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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Cambiasso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Obolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obolo has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DA3E2X3kQNQ as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ivan Obolo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Cambiasso
vs
Obolo

178 cm
20
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esteban Cambiasso!
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, Ivan Obolo!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Obolo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Obolo looks for the body kick but Cambiasso saw that one coming.
Obolo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obolo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Obolo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cambiasso.
A lazy body kick from Cambiasso

and Obolo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Obolo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obolo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Obolo looking to sit in guard and control but Cambiasso gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambiasso pushing down on Obolo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cambiasso is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Obolo is pressing down on Cambiasso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Obolo looking to control.

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.
Cambiasso wants to pass the guard but Obolo is keeping the position.

Obolo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cambiasso stacks Obolo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cambiasso!
Obolo is trying to improve his position.
Obolo looking for a sweep but Cambiasso has passed into full mount! Oh no!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obolo is trying to escape the mount.
Obolo wants to control but Cambiasso is having none of it.
Cambiasso wants to take Obolo's back but he can't do it this time.
Obolo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Cambiasso prevents Obolo from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Obolo tries to lock up and control but Cambiasso gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Obolo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Obolo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Obolo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cambiasso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Cambiasso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cambiasso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obolo moves away.

Cambiasso closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Obolo tries to kick Cambiasso off but Cambiasso keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Obolo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Cambiasso is trying to work for a kimura but Obolo is defending well.
Obolo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Obolo working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obolo is looking to stand back up but Cambiasso counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Obolo.
Obolo is looking to regain half guard here but Cambiasso keeps moving and retains side control.
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Obolo is looking to regain half guard here but Cambiasso keeps moving and retains side control.

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.

Cambiasso looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cambiasso tries to move into full mount but can't pass Obolo's legs.
You can see the frustration on Obolo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obolo is looking for a sweep.

Cambiasso looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Obolo is looking to reverse the position.

Cambiasso tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Obolo regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Obolo pushes Cambiasso off looking to stand but Cambiasso dives back in and keeps control.
Cambiasso passes into side control, despite Obolo's attempt to control the position.
Obolo wants to get back to his feet but Cambiasso drags him back down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Obolo is looking for a sweep.
Obolo has control of an arm but Cambiasso manages to advance to Cambiasso's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Obolo wants to clinch up but Cambiasso keeps it at a distance.
Obolo dodges the punch combination from Cambiasso.
Obolo tries for a takedown but Cambiasso sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cambiasso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Obolo wants to clinch.
Cambiasso lands a with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cambiasso scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambiasso throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Obolo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cambiasso is looking for a sweep. Obolo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cambiasso won't allow Obolo to pass to mount.
Obolo is looking to take a break and control but Cambiasso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Obolo slows the pace down in half guard.
Obolo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obolo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cambiasso knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Obolo stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Obolo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cambiasso throws a body kick that misses.
Cambiasso misses with a series of wild punches.
Obolo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cambiasso paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obolo tries for a takedown but Cambiasso circles away easily

and Cambiasso counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cambiasso wants to pass the guard but Obolo is keeping the position.
Cambiasso is working hard here to advance position.

Obolo working for a triangle but Cambiasso defends it easily.
Cambiasso prevents Obolo from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cambiasso passes into half guard.
Obolo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cambiasso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cambiasso's back!
Cambiasso has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Obolo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obolo controls the position.
Obolo is controlling the position but Cambiasso somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Esteban Cambiasso.
Well Cambiasso has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Esteban Cambiasso!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Echavarria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Smash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Echavarria comes to the cage accompanied by Never Surrender Trailer Music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Echavarria
vs
Smash

185 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

188 cm
18
189 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hector Echavarria!
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, Jonny Smash!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Echavarria is looking to clinch.
Smash looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Smash looks to land a body kick but Echavarria moved away.
Echavarria wants to clinch up but Smash keeps it at a distance.
Echavarria tries to clinch up.
Echavarria tries to clinch up but Smash circles away and keeps his distance.
Echavarria fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smash works the jab nicely.
Echavarria is looking to clinch.
Echavarria tries to clinch there but Smash circles away.
Echavarria tries to clinch but Smash is having none of it.
Echavarria tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Echavarria keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Echavarria looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Echavarria fails in his attempt to clinch.
Echavarria tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smash misses with an attempted mid kick.
Echavarria tries to clinch there but Smash circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Echavarria tries to clinch up but Smash circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Echavarria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smash throws the left hand but Echavarria avoids the punch easily.
Echavarria walks into a stiff left hand from Smash.
Echavarria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smash paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Echavarria fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smash is looking to chop away at Echavarria's legs.
Echavarria wants to clinch up but Smash keeps it at a distance.
Jonny Smash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Echavarria has managed to clinch.
Smash wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smash wants to get back to striking at distance but Echavarria won't allow it.
Echavarria tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Echavarria tries to land a knee to the head but Smash blocks with his arms.
Echavarria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smash blocks it with crossed arms.

