RR11: Diminishing PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kezie Uche Duru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramberto Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramberto Cruz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Uche Duru
vs
Cruz

203 cm
22
255 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
229 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kezie Uche Duru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ramberto Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cruz gets caught flat footed, as Duru shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Duru will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Duru throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duru tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Duru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Duru landing some decent shots from guard.
Duru preventing the sweep.

Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Duru passes into side control.
Duru is working Cruz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Duru trying to control the position but Cruz is working away.
Duru wants to take a breather but Cruz manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Duru.
Duru looking to sit in guard and control but Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cruz passes Duru's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Duru knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz tries to pass to full mount but Duru defends it.
Duru tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.
Duru is working hard here to advance position.
Duru trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
Cruz works his way into side control.
Duru manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duru trying to control from Cruz's half guard. Cruz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Duru loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duru doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cruz is tightening it up a little... Duru has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Duru reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Duru taps out! nice BJJ there by Cruz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ramberto Cruz!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sully Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thallo Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy comes to the cage accompanied by Whiskey Hangover. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Murphy
vs
Green

178 cm
19
163 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sully Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thallo Green!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Murphy scores a takedown into full mount!
Murphy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Green is looking to escape.
Murphy moves to take his opponent's back.
Murphy keeps control of the position as Green tries to break free.
Green has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Murphy is looking to control Green but Green is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Murphy thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Green is staying active underneath Murphy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Murphy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Murphy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Murphy stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Green.
Green throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thallo Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy avoids a kick to the body.
Murphy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Green looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body kick there by Green.
Green throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Murphy scores with a three punch combo!

Green is rocked!
Green looks gassed!
Murphy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Green is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?

Murphy shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Murphy slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Murphy lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Sully Murphy!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otis Amber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Otis Amber was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Jackson
vs
Amber

170 cm
18
143 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

170 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trevor Jackson!
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, Otis Amber!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Amber moves out of range easily.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Amber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a kick to the temple. Amber shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Otis Amber has been cut.
No luck for Amber with that takedown attempt.
Amber fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Amber avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Amber shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trevor Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otis Amber.
Jackson lands with a kick to the temple. Amber shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jackson pushes Amber away with a front kick.
Amber takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Amber is rocked!
Amber tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Amber's head.
Amber is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson throws a head kick but Amber moves out of range.

Amber gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson manages to get back to half guard.
Amber seems to have recovered his senses.
Amber is tying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Amber looks gassed!
Amber is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Amber 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 one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is not content to let Amber control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Amber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Amber's back!
Amber is in bad spot here.
Amber trying to control the position but Jackson manages to sink in the hooks.

Jackson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Amber has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jackson trying to control.
Jackson keeps control of the position as Amber tries to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson is trying to stick to Amber's back but Amber is turning into Jackson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jackson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Amber.
Amber trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Amber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson scores with a one two! Amber had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Amber shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson throws a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Amber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Amber has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Amber gets the takedown into side control.
Amber scores with punches from side control.
Amber is putting a hurting on Jackson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jackson seems a little lost for a moment, as Amber dominates the positioning.
Amber lands some shots froms side control.
Amber working the head and body with strikes.
Amber trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
A lull in the action here as Amber stalls from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Amber trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Amber scoring with punches from side control.
Jackson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Amber wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Amber cracks Jackson with a big elbow.
Amber lands a decent elbow from side control.
Amber connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
Amber wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Amber working the ground and pound.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Amber scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jackson to see if he's OK.
Jackson is trying to control Amber's posture but Amber avoids it.
Amber grinds an elbow into Jackson's temple.
Amber wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Amber scoring with punches and elbows.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Amber keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson is not content to let Amber control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amber fails with the takedown.
Nice body kick there by Jackson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amber avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Amber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Amber shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Otis Amber's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jackson throws a push kick but Amber slaps the foot to one side.
Amber shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Amber scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Amber keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Amber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Amber looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amber is working away from the top position though.
Amber seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Amber landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Amber lands a nice short elbow.
Amber works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Amber putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Amber is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amber thowing shots but they're missing.
Jackson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Amber can do anything to dispel that myth.

