FFB 40: Fantana vs. Levin PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexon Donk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giant Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giant Silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dexon Donk's chin.

Donk
vs
Silva

210 cm
23
300 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

220 cm
18
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dexon Donk!
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, Giant Silva!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk misses with the combination.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Donk.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Donk had a free shot at his head there.

It looks like Giant Silva has been cut.
Donk looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Silva throws a series of punches but Donk moves out of range.
Donk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Donk misses.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Donk pinned against the cage. Donk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Donk.
Donk swinging wilding here.
Donk tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donk misses with a body shot.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Donk misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Donk.
Donk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Donk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk is breathing heavily.
Donk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Dexon Donk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giant Silva.
Donk tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Donk misses with a series of wild punches.
Donk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Donk.

Donk is rocked!
Silva fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Donk out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Giant Silva!

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86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Faria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Diaz
vs
Faria

185 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
187 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alejandro Diaz!
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, Lucas Faria!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faria circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faria swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Faria as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Faria which made him look bad.
Faria shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Faria won't be happy with that.
Faria avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Diaz.

Diaz decides to stand back up.
Diaz tries to clinch but Faria is having none of it.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Faria is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Faria circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faria tries to land a front kick but Diaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Faria stuffs the takedown.

Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Faria.

Faria breaks the clinch.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Faria is avoiding it.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz throws a leg kick
and Faria counters with a low kick, right behind Diaz 's knee.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Faria fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faria scores with a nice head shot.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Faria goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Diaz is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Faria - that's a beauty! Diaz is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Faria can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lucas Faria!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rico Fidel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Torrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Fidel
vs
Torrence

176 cm
22
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

186 cm
19
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Russian Tech Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rico Fidel!
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, Ryan Torrence !
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torrence doesn't manage to clinch there - Fidel circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Torrence .
Fidel throws a right hand that Torrence ducks under and follows up with a left that Torrence also avoids with ease.
Fidel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fidel misses with a straight left.
Torrence listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fidel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fidel lands a really nice looking cross but Torrence seems unphased.

It looks like Ryan Torrence has been cut.
Torrence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fidel lands a two punch combo.
Fidel misses with a double jab.
Fidel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Torrence paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Torrence scores with a takedown into Fidel's guard.
Torrence wants to pass the guard but Fidel is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fidel keeping moving, preventing Torrence from controlling successfully.
Torrence wants to pass the guard but Fidel is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torrence trying to control but Fidel is working from the bottom.
Torrence postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Torrence is pushing down on Fidel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fidel is fighting to maintain full guard but Torrence has managed to sneak the leg through.
Torrence is tying to control. Fidel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Torrence wants to pass to mount but Fidel is defending the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fidel moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fidel just misses with a punch to the body.
Torrence walks into a jab.
Torrence fails with the takedown.
Torrence looks gassed!
Torrence shoots for a takedown but Fidel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rico Fidel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Torrence .
Torrence tries a head kick but it misses.
Fidel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Torrence tries to clinch there but Fidel circles away.
Fidel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fidel tries to clinch but Torrence is having none of it.
Torrence avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fidel throws a series of punches but Torrence avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fidel throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Torrence misses.
Torrence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fidel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fidel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torrence moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fidel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rico Fidel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torrence misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Torrence slips a jab and a cross from Fidel.
Fidel swinging wilding here.
Torrence slips a jab and a cross from Fidel.
Rico Fidel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fidel!
Torrence tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Fidel to counter with a crisp jab.
Fidel lands a jab-cross combination.
Torrence lands a nice shot that snaps Fidel's head back.
Fidel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Torrence lands with a nice body kick.
Torrence goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Fidel closes the distance and clinches.

