moves in looking to clinch but Hitz pushes him off.
Stoddlemyer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hitz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hitz swats away the attempt to clinch by Stoddlemyer.
Hitz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stoddlemyer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hitz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Hitz.
Stoddlemyer checks a low kick from Hitz.
Stoddlemyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoddlemyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoddlemyer tries to clinch up.
Hitz keeps the fight on the outside.
Stoddlemyer is looking to clinch.
Hitz thuds his right hand into Stoddlemyer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hitz throws the left hand but Stoddlemyer avoids the punch easily.
Hitz digs a good body shot into Stoddlemyer's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoddlemyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hitz.
Stoddlemyer tries to clinch up.
Stoddlemyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hitz.
Hitz misses with a low kick.
Stoddlemyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hitz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hitz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hitz misses with a hook.
Stoddlemyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Hitz circles away.
Hitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoddlemyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Hitz.
Hitz throws a chopping leg kick but Stoddlemyer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stoddlemyer tries to clinch up.
Hitz misses with a hook.
Stoddlemyer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stoddlemyer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hitz swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Stoddlemyer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hitz, pushing him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stoddlemyer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hitz's brow.
Stoddlemyer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hitz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Hitz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hitz thuds his right hand into Stoddlemyer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stoddlemyer is looking to clinch but Hitz is avoiding it.
Stoddlemyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Hitz circles away.
Stoddlemyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hitz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hitz throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoddlemyer.
Stoddlemyer slips a jab and a cross from Hitz.
A clash of legs there as Stoddlemyer blocks the low kick.
Stoddlemyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stoddlemyer ducks under a wild hook from Hitz.
Hitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoddlemyer is just out of range.
Stoddlemyer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hitz.
Stoddlemyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Hitz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hitz throwing strikes but missing.
Hitz throwing strikes from guard but Stoddlemyer blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoddlemyer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hitz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hitz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stoddlemyer wants to stand and escape but Hitz is having none of it.
Hitz is looking to work some ground and pound but Stoddlemyer has wrist control.
Hitz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stoddlemyer tries to clinch but Hitz is having none of it.
Stoddlemyer tries to clinch up but Hitz circles away and keeps his distance.
Stoddlemyer is looking to clinch.
Stoddlemyer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hitz swats him away and circles back towards the center.

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.
Stoddlemyer moves in looking to clinch but Hitz pushes him off.
Stoddlemyer wants to clinch.
Stoddlemyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hitz.
Stoddlemyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hitz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hitz misses with an uppercut.
Hitz misses with an uppercut.
Stoddlemyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Hitz circles away.
Hitz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A lazy left from Hitz finds it's target.
Nice defenses there by Stoddlemyer.
Stoddlemyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hitz.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hitz misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stoddlemyer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adivants Stoddlemyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stoddlemyer throws a body kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Hitz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hitz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Hitz!

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 Marcus Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samvel Gyozalyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Drake has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Drake
vs
Gyozalyan

178 cm
19
220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

170 cm
19
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Samvel Gyozalyan!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Drake clinches up with Gyozalyan and pushes him back against the cage.
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gyozalyan is trying to break the clinch but Drake is controlling him.
Gyozalyan is trying to break the clinch but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Drake lands a body shot.
Drake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gyozalyan or not.
Gyozalyan is looking to break free of the clinch but Drake has double underhooks.
Gyozalyan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gyozalyan looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gyozalyans head.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
Drake lands a hook that snaps the head of Gyozalyan backwards.
Drake is leaning against Gyozalyan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gyozalyan.
Drake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drake gets through Gyozalyan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Nice body punch from Drake.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drake.
Drake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drake lands with a right to the head.
Drake works on Gyozalyan's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Drake.
Drake lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Drake.
Good body shot from Drake.
Drake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Gyozalyan's ribcage. Gyozalyan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Drake missing with knees to the body.
Drake is leaning against Gyozalyan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gyozalyan's efforts to push away.
A hook to the body from Drake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gyozalyan takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Drake.
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake lands with a light punch inside.
Gyozalyan is trying to force a seperation but Drake has the dominant position.
Drake is leaning against Gyozalyan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drake lands a shot to the body.
Gyozalyan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drake lands a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drake.
Drake lands a body punch.
Gyozalyan working hard to break the clinch.
Drake cracks Gyozalyan with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Drake.
Drake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drake lands with a short shot to the head.
Drake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gyozalyan is trying to break the clinch but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Gyozalyan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Drake lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Drake.
Gyozalyan is trying to force a seperation but Drake has the dominant position.
Drake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gyozalyan or not.
Drake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gyozalyan backwards.
A short body shot lands from Drake as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
Drake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gyozalyan can't break the clinch.
Gyozalyan has had enough of the clinch but Drake keeps him there for the moment.
Drake presses Gyozalyan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drake is leaning against Gyozalyan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Drake.
A right handed body shot lands from Drake.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drake lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Drake cracks Gyozalyan with a nice body shot.
Drake lands a nice uppercut.
Gyozalyan has had enough of the clinch but Drake keeps him there for the moment.
Drake digs a right hand into Gyozalyan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gyozalyan's gas tank.
Drake is leaning against Gyozalyan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drake lands a shot to the body.
Drake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gyozalyan is trying to break the clinch but Drake is controlling him.
Drake works on Gyozalyan's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Drake.
Drake keeps control of Gyozalyan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gyozalyan or not.
Drake lands a shot to the body.
Gyozalyan can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Drake.
Gyozalyan wants to break free but Drake has control.
Drake scores with a shoulder strike.
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake has Gyozalyan pressed against the cage, preventing Gyozalyan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gyozalyan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Drake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Drake.
Nice body punch from Drake - that landed with a thud.
Drake presses Gyozalyan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gyozalyan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gyozalyan takes a shot to the head.
Gyozalyan is looking to break free of the clinch but Drake has double underhooks.
Gyozalyan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Drake is working Gyozalyan over against the cage.
Gyozalyan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Drake.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
Gyozalyan can't break the clinch.
A short left from Drake.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Drake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gyozalyan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good body shot from Drake.
Gyozalyan is trying to break free.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Gyozalyan is trying to force a seperation but Drake has the dominant position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drake.
Drake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gyozalyan or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Drake has closed the distance and engaged Gyozalyan in a clinch.
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drake keeps control of Gyozalyan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gyozalyan wants to get back to striking at distance but Drake won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drake.
Marcus Drake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Drake.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drake.
Drake digs a right hand into Gyozalyan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gyozalyan's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Drake.
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gyozalyan backwards.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Drake.
Drake is working Gyozalyan over against the cage.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Gyozalyan's ribcage. Gyozalyan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Drake - that landed with a thud.
Drake lands a body shot.
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drake presses Gyozalyan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gyozalyan.
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gyozalyan wants to get back to striking at distance but Drake won't allow it.
Gyozalyan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Drake.
Drake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gyozalyan or not.
Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gyozalyan can do to turn this around?
Drake lands a shot to the body.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Gyozalyan's ribcage. Gyozalyan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Drake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gyozalyan backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Drake.
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Gyozalyan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Good body shot from Drake.
Gyozalyan can't break the clinch.
Drake cracks Gyozalyan with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Drake.
A body shot lands from Drake.
Gyozalyan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Drake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Drake - that landed with a thud.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Drake.
A left hand lands to the body for Drake.
Drake is working Gyozalyan over against the cage.
A short right from Drake.
Drake presses Gyozalyan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Drake prevents Gyozalyan from breaking the clinch.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gyozalyan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drake cracks Gyozalyan with a nice body shot.
Gyozalyan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Drake.
Drake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drake.
Drake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gyozalyan has had enough of the clinch but Drake keeps him there for the moment.
Drake lands a body punch.
Drake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gyozalyan backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Gyozalyan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gyozalyan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drake lands a hook that snaps the head of Gyozalyan backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Gyozalyan has had enough of the clinch but Drake keeps him there for the moment.
Drake lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Gyozalyan tries to break free but Drake pushes him back against the cage.
Drake lands a body punch.
Gyozalyan is looking to break free of the clinch but Drake has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Drake.
Gyozalyan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drake digs a right hand into Gyozalyan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gyozalyan's gas tank.
Drake digs a right hand into Gyozalyan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gyozalyan's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Drake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gyozalyan or not.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Drake as the two fighters clinch.
Drake lands a body shot.
Drake lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Drake.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drake lands a nice uppercut.
Drake prevents Gyozalyan from breaking the clinch.
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake works on Gyozalyan's body with a couple of short punches.
Drake prevents Gyozalyan from breaking the clinch.