Smash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smash misses with a straight right.
Smash throws a leg kick but Echavarria checks it.

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.
Smash circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Echavarria tries to clinch but Smash is having none of it.
Echavarria tries to clinch but Smash is having none of it.
Smash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Echavarria avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smash with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Echavarria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smash works over Echavarria's head and body with a nice combination.

Echavarria takes the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Echavarria.
Smash is trying to maintain a safe position but Echavarria gets an underhook and turns Smash into the cage.
Echavarria scores with a knee to the head.
Echavarria throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Echavarria tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Echavarria tries a knee to the head but Smash blocks it.
Smash has had enough of the clinch but Echavarria keeps him there for the moment.
Echavarria throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smash has a couple of punches blocked by Echavarria.
Echavarria with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smash is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Echavarria is keeping busy.
Echavarria misses with a knee strike.
Echavarria looking to throw knees to the head but Smash is blocking nicely.
Echavarria tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Echavarria with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Echavarria with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Echavarria tries a knee to the head but Smash blocks it.
Echavarria throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smash wants to break free but Echavarria has control.
Echavarria with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Echavarria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smash blocks it with crossed arms.

Smash manages to break the clinch.
Smash scores with a nice head shot.
Smash throws a right hand that Echavarria ducks under and follows up with a left that Echavarria also avoids with ease.
Smash misses with a two punch combination.
Echavarria moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Echavarria showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smash.

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.
Smash connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smash lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smash.
Smash finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smash throws a series of punches but Echavarria avoids them all with ease.
Echavarria moves in looking to clinch but Smash pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Smash.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smash.
Echavarria is looking to clinch but Smash is avoiding it.
Smash tries a head kick but it misses.
Echavarria doesn't manage to clinch there - Smash circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Echavarria is looking to clinch.
Echavarria tries to close the distance and clinch but Smash swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smash uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Echavarria fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Echavarria tries to clinch up but Smash circles away and keeps his distance.
Smash attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Echavarria tries to clinch but Smash is having none of it.
A head kick from Smash lands but Echavarria takes it in his stride.
Smash throws a nice looking combination but Echavarria bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Echavarria drives through and clinches with Smash against the cage.
Echavarria with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Echavarria blocking some punches.
Echavarria looking to throw knees to the head but Smash is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Echavarria.
Echavarria landing knees to the head.
Echavarria throws a knee to the head but misses.
Echavarria keeps control of Smash as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Echavarria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smash blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Echavarria using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smash has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smash.
Echavarria has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Echavarria misses with a knee to the head.
Echavarria with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Echavarria misses with a knee strike.
Smash tries to break the clinch but Echavarria is controlling the position.
Echavarria tries a knee to the head but Smash blocks it.
Smash tries to break the clinch but Echavarria is controlling the position.
Echavarria with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Echavarria prevents Smash from breaking the clinch.
Echavarria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smash blocks it with crossed arms.
Smash is looking to break free of the clinch but Echavarria has double underhooks.
Echavarria connects with a knee to the head.
Echavarria with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Echavarria misses with a knee strike.
Echavarria using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smash has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Echavarria.
Smash tries to break the clinch but Echavarria is controlling the position.
Echavarria with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Echavarria lands a knee to the head.
Echavarria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smash blocks it with crossed arms.
Echavarria looking to throw knees to the head but Smash is blocking nicely.
Echavarria scores with a knee to the head.
Echavarria tries a knee to the head but Smash blocks it.
Echavarria throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smash scores with a nice hook to the head.

Smash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Echavarria keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smash.
Echavarria tries to clinch there but Smash circles away.
Smash throws a half hearted mid kick.
Echavarria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smash paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

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.
Echavarria tries to clinch but Smash moves out of range.
Echavarria doesn't manage to clinch there - Smash circles away.