Jackson stands and steps away. Amber gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Amber takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Amber's head.
Amber fails to land the takedown.
Jackson scores with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Amber shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Trevor Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otis Amber.
Amber shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Amber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Amber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Amber off to one side.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amber shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amber shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson clobbers Amber with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
Amber tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Amber with that takedown attempt.
Amber takes a kick to the side of the head.
Amber shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Amber checks a low kick from Jackson.
Amber dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Amber on that attempt.
Amber fails with the takedown.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Amber.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Amber keeps moving and retains side control.
Check out the look on Amber's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Amber connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amber controls the position.
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Amber keeps moving and retains side control.
Amber is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to buck Amber off but Amber is having none of it.
Amber scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jackson to see if he's OK.
Amber tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Amber working the head and body with strikes.
Amber is putting a hurting on Jackson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Amber working the body and head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amber working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jackson tries to bench press Amber off him but Amber keeps the position.
Amber trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Amber works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Amber gets to mount! Jackson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Amber landing shots from mount.
Amber pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
BOOM! Amber connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Amber avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amber looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Amber is landing with some decent strikes but Jackson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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 Trevor Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Otis Amber's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Amber takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jackson lands a head kick!
Trevor Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Amber takes a step back to recover.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Amber shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
Amber wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Amber working some strikes from top position.
Amber trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Amber makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Amber trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Amber controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Amber looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Amber fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Amber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Jackson feints and as Amber raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Amber keeps moving.
Amber tries to strike from the bottom.
Amber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Amber throwing strikes but missing.
Amber wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Amber has passed into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amber scores with punches from side control.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Amber's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Amber wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Amber.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Amber takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson throws a head kick but Amber moves out of range.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson throws a head kick that Amber semi-blocks.
Amber tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a head kick. That will keep Amber thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Trevor Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otis Amber.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Amber takes it in his stride.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Amber clinches but Jackson breaks the clinch
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Amber shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
Jackson scores with a kick to the body.

Amber gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Amber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Amber passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Amber.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amber is working away from the top position though.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Jackson 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.
Amber chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Amber from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Amber takes a kick to the side of the head.
Trevor Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jackson gets a clinch.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson lunges at Amber with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Amber's hand.
Amber is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Amber closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Jackson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson thuds his shin into the meat of Amber's side.

Jackson rushes Amber and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Amber.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Otis Amber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amber takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Amber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Jackson!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Meatstock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Metcalf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Metcalf's choice of entrance music: "Highway to the Danger Zone," by Kenny Loggins. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Meatstock
vs
Metcalf

187 cm
20
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Team S.W.A.T.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugh Meatstock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Metcalf!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metcalf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Meatstock scores with a push kick.
Meatstock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Metcalf's head backwards.
Metcalf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Metcalf throws a nice looking combination but Meatstock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Meatstock throws a lazy right hand but Metcalf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meatstock fails to land with a series of punches.
Meatstock blocks a jab.
Meatstock throws a combination that misses
and Meatstock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Metcalf.
Meatstock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Metcalf scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meatstock drops Metcalf with a nice combination! Meatstock dives into Metcalf's guard, looking to finish!

Metcalf is rocked!

Metcalf scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Metcalf is still on wobbly legs! Can Meatstock finish him?
Metcalf throws a quick inside leg kick.
Meatstock is breathing heavily.
A combination from Metcalf does no damage.
Meatstock misses with a straight right.
Metcalf seems to have recovered his senses.
Meatstock throws a series of punches but Metcalf moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Metcalf!
Metcalf fails to land with a series of punches.
Meatstock misses with a hook
and Metcalf counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Meatstock crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Metcalf - the referee stops the clock and Meatstock gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Metcalf. Meatstock manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metcalf wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab-cross combination lands for Meatstock and sends Metcalf crashing to the mat! Meatstock follows him down to the mat - Metcalf regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Meatstock is keen to just control but Metcalf is a slippery customer.

Meatstock gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Mike Metcalf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metcalf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meatstock.
Metcalf slips a jab and a cross from Meatstock.
Meatstock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Metcalf's head.
Meatstock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metcalf throws a series of punches but Meatstock moves out of range.
Meatstock stuns Metcalf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Meatstock fails to land with a series of punches.
Meatstock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meatstock cracks a nice hook into Metcalf's ribs.
Metcalf gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Meatstock misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Meatstock misses.
A combination from Meatstock does no damage.
Meatstock throws a right hand that misses
letting Metcalf counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metcalf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meatstock throws out the jab.
Meatstock misses with a body shot.
Metcalf misses with a series of wild punches.
Metcalf lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Metcalf drops Meatstock with a straight right hand, right on the button! Metcalf follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Metcalf!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marco Kolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Skaldssen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolo comes to the cage accompanied by As I Lay Dying - This Is Who We Are. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kolo
vs
Skaldssen

164 cm
18
149 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

180 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Kolo!
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, Bjorn Skaldssen!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kolo. Skaldssen shrugs it off though.
Kolo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kolo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Skaldssen tries to clinch but Kolo is having none of it.

