TPG 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Adenhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and myto lachida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Adenhart could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to myto lachida's chin.

Adenhart
vs
lachida

188 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Adenhart!
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, myto lachida!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Adenhart or perhaps it was just good defense by lachida which made him look bad.
lachida checks a low kick from Adenhart.
Adenhart throws a shot from downtown. lachida moves away and avoids it.
Adenhart throws a leg kick but lachida sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
lachida stuffs the takedown attempt from Adenhart. Adenhart gets slowly back to his feet.
lachida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adenhart.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adenhart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Adenhart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
lachida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adenhart.
Adenhart fails with a takedown attempt.
Adenhart fails with the takedown.

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.
Adenhart shoots in and drives through. lachida sprawls well.
Adenhart fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adenhart tries for a takedown but lachida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Adenhart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by lachida.

Adenhart closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Adenhart in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
lachida is looking for a sweep. Adenhart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adenhart trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
lachida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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 Nick Adenhart will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Adenhart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Adenhart gets the takedown into side control.
Adenhart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for lachida on the ground.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
lachida wants to control but Adenhart postures up.
Adenhart taking a breather here.
Adenhart in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Adenhart working the body and head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adenhart taking a breather here.
Adenhart misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Adenhart throws a strike aimed at the side of lachida's head but lachida avoids it well.
lachida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Adenhart controls the position from side control.

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.
Adenhart seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down lachida for as long as he can get away with.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Nick Adenhart just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Adenhart fails with the takedown.

lachida gets caught flat footed, as Adenhart shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

lachida has his foot on Adenhart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adenhart works his way back into a safe position though.
Adenhart sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Adenhart wants to pass the guard but lachida is keeping the position.
Adenhart trying to move into half guard but instead lachida has managed to sweep!
Adenhart wants to sweep but no luck.
Adenhart is working hard here to advance position.
Adenhart wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Adenhart dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from lachida. No joy for Adenhart on that attempt.

Adenhart shoots in and bounces lachida off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Adenhart slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Adenhart has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
lachida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adenhart stays in close to lachida's body and controls the position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Nick Adenhart just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Adenhart has a takedown stuffed.
Adenhart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. lachida tries to avoid it but Adenhart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag lachida to the ground. lachida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Adenhart. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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.

Adenhart darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Adenhart not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adenhart is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Adenhart is pressing down on lachida's thigh, looking to free his foot. lachida is holding on for now.
Well, if Adenhart is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
lachida wants to improve his position but Adenhart is controlling well.

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.
Adenhart trying to pass the guard but lachida defending well.
Adenhart controlling the action here.
Adenhart wants to pass to mount but lachida is defending the position.
Adenhart controlling the pace.
myto lachida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Adenhart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adenhart, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Adenhart!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
16%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalahu Kahala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Maschio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kahala
vs
Maschio

198 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kalahu Kahala!
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, Erik Maschio!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Maschio there.
Maschio scores with a punch to the head.
A left lands for Maschio.
Kahala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kahala is breathing heavily.
Kahala tries for a takedown but Maschio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maschio lands a nice shot that snaps Kahala's head back.
Maschio tests Kahala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A lazy left from Maschio finds it's target.
Maschio jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahala throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maschio's waist but Maschio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kahala off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalahu Kahala. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Maschio shoots in and bounces Kahala off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Maschio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kahala keeping full guard, as Maschio tries to pass.
Maschio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maschio trying to control but Kahala is working from the bottom.
Maschio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maschio is looking to work some ground and pound but Kahala has wrist control.

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

Kahala scores with a takedown into Maschio's guard.
Maschio looking to control.
Maschio has Kahala pulled in close to control his posture.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maschio tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Maschio working for a triangle but Kahala defends it easily.
Maschio keeping full guard, as Kahala tries to pass.
Maschio is controlling Kahala's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maschio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kahala looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kahala with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Maschio counter with a right hand.
Kahala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kahala walks into a left hand.
Maschio lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Maschio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kahala keeping moving, preventing Maschio from controlling successfully.

Kahala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kahala is looking to sinch up a triangle. Maschio throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kahala's body to avoid the submission. Kahala has instead reached around Maschio's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kahala arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kalahu Kahala!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Babidiah Bogustus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rorion Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Bogustus
vs
Gracie

178 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Babidiah Bogustus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rorion Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogustus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bogustus fails with the takedown.
Bogustus wants to clinch.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Bogustus.
Bogustus wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Bogustus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bogustus off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Bogustus is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Bogustus defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bogustus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Bogustus trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Bogustus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bogustus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bogustus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie controls Bogustus momentarily but Bogustus frees himself.
Bogustus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bogustus throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Bogustus from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bogustus tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily

and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Babidiah Bogustus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bogustus wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stops Bogustus from getting back to his feet.
Bogustus manages to get to full guard.
Bogustus thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bogustus keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bogustus controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.

