Primus 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Auville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariano Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Auville
vs
Castro

173 cm
24
164 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

172 cm
26
155 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Auville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mariano Castro!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Auville shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Auville was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Auville takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Castro wants to get back to his feet.
Auville controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. John Auville wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Castro with a poor takedown
and Auville connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Auville fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castro, pushing him back against the cage.
Auville has a couple of punches blocked by Castro.

Castro pulls guard effortlessly.
Castro throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Auville sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of John Auville.
Castro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Castro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Castro shoots in and bounces Auville off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Auville has his feet on Castro's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Auville tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castro swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Auville. No joy for Castro on that attempt.
John Auville has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariano Castro.
Castro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Auville as he avoids it easily.
Castro fails with the takedown

and Auville counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Castro looks gassed!

Castro jumps into guard, dragging Auville to the mat.
Auville slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Castro wants to stand and escape but Auville is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Auville controls from within his opponent's guard.

Auville stands up from Castro's guard - Auville perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro swats away the attempt to clinch by Auville.
Castro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Auville throws a low kick but it's checked well by Castro.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Castro is defended easily by Auville.
Auville is looking to clinch.
John Auville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro swats away the attempt to clinch by Auville.
Danga de danga de dang - Castro scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Auville looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Auville 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.

Auville wants to clinch.
John Auville is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Castro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Auville suckers Castro into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Auville is now in Castro's guard!

Castro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Auville is aware though and is defending well.
Castro is looking to stand up but Auville isn't so interested in that idea.
Auville 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.

Auville stands up from Castro's guard - Auville perhaps looking for a knockout.
Castro is breathing heavily.
Auville throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Castro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Castro shoots in for a takedown but Auville shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Auville tries to clinch
and Castro counters with a big head kick but Auville shrugs it off.
Auville fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Auville is looking to clinch.
Auville throws out a powerful jab.

Auville closes the distance and clinches.
Castro takes a shot to the head.
Auville makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Auville lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Castro fails to pull guard.
Castro fails to pull guard.
John Auville has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariano Castro.
Castro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Auville gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Auville lands with a short shot to the head.
Auville lands a left hand.
Auville lands a hook to the side of the head.
Auville lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Auville lands a hook to the side of the head.
Auville misses with some punches.
Castro tries to pull guard but Auville won't allow it.
Auville lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Auville.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Auville.
Auville is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Auville lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Auville.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Auville.
Castro fails to pull guard.
Castro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Auville walks away with a smile on his face. Castro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Auville tries to clinch up but Castro circles away and keeps his distance.
Auville connects with a jab.
Auville tries to clinch but Castro is having none of it.
Castro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Auville drops his hands momentarily and Castro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Auville shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Castro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Castro wants to work for an arm triangle but Auville is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Castro stalling away here and it's allowed Auville to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Auville has his feet on Castro's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Castro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Auville's calf.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Castro.
Castro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Auville gets a clinch.
Auville working aggressively here.
Castro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Auville just stands there and leans against the cage.
Castro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Auville lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castro backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Auville.
Castro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Auville comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Auville lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Auville lands with a short shot to the head.
Auville misses with a punch on the inside.
Castro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Castro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Auville walks away with a smile on his face. Castro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Auville throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Castro was covering up waiting for the punch and Auville finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Castro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Auville is controlling him.
Castro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Auville's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Castro uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Auville will probably get the nod.
That's time! Auville's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Auville tries to clinch

and Castro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Castro throwing strikes but missing.
Auville utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Castro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Castro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Auville keeping moving, preventing Castro from controlling successfully.
Castro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro throws a big right hand that misses.
Castro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Castro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Castro is stalling in the full guard.
Auville preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Auville utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Castro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Auville keeping full guard, as Castro tries to pass.
Castro is looking to work some ground and pound but Auville has wrist control.
Castro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Castro wants to control from the top but Auville keeps moving.
Castro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro thows a big elbow that misses.
Castro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Auville's guard.
Auville avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Castro.
Castro tries to stand but can't do so whilst Auville controls his leg.
Auville avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Castro.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Castro wants to get back to his feet.
Castro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Castro thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Auville to regain full guard.
Castro pushing down on Auville's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mariano Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Castro there.
Castro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mariano Castro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Auville 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Auville!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

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

Fatu
vs
Sultan

178 cm
24
300 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

199 cm
23
288 lbs
6 - 19 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rakishi Fatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Santian Sultan!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fatu clinches up against the cage.