Skaldssen clinches with his opponent.

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

Skaldssen moves into range and clinches up with Kolo.
Kolo has Skaldssen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skaldssen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kolo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Skaldssen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Kolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skaldssen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Skaldssen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Kolo does no damage.
Kolo misses with a body shot.

Kolo gets a clinch.
Kolo is looking to break free of the clinch but Skaldssen has double underhooks.

Skaldssen manages to break the clinch.
Kolo misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolo misses with a wild combination.

Kolo clinches with his opponent.
Skaldssen connects with a knee to the head.
Skaldssen misses with a hook from the clinch.

Kolo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Skaldssen is trying to keep an underhook but Kolo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Kolo seems content to control.
Skaldssen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kolo is working away from the top position though.
Skaldssen is controlling Kolo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kolo is tying to control. Skaldssen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Skaldssen is doing well to control the position and prevent Kolo from advancing to side control.
Skaldssen tries to roll over but Kolo keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skaldssen trying to control here.
Skaldssen throws a strike from the bottom but Kolo passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Skaldssen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kolo trying to control the position but Skaldssen is working away.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kolo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kolo is breathing heavily.

Skaldssen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kolo is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolo trying to remain calm as Skaldssen controls from the top position.

Skaldssen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kolo, who protects the arm well.
Skaldssen wants to control but Kolo is keeping him busy.
Kolo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Skaldssen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Skaldssen works his way into full mount!
Kolo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Skaldssen looking to finish with strikes here!
Kolo is desperately trying to improve his position but Skaldssen has a good base and remains in mount.
Skaldssen wants to get back to his feet but Kolo is holding on tight.
Kolo wants to hold on but Skaldssen pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Skaldssen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Skaldssen 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skaldssen with good strikes from the mount here!

Skaldssen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kolo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Skaldssen controlling his opponent.
Skaldssen manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kolo to take his back!
Skaldssen punches the canvas rather than the man.

Skaldssen seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Kolo's chin but Kolo turns very nicely into Skaldssen's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Kolo.
Kolo trying to control but Skaldssen is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bjorn Skaldssen will probably get the nod.
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.

Skaldssen wants to clinch but Kolo slips to the side

and Kolo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Kolo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Skaldssen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skaldssen gets back to half guard.
Skaldssen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Skaldssen working a defensive guard here.
Skaldssen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Skaldssen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Skaldssen keeps control of Kolo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Skaldssen misses with a knee to the head.
Kolo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skaldssen tries a knee to the head but Kolo blocks it.
Kolo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skaldssen is trying to break the clinch but Kolo has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skaldssen tries a knee to the head but Kolo blocks it.

Kolo jumps into guard, dragging Skaldssen to the mat.
Kolo keeping moving, preventing Skaldssen from controlling successfully.
Kolo wants to sweep but no luck.
Kolo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kolo 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.
Kolo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Skaldssen!
Skaldssen tries to buck Kolo off but he can't manage it.
Skaldssen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skaldssen is staying active underneath Kolo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Skaldssen is holding on to half guard well.
Skaldssen tries to roll over but Kolo keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skaldssen wants to control but Kolo is keeping busy.
Skaldssen is pressing down on Kolo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Skaldssen seems keen to control Kolo's posture.
Skaldssen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kolo prevents Skaldssen from getting back to his feet.
Skaldssen keeping moving, preventing Kolo from controlling successfully.
Skaldssen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kolo is one step ahead there.
Kolo slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolo controlling the action here.
Skaldssen is looking to improve his position.
Kolo wants to free his trapped foot but Skaldssen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kolo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kolo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kolo trying to control from half guard but Skaldssen is working away.
Skaldssen trying to control from the bottom.
Kolo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kolo is keen to just control but Skaldssen is a slippery customer.
Kolo trying to control the pace.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Marco Kolo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Kolo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Skaldssen is out of range and Kolo settles back down.
Kolo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Kolo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Skaldssen is looking to chop away at Kolo's legs.
Kolo keeps the fight on the outside.
Kolo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skaldssen pinned against the cage. Skaldssen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kolo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skaldssen swivels and escapes.
Skaldssen tries to clinch but Kolo moves away
and Kolo counters with a good, hard body kick but Skaldssen shrugs it off.
Skaldssen darts in trying to clinch
and Kolo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by Kolo or perhaps it was just good defense by Skaldssen which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Kolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skaldssen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kolo counters with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skaldssen misses with a takedown