Bogustus working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.

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

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.

Bogustus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie passes Bogustus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is thwarting Bogustus's attempts to control the position.
Bogustus tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.

Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Bogustus tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bogustus has his takedown stuffed

and Gracie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bogustus!
Bogustus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bogustus is trying desperately to improve position.

Gracie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bogustus is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bogustus and Gracie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bogustus sneaks back into half guard.
Bogustus is trying to control but can't.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Bogustus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bogustus.
Bogustus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogustus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Bogustus actively working from the bottom here.
Bogustus is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bogustus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Bogustus had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gracie is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bogustus Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gracie's back instead.
Gracie avoids the strikes from Bogustus.
Bogustus trying to control.

Bogustus working for a choke but Gracie is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the hands but Bogustus won't let him.
Bogustus wants to control but Gracie manages to buck him off and is now in Bogustus's guard! Nice work there by Gracie!
Gracie trying to control but Bogustus is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Bogustus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Gracie has his foot on Bogustus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bogustus works his way back into a safe position though.
Bogustus wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Gracie has his foot on Bogustus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bogustus works his way back into a safe position though.
Bogustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bogustus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bogustus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bogustus's guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep.

Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bogustus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bogustus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie passes Bogustus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie blocks the strikes from Bogustus.
Bogustus wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bogustus is looking to improve his position.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Bogustus defends it.
Bogustus looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rorion Gracie 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

No joy there for Bogustus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bogustus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bogustus wants to sweep but no luck.

Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bogustus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Bogustus is keeping the position.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bogustus managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bogustus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bogustus is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Bogustus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bogustus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bogustus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Bogustus in his guard.
Bogustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie controls Bogustus momentarily but Bogustus frees himself.
Bogustus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bogustus sitting in guard here, content to control.

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

Gracie is working an open guard so Bogustus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gracie with a poor takedown

and Bogustus counters with a shoot takedown. Gracie fights it but they end up in guard.
Bogustus throws a big right hand that misses.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bogustus is one step ahead there.

Bogustus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gracie working for a triangle but Bogustus defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bogustus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bogustus trying to move into half guard but instead Gracie has managed to sweep!
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Bogustus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Bogustus feints and as Gracie raises his hands in defense, Bogustus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie looking to control.
Rorion Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.

Gracie is looking for a triangle but Bogustus pushes his legs off easily.
Babidiah Bogustus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bogustus is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Babidiah Bogustus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rorion Gracie!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gonzala Kerrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Weis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerrison kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is "The Unforgiven III"-Metallica. 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.

Kerrison
vs
Weis

185 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Lightning Fight Gear

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gonzala Kerrison!
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, Steven Weis!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerrison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kerrison has a takedown stuffed.
Weis tries to clinch up but Kerrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Weis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Weis blocks the body kick.
Kerrison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weis swivels and escapes.
A head kick misses from Weis.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kerrison.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gonzala Kerrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Kerrison with that takedown attempt.
Weis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kerrison closes the distance and clinches up with Weis, looking for a takedown. Kerrison pushes Weis against the cage but Weis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerrison tries for a takedown but Weis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kerrison is breathing heavily.
Weis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Weis clinches up with Kerrison and pushes him back against the cage.
Weis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Weis.
Weis leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weis tries a knee to the head but Kerrison blocks it.
Weis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Weis managing to block the knees to the body from Kerrison.
Weis gets through Kerrison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Weis to work.
Weis misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Weis.
Weis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kerrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weis scores a nice knee to the body.
Weis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Weis landing knees to the body.
Weis digs a right hand underneath Kerrison's ribcage. Kerrison let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Weis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kerrison tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Weis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Weis tries a knee to the head but Kerrison blocks it.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kerrison darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Weis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kerrison.
Kerrison sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Weis is not content to let Kerrison control the position.
Kerrison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weis defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerrison tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Weis.
Weis is not content to let Kerrison control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kerrison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Weis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Weis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kerrison has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kerrison avoiding damage.
Weis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kerrison blocks the elbow strike.
Kerrison jumps guard but Weis stands there with Kerrison around his waist. Kerrison gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Weis stalling the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Weis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Weis has Kerrison pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Weis's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

Kerrison has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Weis uses from the top position.
Kerrison wants to sweep but no luck.

Kerrison had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Weis is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kerrison Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Weis's back instead.
Kerrison thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Weis turns into Kerrison and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Weis 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.

Weis is looking to clinch but Kerrison is avoiding it.

