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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderson Lacerda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Paulo Nobrega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lacerda
vs
Paulo Nobrega

205 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
272 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanderson Lacerda!
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, Pedro Paulo Nobrega!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacerda fails with a takedown attempt.
Lacerda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nobrega tries to avoid it but Lacerda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nobrega to the ground. Nobrega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nobrega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nobrega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nobrega throws a body punch but Lacerda moves out of range.
Lacerda doesn't manage to clinch there - Nobrega circles away.
Nobrega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nobrega with a poor takedown
and Lacerda counters with a head kick.
Lacerda tries to clinch but Nobrega moves out of range.
Lacerda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lacerda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nobrega paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacerda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nobrega misses with a wild body shot.
Nobrega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lacerda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Nobrega counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderson Lacerda. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Nobrega breaks the clinch.
Lacerda tries to clinch there but Nobrega circles away.

Nobrega scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lacerda is looking to improve his position.
Lacerda looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nobrega is nestled in close to Lacerda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nobrega controlling the pace.
Nobrega wants to stand but Lacerda has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Lacerda is looking to control Nobrega's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lacerda avoid being mounted?
Lacerda is trying to get back to full guard.
Lacerda tries to kick Nobrega off but Nobrega keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nobrega.
Nobrega looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacerda tries to clinch up

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

Nobrega is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lacerda sees it coming and defends easily.
Nobrega wants to pass the guard but Lacerda is defending well.
Nobrega slows the pace down in half guard.
Nobrega prevents Lacerda from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacerda wants to get back to full guard.

Nobrega postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lacerda to stand up.
Nobrega tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lacerda counters with a good low kick that Nobrega was not able to check.
Lacerda wants to clinch

and Nobrega counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lacerda!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Nobrega goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lacerda is on top in guard.
Lacerda with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nobrega keeping moving, preventing Lacerda from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lacerda is looking to stand up but Nobrega won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lacerda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nobrega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lacerda shoots in and drives through. Nobrega sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lacerda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pedro Paulo Nobrega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nobrega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lacerda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nobrega shoots in for a double leg but Lacerda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lacerda tries for a takedown but Nobrega sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nobrega is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nobrega has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lacerda looks to clinch

and Nobrega counters with a single leg into guard. Lacerda didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobrega trying to control the position from guard on top but Lacerda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lacerda working a defensive guard here.
Lacerda is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lacerda controls Nobrega momentarily but Nobrega frees himself.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lacerda wants to stand and escape but Nobrega is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Wanderson Lacerda wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lacerda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nobrega tries to clinch there but Lacerda circles 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.
Lacerda wants to clinch up but Nobrega keeps it at a distance.
Lacerda closes the distance but Nobrega moves to the side

and Nobrega counters with a takedown into side control.
Nobrega is looking to take a break and control but Lacerda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lacerda wants to control but Nobrega postures up.
Lacerda is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nobrega is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Nobrega controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacerda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nobrega tries to control but Lacerda wriggling away.
Lacerda trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nobrega looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lacerda can't escape the position.

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.
Lacerda slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nobrega sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lacerda defending well though.
Nobrega is thwarting Lacerda's attempts to control the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Pedro Paulo Nobrega hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lacerda tries to clinch up

and Nobrega counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nobrega.
Lacerda throws an elbow that misses.
Lacerda tries to land a knee to the head but Nobrega blocks with his arms.
Lacerda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Pedro Paulo Nobrega has been cut.
Lacerda is pressed up against the cage. Nobrega has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lacerda down to the mat. Lacerda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wanderson Lacerda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Paulo Nobrega.
Lacerda tries to clinch there but Nobrega circles away.
Lacerda darts in trying to clinch

and Nobrega counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Paulo Nobrega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pedro Paulo Nobrega's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lacerda tries for a takedown but Nobrega sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lacerda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nobrega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wanderson Lacerda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lacerda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nobrega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nobrega fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lacerda fails with the takedown