Gyozalyan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gyozalyan throws a looping overhand right but Drake ducks down to avoid it.

Drake gets a clinch.
Gyozalyan is trying to break the clinch but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Drake as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
A hook to the body from Drake.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drake keeps control of Gyozalyan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Drake.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Drake.
Nice body punch from Drake - that landed with a thud.
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gyozalyan.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Drake as the two fighters clinch.
Gyozalyan tries to circle away but Drake has him pinned against the cage.
Drake lands a body shot.
Drake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Drake - that landed with a thud.
Gyozalyan tries to circle away but Drake has him pinned against the cage.
Gyozalyan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Drake.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Drake digs a right hand into Gyozalyan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gyozalyan's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Drake - that landed with a thud.
Gyozalyan is trying to break the clinch but Drake is controlling him.
Drake is leaning against Gyozalyan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gyozalyan tries to circle away but Drake has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Drake dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Drake ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Samvel Gyozalyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gyozalyan misses with a straight right.
Gyozalyan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gyozalyan throws a hook but Drake blocks it.
Gyozalyan throws a big shot that misses.
Drake darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Drake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Drake cracks Gyozalyan with a nice body shot.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Drake works on Gyozalyan's body with a couple of short punches.
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Gyozalyan's ribcage. Gyozalyan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Gyozalyan's ribcage. Gyozalyan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drake prevents Gyozalyan from breaking the clinch.
Gyozalyan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drake is leaning against Gyozalyan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Gyozalyan's ribcage. Gyozalyan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Drake.
Drake digs a right hand into Gyozalyan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gyozalyan's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Good body shot from Drake.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Gyozalyan's ribcage. Gyozalyan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Gyozalyan's head.
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gyozalyan or not.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Drake.
Gyozalyan is looking to break free of the clinch but Drake has double underhooks.
Drake lands with a light punch inside.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Gyozalyan's ribcage. Gyozalyan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Drake is working Gyozalyan over against the cage.
Good body shot from Drake.
A hook to the body from Drake.
Drake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Drake.
Gyozalyan wants to get back to striking at distance but Drake won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Drake.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Drake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gyozalyan's efforts to push away.
Drake lands a body shot.
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gyozalyan.
Samvel Gyozalyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Drake.
Gyozalyan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Drake lands a shot to the body.
Drake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drake is working Gyozalyan over against the cage.
Gyozalyan tries to circle away but Drake has him pinned against the cage.
Drake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gyozalyan backwards.
Drake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Gyozalyan is trying to break the clinch but Drake is controlling him.
Drake lands a hook that snaps the head of Gyozalyan backwards.
Drake is working Gyozalyan over against the cage.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Drake.
A body shot lands from Drake.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Drake pushes Gyozalyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drake works on Gyozalyan's body with a couple of short punches.
Drake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Drake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gyozalyan is trying to force a seperation but Drake has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Drake.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drake presses Gyozalyan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drake lands a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gyozalyan backwards.
Gyozalyan tries to break the clinch but Drake is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Gyozalyan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gyozalyan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Drake digs a right hand into Gyozalyan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gyozalyan's gas tank.
Drake is working Gyozalyan over against the cage.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Drake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Gyozalyan is trying to force a seperation but Drake has the dominant position.
Drake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gyozalyan or not.
Drake digs a right hand into Gyozalyan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gyozalyan's gas tank.
Drake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gyozalyan tries to break the clinch but Drake is controlling the position.
Drake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gyozalyan's efforts to push away.
Drake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Drake.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Drake.
Drake lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Drake.
Gyozalyan is trying to break the clinch but Drake is controlling him.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Gyozalyan's ribcage. Gyozalyan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gyozalyan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marcus Drake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gyozalyan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Drake - that landed with a thud.
Gyozalyan wants to break free but Drake has control.
Drake keeps control of Gyozalyan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Drake - that landed with a thud.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake prevents Gyozalyan from breaking the clinch.
Gyozalyan is trying to break the clinch but Drake is controlling him.
Gyozalyan wants to get back to striking at distance but Drake won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drake.
Drake lands a body shot.
Gyozalyan wants to get back to striking at distance but Drake won't allow it.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drake 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:24
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Drake!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kim Haven of Mist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haven of Mist comes to the cage accompanied by Numero 1. Garcia comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Essentials Feat J2K & Dynasty - kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Boris Garcia is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Haven of Mist
vs
Garcia

180 cm
25
170 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

189 cm
24
174 lbs
8 - 9 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kim Haven of Mist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haven of Mist.
Haven of Mist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haven of Mist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Haven of Mist swivels and escapes.
Haven of Mist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haven of Mist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Garcia closes the distance and pushes Haven of Mist back into the cage.

