RFC-5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kirby Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jay might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eye of the tiger. Kirby Jay had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Kirby Jay has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jay
vs
Jones

185 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
20
141 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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, Kirby Jay!
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, Kenny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jay scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones is pressing down on Jay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jay throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jay is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jones looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones has his hands on Jay's head, controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kenny Jones was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jay shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones tries for a takedown but Jay circles away easily

and Jay counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jones!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.

Jones defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jay.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.

Jay has hold of Jones's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jones manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jay is breathing heavily.
Jones tries to hold on but Jay pushes him away.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jay looking to finish with strikes here!
Jones wants to hold on but Jay pushes him 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.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Jay wants to finish this one by submission but Jones is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jay.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Jay has control of Jones's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jones regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
Jones wants to hold on but Jay pushes him away.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

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

Jay is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Jones wants to control but Jay postures up.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones wants to control but Jay postures up.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones wants to control but Jay postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jay prevents Jones from escaping the position.

Jay tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones is pushing Jay's head away, looking to escape. Jay manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirby Jay 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.

Jones shoots and misses

and Jay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Jones dodges the ground and pound from Jay.
Jones tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Jones trying to get back to his feet but Jay is in full control for now.
Jones wants to escape the position.

Jay looking for the choke from the back.
Jones trying to control the position but Jay manages to sink in the hooks.

Jay has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jones controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jay is trying to stick to Jones's back but Jones is turning into Jay. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jay's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Jay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jay is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

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.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kenny Jones hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Jay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jay.

Jay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones pulls Jay in close to prevent any damage.

Jay 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.
Jones 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Jones pulls Jay in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kenny Jones hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kirby Jay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Jones.
Jones wants to control but Jay is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones is trying to stand.

Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Jay counters with a solid body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Kenny Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones tries for a takedown but Jay circles away easily

and Jay counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is trying to stand back up but Jay is controlling him
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Jay is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones is holding on to half guard well.
Jones wants to control but Jay is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones tries to kick Jay off but Jay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Jay works his way into full mount!
Jones tries to lock up and control but Jay gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jay changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Jay drags him back down.

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

Jay tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jay working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jay looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ground and pound from Jay seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jones pushes Jay off looking to stand but Jay dives back in and keeps control.

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

Jay is working for a submission of some sort.

Jay is looking for a kimura here.

Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Jay.

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.
Jay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Jones has one foot on Jay's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Jay. Jay gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones with a poor takedown

and Jay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Jay is proving a slippery customer.
Jones managing to control the position.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jay manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jay wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones has his takedown stuffed

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jay off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Jay closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kirby Jay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

Jay is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.

Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Jay.
Kenny Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kirby Jay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jay, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Kirby Jay!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Kirby Jay!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Kirby Jay!

Kirby Jay wins by unanimous decision!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Cesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy LeBeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cesar
vs
LeBeau

170 cm
24
138 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

186 cm
23
135 lbs
7 - 4 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Cesar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Remy LeBeau!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBeau defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cesar.
Cesar fails with the takedown.
LeBeau looks to land a combination but Cesar avoids it well.
Cesar lands a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Cesar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. LeBeau manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
LeBeau doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
LeBeau is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cesar is controlling him.
Cesar postures up.
Cesar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
LeBeau is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
LeBeau is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Cesar stands up from LeBeau's guard - Cesar perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cesar closes the distance and clinches up with LeBeau, looking for a takedown. Cesar pushes LeBeau against the cage but LeBeau circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Cesar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBeau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cesar misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A left and a right from LeBeau both land. Nice combination.
LeBeau lands a two punch combo.
Cesar misses with a combination
and LeBeau counters with a one-two to the body.
LeBeau lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marcelo Cesar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cesar shoots and misses
and LeBeau counters with a two punch combo.