and Nobrega moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderson Lacerda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nobrega fails to pull guard.
Lacerda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lacerda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nobrega.
Nobrega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lacerda tries to pull guard but Nobrega won't allow it.
Lacerda wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nobrega wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nobrega is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lacerda is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nobrega to the mat. Nobrega regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nobrega keeping full guard, as Lacerda tries to pass.
Nobrega not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lacerda trying to control but Nobrega is working from the bottom.
Lacerda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nobrega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lacerda tries to stand but Nobrega is controlling from the bottom.
Lacerda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lacerda preventing the sweep.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lacerda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lacerda shoots and misses

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nobrega thows a huge punch but Lacerda dodges it nicely.
Nobrega trying to control from half guard but Lacerda is working away.
Nobrega wants to free his trapped foot but Lacerda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nobrega is looking to take a break and control but Lacerda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lacerda is looking to escape.
Pedro Paulo Nobrega has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nobrega seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lacerda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Pedro Paulo Nobrega was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nobrega shoots in but no luck this time.
Lacerda shoots in looking for a takedown. Nobrega tries to sprawl out of it but Lacerda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nobrega manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacerda tries to close the distance and clinch but Nobrega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nobrega tries to clinch up but Lacerda circles away and keeps his distance.
Nobrega looks to clinch

and Lacerda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lacerda.
Lacerda would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nobrega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lacerda trying to control but Nobrega is working from the bottom.
Lacerda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nobrega is keeping the position for now.
Lacerda trying to control but Nobrega is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacerda wants to get up but he can't break Nobrega's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Wanderson Lacerda.
Nobrega shoots in for a takedown but Lacerda shows good takedown defense.
Lacerda moves in looking to clinch but Nobrega pushes him off.
Horrible takedown by Nobrega or perhaps it was just good defense by Lacerda which made him look bad.
Lacerda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nobrega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wanderson Lacerda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lacerda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nobrega.
Pedro Paulo Nobrega is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lacerda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nobrega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lacerda somewhat.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wanderson Lacerda.
I think Nobrega has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Paulo Nobrega!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leo Costinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fijo Nojika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Costinha
vs
Nojika

173 cm
25
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
21
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leo Costinha!
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, Fijo Nojika!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costinha moves in looking to clinch but Nojika pushes him off.
Nojika fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costinha manages to avoid it.
Costinha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nojika's head.
Nojika is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Costinha moves into the clinch successfully.
Nojika changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Costinha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Costinha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nojika.
Nojika misses with a takedown attempt - Costinha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leo Costinha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fijo Nojika.
Costinha lands a glancing blow to the side of Nojika's head.

Costinha gets a clinch.
Nojika wants to get back to striking at distance but Costinha won't allow it.
Nojika stalling in the clinch but Costinha improves position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Costinha obliges.
Costinha just leaning against Nojika, taking a breather.
Costinha lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nojika manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Costinha sitting in guard here, content to control.

Nojika is working an open guard so Costinha takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Nojika tries to keep at a distance but Costinha has taken the fight into the clinch.
Costinha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Costinha is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nojika pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nojika tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Costinha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nojika is looking to break free of the clinch but Costinha has double underhooks.
Costinha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nojika tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Costinha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Costinha utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Costinha scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Nojika has Costinha pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nojika pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Costinha tumbling to the mat - Nojika dives into Costinha's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nojika looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nojika prevents Costinha from getting back to his feet.
Costinha keeping moving, preventing Nojika from controlling successfully.
Nojika stops Costinha from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nojika throwing strikes but missing.
Nojika really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Costinha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nojika postures up in Costinha's guard and throws a big left but Costinha blocks it.
Nojika looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nojika stays in close to Costinha's body and controls the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fijo Nojika wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nojika shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Costinha but Costinha pushes him off and we're back to square one.