Haven of Mist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kim Haven of Mist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haven of Mist misses with the combination.
Haven of Mist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haven of Mist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcia.
Garcia defending well as Haven of Mist loads up on a big left hand.
Haven of Mist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haven of Mist tries to clinch

and Garcia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

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

Garcia is looking for a kimura but Haven of Mist is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Garcia to get the leverage.

Garcia is working for a kimura but Haven of Mist is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haven of Mist controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Garcia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haven of Mist has managed to free his arm - good work.

Garcia is looking for a kimura here.

Garcia wants to work for an arm triangle but Haven of Mist is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Haven of Mist moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Garcia 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.

Garcia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Garcia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Garcia looks gassed!
Haven of Mist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Haven of Mist keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haven of Mist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haven of Mist keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Haven of Mist throws a left and a right that both miss

and Garcia counters with a shoot takedown. Haven of Mist fights it but they end up in guard.
Haven of Mist wants to get back to his feet but Garcia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Garcia 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.
Garcia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haven of Mist is trying to stand up here but Garcia is controlling him well.
Haven of Mist wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Haven of Mist misses with a combination

and Garcia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Haven of Mist's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haven of Mist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Garcia drops back looking for a leg! Haven of Mist is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haven of Mist manages to kick Garcia off! Garcia jumps back into Haven of Mist's guard.
Garcia passes Haven of Mist's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Garcia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Garcia shoots in and drives through. Haven of Mist sprawls well.

Garcia instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Haven of Mist's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Garcia blocking some punches.
Haven of Mist has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garcia is trying to drag Haven of Mist to the mat but Haven of Mist just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Haven of Mist can't break the clinch.
Haven of Mist has had enough of the clinch but Garcia keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Haven of Mist's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Garcia throws an elbow but it misses.
Garcia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haven of Mist avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kim Haven of Mist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Garcia.
Haven of Mist has had enough of the clinch but Garcia keeps him there for the moment.
Garcia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haven of Mist avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haven of Mist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.

Garcia works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Boris Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garcia throwing strikes from guard but Haven of Mist blocks nicely.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Haven of Mist is looking to stand up but Garcia isn't so interested in that idea.
Garcia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Haven of Mist is retaining full guard.
Garcia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Haven of Mist keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.

Garcia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Haven of Mist working a defensive guard here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Haven of Mist tries to bum rush Garcia with a series of wild strikes but Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garcia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Haven of Mist circles away.
Garcia blocks a low kick nicely.

and Garcia counters with a single leg into guard. Haven of Mist didn't expect that.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Haven of Mist is keeping the position.
Haven of Mist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Garcia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Haven of Mist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia trying to control but Haven of Mist is working from the bottom.
Haven of Mist is trying to keep Garcia in close.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Garcia fails with the takedown.
Haven of Mist falls off balance throwing a combination

and Garcia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Garcia.
Garcia jumps guard but Haven of Mist stands there with Garcia around his waist. Garcia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Garcia gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haven of Mist looks like he's trying to stand up.

Garcia is looking for submissions but instead, Haven of Mist has regained full guard.
Haven of Mist is pulling down on Garcia's head to control his posture.

Garcia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Garcia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Some wild striking there from Haven of Mist.

Garcia clinches with his opponent.
Garcia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Garcia wants a takedown.

Garcia pulls guard effortlessly.

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

Garcia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haven of Mist defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haven of Mist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haven of Mist slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garcia tries to improve position but can't.

Haven of Mist stands up and beckons Garcia to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haven of Mist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Garcia counters with a takedown into side control.

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

Garcia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Haven of Mist, who protects the arm well.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Garcia goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Haven of Mist rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Garcia's guard! Nice work there by Haven of Mist!
Haven of Mist trying to stand up but can't free himself from Garcia's guard.
Haven of Mist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Garcia shoots in and bounces Haven of Mist off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garcia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Garcia 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.
Haven of Mist working a defensive guard here.
Garcia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haven of Mist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kim Haven of Mist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Haven of Mist is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Garcia 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.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Haven of Mist is retaining full guard.
Garcia throwing strikes from guard but Haven of Mist blocks nicely.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Haven of Mist.
Haven of Mist scores with a one two! Garcia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Haven of Mist misses with a double jab.
Garcia fails with the takedown.
Garcia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haven of Mist avoids it really well and circles away.
Boris Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kim Haven of Mist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Garcia.
Haven of Mist wants to land a leg kick but Garcia is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Garcia 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Garcia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Giovani Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Gomes
vs
Svensson

183 cm
23
180 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

180 cm
21
184 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giovani Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson scores with a shot to the body.
Giovani Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Svensson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Svensson slips a straight right by Gomes.
Gomes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Svensson circles away.
Svensson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomes.
A jab from Svensson misses.
Gomes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Svensson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Svensson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giovani Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svensson throws a hook to the side of Gomes's head but Gomes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gomes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Svensson pinned against the cage. Svensson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gomes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Svensson defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson lands an overhand right.
Svensson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gomes has time to react.
Svensson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Svensson moves out of range as Gomes strikes.
Gomes takes one on the button.
Svensson connects with a single shot there.
Svensson with a nice cross.
Gomes fails to land the takedown.
Svensson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gomes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes ducks under a wild hook from Svensson.
Svensson connects with the punch.
Gomes throws a lazy right hand but Svensson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Svensson tries to keep at a distance but Gomes has taken the fight into the clinch.

Svensson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gomes misses with a looping left.
Svensson looks to land a combination. Gomes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Svensson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gomes shoots in for a double leg but Svensson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A left and a right from Svensson both land. Nice combination.
Svensson misses with a hook. Gomes ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson's corner calls for a 1-2. Svensson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Svensson lands a jab to the nose.
Gomes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gomes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svensson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gomes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Svensson.
Gomes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Gomes instigates a clinch.