LeBeau 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBeau postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Cesar scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cesar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cesar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cesar with a lazy takedown attempt
and LeBeau counters with a three punch combo that has Cesar backing up. Cesar nods at LeBeau to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by LeBeau!
Cesar lands with a nice combination. LeBeau backs away looking to recover.
LeBeau connects with a high kick.
Cesar fails in his attempt to clinch.
LeBeau throws a series of strikes that have Cesar backpedaling.
Cesar misses with a two punch combination.
LeBeau dodges the punch combination from Cesar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cesar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
LeBeau plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Excellent takedown into side control there by LeBeau.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBeau grinds an elbow into Cesar's temple.
LeBeau scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cesar to see if he's OK.
LeBeau lands some shots froms side control.
Cesar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but LeBeau is controlling him well.
Cesar is breathing heavily.
Cesar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cesar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, LeBeau asserts his dominance and retains side control.
LeBeau cracks Cesar with a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

LeBeau stands up and beckons Cesar to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Cesar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
LeBeau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cesar.
Some wild striking there from Cesar.
Cesar misses with a jab, cross combination.

LeBeau fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cesar sprawls well initially but LeBeau persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cesar tries to kick LeBeau off but LeBeau keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
LeBeau passes to side control.
Cesar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
LeBeau looks up at the clock and then as Cesar takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, LeBeau smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBeau lands a nice forearm strike.

LeBeau stands up and beckons Cesar to his feet.
LeBeau ducks under a wild hook from Cesar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cesar falls off balance throwing a combination
and LeBeau counters with a three punch combo that has Cesar backing up. Cesar nods at LeBeau to acknowledge the strikes.
A combination from Cesar does no damage.
LeBeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cesar throws a combination that misses
and LeBeau counters with a big head kick but Cesar shrugs it off.
LeBeau throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cesar's head.
Cesar with a poor takedown
and LeBeau counters with a head kick. That will keep Cesar thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by LeBeau!
LeBeau throws a sloppy head kick and Cesar moves out of range easily.
Cesar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
LeBeau scores with a head kick.
Cesar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

LeBeau gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cesar pushes LeBeau away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, LeBeau gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeBeau lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cesar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cesar wants to get back to his feet but LeBeau drags him back down.
LeBeau working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick misses from LeBeau.
LeBeau plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Some wild striking there from Cesar.
Cesar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cesar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and LeBeau counters with a single leg into guard. Cesar didn't expect that.
Cesar is looking to stand up but LeBeau isn't so interested in that idea.
LeBeau scoring with punches to the head and body.
LeBeau content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
LeBeau with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LeBeau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Cesar wriggles free and stands up.
LeBeau slips a jab and a cross from Cesar.
LeBeau is working the combinations to good effect here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cesar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LeBeau as he avoids it easily.
LeBeau lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
LeBeau misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cesar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LeBeau pinned against the cage. LeBeau gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar looks to clinch
and LeBeau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

LeBeau gets a takedown into half guard.
LeBeau landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. LeBeau connects with a nice short shot to Cesar's temple.
Cesar is trying to stand.
Cesar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cesar taking some punishment here, with LeBeau in his half guard.
LeBeau working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
LeBeau looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cesar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cesar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cesar wants to stand back up but LeBeau manages to pass into side control.
Cesar on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
LeBeau scoring with punches and elbows.
LeBeau is working Cesar over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau lands an elbow.
Cesar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, LeBeau asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cesar taking a bit of punishment here - LeBeau scoring with strikes.
LeBeau working the body and head with strikes.
Cesar taking punishment in the form of punches.
LeBeau landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cesar wants to get back to his feet but LeBeau drags him back down.
Cesar taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cesar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
LeBeau in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cesar is pushing LeBeau's head away, looking to escape. LeBeau manages to hold on to the position though.
LeBeau is putting a hurting on Cesar here, landing some big shots from side control.
LeBeau cracks Cesar with a big elbow.
Cesar takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
LeBeau prevents Cesar from escaping the position.
LeBeau working the head with strikes.
LeBeau scoring with punches from side control.
Cesar wants to get back to his feet.
LeBeau grinds an elbow into Cesar's temple.
LeBeau scoring with punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau cracks Cesar with a big elbow.
LeBeau creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
LeBeau landing a few strikes.
Cesar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cesar tries to escape but LeBeau is in control.
Remy LeBeau has got the better of the ground game so far.
LeBeau working the body and head with strikes.
LeBeau in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cesar is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but LeBeau has just dragged him back down to the mat.