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.
Nojika circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nojika tries for a takedown but Costinha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Costinha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nojika swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Nojika shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nojika passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nojika wants to control the action but instead Costinha gets a body lock and reverses into Nojika's guard! Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nojika tries to clinch but Costinha is having none of it.

Costinha gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nojika slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nojika prevents Costinha from getting back to his feet.
Nojika content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nojika stops Costinha from standing up.

Fijo Nojika has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nojika circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nojika circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nojika swats away the attempt to clinch by Costinha.
Leo Costinha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nojika shoots in and drives through. Costinha sprawls well.
Nojika is looking to clinch but Costinha is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nojika throws a sloppy head kick
and Costinha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fijo Nojika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nojika tries for a takedown but Costinha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Costinha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nojika swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nojika shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leo Costinha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fijo Nojika.
Costinha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nojika paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Costinha doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Nojika counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nojika.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Costinha being controlled here, momentarily.

Nojika drops back, looking for a kneebar! Costinha looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Costinha looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Costinha!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costinha laying and praying for a moment but Nojika takes advantage and regains half guard.
Nojika keeping hold of Costinha's head, controlling as best he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nojika can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nojika missing with punches from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nojika is looking for a sweep. Costinha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Nojika is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Costinha pulls his head out easily.
Nojika tries to get to full guard but Costinha has control of the leg.
Nojika trying to control here.
Costinha tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nojika.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fijo Nojika 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Costinha rushes Nojika and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nojika tries to break the clinch but Costinha is controlling the position.
Costinha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nojika looking for a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Costinha obliges.
Nojika drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Costinha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Costinha with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Costinha.
Costinha landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Costinha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costinha delivers a nice body kick.
Costinha moves into range and connects with a jab.
Costinha tries to close the distance and clinch but Nojika swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nojika tries to score a power double leg takedown but Costinha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nojika somewhat.
Leo Costinha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fijo Nojika.
Nojika wants to clinch
and Costinha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Costinha clinches up with Nojika and pushes him back against the cage.
Nojika takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nojika is trying to force a seperation but Costinha has the dominant position.
Costinha landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Costinha landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Costinha working Nojika over with knees to the body.
Nojika fails to pull guard.

Costinha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Costinha tries to clinch but Nojika moves out of range.
Nojika tries for a takedown but Costinha circles away easily
and Costinha counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costinha wants to clinch.
Costinha tries a head kick but it misses.
Costinha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nojika looks for a takedown but Costinha sprawls well.
Nojika shoots for a double leg takedown but Costinha sprawls well. He's pushed Nojika's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Costinha is looking to clinch but Nojika is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nojika tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Costinha counters by clinching up.
Nojika tries to pull guard but Costinha won't allow it.
Nojika tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nojika tries to pull guard but Costinha won't allow it.

Costinha manages to break the clinch.
Costinha throws a head kick that Nojika semi-blocks.
Nojika tries to clinch up but Costinha circles away and keeps his distance.
Nojika doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Costinha counters with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Costinha.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costinha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Nojika counters with a single leg into guard. Costinha didn't expect that.

Nojika stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nojika misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Nojika feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nojika wants to control from the top but Costinha keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costinha is looking to stand up but Nojika isn't so interested in that idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Costinha showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Costinha 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Costinha!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zgwina Toure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caco Ruas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zgwina Toure is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Toure
vs
Ruas

178 cm
24
145 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

170 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zgwina Toure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caco Ruas!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toure looks to land a combination but Ruas avoids it well.
Ruas tries to clinch up.
Ruas doesn't manage to clinch there - Toure circles away.

Ruas rushes Toure and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Toure.
Ruas trying to land knees to the body.

Ruas manages to break the clinch.
Ruas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Toure makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Toure as Ruas shoots in.
Toure swinging wildly here.
Toure closes the distance and clinches up with Ruas, looking for a takedown. Toure pushes Ruas against the cage but Ruas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Ruas closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Ruas.
Ruas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Toure goes for a takedown attempt but Ruas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Toure tries to clinch but Ruas is having none of it.
Ruas shoots for a double leg takedown but Toure sprawls well. He's pushed Ruas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ruas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Toure counters with a right hand to the body.
Ruas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ruas wants to clinch but Toure slips to the side

so Toure counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ruas keeping moving, preventing Toure from controlling successfully.