Fatu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fatu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Fatu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fatu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sultan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Fatu is looking for a triangle but Sultan pushes his legs off easily.
Sultan wants to control from the top but Fatu keeps moving.

Fatu working for a triangle but Sultan defends it easily.

Fatu looking for a guillotine here but Sultan defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Fatu is looking for a triangle but Sultan pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fatu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sultan's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Fatu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sultan defends it easily.
Fatu is breathing heavily.
Fatu keeping moving, preventing Sultan from controlling successfully.
Sultan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Fatu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sultan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fatu swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Santian Sultan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sultan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sultan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sultan wants to clinch

and Fatu counters with a takedown into side control.
Sultan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sultan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Fatu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sultan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fatu's guard.
Sultan wants to control from the top but Fatu keeps moving.
Sultan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fatu's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sultan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Fatu actively working from the bottom here.

Sultan is trying to work for a kimura but Fatu is defending well.
Sultan prevents Fatu from improving his position.

Fatu looking for submissions off his back.

Fatu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sultan pulls his head out easily.
Fatu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sultan thows a huge punch but Fatu dodges it nicely.
Fatu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fatu tries to strike from the bottom.

Fatu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sultan is aware though and is defending well.

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

Fatu is looking for a triangle but Sultan pushes his legs off easily.

Fatu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sultan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fatu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Fatu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sultan defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rakishi Fatu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sultan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fatu.
Sultan shoots for a double leg takedown but Fatu sprawls well. He's pushed Sultan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sultan misses with a takedown

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

Fatu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sultan is just riding it out for now. Fatu eventually gives up the hold.
Fatu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Fatu seems to be working for a kimura but Sultan defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu lands strikes from half guard.

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

Fatu wants to work for an arm triangle but Sultan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sultan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fatu.

Fatu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sultan regains full guard. Nicely done.

Fatu drops back looking for a leg! Sultan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sultan manages to kick Fatu off! Fatu jumps back into Sultan's guard.
Fatu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sultan swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fatu lands a couple of elbows.
Fatu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fatu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fatu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sultan controls Fatu momentarily but Fatu frees himself.
Fatu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Fatu gets to his feet - Sultan follows without any prompting.
Fatu fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Sultan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatu connects with the punch.

Fatu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fatu scoring with punches and elbows.
Fatu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sultan down.
Sultan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Fatu seems to be working for a kimura but Sultan defends the submission attempt.

Fatu wants to work for an arm triangle but Sultan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fatu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fatu thows a huge punch but Sultan dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fatu is working for a submission of some sort.

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

Fatu wants to work for an arm triangle but Sultan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rakishi Fatu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sultan wants to get back to his feet.
Fatu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sultan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fatu wants to pass to mount but Sultan is defending the position.

Fatu is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rakishi Fatu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Fatu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sultan's half guard.
Sultan is looking to control Fatu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sultan avoid being mounted?

Fatu is trying to work for a kimura but Sultan is defending well.
Fatu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Fatu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sultan defends it well.
Fatu is thwarting Sultan's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Sultan is defending against the submission attempts here by Fatu.
Sultan trying to control here.

Fatu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sultan is just riding it out for now. Fatu eventually gives up the hold.
Fatu is looking to advance position but Sultan won't allow it.

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.
Fatu prevents Sultan from improving his position.
Fatu is nestled in close to Sultan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sultan is looking for a sweep. Fatu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Fatu is working for a submission of some sort.