Svensson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Svensson clobbers Gomes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Svensson staying out of range there.
Svensson misses with an uppercut.
Svensson looks to land a combination. Gomes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Svensson scores with a nice strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes misses with a takedown attempt - Svensson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gomes moves out of range as Svensson strikes.
Svensson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Svensson misses with a straight left.
Gomes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dan Svensson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gomes tries to clinch there but Svensson circles away.
Gomes moves out of range of the strikes.
Gomes tries to clinch but Svensson is having none of it.
Svensson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Svensson dominated that round.
That's time! Gomes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gomes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Svensson circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Svensson misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Svensson.
Svensson slips a jab from Gomes.
Gomes shoots in but Svensson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gomes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Svensson on the side of the head.
Gomes wants to clinch up but Svensson keeps it at a distance.
Gomes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Svensson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giovani Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svensson misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gomes has time to react.
Svensson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gomes looks to land a left hand but Svensson moved out of range nicely.
Gomes slips a jab from Svensson.
Danga de danga de dang - Svensson scores with a four punch combination!
Svensson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Svensson misses.
Svensson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab from Gomes.
Gomes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Svensson looks to throw the jab but Gomes is out of range.
Gomes ducks under a wild hook from Svensson.
Svensson throws a lazy right hand but Gomes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson connects with a nice looking jab.
Gomes moves out of range of the strikes.
Svensson leaves Gomes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Svensson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Svensson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gomes.
Gomes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gomes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Svensson's waist but Svensson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gomes off to one side.
Svensson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gomes's head.
Svensson cracks Gomes with a good jab.
Svensson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gomes at a distance.
Svensson ducks under a wild hook from Gomes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Svensson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A shot to the liver by Svensson. Beautiful body shot.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Svensson scores with a punch to the head.
Svensson jabs Gomes right on the nose. Gomes blinks but takes it well.
Svensson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Svensson thuds his right hand into Gomes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Svensson lands an overhand right.
Gomes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Svensson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gomes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gomes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes looks for a takedown but Svensson sprawls well.

Gomes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gomes stops Svensson from standing up.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gomes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gomes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svensson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Svensson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gomes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gomes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Svensson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Svensson defending well as Gomes loads up on a big left hand.
Gomes misses with a takedown attempt - Svensson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gomes looks for a takedown but Svensson sprawls well.
A jab from Svensson finds it's way through Gomes's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Svensson scores with a jab to the head.
Gomes takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson looks to land a left hand but Gomes moved out of range nicely.
Svensson slips under a jab from Gomes.
Gomes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No joy there for Svensson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Svensson misses with a straight left.
Gomes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Svensson is fending him off so far but Gomes persists. Nope, Svensson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giovani Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Svensson - just one landing.
Gomes loads up on a big right hand but Svensson slips the punch.
Svensson with a nice cross.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Svensson as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Gomes or perhaps it was just good defense by Svensson which made him look bad.
Gomes slips a jab and a cross from Svensson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A jab from Gomes misses.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Svensson as he avoids it easily.
Gomes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gomes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Svensson connects with a jab.
Svensson throws a shot from downtown. Gomes moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Svensson finds it's way through Gomes's defenses.
Gomes is looking to clinch but Svensson is avoiding it.

Gomes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gomes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Svensson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Svensson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Gomes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Svensson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Svensson wants to get back to his feet but Gomes drags him back down.
Giovani Gomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.

Svensson throws Gomes to one side and escapes!
Svensson misses with a looping left.
Svensson misses with a looping right.
Gomes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Gomes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Svensson staying out of range there.
Svensson throws a hook but Gomes blocks it.
Gomes moves in looking to clinch but Svensson pushes him off.
Gomes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Svensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomes moves away.
Gomes is looking to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Svensson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Svensson 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Svensson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pera Vihtahousu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castillo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Chop Chop Master Onion. Vihtahousu has chosen Konevitsan Kirkonkellot as his entrance music. 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.

Castillo
vs
Vihtahousu

160 cm
26
187 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

166 cm
28
190 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
KO power

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vincent Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pera Vihtahousu!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Vincent Castillo has been cut.
Vihtahousu misses with a straight left.
Castillo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Castillo wants to clinch up but Vihtahousu keeps it at a distance.
Castillo wants to clinch.
Castillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vihtahousu.
Vihtahousu lands an overhand right.
Vihtahousu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castillo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vihtahousu, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castillo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Castillo is looking to clinch.
Castillo throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castillo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castillo tries to clinch but Vihtahousu is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo looks to throw the jab but Vihtahousu is out of range.
Castillo tries to clinch but Vihtahousu is having none of it.
Castillo tries a head kick but it misses.
Castillo is looking to score with low kicks.
Castillo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Pera Vihtahousu has been cut.
Castillo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vihtahousu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vihtahousu looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vihtahousu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castillo throws a front kick aimed at Vihtahousu's knee but Vihtahousu avoids it well.
Vincent Castillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vihtahousu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Castillo can pounce on him.
Vihtahousu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Castillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Castillo 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 Vihtahousu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vihtahousu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Castillo moves into range and clinches up with Vihtahousu.
Castillo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vihtahousu working hard to break the clinch.
Vihtahousu avoids a wild elbow strike from Castillo.
Castillo tries to land knees in the clinch but Vihtahousu avoids the damage to the body.
Castillo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vihtahousu is trying to break the clinch but Castillo is controlling him.
Castillo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Castillo misses with an elbow strike.
Castillo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vihtahousu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Castillo.
Vihtahousu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Castillo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Castillo with a knee to the head.
Vihtahousu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Castillo walks away with a smile on his face. Vihtahousu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Castillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo throws a body punch but Vihtahousu moves out of range.
Good exchange - Vihtahousu coming out on top.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castillo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Vihtahousu misses.
Castillo moves in looking to clinch but Vihtahousu pushes him off.
Castillo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Castillo wants it to stay on the feet.
Castillo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Castillo wants to clinch.

Castillo forces Vihtahousu back against the cage and clinches.
Castillo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vihtahousu avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vihtahousu blocks an elbow strike from Castillo.
Vihtahousu avoids the elbow strike from Castillo, against the cage.