Toure is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toure wants to control from the top but Ruas keeps moving.
Ruas looking to control but Toure passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruas tries to get to full guard but Toure has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Toure is looking for a kimura but Ruas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Toure to get the leverage.
Ruas is looking to improve his position.

Toure is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ruas trying to control but Toure postures up.

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.

Toure is working for a submission of some sort.

Toure is looking for a kimura but Ruas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Toure to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toure. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Toure 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Toure changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ruas tries to avoid it but Toure manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ruas to the ground. Ruas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ruas darts in trying to clinch
and Toure counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zgwina Toure is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toure misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ruas rushes Toure and presses him up against the cage.

Ruas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruas closes the distance but Toure moves to the side

and Toure counters with a takedown into side control.
Ruas regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas trying to hold on to Toure's head to control him but Toure postures up.
Ruas wants to get back to his feet.
Ruas is looking to control Toure's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ruas avoid being mounted?

Toure is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruas defends it well.

Ruas is trying to control Toure's posture. Toure takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Ruas! Toure is rotating here... this could be the end... Ruas is out! Toure has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zgwina Toure!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmundo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves comes into the arena with Jammin' - Bob Marley blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Alves
vs
Hernandez

183 cm
21
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edmundo Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oliver Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch but Alves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hernandez is looking to clinch but Alves is avoiding it.
Alves shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hernandez defends it nicely.
Hernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hernandez is looking to clinch but Alves is avoiding it.

Hernandez tries to keep at a distance but Alves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hernandez stops a takedown attempt from Alves.
Alves wants to get back to striking at distance but Hernandez won't allow it.

Alves breaks from the clinch.
Hernandez wants to clinch but Alves slips to the side

and Alves counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Alves jumps guard.
Alves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Alves is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves prevents Hernandez from standing back up.
Alves winds up and cracks Hernandez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alves prevents Hernandez from improving his position.
Alves perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Alves escapes and gets back to his feet.
Hernandez wants to clinch

and Alves counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hernandez looking to slow down the pace here.
Alves has Hernandez pushed against the cage.
Hernandez lands a knee to the head.
Hernandez looking to slow down the pace here.
Hernandez keeps control of Alves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alves has him pressed against the cage.
Hernandez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hernandez prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmundo Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hernandez breaks the clinch.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Hernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hernandez tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Alves holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alves jumps guard but Hernandez stands there with Alves around his waist. Alves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alves is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alves takes an elbow to the temple.
Hernandez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alves blocks it with crossed arms.
Hernandez tries to break free but Alves pushes him back against the cage.
Alves keeps control of Hernandez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alves is looking to break free of the clinch but Hernandez has double underhooks.
Hernandez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alves takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hernandez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hernandez throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alves jumps guard and drags Hernandez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Alves looking for a guillotine here but Hernandez defends easily.
Alves is breathing heavily.

Alves wriggles free and stands up.
Hernandez tries to clinch up

and Alves holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hernandez with a knee to the head.

It looks like Edmundo Alves has been cut.
Alves has Hernandez pressed against the cage, preventing Hernandez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hernandez lands a knee to the head.
Alves goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hernandez prevents it.
Alves is trying to break the clinch but Hernandez has him pressed against the cage.
Hernandez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez working hard to break the clinch.
Hernandez looking to slow down the pace here.
Alves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hernandez's efforts to push away.
Alves fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hernandez is trying to break free.
Alves is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hernandez is keeping busy.
Hernandez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alves is keeping busy.
Alves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Hernandez wants to get back to striking at distance but Alves won't allow it.
Alves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alves is trying to drag Hernandez to the mat but Hernandez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hernandez working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edmundo Alves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edmundo Alves's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Alves.
Hernandez clinches but Alves breaks the clinch