Fatu is working for a submission of some sort.
Fatu prevents Sultan from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fatu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sultan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fatu.
Sultan is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fatu has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sultan defend it? Fatu steps over the head and cranks it - Sultan is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Fatu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rakishi Fatu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fedel Castio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chop Shuey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Fedel Castio has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Castio
vs
Shuey

177 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

181 cm
26
155 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fedel Castio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chop Shuey!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shuey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castio cracks the inside of Shuey's front leg.

Castio closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Castio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shuey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shuey gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Castio throwing shots but Shuey is blocking nicely.

Shuey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Castio pulls his head out easily.
Shuey wants to get back to full guard.

Shuey has one foot on Castio's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Castio fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Castio. Beautiful body shot.
Shuey shoots and misses
and Castio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shuey misses with a takedown
and Castio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shuey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Castio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fedel Castio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chop Shuey.
Shuey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Castio.
Shuey with a poor takedown
and Castio counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shuey looks gassed!
Castio scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Castio lands a jab to the nose.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castio fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castio shoots and misses

and Shuey counters with a shoot takedown. Castio fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shuey stops Castio from standing up.
Castio seems keen to control Shuey's posture.
Shuey thows a big elbow that misses.
Castio wants to stand up but Shuey is controlling him.
Shuey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shuey has gone for a leg lock! Castio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shuey's guard.
Shuey working a defensive guard but Castio passes into half guard.
Castio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Castio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shuey is refusing to be controlled, as Castio sits in half guard.

Shuey looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shuey wants to get back to full guard.

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

Shuey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shuey wants to get back to full guard but Castio has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Castio doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Shuey counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Shuey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Castio is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Castio has escaped and now he's on top!

Shuey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Castio defends it easily.
Castio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shuey is breathing heavily.

Shuey has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Castio doesn't defend quickly enough and Shuey has managed to lock this one up! Can Castio escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Shuey on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chop Shuey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy Farris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogerio Cafu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Farris comes to the cage accompanied by Im cool Im bad. Cafu has chosen No way out as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Farris
vs
Cafu

180 cm
26
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
169 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roy Farris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Cafu!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farris throws a leg kick but Cafu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cafu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Farris misses with a straight left.
Cafu swats away the attempt to clinch by Farris.
A punch lands to the side of Cafu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Farris connects with a nice looking jab.
Cafu shoots in looking for a takedown. Farris tries to sprawl out of it but Cafu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Farris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Farris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cafu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Farris misses.
Farris throws a looping overhand right but Cafu ducks down to avoid it.
Farris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cafu momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farris throws a shot from downtown. Cafu moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farris. Cafu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farris misses with a looping left.
Cafu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roy Farris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cafu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roy Farris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogerio Cafu.

Cafu scores a takedown into full mount!
Farris trying desperately to get to his feet.

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

Cafu goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Farris turns into him and now he's in Cafu's guard.
Farris wants to stand and escape but instead Cafu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cafu 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.

Cafu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cafu trying to control the position from guard on top but Farris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Cafu 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.

Farris is working an open guard so Cafu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Farris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Farris swings for the body but Cafu moves out of range.
Farris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

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.
Cafu dodges the punch combination from Farris.
Farris cracks Cafu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Roy Farris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cafu.
Farris throws an overhand right that lands on Cafu's shoulder, as Cafu tries to avoid the shot.
Farris misses with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cafu.
Cafu walks into a stiff left hand from Farris.
Farris moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Horrible takedown by Cafu or perhaps it was just good defense by Farris which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cafu is looking to clinch.
Rogerio Cafu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cafu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farris throws out a loose jab but Cafu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farris tries to clinch but Cafu is having none of it.
Nice cross by Farris.
Farris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cafu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Farris pinned against the cage. Farris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Cafu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Farris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cafu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Farris manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cafu has Farris in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farris is looking to stand up but Cafu won't let him.
Cafu pulls Farris in to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cafu looking to control.
Farris wants to stand but Cafu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cafu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cafu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rogerio Cafu wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cafu slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Farris, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cafu is defended easily by Farris.
Cafu slips under a jab.
Farris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cafu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roy Farris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogerio Cafu.
Farris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Farris misses with a hook. Cafu ducked under it nicely.
Farris swings for the body but Cafu moves out of range.
Farris swings and misses with a hook to the body.

