GFL 5: Machete vs. Santos PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Popper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mel Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Popper looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Popper
vs
Gray

170 cm
22
130 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

170 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Popper!
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, Mel Gray!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray misses with the combination.
Gray cracks Popper with an uppercut from hell and Popper crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Gray's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Popper is rocked!
Gray tries to free his leg and advance position but Popper is retaining full guard.
Oh Popper is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Gray drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gray jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gray postures up in Popper's guard and throws a big left but Popper blocks it.
Popper seems to have got his legs back now.
Popper is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Popper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gray has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Popper is breathing heavily.
Gray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Popper holds on and takes a little breather.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Popper looking to control.
Gray is looking to stand up but Popper won't let him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Popper holds on and takes a little breather.
Popper trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good exchange - Gray coming out on top.
Popper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gray swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Popper.
Gray connects with a stiff jab that staggers Popper - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mel Gray!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tex Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen I'm A Man as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Hernandez
vs
Williams

185 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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, Jamal Hernandez!
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, Tex Williams!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hernandez takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Hernandez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hernandez trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
Williams is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams tries to bench press Hernandez off him but Hernandez keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Hernandez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Williams managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hernandez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez landing strikes.
Williams throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Hernandez tries to advance to mount but Williams denies him.
Hernandez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Hernandez has hold of Williams's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Williams seems comfortable defending it but Hernandez has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Williams is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Williams is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hernandez couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jamal Hernandez!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stalking Spider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean McMorrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Spider
vs
McMorrow

189 cm
19
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
231 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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, Stalking Spider!
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, Sean McMorrow!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMorrow looks to land a left hand but Spider moved out of range nicely.
Spider fails with a takedown attempt.
McMorrow throws a jab when Spider was well out of range.
Spider cracks the inside of McMorrow's front leg.
McMorrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spider feints and then cracks McMorrow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McMorrow down.
Spider fails to land the takedown.
McMorrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as McMorrow blocks the low kick.
Spider throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spider shoots in looking for a takedown. McMorrow tries to sprawl out of it but Spider keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McMorrow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stalking Spider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McMorrow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spider throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spider tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spider.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMorrow slips under a jab from Spider.
Spider jabs at McMorrow's body.

McMorrow scores a takedown into full mount!
McMorrow controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that McMorrow 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.
McMorrow putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McMorrow looking to control and managing it successfully.
McMorrow unloading with bombs!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMorrow controlling from mount.
I looks like McMorrow might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
McMorrow lands a big shot there that rocks Spider but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Spider wants to hold on but McMorrow pushes him away.
McMorrow blocks Spider's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
McMorrow looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spider could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Despite being in the dominant position, Sean McMorrow just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McMorrow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McMorrow tries to close the distance and clinch but Spider swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spider pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McMorrow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spider swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spider fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spider is breathing heavily.

McMorrow forces Spider back against the cage and clinches.
Spider tries for a takedown but McMorrow manages to get underhooks.

Spider has McMorrow pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Spider pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McMorrow tumbling to the mat - Spider dives into McMorrow's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McMorrow is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMorrow passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McMorrow remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Spider is looking to reverse the position.
McMorrow happy to just control the position for now.
Spider taking a bit of punishment here - McMorrow scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean McMorrow dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McMorrow wants to clinch.
Spider misses the shot to the body.
McMorrow closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spider counters with a right hand to the body.
McMorrow looks to clinch

and Spider counters by clinching up.

Spider breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spider tries to land a front kick but McMorrow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spider lands with an overhand left.
Spider shoots for a double leg takedown but McMorrow sprawls well. He's pushed Spider's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - McMorrow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spider takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McMorrow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

It looks like Stalking Spider has been cut.
McMorrow misses with a double jab.
McMorrow moves in looking to clinch but Spider pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMorrow throws a good cross that connects.
Spider shoots and misses

and McMorrow shoots in, scooping Spider off his feet. McMorrow is holding his opponent over his shoulder. He slams Spider to the mat and Spider is in big trouble! McMorrow is landing strikes to his unconscious foe and the ref dives in to end the fight! McMorrow is celebrating with his corner and rightfully so.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Sean McMorrow!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nolan Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Silva
vs
Murphy

190 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nolan Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murphy but Murphy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murphy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Murphy scores with a jab to the head.
Murphy throws a combination. Silva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Silva gets caught flat footed, as Murphy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Murphy is sitting in close to Silva's body. Silva has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Murphy is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Murphy is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Silva.

