WEP 8: Dead Skin Mask PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Silva's choice of entrance music: Audioslave - Like a Stone. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Mir
vs
Silva

190 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

222 cm
19
255 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Attliction

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Silva!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir misses with a body shot.

Mir drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mir slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mir works to advance to full mount. Silva defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mir trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mir content just to control the position here.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva wants to hold on but Mir pushes him away.
Mir tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mir could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Mir goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Silva turns into him and now he's in Mir's guard.
Mir working a defensive guard but Silva passes into half guard.
Mir might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mir can't escape the position.
Silva tries to control but Mir wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Silva with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mir is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva landing strikes from the mount.
Silva controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva looking to isolate an arm here. Mir doesn't see it coming and as Silva extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Carlitos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Carlitos
vs
Johnson

178 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexandre Carlitos !
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, Danny Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carlitos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carlitos .
Carlitos misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carlitos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandre Carlitos . That's going to take a lot out of him.

Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.

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

Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carlitos is keeping the position for now.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carlitos . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alexandre Carlitos !

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thien Dinh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baek Do San (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Dinh
vs
Do San

190 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
198 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Team S.W.A.T.
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thien Dinh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Baek Do San!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Do San closes the distance and clinches.
Dinh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Do San gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Do San gets underhooks to prevent Dinh's takedown attempt.
Dinh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Do San gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thien Dinh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Do San lands a nice elbow.

Do San pulls guard effortlessly.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dinh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Dinh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Do San is looking to stand up but Dinh isn't so interested in that idea.
Dinh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Do San is keeping the position for now.
Do San wants to sweep here but Dinh controlling him for the moment.
Do San wants to get back to his feet but Dinh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dinh slips nicely into half guard.
Do San trying to control here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Do San fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dinh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Do San but Do San pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Do San tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dinh swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dinh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dinh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Do San circles away.
Do San throws a series of punches but Dinh avoids them all with ease.
Do San doesn't manage to clinch there - Dinh circles away.
Do San fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dinh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Do San. No joy for Dinh on that attempt.
Do San doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Dinh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Do San's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinh throwing strikes but missing.
Dinh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinh is in close to Do San's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dinh advances to half guard.
Do San tries to roll over but Dinh keeps him under control.
Do San trying to control from the bottom.
Dinh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Do San is not content to let Dinh control the position.
Do San is trying to control but can't.
Do San is trying to stand up here but Dinh is controlling him well.

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.
Dinh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dinh is tying to control. Do San wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Do San doesn't manage to clinch there - Dinh circles away.
Do San throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dinh.
Do San clinches but Dinh breaks the clinch

and Dinh counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Dinh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Do San looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Do San looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Do San!
Dinh is breathing heavily.
Dinh is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Do San off and has taken his back!
Do San looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thien Dinh dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dinh circles away from the clinch attempt

so Dinh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Do San avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dinh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Do San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dinh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Do San has momentary wrist control but Dinh slips an elbow through the middle.
Dinh forces his way into half guard.
Do San looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinh wants to pass to mount but Do San is defending the position.

Dinh 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Dinh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dinh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Do San is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

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

Dinh seems to be working for a kimura but Do San defends the submission attempt.
Dinh trying to control from half guard but Do San is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Dinh or perhaps it was just good defense by Do San which made him look bad.
Do San throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dinh.

It looks like Thien Dinh has been cut.
Do San wants to clinch

and Dinh counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Do San!
Do San is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Dinh jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Do San is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Do San and Dinh has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Do San is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinh trying to control the position but Do San is working away.
Dinh misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Do San gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Do San is desperately trying to improve his position but Dinh has a good base and remains in mount.
Dinh landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thien Dinh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thien Dinh's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Dinh closes the distance and clinches up with Do San, looking for a takedown. Dinh pushes Do San against the cage but Do San circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Do San has closed the distance and engaged Dinh in a clinch.
Do San misses with some punches.
Dinh gets underhooks to prevent Do San's takedown attempt.

Do San breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Do San.
Dinh looks for a takedown but Do San sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Do San tries to clinch up

and Dinh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Do San won't be happy with that.
Do San manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Do San is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Do San takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Dinh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Do San is just riding it out for now. Dinh eventually gives up the hold.
Do San trying to control here.