Echavarria pushes Smash up against the cage in a clinch.
Smash is looking to break free of the clinch but Echavarria has double underhooks.
Echavarria with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Echavarria scores with a knee to the head.
Echavarria scores with a knee to the head.
Echavarria lands a knee to the head.
Echavarria misses with a knee strike.
Echavarria with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smash tries to stall but Echavarria uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Echavarria misses with a knee strike.
Echavarria blocks the elbow strike.
Echavarria with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smash lands a body shot in the clinch.
Echavarria tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Smash breaks the clinch.
Echavarria tries to clinch up.
Smash misses with a looping left.
Echavarria wants to clinch.
Smash keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash keeps the fight on the outside.
Smash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Echavarria tries to clinch but Smash is having none of it.
Smash circles away from the clinch attempt.
Echavarria tries to clinch up but Smash circles away and keeps his distance.
Echavarria slips a jab and a cross from Smash.
The fight stays on the outside here - Echavarria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smash swats away the attempt to clinch by Echavarria.
Echavarria tries to clinch up.
Smash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Echavarria doesn't manage to clinch there - Smash circles away.
Echavarria doesn't manage to clinch there - Smash circles away.

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.
Echavarria fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smash tries to bum rush Echavarria with a series of wild strikes but Echavarria uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Echavarria fails with an attempt to clinch.

Echavarria has Smash up against the cage in a clinch.
Echavarria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smash blocks it with crossed arms.
Echavarria landing knees to the head.
Smash is looking to break free of the clinch but Echavarria has double underhooks.
Echavarria tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Echavarria using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smash has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smash wants to break free but Echavarria has control.
Echavarria lands a knee to the head.
Echavarria misses with a knee strike.
Echavarria with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Echavarria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smash blocks it with crossed arms.
Echavarria with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Smash breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Echavarria moves into the clinch successfully.
Echavarria misses with a knee strike.
Echavarria tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Echavarria misses with a knee to the head.
Echavarria using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smash has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Echavarria dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Smash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Echavarria manages to avoid it.
Smash swats away the attempt to clinch by Echavarria.
Echavarria fails with an attempt to clinch.
Echavarria is looking to clinch.
Smash keeps the fight on the outside.
Echavarria tries to clinch up.
Smash misses with a straight left.
Smash thows a left - swing and a miss!
Echavarria tries to close the distance and clinch but Smash swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Echavarria is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Echavarria gets a clinch.
Echavarria tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Echavarria with a knee to the head.
Smash takes a knee right on the jaw!
Echavarria using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smash has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Echavarria.
Echavarria tries to land a knee to the head but Smash blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Echavarria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smash blocks it with crossed arms.
Echavarria using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smash has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Echavarria connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smash's face.

Smash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Echavarria tries to clinch up but Smash circles away and keeps his distance.
Smash misses with a looping right.
Echavarria wants to clinch.
Echavarria takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Echavarria is looking to clinch but Smash is avoiding it.
Echavarria is looking to clinch.
Smash swats away the attempt to clinch by Echavarria.
Echavarria tries to clinch but Smash moves out of range.
No joy there for Smash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

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.
Smash connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Echavarria momentarily.
Smash throws a nice looking combination but Echavarria bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A cross from Smash lands.
Echavarria wants to clinch up but Smash keeps it at a distance.
Echavarria needs to keep his hands up - Smash had a free shot at his head there.
Echavarria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Echavarria tries to clinch there but Smash circles away.
Echavarria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Smash misses.
Echavarria tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smash misses with a low kick.
Echavarria wants to clinch up but Smash keeps it at a distance.
Echavarria avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash 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.
Smash misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Echavarria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Echavarria tries to clinch but Smash moves out of range.
Echavarria fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smash misses with a wild combination.
A good leg kick by Smash.
Echavarria avoids the head kick by Smash.
Hector Echavarria is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Echavarria fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smash keeps the fight on the outside.
Echavarria tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Smash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smash fails with an attempt to 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.
Echavarria tries to clinch there but Smash circles away.
Echavarria tries to clinch up.
Echavarria wants to clinch.

