WEP 5: Reign In Blood PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Carlitos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reis comes into the arena with Enter Sandman blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Reis
vs
Carlitos

170 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

178 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Prefers standup

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Heavy handed

DSP Clothing
Elite Nutrition Supplements

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, Ricardo Reis!
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, Alexandre Carlitos !
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reis lands a head kick. Carlitos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Reis moves into the clinch successfully.

Reis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reis lands with a straight right. Carlitos didn't see that one coming.

Reis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Reis breaks the clinch.
Reis doesn't manage to clinch there - Carlitos circles away.
Carlitos misses with an uppercut
and Reis counters with a good low kick that Carlitos was not able to check.
Alexandre Carlitos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlitos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reis is looking to clinch.
Carlitos misses with a combination

and Reis counters with a head kick that drops Carlitos !

Carlitos is rocked!

Carlitos has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Reis is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Carlitos .
Carlitos is still in real trouble! Can Reis finish him?
Carlitos regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlitos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carlitos seems to have recovered his senses.
Carlitos looking for a sweep. Not yet Carlitos , not yet.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis wants to get up but he can't break Carlitos 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Carlitos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reis manages to get himself to full guard.
Carlitos advances to half guard.

Carlitos is looking for a kimura but Reis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carlitos to get the leverage.
Carlitos looks gassed!
Reis is trying to stand back up but Carlitos is controlling him
Reis trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Carlitos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carlitos stops Reis from getting back to his feet.

Carlitos seems to be working for a kimura but Reis defends the submission attempt.
Carlitos prevents Reis from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.

Reis pushes Carlitos off and gets back to his feet.
Carlitos swings widly with a right hand

and Reis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Reis breaks from the clinch.
Carlitos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carlitos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Reis counters by moving into the clinch.
Reis scores with a knee to the head.

Reis breaks from the clinch.
Carlitos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carlitos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Reis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reis.
Carlitos tries to pull guard but Reis holds him up against the cage and eventually Carlitos drops back down to his feet.
Carlitos is trying to break the clinch but Reis has him pressed against the cage.
Carlitos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Carlitos fails to pull guard.
Ricardo Reis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Carlitos .
Reis crunches a lovely knee into Carlitos 's ribcage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Reis breaks the clinch.
Carlitos looks to land a combination but Reis avoids it well.
Reis throws a combination. Carlitos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Reis clinches.
Reis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carlitos backwards.
The is referee keeping an eye on Reis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis lands a knee to the head.
Carlitos jumps guard but Reis stands there with Carlitos around his waist. Carlitos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Reis breaks the clinch.
Whack! Reis lands a heavy head kick that drops Carlitos . The ref tackles Reis to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Carlitos was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Ricardo Reis!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balanced Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clyde Jarrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fighter comes to the cage accompanied by Reper Sjava - Otdohaem Horosho. Clyde Jarrow will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Fighter
vs
Jarrow

185 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Balanced Fighter!
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, Clyde Jarrow!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarrow throws a series of punches but Fighter moves out of range.
Jarrow fails to land with a series of punches.
Jarrow misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jarrow!
Jarrow throws a series of punches but Fighter avoids them all with ease.
A left and a right from Jarrow both land. Nice combination.
Fighter moves in looking to clinch but Jarrow pushes him off.
Jarrow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jarrow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jarrow throws a series of punches but Fighter moves out of range.
Jarrow stuffs the takedown.
Fighter avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Jarrow does no damage.
Clyde Jarrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jarrow throws a combination. Fighter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jarrow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Jarrow does no damage.
No joy there for Jarrow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clyde Jarrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarrow throws a right and a left that Fighter avoids nicely.
Jarrow throws a nice looking combination but Fighter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice combination there by Jarrow.
Jarrow misses with a few strikes there.
Jarrow misses with a few strikes there.

Fighter clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fighter.
Jarrow has had enough of the clinch but Fighter keeps him there for the moment.
Fighter prevents Jarrow from breaking the clinch.