and Kolo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kolo decides to return to a standing position.
Marco Kolo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Skaldssen darts in and clinches Kolo up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Skaldssen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kolo gets underhooks to prevent Skaldssen's takedown attempt.
Kolo tries for a takedown but Skaldssen manages to get underhooks.

Skaldssen breaks the clinch.
Marco Kolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolo slow jab from Skaldssen misses its intended target.
Kolo looks to land a combination but Skaldssen avoids it well.
Skaldssen avoids a kick to the body.
Kolo staying out of range there.
Skaldssen closes the distance but Kolo moves to the side
and Kolo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Kolo clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolo tries for a takedown. No joy.

Kolo pulls guard successfully.
Kolo trying to control the position.
Kolo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Skaldssen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kolo keeping moving, preventing Skaldssen from controlling successfully.

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

Kolo is working an open guard so Skaldssen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Kolo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skaldssen tries to clinch but Kolo moves away

and Kolo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kolo.
Skaldssen is working Kolo over against the cage.
Skaldssen lands an elbow that stopped Kolo in his tracks for a moment.
Kolo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kolo tries for a takedown but Skaldssen manages to get underhooks.

Skaldssen jumps into guard, dragging Kolo to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skaldssen wants to stand and escape but Kolo is having none of it.

Kolo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skaldssen keeping moving, preventing Kolo from controlling successfully.
Kolo forces his way into half guard.
Skaldssen is trying to get back to full guard.
Kolo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kolo is thwarting Skaldssen's attempts to control the position.
Skaldssen is trying to stand up here but Kolo is controlling him well.
Skaldssen wants to control but Kolo is keeping busy.
Kolo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kolo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Skaldssen takes a step back to recover.
Skaldssen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A good leg kick by Kolo.
Kolo just misses with a punch to the body.
Skaldssen tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Kolo is predictable there

and Skaldssen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kolo wants a takedown but no success here.
Skaldssen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kolo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Kolo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kolo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skaldssen is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Kolo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kolo 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Kolo!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bancrofti Wuchereria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Ransom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wuchereria comes to the cage accompanied by Manowar - Blood of the Kings. Samson Ransom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wuchereria
vs
Ransom

175 cm
18
178 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

179 cm
20
177 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Purple 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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bancrofti Wuchereria!
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, Samson Ransom!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wuchereria lands with a nice combination. Ransom backs away looking to recover.
Ransom fails to land the takedown.
Wuchereria fails to land with a series of punches.
Ransom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wuchereria but Wuchereria pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wuchereria scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ransom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bancrofti Wuchereria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samson Ransom.
Wuchereria cracks Ransom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Wuchereria rushes Ransom and presses him up against the cage.

Wuchereria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ransom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Wuchereria gets caught flat footed, as Ransom shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ransom looks gassed!
Ransom pushing down on Wuchereria'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.
Ransom with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wuchereria is looking to improve his position.
Ransom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ransom trying to pass the guard but Wuchereria defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuchereria is trying to maintain the position but Ransom is very close to passing his half guard.
Wuchereria is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ransom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ransom's back!

Wuchereria working for a choke but Ransom is defending well.
Ransom rolls, trying to escape but Wuchereria keeps control of the position.
Wuchereria tries to keep control of the position but Ransom is staying busy.
Ransom is trying to break free.
Wuchereria doesn't have the hooks in and Ransom manages to turn into his guard.
Ransom lands a couple of digs.
Ransom stops Wuchereria from standing up.
Ransom stands and throws Wuchereria's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuchereria trying to remain calm as Ransom controls from the top position.
Wuchereria is looking for a sweep.
Wuchereria manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ransom's best efforts.
Wuchereria has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ransom is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wuchereria manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wuchereria pulls Ransom in to control the position.
Ransom trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wuchereria manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Wuchereria wants to pass the guard but Ransom is keeping the position.
Ransom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wuchereria is one step ahead there.
Wuchereria has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wuchereria controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ransom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wuchereria's guard.
Wuchereria wants to stand and escape but Ransom is having none of it.
Ransom trying to control the position from guard on top but Wuchereria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ransom has gone for a leg lock! Wuchereria slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ransom's guard.
Wuchereria looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wuchereria has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ransom is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ransom looking for a sweep. Not yet Ransom, not yet.
Wuchereria knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ransom on the ground.
Wuchereria is looking to stand up but Ransom won't let him.
Wuchereria preventing the sweep.
Wuchereria wants to stand but Ransom has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Ransom looking for a guillotine here but Wuchereria defends easily.