Echavarria drives through and clinches with Smash against the cage.
Echavarria tries a knee to the head but Smash blocks it.
Smash tries to break the clinch but Echavarria is controlling the position.
Echavarria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smash blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Echavarria.
Echavarria throws a knee to the head but misses.
Echavarria tries a knee to the head but Smash blocks it.
Echavarria connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smash's face.
A knee to the head by Echavarria.
Echavarria tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Echavarria looking to throw knees to the head but Smash is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Echavarria tries a knee to the head but Smash blocks it.
Echavarria with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Echavarria with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Echavarria throws a knee to the head but misses.
Echavarria misses with a knee strike.
Echavarria lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hector Echavarria.
I think Echavarria 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hector Echavarria!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
19%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Badin Vivah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunmetal Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Vivah
vs
Grey

175 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Budget Nutrition *Now Fully Stocked!*
Budget Nutrition *Now Fully Stocked!*

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, Badin Vivah!
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, Gunmetal Grey!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vivah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grey circles away.
Vivah throws a right and a left that Grey avoids nicely.
Vivah fails to land the takedown.
Grey throws a big shot that misses.
Vivah takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vivah slips under a jab from Grey.
Vivah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grey cracks the inside of Vivah's front leg.
Grey throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Vivah colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Grey as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Vivah is left battered and dazed whilst Grey and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunmetal Grey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Koff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franco kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is The Animals - House of the Rising Sun. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Franco
vs
Koff

175 cm
19
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
21
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Close Quarters Combat

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Franco!
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, Mike Koff!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Franco drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Franco are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Koff is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Franco trying to control from half guard but Koff is working away.
Franco working Koff over with strikes.
Franco prevents Koff from improving his position.
Koff is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Koff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Franco.
Koff is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Franco scores with a couple of nice shots.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Franco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koff to score with a decent uppercut.
Koff lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Franco moves out of range of the strikes.
Koff throws a jab when Franco was well out of range.
Franco doesn't manage to clinch there - Koff circles away.
Franco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Koff looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Franco is looking to improve his position.
Koff tries to stand but can't do so whilst Franco controls his leg.
Franco wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Koff there.
Koff scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Koff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koff tries to pass to full mount but Franco defends it.
Koff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Franco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koff working Franco over with strikes.
Koff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Franco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koff.

Koff postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Franco to stand up.
Franco is breathing heavily.
Franco with a lazy takedown attempt

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koff connects with a couple of short punches.
Franco throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koff's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Koff looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koff works over Franco with some ground and pound from guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diego Franco!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Mirchoffski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitri Vasolajev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasolajev has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Mirchoffski
vs
Vasolajev

190 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
208 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oleg Mirchoffski!
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, Dimitri Vasolajev!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasolajev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Mirchoffski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mirchoffski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
BOOM! Mirchoffski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Vasolajev is trying desperately to improve position.
Vasolajev reaches up to try and control the position but Mirchoffski seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Vasolajev rolls and tries to escape and now Mirchoffski has his back!
Vasolajev controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Mirchoffski missing with punches from the back.
Mirchoffski not allowing Vasolajev to control his hands.
Mirchoffski trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vasolajev doesn't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirchoffski is striking well from the back but Vasolajev escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Mirchoffski slows the pace down in half guard.
Vasolajev is trying to stand.
Vasolajev trying to control but Mirchoffski postures up.

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

Mirchoffski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vasolajev!
Mirchoffski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vasolajev working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasolajev wants to hold on but Mirchoffski pushes him away.
Mirchoffski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vasolajev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mirchoffski content just to control the position here.
Mirchoffski wants to control the pace but Vasolajev is squirming around nicely.
Mirchoffski is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasolajev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mirchoffski scoring with strikes but Vasolajev is staying in there.
Mirchoffski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vasolajev is controlling an arm, preventing Mirchoffski from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Vasolajev is desperately trying to improve his position but Mirchoffski has a good base and remains in mount.
Mirchoffski won't let Vasolajev get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The referee warns Vasolajev that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mirchoffski controlling the position easily from mount.
Mirchoffski raining down shots from the mount!
Vasolajev looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Mirchoffski.
Mirchoffski wants to control the pace but Vasolajev is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Mirchoffski.

Vasolajev is rocked!
Mirchoffski in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Vasolajev is still in real trouble! Can Mirchoffski finish him?
Mirchoffski lands a big elbow.
The referee warns Vasolajev that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mirchoffski drops a big elbow. That's hurt Vasolajev! More shots from Mirchoffski and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleg Mirchoffski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Che Guevarra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Andersson (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.

Guevarra
vs
Andersson

184 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Attliction

S.W.A.T.