LeBeau decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cesar to his feet.
LeBeau lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

LeBeau closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cesar did well to prevent LeBeau getting side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cesar tries to kick LeBeau off but LeBeau keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
LeBeau lands with a punch from half guard.
LeBeau stops Cesar from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remy LeBeau 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. This is the final round!

LeBeau throws a nice head kick!
LeBeau scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Cesar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in LeBeau's half guard.
LeBeau gets full guard.

LeBeau wriggles free and stands up.
Cesar shoots in looking for a takedown. LeBeau tries to sprawl out of it but Cesar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. LeBeau manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cesar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cesar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LeBeau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LeBeau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cesar shoots and misses

and LeBeau counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cesar won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Cesar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBeau lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
LeBeau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cesar taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cesar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but LeBeau is controlling him well.

LeBeau thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cesar on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
LeBeau working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cesar is trying to buck LeBeau off.
LeBeau looks up at the clock and then as Cesar takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, LeBeau smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

LeBeau stands up and beckons Cesar to his feet.
LeBeau throws a series of punches but Cesar moves out of range.
LeBeau misses with a series of wild punches.

Cesar tries to sprawl but LeBeau drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Cesar pushes LeBeau off and gets back to his feet.
LeBeau throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cesar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LeBeau.
Cesar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and LeBeau counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cesar is lucky that one didn't land flush.
LeBeau scores with a head kick.
LeBeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marcelo Cesar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cesar throws a hook to the side of LeBeau's head but LeBeau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cesar with a poor takedown
and LeBeau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LeBeau goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
LeBeau goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cesar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cesar swinging wildly here.

LeBeau drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cesar wants to stand but LeBeau is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
LeBeau landing some decent shots from guard.
LeBeau lands a couple of elbows.

Cesar manages to escape and get back to his feet.

LeBeau shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
LeBeau prevents Cesar from getting back to his feet.
LeBeau works over Cesar with some ground and pound from guard.
Cesar wants to get back to his feet but LeBeau is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
LeBeau keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cesar's head.

LeBeau gets to his feet. Cesar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LeBeau.
LeBeau has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
LeBeau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LeBeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cesar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as LeBeau sprawls well. LeBeau wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cesar gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab lands there for LeBeau.
Marcelo Cesar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeBeau plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
LeBeau lands a two punch combo.
Cesar avoids a punch combination nicely.
LeBeau moves out of range as Cesar strikes.
LeBeau lands a head kick!
Remy LeBeau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cesar falls off balance throwing a combination

and LeBeau counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in half guard, LeBeau seems content to control.

Cesar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Remy LeBeau!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Remy LeBeau!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Remy LeBeau!

Remy LeBeau wins by unanimous decision!

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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Galvao
vs
Creed

179 cm
18
153 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

186 cm
25
152 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Cage Wars Nutrition
Cage Wars Nutrition

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Apollo Creed!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Creed shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Galvao is in trouble now - Creed has advanced to mount!
Creed lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Creed lands a nice short elbow.

Creed is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Galvao sees it coming and defends easily.
Creed prevents Galvao from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Creed.
Galvao wants to control but Creed is keeping busy.

Creed is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Creed wants to pass the guard but Galvao is defending well.

Creed seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao wants to control but Creed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Creed thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Creed is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Creed scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Galvao?
Galvao wants to hold on but Creed pushes him away.
Galvao is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Creed is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Galvao can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Creed looks gassed!
Galvao is working to get back to half guard.
Galvao wants to try and get back to his feet.

Creed with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Galvao tries to hold on but Creed pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Galvao tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Creed jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Galvao manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Galvao pushes Creed away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Creed gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Creed moves into full mount!

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

Galvao defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Creed.
Galvao squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Creed is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Galvao can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Creed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed with shots to the head and body - Galvao looks very uncomfortable down there.

Creed has hold of Galvao's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Galvao manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Creed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Galvao tries to lock up and control but Creed gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Galvao is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Galvao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Galvao wants to control but Creed is having none of it.
Creed landing strikes from the mount.