and Alves counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alves.
Hernandez misses with a knee to the head.
Hernandez is trying to break the clinch but Alves has him pressed against the cage.
Hernandez tries to land a knee to the head but Alves blocks with his arms.
Hernandez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hernandez tries to land a knee to the head but Alves blocks with his arms.
Hernandez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hernandez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hernandez wants to stall.
Hernandez tries to land a knee to the head but Alves blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves prevents Hernandez from breaking the clinch.
Hernandez stalling in the clinch but Alves improves position.

Alves pulls guard effortlessly.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Alves is pulling down on Hernandez's head to control his posture.
Alves trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alves looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hernandez is defending well. Alves quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hernandez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Alves celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edmundo Alves!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

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

Shlemenko
vs
Gutierrez

184 cm
20
192 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

182 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergei Shlemenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Gutierrez!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez throws a sloppy head kick and Shlemenko moves out of range easily.
Gutierrez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shlemenko circles away.

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

Gutierrez is rocked!
Shlemenko wants to clinch.
Gutierrez is still on wobbly legs! Can Shlemenko finish him?
Gutierrez misses with a head kick.
Gutierrez seems to have recovered his senses.
Gutierrez avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gutierrez as he avoids it easily.
Gutierrez throws a sloppy head kick
and Shlemenko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shlemenko throws a big shot that misses.
Shlemenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shlemenko sizes up Gutierrez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gutierrez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shlemenko circles away.
Whack! Shlemenko lands a heavy head kick that drops Gutierrez. The ref tackles Shlemenko to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Gutierrez was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Sergei Shlemenko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troyer Edgecombe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Hatcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgecombe comes to the cage accompanied by Killling in the Name - Rage Against the Machine. Ryan Hatcher will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Edgecombe
vs
Hatcher

185 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

186 cm
20
179 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Troyer Edgecombe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Hatcher!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hatcher gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Edgecombe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Edgecombe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hatcher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Edgecombe advances to half guard.

Edgecombe is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hatcher is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Troyer Edgecombe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sehertaui Intef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Beuys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Intef might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pain - Shut your mouth. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Intef
vs
Beuys

188 cm
21
224 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
203 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sehertaui Intef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hans Beuys!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beuys tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Intef swivels and escapes.

Beuys looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Beuys thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Intef's head.
Intef works his way to full guard. Good work.
Beuys throwing strikes but missing.

Intef has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beuys can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beuys throwing strikes from guard but Intef blocks nicely.
Beuys in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beuys stops Intef from standing up.
Beuys throws a strike but Intef rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Beuys being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beuys 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.
Intef working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beuys 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.
Intef controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sehertaui Intef wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Intef lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Intef displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beuys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beuys fails to land the takedown.
Sehertaui Intef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Beuys.
Nice uppercut lands for Intef. That snapped Beuys's head back.
Intef lands a lovely overhand right.
Beuys changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Intef tries to avoid it but Beuys manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Intef to the ground. Intef escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beuys shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Intef sprawls well. Intef wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beuys gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beuys is defended easily by Intef.
Beuys looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Intef.
Intef lands with a cross.
Beuys closes the distance and clinches up with Intef, looking for a takedown. Beuys pushes Intef against the cage but Intef circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beuys is trying hard to land a takedown here. Intef sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Intef closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Intef lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Intef lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beuys is trying to break the clinch but Intef has him pressed against the cage.
Intef slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Intef misses with a straight left.
Beuys tries to score a power double leg takedown but Intef sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beuys somewhat.
Intef scores with a jab to the jaw.
Intef lands with a good body shot.