Vihtahousu breaks from the clinch.
Vihtahousu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Castillo tries a head kick but it misses.
Vihtahousu lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castillo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Vincent Castillo's cut is getting worse.
Vihtahousu checks a low kick from Castillo.
Vihtahousu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castillo.
Castillo tries to clinch up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castillo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vihtahousu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vihtahousu throws a hook but Castillo blocks it.
Vihtahousu avoids a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Castillo, right into the meat.
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 Vincent Castillo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Castillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some bone on bone action there as Castillo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vihtahousu throws a looping overhand right but Castillo ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Vihtahousu misses.
Castillo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vihtahousu wants to clinch up but Castillo keeps it at a distance.
Vihtahousu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Castillo rushes Vihtahousu and presses him up against the cage.
Vihtahousu blocks an elbow strike.
Castillo leaning against his opponent.
Castillo lands a nice elbow.
Castillo wants to stall.
Castillo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Castillo.
Castillo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Vihtahousu breaks from the clinch.
Castillo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vihtahousu is out of range.
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch but Vihtahousu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castillo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vihtahousu is able to avoid easily.
Vihtahousu throws a jab but it's blocked by Castillo.
Castillo tries to land a leg kick but Vihtahousu saw it coming and moves away.
Vihtahousu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castillo pinned against the cage. Castillo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vincent Castillo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castillo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vihtahousu.
Vincent Castillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vihtahousu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Castillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Vihtahousu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vihtahousu showed some decent athleticism there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castillo taking some punishment here, with Vihtahousu in his half guard.
Castillo is trying to control but can't.
Castillo is looking to improve his position.
Vihtahousu trying to advance position but Castillo counters by regaining guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vihtahousu postures up.
Vihtahousu trying to control but Castillo is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Castillo throws a head kick but Vihtahousu moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo wants to clinch.
Vihtahousu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Castillo.
Vihtahousu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Castillo misses with a leg kick
and Vihtahousu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Vihtahousu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vihtahousu showed some decent athleticism there.
Castillo wants to improve his position but Vihtahousu is controlling well.
Vihtahousu passes to full mount!
Castillo tries to hold on but Vihtahousu postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Vihtahousu is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Castillo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Vihtahousu looking to finish Castillo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Castillo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vihtahousu prevents Castillo from getting the reversal.
Castillo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Castillo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Castillo regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Vihtahousu 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.

Vihtahousu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Castillo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vihtahousu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pera Vihtahousu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Castillo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Castillo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Castillo tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Vihtahousu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Castillo keeping full guard, as Vihtahousu tries to pass.
Castillo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vihtahousu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castillo controls Vihtahousu momentarily but Vihtahousu frees himself.
Castillo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihtahousu postures up.
Vihtahousu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castillo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castillo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vihtahousu is one step ahead there.
Vihtahousu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castillo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vihtahousu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vihtahousu checks a leg kick.
Vihtahousu misses with an uppercut.
Vihtahousu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castillo circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vihtahousu blocks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castillo.
Vincent Castillo is winning the standup battle so far.
Castillo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vihtahousu. That did some damage!
Vihtahousu tries to clinch up.
Castillo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vihtahousu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch but Vihtahousu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castillo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vihtahousu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Castillo tries to clinch but Vihtahousu moves out of range.
Castillo misses with a kick to the body.
Vihtahousu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castillo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vihtahousu to score with a decent uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vihtahousu scores with a jab. Castillo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Castillo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Castillo tries to clinch up but Vihtahousu circles away and keeps his distance.
Castillo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Castillo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vihtahousu lands with a cross.
Vihtahousu looks to throw the jab but Castillo is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Castillo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Castillo tries to clinch there but Vihtahousu circles away.
Castillo takes a swing at Vihtahousu's ribcage but misses.
Castillo thows a body kick. Vihtahousu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vihtahousu checks a leg kick nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Castillo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vihtahousu blocks a low kick nicely.
Vihtahousu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Castillo. Castillo obviously looking to wear him down.
Castillo moves in looking to clinch but Vihtahousu pushes him off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Castillo, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vihtahousu moves in looking to clinch but Castillo pushes him off.
Castillo connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castillo is looking to slow Vihtahousu down with leg kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Castillo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Castillo 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Castillo!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arshad Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khan Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arshad Singh comes to the cage accompanied by Check it out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Singh
vs
Singh

176 cm
23
167 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

173 cm
21
160 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Resistance

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arshad Singh!
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, Khan Singh!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arshad Singh walks into a jab.
Arshad Singh avoids the body shot from Khan Singh.
Arshad Singh slips under a jab.
Donk. Khan Singh catches Arshad Singh right on the button with a cross.
Khan Singh misses with a head kick.
Khan Singh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Arshad Singh.
Arshad Singh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khan Singh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arshad Singh needs to keep his hands up - Khan Singh had a free shot at his head there.
Khan Singh thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Khan Singh misses the target.
Arshad Singh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khan Singh misses with a combination

and Arshad Singh counters by clinching up.
Arshad Singh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khan Singh backwards.
Khan Singh has a couple of punches blocked by Arshad Singh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arshad Singh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Arshad Singh looking to stall.
Arshad Singh avoiding damage as Khan Singh throws knees to the body.
Khan Singh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arshad Singh walks away with a smile on his face. Khan Singh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Khan Singh blocks a head kick by Arshad Singh.
Khan Singh lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Khan Singh misses with a double jab
and Arshad Singh counters with a straight right hand.
Khan Singh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arshad Singh counters with a one-two to the body.
The fighters circling - Arshad Singh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khan Singh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Khan Singh fails with the takedown
and Arshad Singh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Khan Singh misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan Singh throws a sloppy body shot

and Arshad Singh moves into the clinch.
Khan Singh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arshad Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khan Singh.
Khan Singh prevents the takedown attempt.
Khan Singh tries to circle away but Arshad Singh has him pinned against the cage.
Khan Singh takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Khan Singh has been cut.

Arshad Singh has Khan Singh pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Arshad Singh pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Khan Singh tumbling to the mat - Arshad Singh dives into Khan Singh's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arshad Singh wants to control from the top but Khan Singh keeps moving.
Arshad Singhis looking to pass into half guard but Khan Singh pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Khan Singh is in guard.
Arshad Singh has Khan Singh pulled in close to control his posture.
Khan Singh working some strikes from top position.
Khan Singh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Khan Singh is working Arshad Singh over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan Singh postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Arshad Singh is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Khan Singh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arshad Singh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Arshad Singh is working to avoid the ground and pound but Khan Singh connects with a decent elbow.
Khan Singh looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Arshad Singh is avoiding damage well.
Khan Singh tries to advance position but instead Arshad Singh slips a leg back in to half guard.
Khan Singh wants to take a breather but Arshad Singh is having none of it.
Khan Singh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Arshad Singh trying to control from the bottom.
Khan Singh throwing shots but Arshad Singh is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khan Singh is looking to pass Arshad Singh's guard but actually Arshad Singh recovers to full guard.
Arshad Singh keeping moving, preventing Khan Singh from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Khan Singh connects with a right hand. Arshad Singh shakes it off.
Khan Singh just misses with a punch to the body.
Khan Singh throws an overhand right that lands on Arshad Singh's shoulder, as Arshad Singh tries to avoid the shot.
Arshad Singh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arshad Singh swings for the body but Khan Singh moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan Singh throws a sloppy body shot