Creed looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Creed avoids the attempt from Galvao to control.
BOOM! Creed connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

Creed looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Galvao is wriggling around trying to escape.
Galvao tries to hold on but Creed pushes him away.
Creed working the ground and pound effectively.
Galvao is working to get back to half guard.
Creed putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Creed looking to finish Galvao with some ground and pound. This is bad for Galvao!
Creed scoring with strikes but Galvao is staying in there.

Galvao defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Creed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galvao tries to lock up and control but Creed gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fight stays on the outside here - Galvao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Galvao tries to clinch up.
Galvao tries to clinch but Creed is having none of it.
Creed closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Creed shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Galvao but Galvao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Galvao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Creed swats away the attempt to clinch by Galvao.
Creed closes the distance and clinches up with Galvao, looking for a takedown. Creed pushes Galvao against the cage but Galvao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Galvao is looking to clinch but Creed is avoiding it.
Galvao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Galvao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Creed circles away from the clinch attempt.

Creed looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Creed pushing down on Galvao's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed works his foot free and advances to mount.
Creed putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Galvao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Creed has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Galvao's face.
Creed working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Creed has hold of Galvao's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Galvao manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Galvao tries to reverse the position but Creed maintains control.
Galvao regains half guard.
Galvao wants to get back to his feet.
Creed uses his free foot to push down on Galvao's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Galvao.
Creed with the ground and pound from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed with a couple of short strikes.
Galvao throwing hammer fists to the chest of Creed. What's that going to do exactly?
Creed connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Creed scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Galvao regains half guard.
Galvao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Galvao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Creed.
Galvao tries to kick Creed off but Creed keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Creed is looking to advance position but Galvao won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Galvao looks like he's trying to stand up.

Creed is trying to work for a kimura but Galvao is defending well.
Creed thows a huge punch but Galvao dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Creed is looking for a kimura here.
Galvao wants to get back to his feet.
Creed working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Galvao is looking for a sweep. Creed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Galvao is trying to stand back up but Creed is controlling him
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. Creed connects with a nice short shot to Galvao's temple.
Creed working the head and body with strikes.
Creed has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Creed lands a big shot there that rocks Galvao but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Creed jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Galvao manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Galvao avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Creed.
Sloppy strikes there by Creed.
Galvao wants to get back to his feet.

Creed wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Galvao, who protects the arm well.
Galvao tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Creed prevents Galvao from escaping the position.

Creed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Galvao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creed looks up at the clock and then as Galvao takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Creed smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Galvao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Creed circles away.
Apollo Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Creed drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Creed has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Creed working for a guillotine from mount but Galvao is in no mood to give up.
Galvao is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Creed blocks Galvao's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Creed avoids the attempt from Galvao to control.

Creed has hold of Galvao's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Galvao manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Galvao really wants to buck Creed off and get back to his feet.
Galvao is bucking up trying to escape but Creed cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Creed working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Creed fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Creed throws some wild stikes that Galvao manages to avoid easily.

Creed is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Galvao to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Galvao shrugs it off.
Galvao tries to hold on but Creed pushes him away.
Creed lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Creed throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Creed has control of Galvao's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Galvao regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Creed looking to secure an arm triangle but Galvao defends it well.
Galvao is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Galvao is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Creed lands a big shot there that rocks Galvao but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Creed has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Galvao's face.
Creed prevents Galvao from getting the reversal.
Galvao taking shots to the head.
Galvao taking shots to the head.
Creed lands a nice shot to the head.
Creed sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Galvao squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Apollo Creed has got the better of the ground game so far.
Galvao tries to hold on but Creed postures up.
Creed lands a heavy elbow.

Creed has control of Galvao's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Galvao regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Galvao wants to hold on but Creed pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed lands a big shot there that rocks Galvao but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Creed is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Galvao can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Galvao wants to control but Creed is having none of it.
Creed landing strikes from the mount.

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

Creed is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Galvao can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Galvao is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Creed breaks from Galvao's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Galvao is trying desperately to improve position.
Galvao is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Creed is landing with some decent strikes but Galvao is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Creed is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Galvao has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Creed avoids the attempt from Galvao to control.
Apollo Creed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Creed controlling the position easily from mount.
Galvao tries to hold on but Creed postures up.
Creed takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Creed cracks Galvao with a good jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Apollo Creed!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Apollo Creed!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Apollo Creed!