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.
Cafu fails with a takedown attempt.
Farris cracks a nice hook into Cafu's ribs.
Farris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Farris throws a hook but Cafu blocks it.
Farris misses with a body shot.
Farris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Farris takes a swing at Cafu's ribcage but misses.
Farris throws out a leg kick but Cafu moves out of range and Farris only half commits.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farris stuffs the takedown attempt from Cafu. Cafu gets slowly back to his feet.
Farris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Farris dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Cafu ducks right into an uppercut from Farris.
Farris tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Cafu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cafu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Farris's efforts to push away.
Cafu keeps control of Farris as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Farris is looking to break free of the clinch but Cafu has double underhooks.
Farris tries to break the clinch but Cafu is controlling the position.
Cafu keeps control of Farris as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Farris manages to break the clinch.
Cafu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cafu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farris.
Cafu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farris.
Farris misses with a hook to the body

and Cafu counters with a takedown into side control.
Cafu wants to control but Farris is keeping him busy.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farris is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Cafu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cafu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cafu is looking to take a break and control but Farris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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.
Cafu is staying tight to Farris's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Farris is trying to buck Cafu off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Cafu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Farris is not content to let Cafu control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cafu is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Farris looks calm but he's in trouble here. Cafu gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Farris is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Cafu lets go of the hold and Farris can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rogerio Cafu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wladimir Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Racionais MCs - A Vida é Desafio. Wladimir Reis had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Reis
vs
Gracie

159 cm
25
158 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
169 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wladimir Reis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reis throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Reis throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
A big right from Reis misses.
Wladimir Reis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reis throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Reis misses with a series of wild punches.
Reis throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reis.
Reis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gracie wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reis fails to land with a series of punches.
Reis throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Reis fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reis really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Reis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wladimir Reis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Gracie.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Reis.
Reis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Nice straight punches there by Reis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reis.
Reis stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Reis.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reis.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Reis pushes him off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gracie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reis thows a left - swing and a miss!

Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reis was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reis is keeping the position for now.
Gracie stops Reis from standing up.
Reis trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Reis wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Reis keeps moving.
Gracie won't allow Reis to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie advances to half guard.

Reis manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Reis throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Reis looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Reis misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Reis throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Reis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Reis is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gracie's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gracie wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reis slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reis leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reis misses the shot to the body.
Reis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reis loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reis avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reis throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wladimir Reis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Reis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie tries to clinch but Reis moves out of range.
Reis slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reis.
Reis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reis misses the shot to the body.

Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Reis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reis is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

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

Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reis, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reis gets back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to control. Reis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Reis is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Reis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but Reis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Reis pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Reis wants to get back to full guard.

Gracie 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.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Reis is working away.

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.

Reis kicks Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
Reis stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reis throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.

Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice takedown defense from Reis. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wladimir Reis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Gracie.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reis.
Reis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reis misses with a body shot.
Reis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Reis.
Gracie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reis is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Reis circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Reis to the mat! Reis manages to get full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Reis looking to control.
Reis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Reis has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Reis wants to get back to his feet but Gracie passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Reis defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reis is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Gracie! Ryan Gracie retains his lightweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kris Cringle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grabowski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Era - Divano. Remy Grabowski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Cringle
vs
Grabowski

225 cm
26
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

211 cm
24
299 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight 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, Kris Cringle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Remy Grabowski!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cringle shoots in and bounces Grabowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Grabowski controls Cringle momentarily but Cringle frees himself.

Grabowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Grabowski looking for a guillotine here but Cringle defends easily.
Cringle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Grabowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cringle defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cringle postures up.

Grabowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cringle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Grabowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cringle defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cringle wanted to stand there but Grabowski had control of the position.
Grabowski wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cringle is now in half guard.
Cringle is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Grabowski trying to control from the bottom.
Cringle wants to get back to his feet.

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

Cringle defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grabowski's arms.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grabowski has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cringle has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Remy Grabowski! Remy Grabowski retains his super heavyweight title!