Intef gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beuys looking to throw knees to the head but Intef is blocking nicely.
Intef lands a shot to the body.
Intef lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beuys backwards.
Intef working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beuys throws a knee to the head but misses.
Beuys tries to break the clinch but Intef is controlling the position.
Beuys can't break the clinch.
Beuys is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Intef avoids a wild elbow strike from Beuys.
Stalling in the clinch from Intef.
Intef lands a left hand.
Beuys throws a knee to the head but misses.
Intef lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beuys backwards.

Beuys is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Intef.
Beuys is still on wobbly legs! Can Intef finish him?
Intef stalling the fight.
Nice body punch from Intef - that landed with a thud.
Intef lands a hook that snaps the head of Beuys backwards.
Intef slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Intef for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Beuys throws a knee to the head but misses.
Beuys seems to have recovered his senses.
Intef lands with a light punch inside.
Intef has Beuys pressed against the cage, preventing Beuys from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Intef lands a big right hand that sends Beuys to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Beuys!
Intef is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Beuys wants to sweep but Intef has passed to side control!
Intef working the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beuys is trying to get back to half guard.
Beuys striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Beuys is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Intef is controlling him well.
Beuys is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Intef controlling the position.
Beuys manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beuys thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Intef to regain full guard.
Intef preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Intef is on top in guard.
Beuys is looking to sweep but instead, Intef has passed into half guard.
Beuys tries to get to full guard but Intef has control of the leg.
Beuys missing with punches from the bottom.
Intef wants to pass to mount but Beuys is defending the position.
Intef wants to control but Beuys is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Intef content to control rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Beuys can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beuys blocking the ground and pound attempt from Intef.
Beuys tries to kick Intef off but Intef keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Beuys tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Beuys is trying to get back to full guard.
Beuys pushes Intef off looking to stand but Intef dives back in and keeps control.
Beuys tries to get to full guard but Intef has control of the leg.
Beuys taking some punishment here, with Intef in his half guard.
Intef prevents Beuys from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sehertaui Intef 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!

Beuys slips a jab from Intef.
Intef scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Intef tests Beuys's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beuys shoots for a takedown but Intef saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beuys fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Beuys takes one to the side of the head.
Intef fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beuys shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sehertaui Intef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Beuys.
Beuys takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good exchange - Intef coming out on top.
Beuys will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Intef keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Intef stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sehertaui Intef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Intef connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beuys momentarily.
Intef paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Intef jabs at Beuys's body.
Intef is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Beuys dives in and grabs Intef's left leg, looking for a takedown. Intef pushes down on Beuys's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intef lands with an uppercut that bounces Beuys off the cage and back into rage.
Beuys changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Intef tries to avoid it but Beuys manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Intef to the ground. Intef escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Intef works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Intef lands a right hook to the body.
Beuys takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good exchange - Intef coming out on top.
Intef cracks Beuys with a good jab.
Intef lands a jab to the head.
Intef jabs at Beuys's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beuys takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Intef scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Intef uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A left lands for Intef.
Beuys has a takedown stuffed.
Intef scores with a hook.
Intef scores with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beuys gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice jab there from Intef.
Intef stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Intef wants it to stay on the feet.
Sehertaui Intef is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Intef works Beuys's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Intef connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beuys momentarily.
Beuys on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beuys moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hans Beuys has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Intef lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sehertaui Intef showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Intef 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sehertaui Intef!

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
66%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Desmoraine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reptar Buhr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Desmoraine
vs
Buhr

190 cm
23
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Desmoraine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Reptar Buhr!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buhr dives in and grabs Desmoraine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Desmoraine pushes down on Buhr's head and hops out.
Buhr looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Buhr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Buhr has a takedown stuffed.