Dinh is trying to work for a kimura but Do San is defending well.
Dinh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

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.
Dinh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dinh is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Do San!
Do San is bucking up trying to escape but Dinh cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Do San wants to control but Dinh is having none of it.
Do San really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dinh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee warns Do San that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dinh has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Do San's face.
Dinh trying to control but Do San is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do San tries to lock up and control but Dinh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dinh throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Dinh goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Do San is on top in guard.
Do San wants to get up but he can't break Dinh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Do San stopping the sweep attempt from Dinh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dinh controls Do San momentarily but Do San frees himself.
Do San tries to free his leg and advance position but Dinh is retaining full guard.
Dinh has a closed guard, preventing Do San from standing up.
Dinh keeping moving, preventing Do San from controlling successfully.
Baek Do San has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dinh tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thien Dinh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dinh, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thien Dinh!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mayger Mayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Da hora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayne comes to the cage accompanied by Dr. Wily's Theme. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mayne
vs
Da hora

195 cm
18
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
220 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mayger Mayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Da hora!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayne blocks a head kick by Da hora.
Mayne connects with a stiff jab that staggers Da hora - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mayger Mayne!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davi Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Rappenecker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rappenecker has chosen Burial - Untrue as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tom Rappenecker looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Da Silva
vs
Rappenecker

188 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Davi Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Rappenecker!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Da Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rappenecker, pushing him back against the cage.
Rappenecker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Da Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Da Silva works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Da Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Rappenecker is retaining full guard.

Da Silva stands and steps away. Rappenecker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Rappenecker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Da Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rappenecker keeping full guard, as Da Silva tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rappenecker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Da Silva controls the pace.
Da Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Da Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Da Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Da Silva postures up in Rappenecker's guard and throws a big left but Rappenecker blocks it.

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.
Rappenecker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rappenecker is trying to control the position but Da Silva postures up.

Da Silva gets to his feet - Rappenecker follows without any prompting.
Rappenecker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Da Silva if he has to take too many more of those.
Da Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rappenecker circles away.
Da Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Da Silva misses with a hook. Rappenecker ducked under it nicely.
Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rappenecker swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Da Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Da Silva wants to clinch up but Rappenecker keeps it at a distance.
Rappenecker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rappenecker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rappenecker misses with a wild combination.
Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Rappenecker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rappenecker has his takedown stuffed
and Da Silva counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Da Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Rappenecker circles away.

Da Silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Da Silva trying to advance position but Rappenecker counters by regaining guard.
Da Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Da Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Da Silva moves in looking to clinch but Rappenecker pushes him off.
Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rappenecker counters with a nice leg kick.
Rappenecker is looking to land body kicks.
Rappenecker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rappenecker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Davi Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva with a poor takedown
and Rappenecker counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt

and Rappenecker counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davi Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva with a poor takedown
and Rappenecker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rappenecker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Da Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Rappenecker.
Da Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rappenecker counters with a series of strikes. Da Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rappenecker tries to close the distance and clinch but Da Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rappenecker wants to clinch up but Da Silva keeps it at a distance.
Rappenecker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Da Silva closes the distance looking to clinch

and Rappenecker counters with a takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is looking for a sweep.
Da Silva wants to control but Rappenecker postures up.
Da Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rappenecker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Rappenecker is trying to work for a kimura but Da Silva is defending well.
Da Silva gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva wants to stand but Rappenecker is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva 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.
Da Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Da Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.

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.
Rappenecker trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Da Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Da Silva pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Da Silva cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Rappenecker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Rappenecker moves in looking to clinch but Da Silva pushes him off.

Da Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Da Silva lands in his opponent's guard.
Da Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Rappenecker is looking for a triangle but Da Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Da Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rappenecker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva throwing strikes from guard but Rappenecker blocks nicely.
Rappenecker keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva passes Rappenecker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Da Silva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Davi Da Silva just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Rappenecker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rappenecker shoots in and drives through. Da Silva sprawls well.
Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rappenecker counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Da Silva as Rappenecker shoots in.
Da Silva closes the distance but Rappenecker moves to the side

and Rappenecker counters with a single leg into guard. Da Silva didn't expect that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva looking to control.
Da Silva pulls Rappenecker in close to prevent any damage.
Rappenecker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Da Silva throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Da Silva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

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.
Da Silva working a defensive guard here.
Rappenecker trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Da Silva looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rappenecker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rappenecker with the ground and pound but Da Silva uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Da Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rappenecker passes into half guard.
Rappenecker controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Davi Da Silva.
I think Da Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Davi Da Silva!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

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

Pounder
vs
Teixeira

186 cm
21
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Pounder!
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, Shover Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pounder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Teixeira fails with an attempt to clinch.

Pounder shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Teixeira's guard.

Teixeira is looking for a triangle but Pounder pushes his legs off easily.
Teixeira wants to sweep but no luck.
Pounder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teixeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pounder advances to half guard.
Teixeira is not content to let Pounder control the position.
Well, if Pounder is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Teixeira is looking for a sweep. Pounder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pounder sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Teixeira trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira is looking for a sweep. Pounder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pounder sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Teixeira is looking to improve his position.
Pounder could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pounder is controlling the pace.