Apollo Creed wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Altair Leite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Machida
vs
Leite

165 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenny Machida!
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, Altair Leite!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leite shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Leite wants to clinch.
Leite tries to clinch there but Machida circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leite tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leite moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machida tries to sprawl but Leite drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Machida is trying to get back to full guard.
Leite is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Machida actively working from the bottom here.

Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leite pulls his head out easily.

Machida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leite wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machida keeps working.

Machida actively working from the bottom here.
Machida might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leite is looking to take a break and control but Machida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Machida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leite pulls his head out easily.
Leite seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Leite is pressing down on Machida's thigh, looking to free his foot. Machida is holding on for now.
Leite is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Leite not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leite's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leite's back!

Machida is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Leite is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kenny Machida!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Tihuana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dejan Petkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Tihuana
vs
Petkovic

192 cm
23
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
201 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Tom Tihuana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dejan Petkovic!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petkovic tries to clinch there but Tihuana circles away.
Petkovic is looking to clinch.
Petkovic wants to clinch up but Tihuana keeps it at a distance.
Petkovic wants to clinch.
Petkovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Tihuana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Petkovic is looking to clinch but Tihuana is avoiding it.
Petkovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petkovic. Tihuana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petkovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petkovic tries to clinch but Tihuana is having none of it.
Tihuana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petkovic tries to clinch up.
Petkovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tihuana swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petkovic tries to clinch up but Tihuana circles away and keeps his distance.
Tihuana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petkovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petkovic fails to land with a series of punches.

Petkovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tihuana blocking some punches.
Petkovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Tihuana blocking some punches.
Petkovic gets underhooks to prevent Tihuana's takedown attempt.
Petkovic lands an elbow that stopped Tihuana in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Tom Tihuana has been cut.
Petkovic scores with a shot to the side of Tihuana's head.
Petkovic stops a takedown attempt from Tihuana.
Petkovic lands an elbow that stopped Tihuana in his tracks for a moment.
Petkovic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Petkovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Petkovic lands with a short shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petkovic lands an elbow that stopped Tihuana in his tracks for a moment.
Petkovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petkovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tihuana avoids it.
Petkovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tihuanas head.
Petkovic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Petkovic lands a damaging elbow.
Petkovic lands a damaging elbow.
Petkovic lands with a light punch inside.
Petkovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tihuana goes for a takedown attempt but Petkovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Tihuana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petkovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tihuana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tihuana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tihuana keeps the fight on the outside.
Dejan Petkovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Petkovic closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Petkovic works on Tihuana's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Petkovic lands with a light punch inside.
Petkovic leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Petkovic fails to land.
Petkovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tihuana is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Petkovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Petkovic lands an elbow just above Tihuana 's eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petkovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Petkovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petkovic.
Petkovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Petkovic gets through Tihuana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Petkovic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tihuana takes a shot to the head.
Petkovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Petkovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Petkovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Tom Tihuana's cut is getting worse.
Petkovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Petkovic lands with a left to the head.
Petkovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Petkovic lands an elbow just above Tihuana 's eye.
Tihuana is breathing heavily.
A short left from Petkovic.
Petkovic lands with a right to the head.
Petkovic lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Petkovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dejan Petkovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Tihuana's cut.
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.

Petkovic closes the distance and pushes Tihuana back into the cage.
A short right from Petkovic.
Petkovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Petkovic lands a nice uppercut.
Petkovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petkovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tihuana.
Petkovic just leaning against Tihuana, taking a breather.
Petkovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petkovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Tihuana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tihuana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice elbow from Petkovic.
Petkovic is struggling to control the position.
Petkovic misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tihuana.
Tihuana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Petkovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tihuana.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petkovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petkovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Petkovic.
Petkovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tihuana backwards.
Tihuana blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Petkovic.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petkovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Petkovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petkovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tihuana backwards.
Petkovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dejan Petkovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Petkovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tihuana backwards.
Petkovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Tihuana.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petkovic.
Petkovic is struggling to control the position.
Petkovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tihuana backwards.
Petkovic lands with a right to the head.
Petkovic lands with a left to the head.
Petkovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Petkovic has a couple of punches blocked by Tihuana.
Petkovic misses with a short punch on the inside.