Kerrison darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Weis has one foot on Kerrison's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kerrison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weis but Weis pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Weis gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Weis.
Weis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Weis misses with a knee to the head.
Weis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kerrison takes a knee right on the jaw!
Weis is trying to stall.
Weis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Weis looking to throw knees to the head but Kerrison is blocking nicely.
Weis is breathing heavily.
Weis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kerrison is trying to trip Weis. He has hold of a leg but Weis is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kerrison persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kerrison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Weis keeping moving, preventing Kerrison from controlling successfully.

Kerrison gets to his feet - Weis follows without any prompting.
Weis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kerrison circles away from the clinch attempt

and Kerrison counters with a shoot takedown. Weis fights it but they end up in guard.
Kerrison trying to control but Weis is working from the bottom.
Weis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kerrison is one step ahead there.
Kerrison scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weis keeping moving, preventing Kerrison from controlling successfully.
Kerrison won't allow Weis to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerrison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kerrison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kerrison trying to move into half guard but instead Weis has managed to sweep!
Weis preventing the sweep.
Kerrison has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Weis has passed into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Weis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kerrison to his feet.
Kerrison cracks Weis with a good jab.
Kerrison shoots in for a takedown but Weis shows good takedown defense.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kerrison.
Kerrison avoids the head kick by Weis.

Kerrison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Weis.
Weis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Weis throws a knee to the head but misses.

Kerrison decides to pull guard.
Kerrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weis is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kerrison working for a triangle but Weis defends it easily.
Kerrison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Weis stopping the sweep attempt from Kerrison.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gonzala Kerrison dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Weis clinches but Kerrison breaks the clinch

and Kerrison counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Weis's guard now.
Weis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Weis controlling the position.
Kerrison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kerrison wants to get up but he can't break Weis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Kerrison drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Weis dives on top into guard.

Weis gets to his feet. Kerrison looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Weis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Kerrison clinches with his opponent.
Kerrison fails to pull guard.
Weis wants to stall.
Weis misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weis trying to land knees to the body.
Weis is pressed up against the cage. Kerrison has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Weis down to the mat. Weis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Kerrison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Weis stalling the fight.
Weis looking to stall.
Kerrison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kerrison wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weis has him pressed against the cage.
Weis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Weis keeps control of Kerrison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Weis lands an uppercut.

Kerrison jumps guard and drags Weis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kerrison keeping moving, preventing Weis from controlling successfully.
Kerrison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Weis's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerrison wants to stand but Weis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Weis keeping moving, preventing Kerrison from controlling successfully.
Weis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Weis has a closed guard, preventing Kerrison from standing up.
Kerrison trying to control but Weis is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerrison trying to move into half guard but instead Weis has managed to sweep!
Weis sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kerrison uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Weis has time to react.

Kerrison clinches up against the cage.
Weis lands an elbow that stopped Kerrison in his tracks for a moment.

Kerrison jumps into guard, dragging Weis to the mat.
Kerrison is trying to keep Weis in close.

Weis gets to his feet - Kerrison follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weis slips a jab and a cross from Kerrison.
Kerrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kerrison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gonzala Kerrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kerrison's sensitive parts.

Weis takes the fight into the clinch.
Kerrison wants to break free but Weis has control.
Kerrison avoiding damage as Weis throws knees to the body.
Weis tries to land a knee to the head but Kerrison blocks with his arms.

Kerrison pulls guard.

Kerrison had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Weis is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kerrison Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Weis's back instead.
Kerrison trying to control momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gonzala Kerrison showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kerrison 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gonzala Kerrison!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veetor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cash Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Belfort
vs
Money

182 cm
22
202 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
208 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Berserker Nutrition
Lightning Fight Gear

Synergy Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Veetor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cash Money!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money tries to close the distance and clinch but Belfort swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Belfort dips to his left and cracks Money with an uppercut!
Veetor Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Belfort misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Belfort lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Money has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Money and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Belfort misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money tries to clinch up.
Money is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Money fails with an attempt to clinch.
Money avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Money checks the leg kick nicely there.
Money tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Belfort paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Belfort blocks a head kick by Money.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Money swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Belfort counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Money clinches but Belfort breaks the clinch
and Belfort counters with a series of strikes. Money will be more careful next time no doubt.
Money closes the distance but Belfort moves to the side
and Belfort counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Money has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Veetor Belfort!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Rappenecker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rappenecker comes to the cage accompanied by Burial - Untrue. Anderson Silva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Rappenecker
vs
Silva

185 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Rappenecker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Rappenecker shows good takedown defense.
Silva looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rappenecker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rappenecker stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Tom Rappenecker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva.

Rappenecker manages to break the clinch.