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

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adriano De Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon has chosen It's A Fight by Three 6 Mafia as his entrance music. Mason Dixon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

De Souza
vs
Dixon

170 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
176 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adriano De Souza!
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, Mason Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Souza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dixon's waist but Dixon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Souza off to one side.

De Souza drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dixon thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dixon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

De Souza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Souza is working Dixon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Dixon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Souza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.

De Souza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Souza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Souza is one step ahead there.
De Souza working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dixon's head.
De Souza is looking to work some ground and pound but Dixon has wrist control.
De Souza slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
De Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dixon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dixon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
De Souza is breathing heavily.

Dixon 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.

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.

Dixon is looking for a kimura but De Souza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dixon to get the leverage.

De Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Dixon is working for a submission of some sort.
De Souza trying to hold on to Dixon's head to control him but Dixon postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon trying to control from half guard but De Souza is working away.
De Souza trying to control here.
Dixon passes to side control.
De Souza is not content to let Dixon control the position.
De Souza is looking for a sweep.
Dixon works to advance to full mount. De Souza defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

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.
De Souza is looking to get to half guard.

Dixon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
De Souza is trying to escape the mount.
De Souza wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
De Souza swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
De Souza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Dixon goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now De Souza is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

De Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De Souza lands with a kick to the temple. Dixon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dixon stuffs the takedown attempt from De Souza. De Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Dixon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adriano De Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon looks for a takedown but De Souza sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Souza with a poor takedown
and Dixon counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriano De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dixon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Souza moves out of range as Dixon throws a body kick.
Dixon throws a right hand that De Souza ducks under and follows up with a left that De Souza also avoids with ease.
Dixon throws a combination. De Souza tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dixon throws a series of punches but De Souza avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Dixon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dixon throws a series of strikes that have De Souza backpedaling.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Souza as he jumps to the side.
De Souza misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dixon counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Souza tries to clinch but Dixon is having none of it.
De Souza fails with the takedown
and Dixon counters with a three punch combo that has De Souza backing up. De Souza nods at Dixon to acknowledge the strikes.
De Souza misses with a takedown
and Dixon counters with a one-two to the body.
Dixon fails to land with a series of punches.
Dixon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Souza clinches but Dixon breaks the clinch
and Dixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dixon looks to land a combination but De Souza avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Souza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De Souza misses with a takedown
and Dixon counters with a one-two to the body.
De Souza tries to clinch up
and Dixon counters with a stiff right hand.
Dixon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dixon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as De Souza backs up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Souza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dixon is fending him off so far but De Souza persists. Nope, Dixon circles away and we're back to standing.
Dixon works over De Souza's head and body with a nice combination.
De Souza dodges the punch combination from Dixon.

De Souza gets a takedown into half guard.
De Souza prevents Dixon from improving his position.
De Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dixon keeps working.
Dixon manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

De Souza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dixon as he avoids it easily.
De Souza doesn't manage to clinch there - Dixon circles away.
De Souza tries to close the distance and clinch but Dixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Souza wants to clinch up but Dixon keeps it at a distance.
Adriano De Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown but Dixon shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dixon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriano De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dixon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Souza wants to clinch.
Dixon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dixon closes the distance and clinches up with De Souza, looking for a takedown. Dixon pushes De Souza against the cage but De Souza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Souza fails with the takedown
and Dixon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

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.
Dixon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Dixon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
De Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Souza has control of Dixon's left arm, preventing Dixon from doing any damage.
De Souza keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Dixon postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wants to stand but De Souza has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dixon with a flurry of punches that miss.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
De Souza throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Souza wants to clinch
and Dixon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
De Souza fails to land the takedown.
De Souza tries to clinch
and Dixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dixon throws a right hand that De Souza ducks under and follows up with a left that De Souza also avoids with ease.
De Souza sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dixon misses with a double jab.
De Souza fails with the takedown
and Dixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dixon's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dixon duly obliges.
Dixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Souza misses with a takedown

and Dixon counters by clinching up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dixon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dixon.
De Souza slows down the pace here.
Adriano De Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Souza lands an elbow inside that Dixon shrugs off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Dixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dixon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Dixon!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

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

Evans
vs
Ignacio

179 cm
22
168 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

181 cm
19
179 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Evans!
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, Alonzo Ignacio !
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans slips a jab and a cross from Ignacio .
Evans knocks Ignacio to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

Ignacio is rocked!