Tihuana is trying to trip Petkovic. He has hold of a leg but Petkovic is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tihuana persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Petkovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tihuana's guard.
Petkovic trying to control but Tihuana is working from the bottom.
Petkovic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petkovic is working Tihuana over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Petkovic works over Tihuana with some ground and pound from guard.

Tihuana working for a triangle but Petkovic defends it easily.
Petkovic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Petkovic connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Petkovic stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tihuana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petkovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petkovic is looking to slow Tihuana down with leg kicks.
Tihuana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petkovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Petkovic forces Tihuana back against the cage and clinches.
Petkovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petkovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tihuana is trying to drag Petkovic to the mat but Petkovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dejan Petkovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tom Tihuana's cut.
That's time! Tihuana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Petkovic tries to clinch but Tihuana moves out of range.
Petkovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tihuana moves out of range of the strikes.
Petkovic tries to clinch but Tihuana moves out of range.
Petkovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tihuana keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petkovic misses the shot to the body.

Petkovic drives through and clinches with Tihuana against the cage.
Tihuana has Petkovic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Petkovic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Petkovic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petkovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tihuana.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petkovic is stalling here.
Petkovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tihuana or not.
Petkovic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tihuana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Petkovic lands a nice elbow.
Petkovic taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Petkovic's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Petkovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petkovic lands an elbow just above Tihuana 's eye.
Petkovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Petkovic lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petkovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Tom Tihuana's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Petkovic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petkovic.
Petkovic lands a body shot.
Petkovic stalling against the cage.
Petkovic lands an elbow just above Tihuana 's eye.
Petkovic lands a damaging elbow.
Petkovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petkovic lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petkovic lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tihuana takes an elbow to the temple.
Petkovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petkovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Petkovic lands an elbow inside that Tihuana shrugs off.
A short right from Petkovic on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Petkovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tihuana backwards.
A short right from Petkovic on the inside.
Petkovic lands an elbow just above Tihuana 's eye.
Petkovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petkovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tihuana takes a shot to the head.
Tihuana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Petkovic.
Petkovic cracks Tihuana with a nice body shot.
Petkovic lands an uppercut.
Petkovic effectively controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petkovic presses Tihuana against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Petkovic.
Petkovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Tihuana backwards.
Tihuana takes a shot to the head.
Petkovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petkovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tihuana backwards.
Petkovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Petkovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice elbow from Petkovic.
Petkovic lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Petkovic.
Petkovic lands an elbow that stopped Tihuana in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petkovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petkovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Petkovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dejan Petkovic really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Tihuana's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Petkovic wants to clinch.
Petkovic scores with a body shot.
Tihuana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petkovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tihuana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tihuana circles away from the clinch attempt.

Petkovic rushes Tihuana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Petkovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tihuana's defenses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petkovic.
A nice left hand lands by Petkovic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Petkovic.
Petkovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tihuana backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petkovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Petkovic.

Tihuana is rocked!
Petkovic lands an elbow inside that Tihuana shrugs off.
Oh Tihuana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petkovic lands an elbow that stopped Tihuana in his tracks for a moment.
Petkovic lands an elbow that stopped Tihuana in his tracks for a moment.
Tihuana seems to have got his legs back now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Petkovic receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Petkovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tihuana backwards.
Petkovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tihuana backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petkovic.
Petkovic lands with a light punch inside.
Petkovic lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tihuana drops down looking for an ankle pick but Petkovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dejan Petkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petkovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petkovic is looking to clinch but Tihuana is avoiding it.
Petkovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tihuana swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Petkovic has managed to clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Petkovic.
Tihuana wants a takedown but no success here.
Tihuana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Petkovic.
Petkovic lands an elbow just above Tihuana 's eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petkovic.
Tihuana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petkovic prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Tihuana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petkovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Petkovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Petkovic controlling the action here for a moment.
Tihuana takes a shot to the head.
Petkovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Petkovic is struggling to control the position.
Petkovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tihuanas head.
Petkovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petkovic lands a left hand.
Petkovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petkovic lands an elbow inside.
Petkovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Petkovic stalling the fight.
Petkovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Petkovic lands with a light punch inside.
Petkovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Petkovic.
Petkovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Tihuana backwards.
Petkovic lands a right hand.
Petkovic lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petkovic.
Petkovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Petkovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petkovic avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dejan Petkovic dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tom Tihuana's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Petkovic tries to clinch up but Tihuana circles away and keeps his distance.
Tihuana blocks a jab.
Petkovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petkovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Tihuana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Petkovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tihuana dives in and grabs Petkovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petkovic pushes down on Tihuana's head and hops out.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tihuana is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petkovic lands with a right to the head.
Tihuana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petkovic prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Tihuana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petkovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petkovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tihuana's defenses.
Petkovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Tihuana backwards.
Petkovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tihuana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Petkovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Petkovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Petkovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Petkovic.
Nice elbow from Petkovic.
Petkovic is struggling to control the position.
Petkovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Petkovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Petkovic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tihuana takes an elbow to the temple.