Rappenecker moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Rappenecker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Rappenecker forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Rappenecker.

Rappenecker manages to break the clinch.

Rappenecker darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.

Rappenecker jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rappenecker is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva postures up in Rappenecker's guard and throws a big left but Rappenecker blocks it.
Rappenecker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Silva thows a big elbow that misses.
Silva works over Rappenecker with some ground and pound from guard.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva throws a strike but Rappenecker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rappenecker passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Rappenecker controlling the pace.
Rappenecker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva!
Rappenecker controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rappenecker breaks from Silva's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rappenecker pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rappenecker scoring with strikes but Silva is staying in there.

Silva is rocked!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rappenecker controlling his opponent.
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Rappenecker finish him?
Rappenecker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rappenecker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rappenecker closes the distance and clinches.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Rappenecker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rappenecker landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Silva is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rappenecker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Silva to the mat. Silva regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rappenecker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silva keeping full guard, as Rappenecker tries to pass.
Rappenecker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rappenecker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rappenecker wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Rappenecker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva is trying to work for a sweep but Rappenecker has mounted him!
Silva is trying to escape the mount.

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.
Silva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rappenecker wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Silva tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rappenecker has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rappenecker lands a nice shot to the head.
Silva can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rappenecker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Silva throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Rappenecker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rappenecker controlling the pace for now.
Rappenecker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva tries to reverse the position but Rappenecker maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rappenecker working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Rappenecker dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Rappenecker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rappenecker showed some decent athleticism there.
Tom Rappenecker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rappenecker moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rappenecker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Silva throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rappenecker stands up and beckons Silva to his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rappenecker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Rappenecker scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rappenecker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rappenecker prevents it.
Tom Rappenecker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rappenecker pulls his leg out and moves away.

Rappenecker forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rappenecker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rappenecker tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Rappenecker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.

Rappenecker drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Knees to the body from Rappenecker.
Rappenecker scores a nice knee to the body.
Rappenecker is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rappenecker down to the mat. Rappenecker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Rappenecker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva wants a takedown.
Rappenecker gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Rappenecker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rappenecker lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Rappenecker content to control rather than advance.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Rappenecker has control of the leg.
Rappenecker is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Silva reverses the position - he's now on top in Rappenecker's guard.
Silva cracks Rappenecker with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rappenecker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rappenecker has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
Rappenecker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva prevents Rappenecker from getting back to his feet.
Rappenecker managing to control the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Rappenecker!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alpa Chino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Briagga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chino
vs
Briagga

180 cm
22
174 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alpa Chino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Briagga!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chino gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chino tries to land a knee to the head but Briagga blocks with his arms.
Chino missing with knees to the body.
Briagga tries to pull guard but Chino won't allow it.
Chino throws a knee to the head but misses.

Chino breaks the clinch.

Briagga shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Chino looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Briagga 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.
Briagga postures up.

Briagga drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chino manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Briagga has Chino in his guard.
Chino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Briagga is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chino trying to control but Briagga is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chino slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Briagga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Briagga is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Chino rolls with it to try and escape but Briagga cranks on the arm and Chino is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorge Briagga!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

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

Fernandez
vs
Maksymilian

184 cm
22
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kain Fernandez!
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, Mieszko Maksymilian!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maksymilian misses with a wild combination.
Fernandez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maksymilian is looking to clinch.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maksymilian as he jumps to the side.
Fernandez slips a jab and a cross from Maksymilian.
Fernandez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maksymilian throws a sloppy head kick and Fernandez moves out of range easily.
Maksymilian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fernandez has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kain Fernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maksymilian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez has a takedown stuffed.
Maksymilian shoots and misses

so Fernandez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fernandez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maksymilian is looking to stand up but Fernandez isn't so interested in that idea.
Maksymilian looks gassed!
Fernandez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Maksymilian manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Maksymilian wants to stand but Fernandez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fernandez throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kain Fernandez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

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

Ma
vs
Hemanus

190 cm
20
204 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ma Ma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hermanni Hemanus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ma slips a jab from Hemanus.

Ma bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hemanus is trying to get back to his feet.
Ma working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hemanus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ma has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ma creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ma creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Hemanus is rocked!
Hemanus is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Ma decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hemanus to his feet.
Hemanus misses with a few strikes there.
Hemanus looks gassed!
Ma scores with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ma working for a submission but Hemanus is keeping him at bay.
Ma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hemanus is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Ma.
Ma fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ma is landing with some decent strikes but Hemanus is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hemanus is still in real trouble! Can Ma finish him?
Ma content just to control the position here.
Ma lands a heavy elbow.

Ma working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hemanus in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ma looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Hemanus covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ma Ma!