It looks like Alonzo Ignacio has been cut.
Ignacio is looking to regain half guard here but Evans keeps moving and retains side control.
Ignacio is still in real trouble! Can Evans finish him?
Ignacio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Evans tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ignacio controls his leg.
Ignacio tries to roll over but Evans keeps him under control.
Ignacio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Ignacio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignacio is looking for a sweep. Evans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignacio seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignacio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignacio .

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alonzo Ignacio !

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Braganca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Braganca has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Braganca
vs
Harper

178 cm
18
164 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

179 cm
22
164 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Fighters Formula

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Braganca!
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, TJ Harper!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braganca closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harper circles away.
Harper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Braganca blocks a head kick by Harper.
Braganca keeps the fight on the outside.
Braganca fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Braganca shoots in for a double leg but Harper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Braganca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braganca fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harper throws a head kick but Braganca moves out of range.
Harper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Braganca avoids the head kick by Harper.
Harper misses with a head kick.

Braganca looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Harper!

Braganca looking to secure an arm triangle but Harper defends it well.

Braganca swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Braganca!

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Munez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Munez
vs
Santos

186 cm
22
194 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
194 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Fighters Formula

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Santiago Munez!
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, Jorge Santos!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munez misses with a double jab.
Santos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Munez.
Munez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Santos takes one on the button.
Munez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Munez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Munez looks for a takedown but Santos sprawls well.
Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Munez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Munez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Munez fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Munez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good shot there by Munez.
Munez swinging wilding here.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Munez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Munez misses with a double jab
and Santos counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munez throws a right hand that Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos also avoids with ease.

Santos takes the fight into the clinch.
Munez wants to break free but Santos has control.

Santos breaks from the clinch.
Santos misses with a body kick.
Santos falls off balance throwing a combination

and Munez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Santos's guard now.
Munez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Munez is breathing heavily.
Santos wants to stand but Munez is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Santos pushes Munez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Munez throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Munez there.
Santos throws a right and a left that Munez avoids nicely.
Santos misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munez throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
Santos throws a leg kick but Munez checks it.
Santos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Munez counters with a stiff right hand.
Santos throws a combination that misses

and Munez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Santos!
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

Munez working for a submission but Santos is keeping him at bay.
Munez wants to control the pace but Santos is squirming around nicely.
Santos has given up his back here. Will Munez look for the submission or keep pounding away?

Munez is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Santos with him. Santos is trying to defend but Munez has an arm under the chin now! Santos grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Santiago Munez!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LieHarder Machete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LieHarder Machete has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Santos
vs
Machete

182 cm
22
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Fighters Formula

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight 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, Jimmy Santos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, LieHarder Machete!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machete keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santos.
Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Santos.
Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LieHarder Machete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machete lands a high kick!
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Machete fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machete wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.
Machete moves in looking to clinch but Santos pushes him off.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Machete moves out of range easily.
Machete tries to clinch up.

Machete has closed the distance and engaged Santos in a clinch.
Santos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Santos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Machete pushes off an throws an elbow but Santos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Machete breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machete moves in looking to clinch but Santos pushes him off.
Machete fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santos throws a lazy head kick
and Machete counters with a body kick that stops Santos in his tracks momentarily.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Machete moves out of range easily.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Machete tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machete tries to clinch but Santos is having none of it.
Machete doesn't manage to clinch there - Santos circles away.
Santos moves out of range as Machete throws a body kick.
Machete fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machete slips under a jab.
Machete checks the leg kick.
Machete tries to clinch there but Santos circles away.
Santos throws a head kick but Machete moves out of range.
Machete wants to clinch.
Jimmy Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Machete has closed the distance and engaged Santos in a clinch.

Machete decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Machete is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Machete is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
Machete 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to stand but Machete is controlling from the bottom.
Machete is trying to keep Santos in close.
Machete manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machete on the ground.
Santos has given up his back.
Santos trying to control the hands but Machete breaks the grip.
Machete lands a shot to the head.

Machete looking to break Santos's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Santos remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Machete will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Machete looking for the choke from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machete working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Santos wants to get back to his feet.
Machete scores with punches to the body.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Santos biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.

