Holy Grail XVI PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Machiavelli DeBongster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dog Alpha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machiavelli DeBongster is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

DeBongster
vs
Alpha

180 cm
21
172 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Machiavelli DeBongster!
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, Dog Alpha!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeBongster fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from DeBongster does no damage.
DeBongster scores with a three punch combo!

Alpha closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alpha lands in his opponent's guard.
Alpha working some strikes from top position.
Alpha wants to pass the guard but DeBongster is keeping the position.
DeBongster is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alpha is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alpha sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alpha tries to free his leg and advance position but DeBongster is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBongster wants to stand up but Alpha is controlling him.
DeBongster wants to sweep but no luck.
DeBongster wants to get back to his feet but Alpha passes into half guard.
DeBongster wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alpha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? DeBongster is fending him off so far but Alpha persists. Nope, DeBongster circles away and we're back to standing.
DeBongster shoots and misses

and Alpha counters with a nice double leg into side control. DeBongster won't be happy with that.
DeBongster is breathing heavily.

Alpha decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Alpha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeBongster looks to land a combination but Alpha avoids it well.

Alpha gets a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alpha is figuring out what he wants to do next.
DeBongster is looking to get back to is feet but Alpha passes into side control.
DeBongster striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Alpha advances to full mount.
Alpha looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alpha's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
DeBongster on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DeBongster tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alpha trying to control but DeBongster is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
DeBongster is looking to get to half guard.
Alpha controlling his opponent.
DeBongster is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alpha trying to control but DeBongster is having none of it.

Despite being in the dominant position, Dog Alpha just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeBongster misses with a two punch combination.
DeBongster misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dog Alpha dominated that round.
That's time! DeBongster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice defenses there by Alpha.
DeBongster misses with a double jab

and Alpha counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
DeBongster is trying to stand up here but Alpha is controlling him well.
Still in half guard, Alpha seems content to control.
DeBongster wants to get back to his feet.
DeBongster is trying to escape back to his feet but Alpha uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeBongster is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Alpha is controlling him well.
Alpha trying to control the position but DeBongster is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBongster is being controlled here.
Alpha trying to control the position but DeBongster is working away.

Alpha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alpha lands a few punches from side control.
DeBongster trying to control but Alpha flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
I would not like to be DeBongster right now.

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.
DeBongster looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Good control from Alpha.

Despite being in the dominant position, Dog Alpha just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeBongster takes a swing at Alpha's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBongster throws a sloppy body shot

and Alpha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
DeBongster is trying to break free.
Alpha wants a takedown but no success here.
DeBongster prevents the takedown attempt.
Alpha scores with a knee to the head.
DeBongster is looking to break free of the clinch but Alpha has double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alpha tries to score a body lock takedown but DeBongster shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Machiavelli DeBongster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dog Alpha.
Stalling in the clinch from Alpha.
Alpha wants to stall.
DeBongster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alpha has him pressed against the cage.
DeBongster wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
DeBongster is looking to break free of the clinch but Alpha has double underhooks.
DeBongster wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Alpha manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
DeBongster thows a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alpha is on top in guard.

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

Alpha gets to his feet. DeBongster looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
DeBongster has his takedown stuffed

and Alpha decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in DeBongster's guard.
Alpha seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Alpha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alpha trying to control the position from guard on top but DeBongster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dog Alpha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! DeBongster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

DeBongster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alpha circles away.
Alpha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Machiavelli DeBongster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Alpha closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming DeBongster to the mat! DeBongster manages to get full guard.
Alpha 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.
Alpha wants to control from the top but DeBongster keeps moving.
Alpha passes DeBongster's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alpha controlling the action here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha passes to full mount!
Alpha wants to control the pace but DeBongster is squirming around nicely.
Alpha scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish DeBongster?
DeBongster keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
DeBongster squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dog Alpha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Alpha sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dog Alpha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alpha trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alpha controlling his opponent.

Despite being in the dominant position, Dog Alpha just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alpha throws a head kick but DeBongster moves out of range.
DeBongster looks to clinch

and Alpha counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alpha.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBongster is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
DeBongster being controlled here, momentarily.
DeBongster wants to stand and escape but Alpha is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Alpha decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on DeBongster, up you get!

