UVT FIGHT NIGHT 12/2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lunchbox Cheeseyfries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Mac Mathuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cheeseyfries
vs
Mac Mathuna

195 cm
18
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
300 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Slaughterhouse Nutrition

ENDLESS 152

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lunchbox Cheeseyfries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Colin Mac Mathuna!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mac Mathuna gets a clinch.
Cheeseyfries unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mac Mathuna lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mac Mathuna looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheeseyfries digs a right hand into Mac Mathuna's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mac Mathuna's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Cheeseyfries.
Cheeseyfries lands a knee to the head.
A short left from Cheeseyfries.
Cheeseyfries lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Colin Mac Mathuna has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cheeseyfries.
Cheeseyfries lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mac Mathuna backwards.
Cheeseyfries is leaning against Mac Mathuna and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cheeseyfries lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cheeseyfries lands a right hand.
Cheeseyfries working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cheeseyfries lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cheeseyfries.
Cheeseyfries with a knee to the head.

Mac Mathuna is rocked!
Cheeseyfries creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Mac Mathuna with a big uppercut! Mac Mathuna tries to clinch up but Cheeseyfries pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples Mac Mathuna to the mat! Mac Mathuna covers up and Cheeseyfries unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lunchbox Cheeseyfries!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clyde Jarrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Vick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Jarrow
vs
Vick

190 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

186 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clyde Jarrow!
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, Michael Vick!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vick avoids the body shot from Jarrow.
Clyde Jarrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Jarrow.
Vick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarrow manages to avoid it.
Jarrow defending well as Vick loads up on a big left hand.
Jarrow thows a body shot but no joy.
Jarrow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jarrow swings for the body but Vick moves out of range.
A combination from Jarrow does no damage.
Jarrow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body punch from Jarrow.
Vick throws a right and a left that Jarrow avoids nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jarrow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarrow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vick throws a series of punches but Jarrow avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Jarrow. That snapped Vick's head back.
Vick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jarrow lands a jab to the nose.
Jarrow drops Vick with a right and a left! Jarrow comes rushing in but Vick regains his composure and manages to keep Jarrow in guard.

Vick is rocked!
Vick looks gassed!

Jarrow decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vick is still on wobbly legs! Can Jarrow finish him?
Vick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jarrow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vick seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jarrow is looking to wear down Vick with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jarrow lands a left and a right that sends Vick crashing to the canvas! Jarrow dives into mount looking to finish!
Jarrow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Jarrow stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Jarrow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch combination from Vick misses.
Nice cross by Jarrow.
Jarrow jabs at Vick's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jarrow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vick at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vick throws a jab when Jarrow was well out of range.
Jarrow lands a right hook to the body.
Jarrow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch combination from Vick misses.
Jarrow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jarrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No joy there for Jarrow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jarrow scores with the left hand. Vick knows he should have avoided that one.
Jarrow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jarrow scores with a three punch combo!
Jarrow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jarrow lands a nice shot to the body.
Jarrow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jarrow is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jarrow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vick at a distance.
Jarrow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No joy there for Vick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jarrow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch lands to the side of Vick 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Clyde Jarrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Jarrow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vick drops his hands momentarily and Jarrow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jarrow throws a one two combo.
Jarrow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jarrow!
Jarrow lands a two punch combo.
Jab by Jarrow.
Jarrow stalks Vick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vick's face. Vick staggers backwards, shaken.
Jarrow cracks a nice hook into Vick's ribs.
Jarrow is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jarrow connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jarrow works the jab nicely.
Jarrow sizes up Vick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jarrow digs a good body shot into Vick's ribs.
Jarrow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jarrow lands a glancing blow to the side of Vick's head.
Jarrow scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vick in his tracks.
Jarrow scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarrow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vick walks into a jab.
Jarrow misses with an uppercut.
Vick misses with the combination.
Vick throws and low kick but Jarrow moves out of range easily.
Jarrow connects with a body shot.
Jarrow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vick throws a hook but Jarrow avoids it easily.
Jarrow lands a two punch combo.
Jarrow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jarrow scores with a shot to the body.
Jarrow throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jarrow lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Jarrow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vick doesn't seem phased though.
Vick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jarrow scores with a jab.
Vick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jarrow works Vick's body with a nice hook.
Jarrow misses with a two punch combination.
Vick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clyde Jarrow is winning the standup battle so far.
Jarrow lands a two punch combo.
Vick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jarrow on the side of the head.
Vick is looking to clinch but Jarrow is avoiding it.
No joy there for Jarrow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jarrow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Jarrow.
Nice straight punches there by Jarrow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jarrow.
Jarrow cracks Vick with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jarrow jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jarrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jarrow tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jarrow lands a body shot.
Vick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jarrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vick throws a shot from downtown. Jarrow moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarrow slips a jab and a cross from Vick.
Jarrow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vick momentarily.
Jarrow scores with a body shot.
Jarrow lands a slapping body shot.
Clyde Jarrow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jarrow lands with a nice body punch.
Jarrow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, jab by Jarrow - just one landing.
Vick moves forwards but Jarrow connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jarrow throws a series of strikes that have Vick backpedaling.
Jarrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vick can do to turn this around?
Jarrow with a hook.
Vick jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jarrow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jarrow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vick's head.
Jarrow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jarrow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarrow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vick's hands.
Vick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jarrow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jarrow lands a jab to the head.
Vick slips a jab and a cross from Jarrow.
Jarrow lands with a right hand.
Jarrow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vick.
Jarrow with a hook.
Jarrow works Vick's body with a nice hook.
Vick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jarrow connects with a body shot.
Good shot there by Jarrow.
Jarrow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A punch combination from Jarrow misses.
Jarrow misses the shot to the body.
Vick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarrow scores with a shot to the body.
Jarrow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jarrow misses with a body shot.
Vick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jarrow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jarrow dodges the punch combination from Vick.
Vick fails to land with a series of punches.
Jarrow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jarrow.
Jarrow scores with a jab to the body.
Vick looks to throw the jab but Jarrow is out of range.
Jarrow connects with a jab.
Jarrow scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Jarrow.
Jarrow lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vick there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jarrow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarrow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jarrow lands a jab-cross combination.
Vick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jarrow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jarrow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jarrow scores with a nice right hand.