Fighter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jarrow misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown by Fighter or perhaps it was just good defense by Jarrow which made him look bad.
A punch combination from Jarrow misses.
Fighter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jarrow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jarrow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarrow lands a two punch combo.
Jarrow stalks Fighter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fighter's face. Fighter staggers backwards, shaken.
Fighter misses with a takedown attempt - Jarrow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balanced Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter is breathing heavily.
Fighter tries for a takedown but Jarrow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fighter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Jarrow misses.
Fighter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jarrow fails to land with a series of punches.
Fighter closes the distance and clinches up with Jarrow, looking for a takedown. Fighter pushes Jarrow against the cage but Jarrow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jarrow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fighter.
Jarrow misses with a wild combination.
Jarrow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fighter shoots for a takedown but Jarrow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jarrow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fighter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jarrow swivels and escapes.
Fighter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jarrow swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarrow tries to bum rush Fighter with a series of wild strikes but Fighter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fighter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jarrow.
Jarrow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fighter.
Jarrow looks to land a combination but Fighter avoids it well.
Jarrow misses with a two punch combination.
Jarrow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fighter dodges the punch combination from Jarrow.
No joy there for Jarrow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jarrow lands a two punch combo.
Fighter closes the distance and clinches up with Jarrow, looking for a takedown. Fighter pushes Jarrow against the cage but Jarrow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jarrow misses with the combination.
Jarrow looks to land a combination. Fighter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jarrow throws a series of punches but Fighter avoids them all with ease.
Jarrow throws a series of strikes that have Fighter backpedaling.
Jarrow throws a series of punches but Fighter avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarrow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fighter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jarrow scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fighter throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jarrow!
Jarrow misses with a series of wild punches.
Jarrow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jarrow lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jarrow digs a good hook to Fighter's body.
Jarrow swinging wilding here.
Fighter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fighter. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Fighter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jarrow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fighter fails with a takedown attempt.
Jarrow lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jarrow throws a right hand that Fighter ducks under and follows up with a left that Fighter also avoids with ease.
Jarrow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jarrow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jarrow's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jarrow duly obliges.
Jarrow swinging wilding here.
Fighter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jarrow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fighter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fighter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fighter wants to clinch.
Jarrow misses with the combination.
Jarrow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jarrow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter shoots in but no luck this time.
Fighter wants to clinch up but Jarrow keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from Jarrow misses.
Jarrow misses with a double jab.
Jarrow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jarrow throws a right hand that Fighter ducks under and follows up with a left that Fighter also avoids with ease.
Jarrow throws a right and a left that Fighter avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Jarrow.
Jarrow is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jarrow looks to land a combination but Fighter avoids it well.
Jarrow lands a jab-cross combination.
Jarrow lands a two punch combo.
Fighter dodges the punch combination from Jarrow.
Fighter shoots for a takedown but Jarrow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balanced Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fighter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jarrow misses with a wild combination.

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.
Fighter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jarrow's calf.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown but Jarrow shows good takedown defense.
Jarrow stalks Fighter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fighter's face. Fighter staggers backwards, shaken.
Jarrow lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jarrow misses with a wild combination.
Jarrow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Jarrow scores with a four punch combination!
Jarrow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fighter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jarrow throws a series of punches but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter shoots in and drives through. Jarrow sprawls well.
Fighter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice shot lands for Jarrow.

Fighter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jarrow is pressed up against the cage. Fighter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jarrow down to the mat. Jarrow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarrow fails to land with a series of punches.

Fighter rushes Jarrow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fighter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jarrow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stalling in the clinch from Fighter.
Fighter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jarrow smiles and moves away.
Jarrow throws a right and a left that Fighter avoids nicely.

Fighter moves into range and clinches up with Jarrow.
Fighter jumps guard but Jarrow stands there with Fighter around his waist. Fighter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fighter tries to pull guard but Jarrow holds him up against the cage and eventually Fighter drops back down to his feet.

Fighter ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fighter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jarrow preventing the sweep.
Fighter is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter has a closed guard, preventing Jarrow from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Fighter patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Fighter looking for the choke from the back.

Jarrow preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fighter.

Fighter looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Balanced Fighter 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Jarrow.
Fighter slips a jab and a cross from Jarrow.
Jarrow throws a series of punches but Fighter avoids them all with ease.
Fighter fails to land the takedown.
Jarrow throws a series of strikes that have Fighter backpedaling.
Jarrow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fighter shoots for a double leg takedown but Jarrow sprawls well. He's pushed Fighter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fighter shoots for a takedown but Jarrow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balanced Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Jarrow misses.
Jarrow throws a series of punches but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jarrow as he jumps to the side.