Alpha takes the fight into the clinch.
Machiavelli DeBongster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeBongster wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBongster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alpha has him pressed against the cage.
DeBongster has Alpha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alpha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alpha drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeBongster stops a takedown attempt from Alpha.
DeBongster prevents the takedown attempt.
Machiavelli DeBongster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dog Alpha.
Alpha keeps control of DeBongster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alpha.

Alpha has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics DeBongster uses from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alpha is on top in guard.
Alpha works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alpha is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for DeBongster!
Alpha controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dog Alpha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alpha winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dog Alpha!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daddy has chosen For whom the bell tolls as his entrance music. Mauricio Rua could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Big Daddy's chin.

Rua
vs
Daddy

185 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

191 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Big Daddy!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua shoots in for a double leg but Daddy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rua shoots in and drives through. Daddy sprawls well.
Daddy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rua's waist but Rua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daddy off to one side.
Rua with a poor takedown
and Daddy counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daddy with a lazy takedown attempt

and Rua counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Daddy's guard now.

Daddy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Daddy wants to sweep here but Rua controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daddy is trying to hold Rua in close to prevent damage but Rua has managed to pass into half guard.
Daddy is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy is trying to maintain the position but Rua is very close to passing his half guard.
Daddy is pressing down on Rua's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rua is looking to stand up but Daddy won't let him.
Rua stands and throws Daddy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua is breathing heavily.
A control attempt from Daddy but he's now mounted!
Daddy tries to lock up and control but Rua gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rua in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddy tries to hold on but Rua postures up.
Daddy taking shots to the head.
Daddy tries to hold on but Rua pushes him away.
Daddy is working to get back to half guard.
Daddy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Daddy is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Rua is tapping! Great win for Daddy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Big Daddy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake The REF (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Meza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The REF comes to the cage accompanied by N-17-Hail. Meza is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lingua de tamandua. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

The REF
vs
Meza

176 cm
22
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

BioPharm Nutrition

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake The REF!
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, Ed Meza!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The REF looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Meza is defending against the submission attempts here by The REF.
The REF throwing shots but Meza is blocking nicely.
Meza missing with punches from the bottom.

The REF is looking for a kimura here.
Meza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

The REF is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Meza defends it well.
Meza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Meza is looking to improve his position.
The REF wants to stand up but Meza has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Meza throws a sloppy head kick and The REF moves out of range easily.
Meza shoots and misses

and The REF counters with a single leg into guard. Meza didn't expect that.
Meza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Meza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The REF looking to pass the guard.
Meza is trying to control the position but The REF postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meza is on top in guard.
The REF tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meza tries to free his leg and advance position but The REF is retaining full guard.
The REF keeping moving, preventing Meza from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Meza is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if The REF gets his way!

The REF is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Meza turns into The REF and is now in his guard.
Meza 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.

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

The REF is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Meza avoids the strikes from the bottom by The REF.
The REF is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Meza asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Meza has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Meza shoots and misses
and The REF counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Meza feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The REF's calf.
A thudding body kick lands there by Meza!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and The REF counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Meza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meza fails with the takedown

and The REF counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Meza!
Jake The REF has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Meza.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meza takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The REF scoring with strikes but Meza is staying in there.

The REF looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Meza thows a body kick. The REF tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Meza throws a head kick that The REF semi-blocks.
Meza tries for a takedown but The REF circles away easily

and The REF counters with a nice double leg into side control. Meza won't be happy with that.

The REF thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Meza is trying to control The REF's posture but The REF avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The REF wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Meza, who protects the arm well.

The REF is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Meza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Meza sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Meza trying to control from the bottom.
Meza tries to get to full guard but The REF has control of the leg.

The REF is trying to work for a kimura but Meza is defending well.

That's two 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.

Meza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The REF working the head and body with strikes.

Meza is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but The REF pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The REF frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

The REF wants to finish this one by submission but Meza is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from The REF.
The REF misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The REF throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Meza because The REF loaded up on that one.
Meza is wriggling around trying to escape.
The REF takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

The REF goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Meza turns into him and now he's in The REF's guard.
Meza trying to control the position from guard on top but The REF is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The REF working for a triangle but Meza defends it easily.
Meza trying to control the position from guard on top but The REF is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The REF is trying to control the position but Meza postures up.
Meza trying to control but The REF is working from the bottom.
Meza stopping the sweep attempt from The REF.
The REF trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Meza trying to control but The REF is working from the bottom.
The REF bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Meza's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake The REF dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Meza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meza tries to clinch but The REF moves away
and The REF connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meza throws a nice looking combination but The REF bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Meza looks for the body kick but The REF saw that one coming.
Meza misses with a takedown

and The REF counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The REF keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Meza's head.
The REF landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The REF is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The REF keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Meza's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meza looking for a sweep. Not yet Meza, not yet.
The REF wants to control from the top but Meza keeps moving.
The REF cracks Meza with a solid left hand.
The REF passes into half guard.
Meza is looking for a sweep. The REF is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jake The REF overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The REF landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The REF lands strikes from half guard.