and Arshad Singh counters by clinching up.
Khan Singh is trying to break the clinch but Arshad Singh has him pressed against the cage.
Arshad Singh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan Singh misses with a punch on the inside.
Arshad Singh prevents a body shot from Khan Singh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khan Singh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khan Singh's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Arshad Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan Singh manages to avoid it.
Arshad Singh slips a jab and a cross from Khan Singh.
Khan Singh looks to land a left hand but Arshad Singh moved out of range nicely.
Khan Singh misses with a straight right.
Khan Singh scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Khan Singh misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Arshad Singh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Khan Singh wants to improve his position but Arshad Singh is controlling well.
Khan Singh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arshad Singh.
Khan Singh wants to get back to full guard.
Arshad Singh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khan Singh keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan Singh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Arshad Singh seems content to control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Khan Singh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arshad Singh throws a right and a left that Khan Singh avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Khan Singh misses.
Khan Singh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arshad Singh counters with a low kick, right behind Khan Singh 's knee.
Khan Singh scores with a sloppy right hand. Arshad Singh should have avoided that one.
Khan Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan Singh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khan Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arshad Singh looks to land a combination but Khan Singh avoids it well.
Arshad Singh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arshad Singh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arshad Singh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Khan Singh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arshad Singh.
Khan Singh cracks a nice hook into Arshad Singh's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arshad Singh takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Arshad Singh is rocked!
Khan Singh throws a series of punches but Arshad Singh avoids them all with ease.
Khan Singh looks to throw the jab but Arshad Singh is out of range.
Khan Singh lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Oh Arshad Singh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khan Singh throws a sloppy head kick

and Arshad Singh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Khan Singh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Khan Singh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan Singh throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Khan Singh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arshad Singh manages to get himself to full guard.
Arshad Singh seems to have got his legs back now.
Arshad Singh keeping moving, preventing Khan Singh from controlling successfully.
Arshad Singh looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Khan Singh puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Arshad Singh trying to hold on to Khan Singh's head to control him but Khan Singh postures up.
Khan Singh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khan Singh wants to pass the guard but Arshad Singh is defending well.
Khan Singh is thwarting Arshad Singh's attempts to control the position.
Arshad Singh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khan Singh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Arshad Singh is trying to get back to full guard.
Khan Singh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Khan Singh misses the shot to the body.
Khan Singh tests Arshad Singh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arshad Singh slips a jab from Khan Singh.
Arshad Singh is looking to clinch but Khan Singh is avoiding it.
Khan Singh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khan Singh digs a good body shot into Arshad Singh's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arshad Singh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khan Singh.
Khan Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arshad Singh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khan Singh.
Khan Singh lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Khan Singh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khan Singh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khan Singh's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Khan Singh fails with the takedown.
Khan Singh scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Khan Singh throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Arshad Singh stumbling backwards into the cage! Arshad Singh bounces back off the cage towards Khan Singh, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Khan Singh lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Khan Singh celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Khan Singh!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter La Fleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rullo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Symphony X - The Serpent's Kiss as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

La Fleur
vs
Gracie

200 cm
22
219 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

189 cm
25
205 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

WIN Nutritional

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter La Fleur!
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, Rullo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Fleur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie.
Peter La Fleur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from La Fleur both land. Nice combination.
La Fleur throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as La Fleur sprawls well. La Fleur wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
La Fleur closes the distance and lands a one-two.
La Fleur does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice takedown defense from La Fleur. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
La Fleur tries a head kick but it misses.
La Fleur pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and La Fleur settles back down.
La Fleur throws a low kick but Gracie moves out of range easily.
La Fleur with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A kick lands to the mid section there for La Fleur.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from La Fleur.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but La Fleur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from La Fleur misses.
La Fleur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. La Fleur tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag La Fleur to the ground. La Fleur escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Peter La Fleur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rullo Gracie.
La Fleur moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
La Fleur scores with a leg kick.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by La Fleur. That's going to slow Gracie down.
La Fleur with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
La Fleur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie tries for a takedown but La Fleur sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
La Fleur tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
La Fleur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Danga de danga de dang - La Fleur scores with a four punch combination!
La Fleur thumps Gracie with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by La Fleur. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts La Fleur as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Fleur throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Fleur avoids the head kick by Gracie.
A right-left combo lands from La Fleur.
Good leg kick by La Fleur there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
La Fleur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
La Fleur swings away with a leg kick that misses.
La Fleur motions for Gracie to come forward. La Fleur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick.
La Fleur tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from La Fleur.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. La Fleur tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. La Fleur manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
La Fleur misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Fleur fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
La Fleur throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from La Fleur.
La Fleur looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
La Fleur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
La Fleur misses with a few strikes there.
La Fleur misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
La Fleur lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.

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

Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. La Fleur is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Fleur trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
La Fleur has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
La Fleur wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from La Fleur.
Gracie slips under a jab.
La Fleur scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
La Fleur misses with a head kick.
Peter La Fleur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
La Fleur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but La Fleur circles away quickly and effectively.
A thudding body kick lands there by La Fleur!
La Fleur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
La Fleur cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
La Fleur throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.

Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. La Fleur looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
La Fleur on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if La Fleur tries to get out of the position.
La Fleur is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
La Fleur is working hard here to advance position.

Gracie has hold of La Fleur's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! La Fleur tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gracie cranks the arm and La Fleur screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from La Fleur, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rullo Gracie!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jin Sen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sen comes to the cage accompanied by Let It Rock. Hanks has chosen AC/DC - Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sen
vs
Hanks