Teixeira looking for submissions off his back.
Teixeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Teixeira looks gassed!

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.
Pounder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pounder working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pounder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Teixeira gets back to full guard.
Pounder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pounder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pounder pushes down on Teixeira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pounder controlling the action here.
Teixeira misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira has hold of Pounder's hands but Pounder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pounder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Teixeira is not content to let Pounder control the position.

Teixeira is defending against the submission attempts here by Pounder.
Pounder moves nicely into side control.
Teixeira is trying to get back to half guard.
Pounder scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Teixeira to see if he's OK.
Pounder connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Teixeira some visible discomfort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira tries to buck Pounder off but Pounder is having none of it.
Teixeira takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pounder works to advance to full mount. Teixeira defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Pounder lands a heavy elbow.
Pounder controlling his opponent.
Pounder scoring with strikes but Teixeira is staying in there.
Teixeira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Pounder connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pounder is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Teixeira wants to control but Pounder is having none of it.

Teixeira defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pounder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pounder looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Teixeira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pounder is working away from the top position though.
Teixeira punching from the bottom.
Pounder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Pounder seems to be working for a kimura but Teixeira defends the submission attempt.
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. Pounder connects with a nice short shot to Teixeira's temple.
Teixeira is looking to improve his position.
Teixeira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Teixeira is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pounder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Teixeira won't allow Pounder to pass to mount.
Teixeira wants to get back to full guard.
Pounder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pounder working the head and body with strikes.
Teixeira is looking to improve his position.
Pounder is controlling the pace.
Teixeira gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira controls Pounder momentarily but Pounder frees himself.
Pounder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pounder lands a couple of elbows.
Pounder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teixeira is keeping the position for now.
Pounder advances position into side control!
Check out the look on Pounder's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Teixeira manages to get back to half guard.
Teixeira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Pounder is trying to work for a kimura but Teixeira is defending well.
Teixeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Teixeira tries to get to full guard but Pounder has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pounder not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Teixeira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Teixeira looking to control.
Pounder trying to control the position from guard on top but Teixeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teixeira working a defensive guard here.
Teixeira looking for a sweep. Not yet Teixeira, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Pounder dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

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

Teixeira is looking for a triangle but Pounder pushes his legs off easily.

Teixeira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Teixeira wants to sweep here but Pounder controlling him for the moment.
Pounder wants to control from the top but Teixeira keeps moving.

Teixeira working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pounder has passed into half guard!
Teixeira gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Teixeira looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pounder manages to get himself to full guard.
Teixeira preventing the sweep.
Pounder keeping moving, preventing Teixeira from controlling successfully.
Teixeira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pounder wants to sweep here but Teixeira controlling him for the moment.

Teixeira has gone for a leg lock! Pounder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Teixeira's guard.
Pounder trying to control the position from guard on top but Teixeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pounder content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pounder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pounder advances to half guard.
Pounder passes to side control.

Pounder is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Teixeira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pounder grinds an elbow into Teixeira's temple.
Teixeira wants to control but Pounder postures up.
Teixeira taking a bit of punishment here - Pounder scoring with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pounder is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Teixeira tries to reverse the position but Pounder maintains control.
Teixeira slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Teixeira moves into full guard.
Teixeira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Teixeira pushes a forearm under Pounder's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pounder is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shover Teixeira!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Tolmich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clyde Jarrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolmich comes to the cage accompanied by Born To Win. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Tolmich
vs
Jarrow

171 cm
18
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Tolmich!
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, Clyde Jarrow!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tolmich drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolmich trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jarrow's guard.
Tolmich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jarrow is keeping the position for now.
Tolmich prevents Jarrow from getting back to his feet.
Jarrow keeping full guard, as Tolmich tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tolmich gets to his feet. Jarrow looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarrow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jarrow.
Tolmich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jarrow pinned against the cage. Jarrow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tolmich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jarrow as he avoids it easily.
Jarrow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jarrow throws a nice looking combination but Tolmich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tolmich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jarrow swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Tolmich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tolmich throws a sloppy head kick and Jarrow moves out of range easily.
Jarrow lands with a nice combination. Tolmich backs away looking to recover.
Jarrow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jarrow.
Jarrow keeps the fight on the outside.
Jarrow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice combination there by Jarrow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jarrow scores with a one two! Tolmich had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jarrow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tolmich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tolmich is breathing heavily.
Jarrow works Tolmich's body with a nice hook.
Clyde Jarrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jarrow looks to land a combination. Tolmich sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tolmich could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tolmich shoots for a double leg takedown but Jarrow sprawls well. He's pushed Tolmich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A shot to de liver by Jarrow. Beautiful body shot.
Tolmich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jarrow lands a two punch combo.
Jarrow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tolmich has time to react.
Jarrow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jarrow clobbers Tolmich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Tolmich is rocked!
Tolmich has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oh Tolmich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tolmich throws a lazy right hand but Jarrow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolmich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tolmich seems to have got his legs back now.
Jarrow throws a one two combo.
Jarrow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tolmich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jarrow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jarrow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jarrow with a nice cross.
Jarrow scores with the left hand. Tolmich knows he should have avoided that one.
Donk. Jarrow catches Tolmich right on the button with a cross.
Jarrow cracks a nice hook into Tolmich's ribs.
Tolmich is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jarrow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolmich takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jarrow scores with a shot to the body.
Jarrow is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Tolmich had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jarrow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jarrow is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jarrow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jarrow lands with a big left! Tolmich is wobbled badly! Jarrow comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Tolmich to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Clyde Jarrow!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Malac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pervo Jokkolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokkolainen has chosen Smells Like Humppa as his entrance music. Pervo Jokkolainen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jimbo Malac's chin.