Jeez, Tom Tihuana's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petkovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petkovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Tihuana letting Petkovic take a breather here.
Petkovic is leaning against Tihuana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Petkovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Petkovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Petkovic - that landed with a thud.
Petkovic scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Petkovic.
Petkovic stalling against the cage.
Well,Tihuana is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Petkovic pushes Tihuana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petkovic avoiding damage.
Petkovic lands an elbow that stopped Tihuana in his tracks for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petkovic stalling in the clinch.
Petkovic lands an elbow just above Tihuana 's eye.
Petkovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Petkovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Petkovic.
Petkovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tihuana has Petkovic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Petkovic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Petkovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tihuana backwards.
Tom Tihuana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice left hand lands by Petkovic.
Petkovic lands an elbow that stopped Tihuana in his tracks for a moment.
Petkovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petkovic.
Petkovic lands an elbow just above Tihuana 's eye.
Petkovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Petkovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Petkovic scores with a shoulder strike.

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.
Petkovic stalling in the clinch.
Petkovic is leaning against Tihuana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Petkovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Petkovic taking a breather.
Dejan Petkovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petkovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Petkovic lands a damaging elbow.
Petkovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Petkovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Petkovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Petkovic stops a takedown attempt from Tihuana.
Petkovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tihuana backwards.
Tihuana takes an elbow to the temple.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tom Tihuana's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dejan Petkovic!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rui Boia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demian Rocha is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Boia
vs
Rocha

180 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
196 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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, Rui Boia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demian Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boia tries to clinch but Rocha is having none of it.

Boia has closed the distance and engaged Rocha in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Rocha.
Rocha avoids a wild elbow strike from Boia.
Boia misses with an elbow strike.
Rocha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rocha scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Rui Boia has been cut.
Rocha avoiding damage as Boia throws knees to the body.
Rocha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boia tries to land a knee to the head but Rocha blocks with his arms.
Rocha lands with a left to the head.
Rocha tries a knee to the head but Boia blocks it.
Boia missing with knees to the body.
Rocha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rocha with a knee to the head.
Boia trying to land knees to the body.

Rocha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Rocha decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boia is looking to escape.
Rocha looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rocha working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocha looks to land a strike but Boia avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boia is looking to stand up but Rocha isn't so interested in that idea.
Boia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Rocha drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rocha has Boia in his guard.
Boia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Boia is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rocha has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Boia is looking to defend but Rocha has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Boia! Rocha pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Boia taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Demian Rocha!
Demian Rocha is the new middleweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius The Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes into the arena with Cypress Hill - Tequila Sunrise blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sanchez
vs
The Killer

170 cm
28
142 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

175 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesus Sanchez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius The Killer!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanchez rushes The Killer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Sanchez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, The Killer regains guard.

Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

The Killer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanchez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sanchez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The Killer has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.
Sanchez landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Killer 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.
Sanchez sitting in guard here, content to control.
The Killer looking for a sweep. Not yet The Killer, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez advances to half guard.
Sanchez works his foot free and advances to mount.

Sanchez wants to finish this one by submission but The Killer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sanchez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. The Killer looks a forlorn figure.
Sanchez content just to control the position here.
The Killer is trying desperately to improve position.

Sanchez has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! The Killer is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez is the new featherweight champion!