Fighter scores with a takedown into Jarrow's guard.
Jarrow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarrow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fighter wants to pass the guard but Jarrow is keeping the position.

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

Jarrow has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jarrow works Fighter's body with a nice hook.
Jarrow misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Jarrow finds it's way through Fighter's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarrow misses with a few strikes there.
Jarrow throws a right and a left that Fighter avoids nicely.
Fighter fails with a takedown attempt.
Jarrow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jarrow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jarrow misses with the combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jarrow!
Jarrow throws a right hand that Fighter ducks under and follows up with a left that Fighter also avoids with ease.
Jarrow is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fighter rather than just go for the knockout.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jarrow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clyde Jarrow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jarrow lands a two punch combo.
Jarrow's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jarrow duly obliges.
Clyde Jarrow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fighter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jarrow looks to land a combination but Fighter avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarrow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fighter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fighter shoots in and drives through. Jarrow sprawls well.
Jarrow throws a right and a left that Fighter avoids nicely.
Jarrow misses with a few strikes there.
Jarrow fails to land with a series of punches.
Fighter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jarrow circles away.
Jarrow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jarrow misses with a few strikes there.
Jarrow throws a right hand that Fighter ducks under and follows up with a left that Fighter also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Jarrow.

Fighter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fighter is trying to stall.
Fighter seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Jarrow is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.

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

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.
Jarrow throws a series of punches but Fighter avoids them all with ease.
Jarrow swinging wilding here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jarrow!
Jarrow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Fighter takes the fight into the clinch.
Fighter wants a takedown.
Jarrow wants to get back to striking at distance but Fighter won't allow it.
Jarrow wants to break free but Fighter has control.
Fighter goes for a takedown attempt but Jarrow pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jarrow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jarrow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jarrow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No joy there for Jarrow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fighter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clyde Jarrow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jarrow has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clyde Jarrow!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira has chosen Rollin' - Limp Bizkit as his entrance music. Danny Johnson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Johnson
vs
Oliveira

180 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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, Danny Johnson!
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, Leo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oliveira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Oliveira stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Johnson working for a triangle but Oliveira defends it easily.
Oliveira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira forces his way into half guard.
Johnson tries to roll over but Oliveira keeps him under control.
Johnson is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oliveira sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Oliveira gets to his feet - Johnson follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oliveira looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself.
Oliveira is stalling in the full guard.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira trying to move into half guard but instead Johnson has managed to sweep!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson is breathing heavily.

Oliveira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oliveira throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Johnson won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here.

Oliveira has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Oliveira is trying to hold Johnson in close to prevent damage but Johnson has managed to pass into half guard.
Oliveira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Oliveira's hands, connecting with Oliveira's forehead.
Oliveira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Oliveira's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Oliveira controlling the positon.
Oliveira is working the ground and pound. Can Johnson escape?
Oliveira is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Johnson is trying to defend against the choke here but Oliveira has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Oliveira Tightens the hold and Johnson taps out furiously! Oliveira displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leo Oliveira!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marty Jannety (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas McDuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas McDuff acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Jannety
vs
McDuff

185 cm
21
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
194 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

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, Marty Jannety !
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, Douglas McDuff!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.

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

McDuff gets caught flat footed, as Jannety shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jannety tries to free his leg and advance position but McDuff is retaining full guard.
McDuff looking for a sweep. Not yet McDuff, not yet.
McDuff being controlled here, momentarily.
McDuff keeping moving, preventing Jannety from controlling successfully.
Jannety sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McDuff can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jannety throwing strikes from guard but McDuff blocks nicely.
Jannety sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jannety tries to free his leg and advance position but McDuff is retaining full guard.
Jannety throwing strikes but missing.
McDuff keeping full guard, as Jannety tries to pass.

Jannety stands and steps away. McDuff gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McDuff drops Jannety with a beautiful combination! Jannety stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McDuff is looking for the KO!