Wuchereria gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Samson Ransom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wuchereria moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wuchereria misses with a jab, cross combination.

Wuchereria gets a clinch.
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 Bancrofti Wuchereria will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ransom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wuchereria as he avoids it easily.
Wuchereria connects with the punch.
Ransom throws a right and a left that Wuchereria avoids nicely.
Ransom misses with a takedown attempt - Wuchereria sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ransom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ransom shoots in but no luck this time.
Bancrofti Wuchereria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samson Ransom.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wuchereria.
Ransom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Wuchereria shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wuchereria was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Wuchereria stands up from mount. Strange move.
Wuchereria with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Wuchereria rushes Ransom and presses him up against the cage.
Wuchereria digs a right hand underneath Ransom's ribcage. Ransom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wuchereria tries to pull guard but Ransom won't allow it.

Wuchereria pulls Ransom into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ransom wanted to stand there but Wuchereria had control of the position.
Ransom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wuchereria is keeping the position for now.
Ransom trying to control but Wuchereria is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ransom forces his way into half guard.

Ransom looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ransom lands strikes from half guard.
Ransom works his way into full mount!

Wuchereria defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ransom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ransom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wuchereria is looking to escape.

Ransom moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wuchereria has worked his arm free - good work by Wuchereria!
Wuchereria prevents Ransom from moving into mount.
Wuchereria is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Ransom tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ransom has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wuchereria is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ransom connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wuchereria some visible discomfort.
Wuchereria manages to get back to half guard.
Wuchereria tries to roll over but Ransom keeps him under control.
Wuchereria is refusing to be controlled, as Ransom sits in half guard.
Wuchereria is trying is best to control the position here.
Samson Ransom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ransom passes the guard and advances to mount!

Ransom is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wuchereria has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Ransom is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wuchereria is surviving well by controlling Ransom's body position as best he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuchereria tries to hold on but Ransom pushes him away.
Ransom works his way to his opponent's back.
Ransom throwing damaging strikes from the back! Wuchereria could be in trouble here!
Wuchereria rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ransom looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wuchereria with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ransom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wuchereria's head.
Wuchereria is refusing to be controlled, as Ransom sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ransom tries to pass to full mount but Wuchereria defends it.
Wuchereria is looking for a sweep. Ransom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Ransom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wuchereria's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Wuchereria moves into range and clinches up with Ransom.
Wuchereria tries for a takedown but Ransom manages to get underhooks.

Wuchereria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wuchereria works over Ransom's head and body with a nice combination.
Bancrofti Wuchereria is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wuchereria tries to close the distance and clinch but Ransom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ransom misses with a takedown attempt
and Wuchereria counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Ransom scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Ransom tries for a kimura but Wuchereria is defending well.
Ransom wants to control but Wuchereria is keeping him busy.
Ransom working the body and head with strikes.
Wuchereria gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Ransom looking to secure an arm triangle but Wuchereria defends it well.
Ransom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ransom takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuchereria holding both Ransom 's hands and preventing any damage.
Ransom trying to control momentarily.

Ransom is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wuchereria defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wuchereria rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wuchereria wants to get back to his feet.
Wuchereria gets full guard.
Wuchereria is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ransom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ransom trying to control the position from guard on top but Wuchereria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wuchereria keeping full guard, as Ransom tries to pass.
Wuchereria has a closed guard, preventing Ransom from standing up.
Wuchereria keeping full guard, as Ransom tries to pass.
Ransom trying to control but Wuchereria is working from the bottom.

Ransom stands up and waves to Wuchereria to follow him.

Ransom drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuchereria pushes Ransom away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ransom gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wuchereria manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ransom tries to get to full guard but Wuchereria has control of the leg.
Ransom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Wuchereria is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wuchereria tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ransom controls his leg.