194 cm
28
217 lbs
23 - 12 - 0

182 cm
25
210 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jin Sen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fred Hanks!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sen. Sen obviously looking to wear him down.
Hanks lands with a nice body punch.
Sen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanks.
Hanks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sen.
Sen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanks.
Hanks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sen backs up against the cage.
A swing and a miss from Hanks.
Sen throws a head kick but Hanks moves out of range.
A jab from Sen does it's job there.
Sen misses with a two punch combination.
Sen scores with a three punch combo!
Hanks misses with a looping left.
Sen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sen.
Sen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hanks will feel that in the morning.
Sen scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sen blocks a jab.
Sen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hanks's head.
Sen defending well as Hanks loads up on a big left hand.
Hanks missing with a left hand there. Sen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sen ducks under a wild hook from Hanks.
Hanks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sen slips a straight right by Hanks.
Sen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sen scores with a spinning back kick!
Hanks misses with a wild body shot.
Hanks misses with an uppercut. Sen saw that one coming.
Hanks might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hanks throws a hook but Sen blocks it.
Sen pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hanks's hands.
Sen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanks.
Sen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hanks doesn't seem bothered though.
Sen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanks.
Hanks throws a looping overhand right but Sen ducks down to avoid it.
Sen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanks.
Sen throws a head kick that half lands.
Sen throws a leg kick which misses Hanks's front leg but catches the back leg as Hanks tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanks misses the target.
Good leg kick by Sen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sen defending well as Hanks loads up on a big left hand.
Hanks misses with a hook.
Hanks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hanks looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sen.
Hanks misses with a hook.
Sen stalks Hanks and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hanks's face. Hanks staggers backwards, shaken.
Sen tries a head kick but it misses.
Hanks throws a hook to the side of Sen's head but Sen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanks misses with a jab to the body
and Sen counters with an outside leg kick.
Hanks is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanks.
Hanks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

It looks like Fred Hanks has been cut.
Sen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hanks takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hanks on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Good leg kick by Sen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sen misses with a combination
enabling Hanks to counter with a crisp jab.
Fred Hanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sen lands a head kick. Hanks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sen slips under a jab.
Sen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hanks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanks.
Hanks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sen throws a head kick that Hanks semi-blocks.
Sen lands a jab to the head.
Sen blocks a jab.
Sen slips under a jab.
Sen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hanks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sen counters with a big head kick but Hanks shrugs it off.
Hanks throws a hook to the side of Sen's head but Sen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Sen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Hanks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hanks throws a shot from downtown. Sen moves away and avoids it.
Sen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sen swings for the body but Hanks moves out of range.
Sen cracks the inside of Hanks's front leg.
Sen wants to slow Hanks down by chopping away at his legs.
Sen moves out of range as Hanks strikes.
Sen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hanks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hanks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sen counters with a leg kick.
Hanks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sen throws a front kick that sends Hanks stumbling back into the cage.
Hanks is breathing heavily.
A solid body kick from Sen.
Sen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Sen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sen.
Hanks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sen throws a nice head kick!
Hanks tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sen thows a body kick. Hanks tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jin Sen is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sen.
Hanks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sen lands with a slapping head kick.
Hanks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sen lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanks tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sen thumps Hanks with a low kick.
Sen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hanks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hanks throws out a loose jab but Sen uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sen.
Sen feints and then cracks Hanks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hanks down.
Sen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanks can do to turn this around?
Sen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hanks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sen can pounce on him.
Sen lands a front kick.
Sen throws a head kick that Hanks semi-blocks.
Hanks misses with an uppercut. Sen saw that one coming.
Hanks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sen feints and then cracks Hanks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hanks down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sen.
Sen connects with a high kick.
Hanks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sen can pounce on him.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hanks might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sen has got the better of the exchanges.
Hanks throws a combination. Sen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hanks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sen counters with a big head kick but Hanks shrugs it off.
Sen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hanks's calf.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sen. Hanks shrugs it off though.
Hanks has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sen.
Sen scores with a spinning back kick!
Sen scores with a jab. Hanks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sen.
Hanks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanks. That did some damage!
Sen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sen keeps Hanks at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sen ducks under a wild hook from Hanks.
Hanks misses with an uppercut.
Hanks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hanks misses with a double jab
and Sen counters with a leg kick.
Hanks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hanks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hanks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanks. That did some damage!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sen.
Sen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sen lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Sen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fred Hanks's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sen lands a head kick. Hanks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sen.
Sen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hanks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanks throws a shot to the body.
Hanks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hanks missing with a left hand there. Sen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sen slips under a jab.
Sen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sen misses with a head kick.
Hanks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sen lands with a kick to the temple. Hanks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sen staying out of range there.
Hanks missing with a left hand there. Sen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sen counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That has opened up Fred Hanks's cut even more.
Hanks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks slips a jab and a cross from Sen.
Hanks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanks swings for the body but Sen moves out of range.
Hanks misses with an uppercut.
Sen takes one to the chin there.
Sen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanks throws a looping overhand right but Sen ducks down to avoid it.
Hanks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hanks.
Hanks throws a body punch but Sen moves out of range.
Hanks connects with a nice looking jab.
Sen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Hanks. That snapped Sen's head back.
Sen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A shot to the body from Hanks misses
and Sen counters with a two punch combo.
Hanks connects with a single shot there.
Hanks connects with a single shot there.
Hanks misses with a jab to the body
and Sen counters with a big head kick but Hanks shrugs it off.
Hanks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice combination there by Hanks.
Sen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hanks misses with an uppercut. Sen saw that one coming.
Hanks throws a lazy right hand but Sen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sen throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hanks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanks throws the left hand but Sen avoids the punch easily.
Hanks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hanks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sen throws a series of punches but Hanks moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hanks checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Sen.
Hanks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fred Hanks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sen backs up against the cage.
Sen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hanks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sen swings for the body but Hanks moves out of range.
Hanks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanks misses with a shot to the body
and Sen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hanks throws a hook but Sen avoids it easily.
Sen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sen slips a jab from Hanks.
A good leg kick by Sen.
Sen connects with a high kick.
Hanks misses with a double jab
and Sen counters with an outside leg kick.
Sen moves away from the strike by Hanks.
A big right from Sen misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sen scores with a push kick.
Hanks tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hanks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sen counters with a head kick. That will keep Hanks thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

The cut above Fred Hanks's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanks misses the jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Sen!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Loureiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Annunaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loureiro's entrance music is Angra - Acid Rain. A fine choice. Annunaki has chosen Tool - Aenima as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Loureiro
vs
Annunaki

183 cm
21
190 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

185 cm
28
185 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

O'Brannigan's Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Loureiro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Annunaki!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Loureiro. Annunaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Annunaki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Loureiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Loureiro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Loureiro showed some decent athleticism there.
Loureiro is looking to take a break and control but Annunaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loureiro is stalling here. Annunaki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Loureiro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Annunaki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Loureiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Annunaki working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Annunaki tries to stand but Loureiro is controlling his head.
Loureiro is trying to improve his position.

Annunaki decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Loureiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Annunaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Loureiro.
Annunaki wants to clinch up but Loureiro keeps it at a distance.