Jannety is rocked!
Horrible takedown by Jannety or perhaps it was just good defense by McDuff which made him look bad.
Oh Jannety is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jannety fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jannety seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty Jannety . That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDuff lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Jannety can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from McDuff and Jannety drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by McDuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas McDuff!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between enzo Aguiar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christoper Midura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). enzo Aguiar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Aguiar
vs
Midura

188 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
18
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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, enzo Aguiar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christoper Midura!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooh a lovely combination from Midura sends Aguiar down but not out. Midura dives into side control looking to finish.

Aguiar is rocked!

It looks like enzo Aguiar has been cut.
Aguiar looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Midura stands up and beckons Aguiar to his feet.
Oh Aguiar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aguiar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Midura swivels and escapes.
Aguiar drops his hands momentarily. Midura doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Aguiar staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Aguiar doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christoper Midura!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Webury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruffin Farley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruffin Farley is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Webury
vs
Farley

188 cm
20
192 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
191 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

Good takedowns
Counter striker
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Webury!
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, Ruffin Farley!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farley shoots in and drives through. Webury sprawls well.
Farley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Webury.
Farley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Webury as he jumps to the side.

Farley gets the takedown into side control.
Webury controls the position for a moment.

Farley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Webury stops Farley from passing to mount.
Webury isn't going anywhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webury is trying to control Farley's posture but Farley avoids it.
Farley passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Webury!
Webury is squirming around, avoiding Farley's attempts to control the action.
Webury is controlling an arm, preventing Farley from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Farley avoids the attempt from Webury to control.
Webury is breathing heavily.
Webury tries to improve his position but instead Farley has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farley doesn't have the hooks in and Webury manages to turn into his guard.

Farley is looking for a triangle but Webury pushes his legs off easily.
Webury will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Webury preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Webury looking to pass the guard.
Webury is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Webury stays in close to Farley's body and controls the position.

Farley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Webury sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Farley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Webury sitting in guard here, content to control.
Farley 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.
Farley is trying to keep Webury in close.
Webury is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Webury has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Daniel Webury just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Farley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Webury but Webury pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Daniel Webury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruffin Farley.
Farley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Webury pinned against the cage. Webury gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Farley.

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.
Webury keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Farley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Webury looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Webury is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Farley off and has taken his back!
What can Farley do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Webury misses with a straight left.

Webury gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Webury escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Webury gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Farley counters with a single leg into guard. Webury didn't expect that.
Farley looking to pass the guard.
Farley trying to control the position from guard on top but Webury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Webury pulls Farley in close to prevent any damage.
Farley trying to control the position from guard on top but Webury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farley looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Farley trying to control the position from guard on top but Webury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Webury kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Webury tries to land a sweep but no joy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Farley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Webury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Webury. No joy for Farley on that attempt.

Farley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Webury is right now.
Webury manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Farley is looking to improve his position.
Webury performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Farley is trying to control but can't.
Webury not doing much here.
Webury wants to free his trapped foot but Farley is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webury is keen to just control but Farley is a slippery customer.
Farley manages to get to full guard.
Webury sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Farley working a defensive guard here.
Farley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Webury controls the pace.
Webury wants to pass the guard but Farley is keeping the position.
Farley trying to keep a closed guard but Webury is proving a slippery customer.
Webury not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Webury's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Daniel Webury just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Farley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Webury throws out the jab.

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.

Webury has managed to clinch.

Webury breaks the clinch.

Farley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Farley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Webury is squirming around, avoiding Farley's attempts to control the action.

Farley with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Webury is squirming around, avoiding Farley's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruffin Farley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Webury loads up on a big right hand but Farley slips the punch.
Webury misses with a low kick.
Webury misses the jab.
Farley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Webury.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webury looks to land a right hand but Farley moved out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Webury pinned against the cage. Webury gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Webury misses with a takedown attempt

and Farley counters with a single leg into guard. Webury didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webury controls Farley momentarily but Farley frees himself.
Farley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Webury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Webury is trying to keep Farley in close.
Farley trying to control the position from guard on top but Webury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Webury has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Webury misses with a hook.
Daniel Webury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.

Webury gets a clinch.
Farley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Webury just stands there and leans against the cage.
Webury with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Webury manages to break the clinch.