Fidel is fighting off a takedown attempt but Torrence is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fidel to the mat. Fidel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Torrence trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fidel wants to stand up but Torrence is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rico Fidel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Torrence 's cut.
That's time! Fidel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Torrence tries to clinch up
and Fidel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fidel tries to clinch there but Torrence circles away.
Torrence throws a right and a left that both miss.
Torrence moves forwards but Fidel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Torrence misses with a wild combination.
Torrence blocks a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torrence misses with a series of wild punches.
Fidel misses with a wild combination.
Fidel throws a nice looking combination but Torrence bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fidel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fidel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fidel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torrence moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Fidel misses.

Torrence closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Torrence lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Torrence trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torrence slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Torrence is looking for a kimura but Fidel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Torrence to get the leverage.
Fidel is trying to stand up here but Torrence is controlling him well.
Torrence not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Torrence wants to take a breather but Fidel is having none of it.

Torrence is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Torrence is working for a submission of some sort.
Torrence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fidel keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Torrence is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fidel defends it well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fidel scores with a jab.
Torrence shoots in for a double leg but Fidel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fidel tries to clinch but Torrence is having none of it.
Fidel scores with the left hand. Torrence knows he should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Fidel.
Fidel lands a nice shot to the body.

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.
Fidel moves away from the strike by Torrence .
Nice shot lands for Fidel.
Fidel thuds a left hand into Torrence 's body.
Fidel lands a nice shot that snaps Torrence 's head back.
Fidel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fidel punishes Torrence 's body with a nice straight punch.
Fidel tries to clinch there but Torrence circles away.
Torrence has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fidel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Torrence decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fidel's guard.

Torrence drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fidel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Torrence has Fidel in his guard.

Torrence keeping busy on the bottom but Fidel has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Torrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Torrence 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Torrence swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fidel lands a two punch combo.
Fidel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Torrence counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Torrence . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Torrence .
Fidel misses with a double jab
and Torrence counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fidel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torrence misses with a takedown
and Fidel counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fidel jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fidel throws a combination that misses
and Torrence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fidel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Torrence scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Torrence sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fidel defending well though.
Fidel tries to kick Torrence off but Torrence keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Torrence is looking to take a break and control but Fidel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Torrence is looking for a kimura here.
Torrence throwing shots but Fidel is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrence is looking to take a break and control but Fidel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Torrence is working for a submission of some sort.

Torrence is looking for a kimura but Fidel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Torrence to get the leverage.
Fidel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Torrence on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fidel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Torrence throws a lazy right hand but Fidel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fidel misses with a combination
and Torrence counters with a nice uppercut.
Fidel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Torrence gets a takedown into half guard.
Torrence wants to pass the guard but Fidel is defending well.
Torrence is looking to pass Fidel's guard but actually Fidel recovers to full guard.
Torrence trying to control but Fidel is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fidel is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Torrence is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fidel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fidel has escaped and now he's on top!
Fidel stays in close to Torrence 's body and controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Torrence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Torrence 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Torrence !

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FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlito Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and lyoto emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying emelianenko's choice of entrance music: Darude - Sandstorm. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Montoya
vs
emelianenko

185 cm
19
212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Slaughterhouse Nutrition
Organic Peak Performance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlito Montoya!
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, lyoto emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montoya cracks emelianenko with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! emelianenko looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Montoya finish him?

emelianenko is rocked!
Montoya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
emelianenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Montoya finish him?
emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.

Montoya darts in and clinches emelianenko up against the cage.

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

Montoya drives through and clinches with emelianenko against the cage.

Montoya manages to break the clinch.
emelianenko seems to have recovered his senses.

emelianenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Montoya, pushing him back against the cage.
emelianenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Montoya scores with a nice short uppercut.
Montoya wants a takedown.
emelianenko lands an elbow inside that Montoya shrugs off.
emelianenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Montoya has double underhooks.

Montoya breaks from the clinch.
Montoya looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Montoya shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! emelianenko is on queer street and Montoya is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Carlito Montoya!