Ransom looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wuchereria seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Wuchereria is tying to control. Ransom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ransom doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wuchereria counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ransom with a poor takedown
and Wuchereria counters with a nice leg kick.
Bancrofti Wuchereria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samson Ransom.
Ransom throws a right and a left that Wuchereria avoids nicely.
Ransom is looking to clinch.
Wuchereria bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ransom is looking to clinch.
Ransom takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ransom is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wuchereria.
Ransom has his takedown stuffed
and Wuchereria counters with a low kick, right behind Ransom 's knee.
Ransom has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ransom changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wuchereria looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ransom works to advance to full mount. Wuchereria defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ransom trying to control but he's not successful this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Ransom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ransom 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Ransom!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hirohidi Takanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elmer Venoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takanaka comes to the cage accompanied by Bleach - . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Takanaka
vs
Venoit

163 cm
22
139 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
21
142 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hirohidi Takanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elmer Venoit!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venoit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Venoit stuffs the takedown.
Venoit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takanaka moves away.
Venoit scores with a jab to the head.
Venoit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takanaka misses with an uppercut
and Venoit counters with a straight right hand.
Elmer Venoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venoit misses with a two punch combination.
Venoit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Venoit swats away the attempt to clinch by Takanaka.
Danga de danga de dang - Venoit scores with a four punch combination!
Venoit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Venoit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takanaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Venoit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Takanaka is rocked!
Venoit misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takanaka fakes the leg kick and cracks Venoit in the body.
Takanaka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Venoit counters with a left right combination that sends Takanaka crashing to the mat - Venoit wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Takanaka out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elmer Venoit!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Garelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burt Reenulds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garelli comes to the cage accompanied by Joe's Gelatto. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Garelli
vs
Reenulds

180 cm
18
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Synergy Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Garelli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Burt Reenulds!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Garelli scores a takedown into full mount!

Garelli working for a submission but Reenulds is keeping him at bay.
Garelli throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Reenulds is trying desperately to improve position.

Garelli looking for a guillotine from mount but Reenulds is having none of it.

Garelli looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Reenulds is just holding on here. Garelli manages to take his back.
Reenulds rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garelli is looking to take a break and control but Reenulds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garelli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Garelli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reenulds blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garelli.
Garelli looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Garelli is pressing down on Reenulds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reenulds is holding on for now.
Reenulds wants to control but Garelli is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Reenulds throws a series of punches but Garelli moves out of range.
Reenulds ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A punch combination from Reenulds misses.

Garelli changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reenulds looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reenulds is looking to regain half guard here but Garelli keeps moving and retains side control.
Garelli in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Garelli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reenulds knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reenulds is trying to get back to half guard.
Garelli trying to control the position but Reenulds is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Garelli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Garelli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Garelli goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reenulds has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Garelli but great work by Reenulds.
Garelli sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Garelli is staying active underneath Reenulds, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garelli wants to improve his position but Reenulds is controlling well.

Garelli actively working from the bottom here.
Garelli controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Reenulds trying to control from half guard but Garelli is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garelli has a hand on Reenulds's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Reenulds takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Garelli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reenulds wants to control the pace but Garelli is squirming around nicely.
Garelli is wriggling around trying to escape.
Garelli slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Garelli tries to get to full guard but Reenulds has control of the leg.

Reenulds seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Garelli has recovered full guard.
Reenulds looks gassed!

Garelli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reenulds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reenulds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Garelli shoots in and drives through. Reenulds sprawls well.

Garelli shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Reenulds's guard.
Garelli slips nicely into half guard.

Garelli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Garelli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Reenulds is defending against the submission attempts here by Garelli.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reenulds avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garelli.

Garelli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reenulds is just riding it out for now. Garelli eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reenulds makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reenulds.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garelli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reenulds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garelli preventing the sweep.
Garelli slips nicely into half guard.
Garelli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reenulds keeps working.

Garelli looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Garelli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reenulds keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Garelli is looking for a kimura here.
Garelli trying to mount his opponent but Reenulds defends it.
Garelli moves into full mount! Reenulds won't be happy about that!

Garelli is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Reenulds has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Garelli looking for a guillotine from mount but Reenulds is having none of it.

Garelli jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Reenulds is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Reenulds and Garelli has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garelli trying to control the position but Reenulds is working away.

Garelli thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Reenulds tries to improve position but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Garelli.

Garelli has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Reenulds is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Garelli yanks on the arm and Reenulds is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Garelli.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Garelli!
Joe Garelli retains his middleweight title!