Farley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Farley controls Webury momentarily but Webury frees himself.
Farley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Webury controls the pace.
Webury wants to control from the top but Farley keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Webury wants to pass the guard but Farley is keeping the position.

Farley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Webury is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Webury trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Webury slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Farley working for a triangle but Webury defends it easily.
Webury controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Farley is looking for a triangle but Webury pushes his legs off easily.
Webury won't allow Farley to sweep him here.
Webury trying to control but Farley is working from the bottom.

Farley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Farley manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Webury is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Farley tries to control but Webury wriggling away.
Webury is looking to get to half guard.

Farley wants to finish this one by submission but Webury is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Farley.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruffin Farley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Farley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruffin Farley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Pato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Pato told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Maximus
vs
Pato

180 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
211 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Pill Popper's Palace

Attliction

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Maximus!
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, Alex Pato!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maximus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pato regains half guard, as Maximus was trying to land strikes.
Pato is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maximus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maximus's back!
Maximus breaks Pato's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Pato is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maximus is looking to improve his position.
Maximus is looking to control Pato's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maximus avoid being mounted?
Pato wants to stand up but Maximus manages to regain full guard.
Maximus throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Pato stays in close to Maximus's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pato stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Pato moves into the clinch successfully.
Pato is pressed up against the cage. Maximus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pato down to the mat. Pato avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Pato as Maximus shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maximus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pato stuffs the takedown.

Maximus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Maximus is breathing heavily.
Maximus wants to free his trapped foot but Pato is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pato wants to get back to his feet.
Pato wants to control but Maximus is keeping busy.
Pato connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Maximus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pato controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Pato has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Maximus is looking to advance position but Pato won't allow it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Maximus misses with a takedown attempt - Pato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pato swinging wilding here.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pato but Pato pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Maximus tries to keep at a distance but Pato has taken the fight into the clinch.

Pato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maximus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maximus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pato tries to avoid it but Maximus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pato to the ground. Pato escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Pato pushes Maximus up against the cage in a clinch.
Maximus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pato is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pato stops a takedown attempt from Maximus.
Maximus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pato smiles and moves away.

Pato rushes Maximus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pato prevents it.
Maximus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pato fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maximus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pato pinned against the cage. Pato gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Pato gets a clinch.
Maximus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pato is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Pato manages to break the clinch.
Pato stuffs the takedown attempt from Maximus. Maximus gets slowly back to his feet.
Maximus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alex Pato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Pato gets caught flat footed, as Maximus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maximus trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pato manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Pato stands up and waves to Maximus to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Pato has closed the distance and engaged Maximus in a clinch.

Pato manages to break the clinch.
Maximus closes the distance and clinches up with Pato, looking for a takedown. Maximus pushes Pato against the cage but Pato circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pato as he avoids it easily.
Maximus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pato lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Pato has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pato is pressed up against the cage. Maximus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pato down to the mat. Pato avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Pato clinches up with Maximus and pushes him back against the cage.

Maximus has clasped his hands together around Pato's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Maximus scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pato to see if he's OK.
Maximus grinds an elbow into Pato's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maximus lands a nice forearm strike.
Pato is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pato is not content to let Maximus control the position.
You can see the frustration on Pato's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Maximus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pato as he avoids it easily.

Maximus tries to keep at a distance but Pato has taken the fight into the clinch.

Pato manages to pull guard.
Pato trying to keep a closed guard but Maximus is proving a slippery customer.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Maximus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pato keeping full guard, as Maximus tries to pass.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Pato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Maximus 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.
Pato is in a horrible position here. Maximus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pato is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Maximus looking to finish Pato with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pato!
Maximus breaks from Pato's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Marcus Maximus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maximus trying to control but Pato is having none of it.
Maximus looking to finish Pato with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pato!
Maximus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pato can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Maximus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Maximus punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pato is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Pato that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee warns Pato that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pato slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Maximus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pato misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Pato trying to control here.
Maximus lands strikes from half guard.
Pato blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maximus.