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Che Guevarra!
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, Dan Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guevarra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andersson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Andersson tries to keep at a distance but Guevarra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Andersson goes for a takedown attempt but Guevarra pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Guevarra shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andersson's guard.
Andersson wants to stand up but Guevarra is controlling him.

Andersson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Andersson looking for a guillotine here but Guevarra defends easily.
Andersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson wants to get back to his feet but Guevarra is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Guevarra sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Andersson's guard.
Guevarra sitting and controlling from the half guard.

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.
Guevarra moves nicely into side control.
Andersson trying to control but Guevarra flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Andersson is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson is trying to stand back up.
Guevarra biding his time, controlling Andersson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guevarra controlling well, preventing Andersson from escaping the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Andersson rolls, trying to escape but Guevarra keeps control of the position.
Andersson looks gassed!
Andersson wants to get back to his feet.

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.
Guevarra doesn't have the hooks in and Andersson manages to turn into his guard.
Andersson looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Guevarra gets a clinch.
Guevarra landing knees to the head.

It looks like Dan Andersson has been cut.
Andersson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Guevarra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Guevarra.
Guevarra tries a knee to the head but Andersson blocks it.
Guevarra looking to throw knees to the head but Andersson is blocking nicely.
Guevarra misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guevarra with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Andersson jumps into guard, dragging Guevarra to the mat.

Guevarra 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.
Guevarra trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Che Guevarra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Andersson's cut.
That's time! Guevarra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Guevarra moves in looking to clinch but Andersson pushes him off.
Andersson tries to clinch up

and Guevarra counters by moving into the clinch.
Guevarra scores with a knee to the head.
Guevarra throws an elbow but it misses.
Guevarra looking to throw knees to the head but Andersson is blocking nicely.
Andersson lands a hook that snaps the head of Guevarra backwards.
Guevarra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guevarra using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andersson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Guevarra tries a knee to the head but Andersson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Andersson successfully pulls guard.
Andersson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guevarra is controlling him.

Andersson kicks Guevarra off and gets to his feet.
Andersson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Guevarra moves into the clinch.
Andersson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guevarra just stands there and leans against the cage.
Guevarra with a knee to the head.
Andersson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Guevarra.
Guevarra tries to land a knee to the head but Andersson blocks with his arms.
Guevarra tries to land a knee to the head but Andersson blocks with his arms.

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

Andersson working for a triangle but Guevarra defends it easily.
Guevarra tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersson is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andersson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Guevarra off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Guevarra wants to clinch.
Guevarra wants to clinch.
Guevarra tries to close the distance and clinch but Andersson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andersson misses with a leg kick

and Guevarra counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Guevarra.
Guevarra tries a knee to the head but Andersson blocks it.
Guevarra misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andersson manages to pull guard.
Andersson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Andersson is looking for a triangle but Guevarra pushes his legs off easily.
Guevarra is stalling in the full guard.
Guevarra trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Guevarra has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Andersson wants to sweep here but Guevarra controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Guevarra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andersson wants to sweep but no luck.
Andersson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Guevarra postures up.
Guevarra is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Andersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dan Andersson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Andersson closes the distance and clinches up with Guevarra, looking for a takedown. Andersson pushes Guevarra against the cage but Guevarra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Guevarra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick from Andersson is predictable there

and Guevarra counters by clinching up.
Guevarra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andersson wants a takedown but no success here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Guevarra just misses with a elbow thrown towards Andersson's brow.

Andersson breaks from the clinch.
Guevarra doesn't manage to clinch there - Andersson circles away.
Andersson clinches but Guevarra breaks the clinch

and Guevarra counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guevarra misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Guevarra just misses with a elbow thrown towards Andersson's brow.
Guevarra misses with a knee strike.
Andersson taking a breather.

Guevarra ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Guevarra no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Andersson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Andersson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson looking to pass the guard.
Guevarra has a closed guard, preventing Andersson from standing up.

Andersson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Guevarra is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Guevarra has escaped and now he's on top!
Guevarra tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersson is retaining full guard.

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.
Andersson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Andersson is looking for a triangle but Guevarra pushes his legs off easily.