The REF stands up and beckons Meza to join him on the feet.
Meza pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The REF misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The REF.
Meza shoots and misses

and The REF counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Meza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The REF is controlling him.
The REF postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Meza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Meza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The REF wants to control but Meza postures up.
The REF manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Meza tries to kick The REF off but The REF keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Meza is pressing down on The REF's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The REF is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The REF lands a couple of elbows.

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

The REF drops back looking for a leg! Meza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Meza manages to kick The REF off! The REF jumps back into Meza's guard.

The REF drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The REF jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The REF accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Meza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

The REF stands and steps away. Meza gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Meza misses with a takedown
and The REF counters with a three punch combo that has Meza backing up. Meza nods at The REF to acknowledge the strikes.
Ed Meza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake The REF has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Meza.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meza plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake The REF showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The REF, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake The REF!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Larry Bags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master The Real Deal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bags kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Rob Zombie - SuperBeast. Master The Real Deal told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Bags
vs
The Real Deal

174 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Larry Bags!
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, Master The Real Deal!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Bags thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Bags decides to stand back up. Bags steps back and let's The Real Deal get back to his feet.
The Real Deal fails with the takedown
and Bags counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Real Deal shoots and misses

and Bags moves into the clinch.

Bags is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. The Real Deal can't fight it off and eventually Bags manages to take the fight to the floor. The Real Deal looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bags would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Bags stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bags shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and The Real Deal counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Real Deal.

Bags works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

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

Bags looking for a guillotine here but The Real Deal defends easily.
Bags is breathing heavily.
The Real Deal wants to stand but Bags has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Bags has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The Real Deal wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Real Deal is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Bags patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The Real Deal trying to get back to his feet but Bags is in full control for now.

Bags tightening his grip on The Real Deal, looking for the choke.
The Real Deal is trying to stand back up.

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.

The Real Deal preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bags.

Bags working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

The Real Deal defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Bags 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.

Bags throws a right hand that The Real Deal ducks under and follows up with a left that The Real Deal also avoids with ease.
Bags ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Real Deal moves away.

The Real Deal clinches up with Bags and pushes him back against the cage.
Bags fails to pull guard.
Bags tries to pull guard but The Real Deal won't allow it.
The Real Deal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bags drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Real Deal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Bags. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bags jumps guard but The Real Deal stands there with Bags around his waist. Bags gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bags drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The Real Deal looking to stall.

Bags gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, The Real Deal regains guard.
Bags trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bags stops The Real Deal from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bags stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The Real Deal misses with a takedown

and Bags counters with a shoot takedown. The Real Deal fights it but they end up in guard.
The Real Deal is breathing heavily.
Bags trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Bags stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The Real Deal looks to clinch

and Bags moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Real Deal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bags goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Real Deal prevents it.

Bags has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but The Real Deal regains guard immediately.

Bags decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bags changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Real Deal tries to avoid it but Bags manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Real Deal to the ground. The Real Deal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bags swinging wilding here.
The Real Deal fails with the takedown

and Bags counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bags.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bags looking for a takedown.
Bags letting The Real Deal take a breather here.
A right hook to the body lands for Bags.
Bags can't get the takedown.
The Real Deal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bags.
Bags drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Real Deal pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Real Deal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Bags dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

The Real Deal misses with a takedown attempt

and Bags counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bags wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Real Deal keeps working.

Bags decides to stand back up.
Larry Bags is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Bags looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bags trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but The Real Deal manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bags looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bags working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Bags is cranking The Real Deal's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for The Real Deal! He's tightened the choke and The Real Deal is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Larry Bags!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Trades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gomez Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomez Adams has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack Trades's chin.