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100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Japan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deniz Koc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Japan
vs
Koc

185 cm
21
193 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joey Japan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Deniz Koc!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Japan closes the distance and clinches up with Koc, looking for a takedown. Japan pushes Koc against the cage but Koc circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Japan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Japan shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Japan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koc at a distance.
Koc looks to throw the jab but Japan is out of range.
Japan throws a series of punches but Koc moves out of range.
Japan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Japan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Japan.
Koc dodges the punch combination from Japan.
A leg kick checked by Koc.
Japan tries for a takedown but Koc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Koc catches Japan right on the button with a cross.
Japan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Japan fails to land the takedown.
Japan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Japan is breathing heavily.
Japan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Japan throws a right and a left that Koc avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Koc.
Joey Japan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koc dodges the punch combination from Japan.
Japan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Koc gets a clinch.
Japan can't get the takedown.

Koc wants the takedown. Japan is fighting it off but Koc persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Japan's guard against the cage.
Koc not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koc cracks Japan with a solid left hand.
Koc advances to half guard.
Koc not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Koc 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.
Koc controlling the pace.
Koc seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Japan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Koc is trying to work for a kimura but Japan is defending well.
Japan trying to control from the bottom.
Koc tries to pass the half guard into mount. Japan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Koc thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Japan's head.
Koc content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koc passes to side control.
Koc has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Japan!
Japan tries to reverse the position but Koc maintains control.
Japan is squirming around, avoiding Koc's attempts to control the action.
Japan tries to reverse the position but Koc maintains control.
Koc avoids the attempt from Japan to control.
Japan can't escape the position.
Japan is working hard here to advance position.

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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koc controlling from mount.
Japan is looking to improve his position but Koc isn't that keen on the idea.

Koc quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Koc but it's paid off an Japan is forced to tap! Nice work by Koc.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Deniz Koc!

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40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benos machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Aruba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauricio Aruba has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Benos machida's chin.

machida
vs
Aruba

175 cm
23
154 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
162 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Team S.W.A.T.

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benos machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Aruba!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for machida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
machida swinging wilding here.
machida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick from machida lands but Aruba takes it in his stride.
machida lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by machida.
machida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aruba.
Aruba blocks a head kick by machida.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by machida.
machida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
machida lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Aruba is rocked!
Aruba dodges the punch combination from machida.
Aruba is still on wobbly legs! Can machida finish him?
machida tries to bum rush Aruba with a series of wild strikes but Aruba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aruba seems to have recovered his senses.
machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
machida stuffs the takedown attempt from Aruba. Aruba gets slowly back to his feet.
machida throws a right and a left that Aruba avoids nicely.
Aruba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
machida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aruba.

That's one minute gone in the round.
machida misses with the combination.
machida throws a series of punches but Aruba avoids them all with ease.
Aruba tries for a takedown but machida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benos machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Aruba.
Aruba looks gassed!
Aruba shoots in but machida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aruba has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
machida connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Aruba! He's out on his feet! machida rushes in and drops Aruba with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Benos machida!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Totoy Magtanggol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bro Ham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Totoy Magtanggol has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Magtanggol
vs
Ham

170 cm
23
162 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

165 cm
21
158 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Totoy Magtanggol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bro Ham!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ham fails to land the takedown.
Ham avoids the head kick by Magtanggol.
Magtanggol doesn't manage to clinch there - Ham circles away.
Magtanggol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ham manages to avoid it.
Ham fails to land the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Ham.
Magtanggol throws an overhand right that has Ham reeling! Magtanggol follows up with a more punches and Ham is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Totoy Magtanggol!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Fantana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ariel Levin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fantana comes into the arena with You! Me! Dancing! blaring out of the sound system. Brian Fantana could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ariel Levin's chin.

Fantana
vs
Levin

168 cm
23
142 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

165 cm
23
145 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Fantana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariel Levin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levin shoots in for a double leg but Fantana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Levin shoots for a takedown but Fantana saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fantana misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantana throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Levin stumbling backwards into the cage! Levin bounces back off the cage towards Fantana, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Fantana lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Fantana celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brian Fantana!
Brian Fantana retains his bantamweight title!