Andersson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Guevarra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Guevarra postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andersson pushes Guevarra off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Che Guevarra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guevarra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Guevarra rushes Andersson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Guevarra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guevarra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Andersson jumps guard.
Andersson keeping full guard, as Guevarra tries to pass.
Andersson is trying to keep Guevarra in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guevarra is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andersson controls Guevarra momentarily but Guevarra frees himself.
Guevarra sitting in guard here, content to control.
Andersson trying to keep a closed guard but Guevarra is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Andersson has an active guard here but Guevarra has managed to pass into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Che Guevarra.
I think Guevarra 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 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stuart Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stuart Redman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Johnson
vs
Redman

195 cm
21
274 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

199 cm
20
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Dwayne Johnson!
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, Stuart Redman!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Johnson gets the takedown into side control.

Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Redman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johnson asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Redman explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Redman lands a nice looking body shot.
Redman cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Redman as Johnson shoots in.
Redman throws an uppercut from hell that sends Johnson clean off his feet! He's out cold! Redman stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stuart Redman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Karlsson
vs
Karysian

180 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

174 cm
22
162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommie Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paro Karysian!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Karlsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Karysian breaks the clinch.

Karysian drives through with a takedown into guard.

Karlsson keeping busy on the bottom but Karysian has passed one foot through into half guard.
Karysian wants to stand but Karlsson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlsson is looking for a sweep. Karysian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karlsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Karlsson.

Karlsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karysian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karysian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karlsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson trying to control the position here.
Karlsson looking to control.
Karlsson 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.
Karlsson trying to control the position.
Karlsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karysian is one step ahead there.
Karlsson working a defensive guard here.
Karlsson is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karlsson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Karysian!
Karysian is trying to stand.

Karlsson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Karysian turns into him and now he's in Karlsson's guard.
Karysian tries to stand but Karlsson is controlling from the bottom.
Karlsson trying to control the position.
Karysian is looking to stand up but Karlsson won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Karysian stands up and waves to Karlsson to follow him.
Karlsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Karysian has managed to clinch.
Karlsson tries to pull guard but Karysian holds him up against the cage and eventually Karlsson drops back down to his feet.
Karysian stalls.
Karysian lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Karlsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommie Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Karysian gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Karlsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Karlsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Karlsson has Karysian pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Karlsson has his foot on Karysian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karysian works his way back into a safe position though.
Karysian postures up.
Karlsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Karlsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Karlsson wants to free his trapped foot but Karysian is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Karlsson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Karysian!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Karlsson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Karlsson has hold of Karysian's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Karysian manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Karlsson lands a heavy elbow.
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 Tommie Karlsson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Karlsson tries to clinch but Karysian moves away

and Karysian counters by clinching up.
Karlsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Karysian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Karlsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Karysian blocks an elbow strike from Karlsson.

Karysian has picked Karlsson up - he's going for a ride! Karysian dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Karysian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karlsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karlsson is trying to stand.

Karlsson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Karysian pulls his head out easily.
Karysian prevents Karlsson from standing back up.
Karlsson tries to roll over but Karysian keeps him under control.
Karlsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Karlsson.
Karlsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Karysian is refusing to be controlled, as Karlsson sits in half guard.
Karysian is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson works his way into side control.

Karlsson decides to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson tries for a takedown but Karysian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Karysian closes the distance but Karlsson moves to the side

and Karlsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Karysian can't keep his opponent in guard - Karlsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Karysian kicks Karlsson off and gets back to his feet.
Karlsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karysian circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommie Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karysian wants to clinch

and Karlsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Karysian missing with knees to the body.
Karlsson can't get the takedown.
Karlsson has Karysian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Karysian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Karysian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karlsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karysian prevents it.
Karlsson tries to pull guard but Karysian won't allow it.
Karlsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karysian pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Karysian wants the takedown. Karlsson is fighting it off but Karysian persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Karlsson's guard against the cage.
Karlsson is trying to control the position but Karysian postures up.
Karlsson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Karysian has passed into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Karlsson is looking to reverse the position.

Karysian stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karysian tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Karlsson counters by clinching up.
Karysian gets underhooks to prevent Karlsson's takedown attempt.
Karysian avoiding damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karysian just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karlsson's brow.
Karlsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karlsson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karysian misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karysian throws an elbow but misses.

Karysian pulls guard successfully.
Karlsson stops Karysian from standing up.
Karysian keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Karysian is working an open guard so Karlsson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Karlsson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Karysian is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Karlsson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ground and pound from Karlsson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karysian can do anything to dispel that myth.
Karlsson trying to control the position but Karysian is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karysian is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Karlsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommie Karlsson 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!