Trades
vs
Adams

175 cm
22
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
181 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Trades!
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, Gomez Adams!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trades is fending him off so far but Adams persists. Nope, Trades circles away and we're back to standing.
Trades with a poor takedown

and Adams counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Trades!
Trades swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Adams thowing shots but they're missing.
Adams pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Adams there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Adams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Trades is squirming around, avoiding Adams's attempts to control the action.
Adams fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Trades swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Adams thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trades is wriggling around trying to escape.
Adams throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Adams with good strikes from the mount here!
Adams content just to control the position here.
Adams punching from mount but Trades doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Trades is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Trades blocking the ground and pound.

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.
Adams landing strikes, looking to finish!
Trades is trying desperately to improve position.
Trades is trying to stand up.
Trades is breathing heavily.
Adams looking to control but Trades is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Adams looking to ground and pound but Trades is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams scoring with strikes but Trades is staying in there.
Adams lands a big shot there that rocks Trades but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Trades is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Adams locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Trades is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gomez Adams!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lae Praye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Bogey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Praye comes to the cage accompanied by Dragula. Joseph Bogey will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Praye
vs
Bogey

157 cm
23
163 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

175 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lae Praye!
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, Joseph Bogey!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Bogey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bogey.
Praye really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Bogey misses with a head kick.
Bogey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joseph Bogey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Praye uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bogey.
Bogey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Praye avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bogey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Praye.
Praye shoots for a takedown but Bogey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Praye goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bogey throws a combination. Praye tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Praye is rocked!
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!
Praye will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bogey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bogey jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oh Praye is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bogey lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Praye is looking to close the distance but Bogey sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Praye crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Praye is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Joseph Bogey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Holiday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holiday is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Korn - Blind. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Silva
vs
Holiday

189 cm
22
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

182 cm
23
198 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Holiday!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Holiday shoots in.
Holiday shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Holiday on that attempt.
Anderson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Holiday.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Holiday circles away.
Nice combo by Holiday! Oh, that's hurt him - Silva falls to the canvas and Holiday follows him into side control.

It looks like Anderson Silva has been cut.
Holiday throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Holiday fails to land a wild elbow strike.
An elbow from Holiday crashes against the mat.
Silva sneaks back into half guard.
Holiday wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Holiday sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holiday with the ground and pound but Silva uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Holiday looking to pass the guard.
Holiday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Silva won't allow Holiday to sweep him here.

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.
Holiday looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Silva puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Holiday is trying to get back to full guard.
Holiday regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holiday looks gassed!
Holiday wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Holiday is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Holiday manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holiday is keeping the position for now.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Holiday.
Holiday keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.

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.
Holiday throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Holiday bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holiday with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holiday with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Holiday dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Holiday drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holiday throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holiday's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holiday is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Holiday postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Silva is looking for a triangle but Holiday pushes his legs off easily.
Holiday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holiday postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Holiday looking to pass the guard.
Holiday throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Holiday thows a big elbow that misses.
Holiday must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Holiday with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holiday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holiday's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holiday content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Holiday wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.

Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holiday is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holiday is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Holiday slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Holiday in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Holiday scores with a couple of short elbows.
Silva takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Silva is not content to let Holiday control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holiday lands some shots froms side control.
Check out the look on Holiday's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Holiday scoring with punches from side control.
Holiday lands a nice forearm strike.
Holiday lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Holiday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silva's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Holiday fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva tries to clinch but Holiday is having none of it.
Holiday moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Holiday tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Anderson Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holiday shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Anderson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Holiday.
Silva wants to clinch.
Holiday shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holiday wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Holiday shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Anderson Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holiday misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dan Holiday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holiday is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.

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.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Holiday has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holiday swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.

Holiday closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Holiday lands in his opponent's guard.
Holiday with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dan Holiday has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Holiday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holiday postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Holiday is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Holiday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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.
Holiday with a nice head shot there.
Holiday wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.

Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holiday gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dan Holiday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holiday controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anderson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holiday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Holiday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Holiday winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Holiday!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Corey Bigs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clicket Ticket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ticket has chosen Pantera Walk as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bigs
vs
Ticket

165 cm
23
135 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

172 cm
22
144 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Likes ground

TFP Graphics

BioPharm Nutrition

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Corey Bigs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clicket Ticket!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ticket.

Ticket shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Ticket drops back looking for a leg! Bigs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bigs manages to kick Ticket off! Ticket jumps back into Bigs's guard.
Bigs is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Ticket drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bigs dives on top into guard.
Bigs is stalling in the full guard.
Ticket keeping moving, preventing Bigs from controlling successfully.