Malac
vs
Jokkolainen

185 cm
20
240 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

197 cm
22
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Team S.W.A.T.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimbo Malac!
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, Pervo Jokkolainen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokkolainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Malac fails with a takedown attempt.
Malac will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Malac shoots in and drives through. Jokkolainen sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimbo Malac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Malac or perhaps it was just good defense by Jokkolainen which made him look bad.
Jimbo Malac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Malac or perhaps it was just good defense by Jokkolainen which made him look bad.
Malac is breathing heavily.
Malac misses with a takedown attempt - Jokkolainen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Jokkolainen instigates a clinch.
Jokkolainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malac wants a takedown but no success here.

Jokkolainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jokkolainen throws an overhand right that has Malac reeling! Jokkolainen follows up with a more punches and Malac is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pervo Jokkolainen!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Annunaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruffin Farley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Annunaki comes to the cage accompanied by Tool - Aenima. Bill Annunaki had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Annunaki
vs
Farley

185 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

170 cm
18
191 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Zija International

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Annunaki!
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, Ruffin Farley!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Annunaki darts in and clinches Farley up against the cage.

Annunaki manages to break the clinch.
Farley tries to move into range but Annunaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Farley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Annunaki tries to control but Farley manages to take his back.
Annunaki holding both Farley 's hands and preventing any damage.

Farley is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Annunaki is defending well though. Farley let's go of the attempt for now.

Farley is persistently looking for the submission but Annunaki is defending it well.

Annunaki is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Annunaki closes the distance and clinches.

Annunaki breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Annunaki.

Annunaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Annunaki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Farley tries to pull guard but Annunaki won't allow it.
Annunaki is stalling here.
Annunaki tries to land a knee to the head but Farley blocks with his arms.
Farley tries to pull guard but Annunaki holds him up against the cage and eventually Farley drops back down to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farley tries to pull guard but Annunaki holds him up against the cage and eventually Farley drops back down to his feet.
Bill Annunaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruffin Farley.
Annunaki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Farley's face.
Annunaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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.

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

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!

Farley is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Annunaki is surviving well by controlling Farley's body position as best he can.
Annunaki tries to lock up and control but Farley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Annunaki is squirming around, avoiding Farley's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Farley moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Annunaki has worked his arm free - good work by Annunaki!

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Farley goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Annunaki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Farley's guard! Nice work there by Annunaki!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Annunaki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Farley's guard.

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.

Annunaki has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Farley to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Annunaki is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Farley pulls down on the head and he's put Annunaki to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ruffin Farley!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Pato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shifty Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Pato
vs
Teixeira

189 cm
22
211 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

174 cm
18
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Attliction

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Pato!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shifty Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira shoots in for a double leg but Pato sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pato lands a head kick!
Teixeira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pato but Pato pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pato throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Teixeira's head.
Pato connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Teixeira to the floor! Pato dives in looking for the finish!

Teixeira is rocked!
Teixeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Teixeira is still in real trouble! Can Pato finish him?
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.
Teixeira seems to have recovered his senses.
Teixeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pato postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Teixeira to stand up.
Nice sprawl there from Pato as Teixeira shoots in.
Alex Pato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shifty Teixeira.
Teixeira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Teixeira looks gassed!

Pato clinches with his opponent.

Pato breaks from the clinch.
Teixeira throws a right and a left that Pato avoids nicely.
Teixeira 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 Teixeira off to one side.
Pato throws a head kick that Teixeira semi-blocks.
Crack! A monster head kick from Pato and Teixeira falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Pato!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alex Pato!
Alex Pato is the new light heavyweight champion!