Machete has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Santos is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Machete is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Santos has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Santos fending off the submission attempt from Machete.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos staying busy and making it hard for Machete to control.

Machete tightening his grip on Santos, looking for the choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Machete is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Santos is defending well though. Machete let's go of the attempt for now.
Santos is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LieHarder Machete 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.

Machete is looking to clinch but Santos is avoiding it.
Machete doesn't manage to clinch there - Santos circles away.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machete blocks a head kick by Santos.
Machete is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Machete tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machete tries to clinch there but Santos circles away.
Machete fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos misses with a leg kick.
Machete is looking to clinch.
Machete tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machete is looking to clinch.
Jimmy Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Santos misses
and Machete counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Machete tries to clinch up.
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machete tries to clinch up.

Machete closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santos wants to get back to striking at distance but Machete won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machete with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Santos has had enough of the clinch but Machete keeps him there for the moment.
Santos wants to get back to striking at distance but Machete won't allow it.
Machete using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santos takes an elbow to the temple.
Machete misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Machete tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machete has him pressed against the cage.
Santos wants to get back to striking at distance but Machete won't allow it.
Machete jumps guard but Santos stands there with Machete around his waist. Machete gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machete using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machete has him pressed against the cage.
Santos wants to break free but Machete has control.
Machete lands a left hand.

Machete manages to pull guard.

Machete is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
Machete lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Santos!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos working to try and regain half guard.
Machete scoring with strikes but Santos is staying in there.

Machete wants to finish this one by submission but Santos is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Machete.
Machete working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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!

Machete is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Santos has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Machete trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Santos is looking to improve his position but Machete isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machete gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Machete doesn't manage to clinch there - Santos circles away.
Machete moves in looking to clinch but Santos pushes him off.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick

and Machete counters by moving into the clinch.
Santos is trying to break the clinch but Machete has him pressed against the cage.
Machete misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machete looking to throw knees to the head but Santos is blocking nicely.
Machete using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Machete pulls guard.

Machete working for a triangle but Santos defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Santos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
LieHarder Machete has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santos throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Machete looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santos passes Machete's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Santos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Santos wants to stand but Machete has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Santos prevents Machete from improving his position.
Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Machete defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LieHarder Machete showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Machete tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machete tries to clinch but Santos is having none of it.
Machete tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santos looks to land a right hand but Machete moved out of range.
Santos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machete moves in looking to clinch but Santos pushes him off.
Machete fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machete wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.
Santos lands a high kick!
Machete is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machete tries to clinch but Santos is having none of it.
Santos misses with a straight right.
Santos keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Santos.
Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Machete.
Santos misses with a head kick.
Machete is looking to clinch but Santos is avoiding it.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos avoids a kick to the body.
Machete tries to clinch but Santos is having none of it.
Machete tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machete looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machete tries to clinch up.
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machete tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machete wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.
Machete tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santos misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machete misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Santos.
Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Machete.
Machete tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Machete clinches up with Santos and pushes him back against the cage.
Santos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Machete has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machete tries to clinch but Santos is having none of it.
Machete tries to close the distance and clinch but Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machete tries to clinch up but Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Machete uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santos.
Santos stuffs the takedown.
Santos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machete tries to close the distance and clinch but Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machete throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machete tries to close the distance and clinch but Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Santos.
Santos is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Santos's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Santos misses with a head kick.
Machete fails to land the takedown.
Santos is looking to slow Machete down with leg kicks.
Santos waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Machete.
Santos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick

and Machete holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Machete with a knee to the head.
Machete using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Santos manages to break the clinch.
Machete tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range.
Machete tries to clinch up.
Machete tries to clinch up but Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Machete shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense.
Jimmy Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LieHarder Machete.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machete keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Santos blocks a head kick by Machete.
Machete tries to clinch up but Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Machete doesn't manage to clinch there - Santos circles away.
Machete misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Machete drives through and clinches with Santos against the cage.
Machete looking to throw knees to the head but Santos is blocking nicely.

Machete breaks from the clinch.
Machete doesn't manage to clinch there - Santos circles away.
Machete tries to clinch up.
Machete tries to clinch up but Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Santos misses with a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machete fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Machete.
Machete tries to clinch there but Santos circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Machete has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LieHarder Machete!
LieHarder Machete is the new welterweight champion!