Karysian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karysian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karysian is looking to clinch but Karlsson is avoiding it.
Karlsson with a poor takedown

and Karysian holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Karysian is pressed up against the cage. Karlsson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Karysian down to the mat. Karysian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Karysian stuffs the takedown attempt from Karlsson. Karlsson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommie Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karysian tries to clinch there but Karlsson circles away.
Karlsson misses with a takedown

and Karysian moves into the clinch.

Karysian has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Karlsson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Karlsson staying busy and making it hard for Karysian to control.
Karysian doesn't have the hooks in and Karlsson manages to turn into his guard.
Tommie Karlsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karysian is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Karlsson dives into side control.
Karlsson trying to control the action but Karysian is working from the bottom.
Karysian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karlsson controls the position from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karysian keeps working.

Karlsson decides to stand back up.
Karysian tries to clinch up but Karlsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Karlsson with a poor takedown

and Karysian counters by moving into the clinch.
Karysian lands a nice knee to the body.
Karysian holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Karlsson avoiding damage as Karysian throws knees to the body.
Karysian gets underhooks to prevent Karlsson's takedown attempt.
Karlsson takes an elbow to the temple.
Karlsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karysian prevents it.
Karlsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karysian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Karlsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karysian pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Karlsson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Karysian uses from the top position.
Karlsson is trying to keep Karysian in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Karlsson has his foot on Karysian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karysian works his way back into a safe position though.
Karlsson working a defensive guard here.
Karlsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Karlsson decides to return to a standing position.

Karlsson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Karysian kicks Karlsson off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karysian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karysian tries to clinch but Karlsson is having none of it.
Karlsson moves in looking to clinch but Karysian pushes him off.
Karysian closes the distance looking to clinch

and Karlsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Karlsson wants a takedown.
Karysian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knees in the clinch landing for Karysian.
Karysian misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Tommie Karlsson has been cut.
Karysian tries for a takedown but Karlsson manages to get underhooks.

Karysian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karlsson with a poor takedown

and Karysian moves into the clinch.

Karlsson pulls guard.

Karlsson is working an open guard so Karysian takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Karysian wants to clinch

and Karlsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Karysian looks like he's trying to stand up.
Karysian is in trouble now - Karlsson has advanced to mount!
Karlsson with the ground and pound from mount.
Karlsson won't let Karysian get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Karlsson wants to control the pace but Karysian is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson fails to take his opponent's back.

Karlsson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Karysian is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Karysian and Karlsson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

Karlsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karlsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karysian is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommie Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karlsson, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommie Karlsson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Truck 's entrance music is Knockin Heads Off . A fine choice. Sanchez has chosen Mobb Deep - Cold as Ice as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Truck
vs
Sanchez

185 cm
20
185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

175 cm
22
182 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shaun Truck !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raul Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Truck waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Truck looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Truck persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
Donk. Truck catches Sanchez right on the button with a cross.

Truck looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sanchez!
Sanchez is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Truck with a couple of short strikes.
Sanchez is trying to reverse the position but instead Truck has taken his back - oops!
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sanchez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sanchez is trying to stand back up but Truck is controlling him
Sanchez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sanchez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez controls Truck momentarily but Truck frees himself.
Sanchez striking off his back but it's not causing Truck any problems.
Truck trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Truck trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Truck works over Sanchez's head and body with a nice combination.

Truck closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sanchez tries to buck Truck off but Truck is having none of it.
Sanchez stops Truck from passing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to control Truck 's posture but Truck avoids it.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Truck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.

Truck decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sanchez to his feet.
Truck lands a really nice looking cross but Sanchez seems unphased.

Truck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.

Truck manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Truck darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Truck is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Truck has control of the leg.

Sanchez is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Truck pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez looks gassed!
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.

Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Truck has latched onto it... Big trouble! Truck pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Sanchez is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Truck !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shaun Truck !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Newheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harper has chosen Das Böse as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Newheart
vs
Harper

193 cm
22
267 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

169 cm
18
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Newheart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Harper!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harper shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Newheart sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Newheart wants to get back to full guard.
Newheart keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Newheart flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Harper should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Harper is looking to pass Newheart's guard but actually Newheart recovers to full guard.
Newheart doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Harper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newheart swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Harper drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Newheart dives on top into guard.
Harper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Newheart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Harper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Newheart wants to stand but Harper is controlling his posture from full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Newheart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Newheart drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harper manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newheart has Harper in his guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Harper has eaten all the pies!
Newheart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Newheart is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Harper has his hands clasped together but Newheart extends an breaks Harper's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Newheart.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Newheart!