Loureiro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Annunaki is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Loureiro is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Annunaki still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Annunaki has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Loureiro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Loureiro is looking for a sweep. Annunaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Loureiro trying to hold on to Annunaki's head to control him but Annunaki postures up.
Loureiro is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro controlling the position for now.
Loureiro trying to hold on to Annunaki's head to control him but Annunaki postures up.
Loureiro tries to roll over but Annunaki keeps him under control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Loureiro takes a swing at Annunaki's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Annunaki misses with a head kick.
Annunaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Loureiro circles away.
Annunaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Loureiro.

Loureiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees to the body from Annunaki.
Annunaki gets underhooks to prevent Loureiro's takedown attempt.

Loureiro drags the fight down to the ground.
Annunaki won't allow Loureiro to sweep him here.

Loureiro is working an open guard so Annunaki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Loureiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Annunaki is just out of range.
Loureiro clinches but Annunaki breaks the clinch
and Annunaki makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Loureiro really felt that one!
Loureiro is breathing heavily.
Annunaki darts in trying to clinch

and Loureiro counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bill Annunaki will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Loureiro misses with a body punch
and Annunaki counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Annunaki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Loureiro.
Loureiro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Annunaki pinned against the cage. Annunaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Loureiro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Annunaki.
A slow jab from Loureiro misses its intended target.
Loureiro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Annunaki pinned against the cage. Annunaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Loureiro is looking to wear down Annunaki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Loureiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loureiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Annunaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Annunaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Loureiro throws a sloppy body shot
and Annunaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Annunaki lands a front kick.
Loureiro with a poor takedown
and Annunaki counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Loureiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loureiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Loureiro misses with a straight left.
Annunaki closes the distance but Loureiro moves to the side

and Loureiro counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Annunaki is pushing Loureiro's head away, looking to escape. Loureiro manages to hold on to the position though.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Loureiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Annunaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Loureiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Loureiro fails with the takedown
and Annunaki counters with a head kick. That will keep Loureiro thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Annunaki is looking to clinch.
Rafael Loureiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loureiro is looking to clinch but Annunaki is avoiding it.
Annunaki lands with a nice body kick.
Annunaki throws a looping overhand right but Loureiro ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Annunaki.
Annunaki tries to clinch there but Loureiro circles away.
Annunaki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Annunaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

Annunaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Loureiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Annunaki digs a right hand into Loureiro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loureiro's gas tank.

Loureiro successfully pulls guard.
Loureiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Annunaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Loureiro trying to control the position.
Annunaki controlling from the top position.
Loureiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loureiro 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Annunaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Annunaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Loureiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Annunaki throws a series of punches but Loureiro moves out of range.
Loureiro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Annunaki counters with an outside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Annunaki as he connects with a hook.
Loureiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Annunaki is just out of range.
Loureiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Annunaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Loureiro takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Annunaki closes the distance and pushes Loureiro back into the cage.

Loureiro breaks the clinch.
Annunaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Loureiro circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Annunaki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Annunaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bill Annunaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loureiro circles away from the clinch attempt

and Loureiro counters by clinching up.
Loureiro wants a takedown.

Loureiro pulls Annunaki into guard.
Loureiro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Loureiro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Loureiro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Loureiro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Annunaki is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Loureiro.
Annunaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loureiro keeps working.
Annunaki wants to stand but Loureiro is controlling his arm.
Loureiro trying his best to control but Annunaki has mounted him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Loureiro has given up his back here.
Loureiro turns into Annunaki and is now in his guard.
Loureiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loureiro is looking to advance position but Annunaki has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Loureiro tries to reverse the position but Annunaki maintains control.
Loureiro wants to control but Annunaki is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Loureiro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Annunaki controlling his opponent.
Loureiro is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Annunaki really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A shot to the body from Loureiro misses

and Annunaki moves into the clinch.
Loureiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Annunaki smiles and moves away.
Loureiro wants to clinch.
Annunaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Loureiro.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loureiro tries to advance to mount but can't.

Loureiro tries for a kimura but Annunaki is defending well.
Loureiro working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A lull in the action here as Loureiro stalls from top position.
Annunaki regains half guard there - taking advantage of Loureiro's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Loureiro is looking to take a break and control but Annunaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loureiro stalling away here and it's allowed Annunaki to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Loureiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

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

Loureiro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Annunaki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Annunaki has escaped and now he's on top!
Loureiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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.
Loureiro pulls Annunaki in to control the position.
Annunaki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Loureiro's guard.
Loureiro controls Annunaki momentarily but Annunaki frees himself.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rafael Loureiro.
Annunaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Loureiro lands with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Annunaki.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Annunaki swinging wildly here.

Annunaki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Loureiro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Loureiro had his way with Bill Annunaki in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Annunaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loureiro.
Annunaki tries to clinch but Loureiro is having none of it.
Annunaki misses the body punch
and Loureiro counters with a straight right hand.
Bill Annunaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loureiro misses with a body shot.
Loureiro misses with a wild body shot.
Loureiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Annunaki is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Loureiro forces Annunaki back against the cage and clinches.
Annunaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Annunaki - that landed with a thud.
Loureiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Loureiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Annunaki walks away with a smile on his face. Loureiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Annunaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loureiro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Annunaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Loureiro clinches.

Loureiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bill Annunaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Annunaki darts in trying to clinch
and Loureiro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Annunaki thinking.
Annunaki tried to score with a low kick but Loureiro checks it.
Loureiro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Annunaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loureiro.
Annunaki looks to clinch
and Annunaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Annunaki blocks a jab.

Loureiro gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Loureiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Annunaki lands an uppercut.
Annunaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Loureiro avoids it.
Loureiro trying to land knees to the body.
Annunaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Loureiro lands a takedown into guard.

Loureiro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Annunaki dives on top into guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Annunaki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Loureiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Loureiro pulls Annunaki in close to his closed guard and prevents Annunaki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Loureiro trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro wants to control the position but Annunaki says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Loureiro trying to control from the bottom.
Loureiro is looking to improve his position.
Annunaki passes into side control, despite Loureiro's attempt to control the position.
Loureiro struggling a bit here.
Rafael Loureiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.

Annunaki stands up and beckons Loureiro to his feet.
No luck for Loureiro with that takedown attempt.
Loureiro throws a lazy right hand but Annunaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horrible takedown by Loureiro or perhaps it was just good defense by Annunaki which made him look bad.
Annunaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Loureiro. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Loureiro misses the target.
Bill Annunaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Loureiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Loureiro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Annunaki 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 47:48
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bill Annunaki!
Bill Annunaki is the new middleweight champion!