Pato looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pato has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maximus is working away from the top position though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Maximus misses with a takedown attempt - Pato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pato stuffs the takedown attempt from Maximus. Maximus gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maximus shoots for a double leg takedown but Pato sprawls well. He's pushed Maximus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maximus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pato's waist but Pato gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maximus off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Pato as Maximus shoots in.

Maximus scores a takedown into full mount!
Maximus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Maximus breaks from Pato's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Maximus prevents Pato from getting the reversal.
Pato is squirming around, avoiding Maximus's attempts to control the action.
Maximus lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Maximus.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pato can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maximus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pato looks a forlorn figure.
Maximus working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Maximus putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pato tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maximus with a couple of short strikes.
Maximus breaks from Pato's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Maximus goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pato turns into him and now he's in Maximus's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pato preventing the sweep.
Maximus striking from his own guard.
Pato working some strikes from top position.
Maximus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maximus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pato controls the pace.
Pato with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pato trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Pato has Maximus up against the cage in a clinch.

Pato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maximus closes the distance and clinches up with Pato, looking for a takedown. Maximus pushes Pato against the cage but Pato circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Maximus 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. 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.

Pato smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Maximus feints and as Pato raises his hands in defense, Maximus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Pato keeps moving.
Maximus looking to sit in guard and control but Pato gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pato trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Pato tries to stand but Maximus is controlling from the bottom.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Pato from controlling successfully.
Maximus wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Pato is now in half guard.

Pato decides to return to a standing position.
Pato is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pato scores with a kick to the body.
Pato misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maximus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pato is fending him off so far but Maximus persists. Nope, Pato circles away and we're back to standing.

Pato drives through and clinches with Maximus against the cage.
Maximus has Pato pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pato manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maximus tries to score a body lock takedown but Pato shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pato jumps into guard, dragging Maximus to the mat.
Maximus lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maximus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Maximus stands up over Pato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maximus stands up over Pato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maximus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maximus is working Pato over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maximus is working Pato over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maximus lands a couple of digs.
Maximus slips nicely into half guard.
Maximus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maximus trying to control from half guard but Pato is working away.
Maximus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maximus wants to control but Pato is keeping him busy.
Pato regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pato wants to stand and escape but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pato not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pato is on top in guard.

Maximus throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pato uses it to pass to side control.
Pato controls the position from side control.
Maximus is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pato controlling from side mount.
Pato throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Pato thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pato postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pato working the ground and pound.
Maximus looking for a sweep but Pato has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Maximus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pato seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maximus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pato landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pato tries to pass to full mount but Maximus defends it.
Pato trying to control from half guard but Maximus is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is trying to get back to full guard.
Pato slips a nice elbow through Maximus's hands, connecting with Maximus's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pato connects with a nice short shot to Maximus's temple.
Pato wants to pass the guard but Maximus is defending well.

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

Pato clinches up with Maximus and pushes him back against the cage.

Pato pulls Maximus into guard.
Pato wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pato lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Maximus!
Maximus is looking to improve his position but Pato isn't that keen on the idea.
Pato looking to control but Maximus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maximus manages to regain half guard. Good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex Pato.
I think Pato has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Pato!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shifty Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Teixeira
vs
Johnson

174 cm
18
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
212 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Attliction

Attliction
Extremely Crazy MMA gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shifty Teixeira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wayne Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Teixeira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Teixeira off to one side.
Teixeira fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shifty Teixeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Teixeira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Teixeira looking to pass the guard.

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

Teixeira keeping busy on the bottom but Johnson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Teixeira looking for submissions off his back.
Teixeira is breathing heavily.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
I looks like Johnson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Teixeira wants to get back to full guard but Johnson has passed into side control.

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.
Johnson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Teixeira is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Teixeira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Teixeira tries to improve his position but instead Johnson has taken his back!
Johnson gets his hands free as Teixeira looks to control.
Johnson controlling the position well here. Teixeira rolled but Johnson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Wayne Johnson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Teixeira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Teixeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Teixeira looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Johnson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Teixeira is trying to reverse the position but instead Johnson has taken his back - oops!
Teixeira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson controlling from the back.
Teixeira rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teixeira trying to control here.
Teixeira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to break free.

Teixeira working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Johnson is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Teixeira has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Johnson taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shifty Teixeira!
Shifty Teixeira is the new light heavyweight champion!