Desmoraine drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Desmoraine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Desmoraine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Desmoraine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buhr is keeping the position for now.
Desmoraine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buhr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Desmoraine wants to control from the top but Buhr keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Desmoraine stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Desmoraine shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Buhr napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desmoraine lands some shots froms side control.
Desmoraine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Desmoraine tries to advance to mount but can't.
An elbow from Desmoraine crashes against the mat.
Buhr is not content to let Desmoraine control the position.
Desmoraine tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Buhr parries the strikes from Desmoraine easily there. Desmoraine is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Buhr to escape.
Desmoraine wants to control but Buhr is keeping him busy.
Desmoraine wants to stand but Buhr is controlling his arm.
Desmoraine trying to control the position but Buhr is working away.

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.
The ground and pound from Desmoraine seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Buhr seems a little lost for a moment, as Desmoraine dominates the positioning.
Desmoraine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buhr keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Desmoraine creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Buhr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Buhr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Desmoraine is trying to get an arm triangle but Buhr is defending well.
Desmoraine is looking to take a break and control but Buhr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Buhr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Desmoraine cracks Buhr with a big elbow.
Desmoraine looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Buhr is avoiding damage well.
Desmoraine wants to control but Buhr is keeping him busy.
Buhr parries the strikes from Desmoraine easily there. Desmoraine is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Buhr to escape.
Desmoraine trying to control the position but Buhr is working away.
An elbow from Desmoraine crashes against the mat.
Buhr can't do much from the bottom here.
Buhr is not content to let Desmoraine control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine looking to control but instead Buhr has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Desmoraine takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Desmoraine lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Buhr trying to hold on to Desmoraine's head to control him but Desmoraine postures up.
Desmoraine wants to pass to mount but Buhr is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Desmoraine dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Desmoraine lands a two punch combo.
Desmoraine cracks Buhr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Buhr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Desmoraine counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Desmoraine trying to control the position from guard on top but Buhr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buhr is trying to keep Desmoraine in close.
Desmoraine thows a big elbow that misses.
Buhr is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desmoraine trying to control the position from guard on top but Buhr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Desmoraine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Buhr keeping moving, preventing Desmoraine from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Paul Desmoraine just wasn't active enough.

Desmoraine decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Buhr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Desmoraine scores with a couple of nice shots.
Desmoraine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Desmoraine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Buhr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Desmoraine is thwarting Buhr's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Desmoraine connects with a nice short shot to Buhr's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine is trying to control. Buhr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Desmoraine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Desmoraine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buhr keeps working.
Desmoraine throwing shots but Buhr is blocking nicely.

Desmoraine is looking for a kimura here.
Desmoraine is pressing down on Buhr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Buhr is holding on for now.

Desmoraine seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine is trying to control the action in half guard but Buhr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Desmoraine slows the pace down in half guard.
Buhr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Desmoraine postures up and lands a big shot to Buhr's brow.
Desmoraine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Desmoraine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Desmoraine with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Desmoraine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Desmoraine wants to control from the top but Buhr keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Desmoraine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Desmoraine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Buhr keeping moving, preventing Desmoraine from controlling successfully.
Desmoraine looking to pass the guard.
Buhr keeping moving, preventing Desmoraine from controlling successfully.
Desmoraine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buhr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Desmoraine clinches up with Buhr and pushes him back against the cage.

Desmoraine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Desmoraine.

Desmoraine feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Desmoraine looking to pass the guard.
Desmoraine trying to control the position from guard on top but Buhr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Desmoraine throws a strike but Buhr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Desmoraine 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.
Buhr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desmoraine striking off his back but it's not causing Buhr any problems.
Desmoraine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Desmoraine striking off his back.
Desmoraine tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Desmoraine pushes Buhr off and scrambles back to his feet.

Desmoraine feints and as Buhr raises his hands in defense, Desmoraine changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Desmoraine has gone for a leg lock! Buhr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Desmoraine's guard.
Buhr preventing the sweep.
Buhr wants to pass the guard but Desmoraine is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Buhr manages to get himself to full guard.
Desmoraine postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Desmoraine throwing strikes from guard but Buhr blocks nicely.
Paul Desmoraine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Desmoraine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buhr is keeping the position for now.
Desmoraine postures up in Buhr's guard and throws a big left but Buhr blocks it.
Desmoraine cracks Buhr with a solid left hand.