Ticket is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bigs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ticket working for submissions but it's allowed Bigs to get to half guard.
Bigs is trying to control the action in half guard but Ticket is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Ticket looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ticket looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ticket looks gassed!
Bigs wants to stand up but Ticket is controlling the position.

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.
Ticket tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ticket swats away the attempt to clinch by Bigs.
Bigs tries to clinch but Ticket is having none of it.

Ticket bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bigs wants to control but Ticket postures up.
Bigs tries to buck Ticket off but Ticket is having none of it.
Bigs is trying to control Ticket's posture but Ticket avoids it.
Bigs is looking for a sweep.
Ticket tries to advance to mount but Bigs denies him.

Ticket tries for a kimura but Bigs is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ticket goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bigs has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ticket but great work by Bigs.
Ticket is looking for a sweep.
Ticket manages to get back to half guard.
Bigs wants to take a breather but Ticket is having none of it.

Ticket looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bigs pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bigs trying to control but Ticket is having none of it.
Ticket is looking to improve his position but Bigs isn't that keen on the idea.
Bigs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ticket is looking to escape.

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.
Ticket tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bigs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ticket working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bigs wants to control the pace but Ticket is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clicket Ticket dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bigs doesn't manage to clinch there - Ticket circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Bigs as Ticket shoots in.
Ticket swats away the attempt to clinch by Bigs.

Ticket changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bigs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bigs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Ticket swings around for an armbar but Bigs sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ticket's guard.
Bigs wants to control from the top but Ticket keeps moving.
Bigs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Ticket had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bigs is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ticket Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bigs's back instead.
Bigs covering up well under a series of strikes from Ticket.
Ticket is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ticket is not going to allow Bigs to sit and survive in this position.

Bigs is having to fend off submission attempts from Ticket, who is looking to sink in the choke. Ticket doesn't have the hooks in though and Bigs manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Bigs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ticket is proving hard to escape from.

Ticket is looking for a triangle here but Bigs uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

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.
Bigs trying to control the action but Ticket is working from the bottom.
Ticket tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bigs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bigs working the body and head with strikes.
Ticket tries to bench press Bigs off him but Bigs keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Ticket's face as Bigs controls the position.
Ticket is looking to regain half guard here but Bigs keeps moving and retains side control.
Ticket manages to get back to half guard.
Ticket moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ticket throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Ticket is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bigs stays in close to Ticket's body and controls the position.

Ticket looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bigs wants to control from the top but Ticket keeps moving.

Ticket is looking for a triangle but Bigs pushes his legs off easily.

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.
Bigs wants to control from the top but Ticket keeps moving.
Bigs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ticket keeping moving, preventing Bigs from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ticket uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bigs.
Ticket scores with a shot to the body.

Ticket scores with a takedown into Bigs's guard.
Bigs is trying to control the position but Ticket postures up.
Ticket trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bigs has control of Ticket's left arm, preventing Ticket from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clicket Ticket showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bigs swinging wilding here.

Ticket shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Ticket in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bigs tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ticket!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Clicket Ticket!
Clicket Ticket is the new bantamweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jabba Hutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agnem Klotzk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hutt
vs
Klotzk

225 cm
19
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jabba Hutt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Agnem Klotzk!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hutt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klotzk throws out the jab.
Klotzk looks to land a right hand but Hutt moved out of range.
Hutt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Klotzk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Klotzk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hutt.

Hutt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hutt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Klotzk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Klotzk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hutt has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Klotzk's face.
Hutt has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Klotzk's face.
Klotzk tries to reverse the position but Hutt maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutt controlling from mount.
Klotzk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hutt controlling the pace for now.
Klotzk is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klotzk is bucking up trying to escape but Hutt cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutt content just to control the position here.
Hutt scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Klotzk is desperately trying to improve his position but Hutt has a good base and remains in mount.
Klotzk looks gassed!
Klotzk taking shots to the head.
Hutt is landing with some decent strikes but Klotzk is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Klotzk regains half guard.
Klotzk tries to roll over but Hutt keeps him under control.

Klotzk actively working from the bottom here.
Klotzk tries to roll over but Hutt keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutt is trying to control the action in half guard but Klotzk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hutt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hutt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Hutt seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Klotzk is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jabba Hutt!
Jabba Hutt retains his super heavyweight title!