Buhr has his foot on Desmoraine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Desmoraine works his way back into a safe position though.
Desmoraine looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine throws a big right hand that misses.
Desmoraine trying to control the position from guard on top but Buhr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Buhr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Desmoraine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Desmoraine trying to control but Buhr is working from the bottom.
Buhr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Buhr keeping moving, preventing Desmoraine from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Desmoraine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buhr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Desmoraine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Desmoraine postures up in Buhr's guard and throws a big left but Buhr blocks it.
Desmoraine throws a big right hand that misses.
Desmoraine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Desmoraine passes Buhr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Desmoraine scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Desmoraine passes to side control.
Buhr dodges the ground and pound from Desmoraine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Desmoraine clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Desmoraine is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Buhr's half guard.
Desmoraine is keen to just control but Buhr is a slippery customer.
Desmoraine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Desmoraine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Desmoraine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Desmoraine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Buhr is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Desmoraine wants to control but Buhr is keeping him busy.
Desmoraine is really struggling to control Buhr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Buhr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Desmoraine scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Desmoraine seems to be looking for submissions.
Desmoraine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Buhr defending well though.
Desmoraine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Buhr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Buhr is looking to improve his position.

Desmoraine postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Buhr to stand up.
Desmoraine is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Desmoraine tests Buhr's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Desmoraine looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine wants to stand but Buhr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Desmoraine looking to pass the guard.
Buhr keeping moving, preventing Desmoraine from controlling successfully.
Desmoraine is looking to work some ground and pound but Buhr has wrist control.

Buhr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Desmoraine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Desmoraine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Desmoraine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ground and pound from Desmoraine seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Buhr defending against the ground and pound.
Desmoraine wants to stand but Buhr is controlling his arm.
Desmoraine is looking to take a break and control but Buhr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buhr dodges the ground and pound from Desmoraine.
Desmoraine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buhr can do to turn this around?

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

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.
Buhr dodges the ground and pound from Desmoraine.
Desmoraine throws a strike aimed at the side of Buhr's head but Buhr avoids it well.
Desmoraine in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Buhr parries the strikes from Desmoraine easily there. Desmoraine is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Buhr to escape.
Buhr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Desmoraine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Desmoraine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Buhr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Desmoraine wants to control but Buhr is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Desmoraine had his way with Reptar Buhr in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Desmoraine feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Desmoraine wanted to stand there but Buhr had control of the position.
Buhr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Desmoraine trying to control but Buhr is working from the bottom.
Desmoraine postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Buhr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Desmoraine content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buhr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Desmoraine sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Desmoraine wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Desmoraine throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Buhr was covering up waiting for the punch and Desmoraine finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Desmoraine wants to pass the guard but Buhr is keeping the position.
Desmoraine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine trying to control but Buhr is working from the bottom.
Desmoraine is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Buhr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Desmoraine scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Desmoraine working some strikes from top position.
Desmoraine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Desmoraine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Desmoraine throwing strikes from guard but Buhr blocks nicely.
Desmoraine with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

Buhr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Desmoraine defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine wanted to stand there but Buhr had control of the position.
Desmoraine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Buhr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Desmoraine is one step ahead there.
Desmoraine thows a big elbow that 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.
Desmoraine trying to control but Buhr is working from the bottom.
Desmoraine trying to stand up but can't free himself from Buhr's guard.
Desmoraine throws a big right hand that misses.
Desmoraine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Desmoraine is working hard here to advance position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Buhr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Desmoraine wants to control from the top but Buhr keeps moving.
Reptar Buhr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Desmoraine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

We're going to have a standup here because Paul Desmoraine wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Desmoraine closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Buhr quickly recovers to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Desmoraine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Desmoraine 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:45
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Desmoraine!
Paul Desmoraine retains his middleweight title!