Vick closes the distance and clinches.
Vick can't get the takedown.
Vick tries for a takedown but Jarrow manages to get underhooks.
Jarrow wants to break free but Vick has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Vick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jarrow lands with a shot to the body.
Jarrow works Vick's body with a nice hook.
Jarrow lands a slapping body shot.
Donk. Jarrow catches Vick right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clyde Jarrow dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!

Jarrow scores with a shot to the body.
Vick walks into a straight right hand from Jarrow.
Jarrow smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body punch from Jarrow.
Jarrow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jarrow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jarrow lands with an overhand left.
Jarrow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vick doesn't seem bothered though.
Jarrow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jarrow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jarrow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jarrow scores with a jab. Vick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jarrow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jarrow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jarrow cracks a nice hook into Vick's ribs.
Vick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarrow punishes Vick's body with a nice straight punch.
Jarrow scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vick in his tracks.
Jarrow lands a body shot.
Vick misses with a series of wild punches.
Jarrow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jarrow stalks Vick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vick's face. Vick staggers backwards, shaken.
Jarrow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Jarrow scores with a four punch combination!
Vick pushes Jarrow away with a front kick.
Vick throws a right and a left that Jarrow avoids nicely.
Jarrow with a jab.
Jarrow cracks Vick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vick needs to keep his hands up - Jarrow had a free shot at his head there.
Jarrow works Vick's body with a nice hook.
Vick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarrow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vick throws an overhand right that lands on Jarrow's shoulder, as Jarrow tries to avoid the shot.
Vick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jarrow scores with a jab to the body.
Jarrow getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jarrow lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarrow.
Jarrow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jarrow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vick throws a series of punches but Jarrow moves out of range.
Vick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jarrow lands with a nice combination. Vick backs away looking to recover.
Nice body punch from Jarrow.
Vick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jarrow is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jarrow scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarrow digs a good body shot into Vick's ribs.
Jarrow misses with a straight right.
Jarrow throws a right hand that Vick ducks under and follows up with a left that Vick also avoids with ease.
Vick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jarrow.
Vick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jarrow connects with a crisp jab.
Jarrow avoids the body shot from Vick.
Michael Vick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Jarrow.
Jarrow scores with a jab. Vick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vick walks into a left hand.
Jarrow looks to land a combination but Vick avoids it well.
Vick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jarrow lands a nice shot to the body.
Jarrow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jarrow defending well as Vick loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jarrow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jarrow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Jarrow does it's job there.
Jarrow jabs at Vick's body.
Jarrow thuds a left hand into Vick's body.
Jarrow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Vick.
Jarrow tests Vick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarrow scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vick in his tracks.
Jarrow lands with a right hand.
Vick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Clyde Jarrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jarrow throws a good cross that connects.
Vick missing with a left hand there. Jarrow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clyde Jarrow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jarrow, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:25
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:25
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clyde Jarrow!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Razor De Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Cowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Cowell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

De Costa
vs
Cowell

200 cm
23
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

225 cm
23
300 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Organic Peak Performance

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Razor De Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Cowell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Costa throws a right hand that Cowell ducks under and follows up with a left that Cowell also avoids with ease.
Cowell shoots in for a double leg but De Costa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

De Costa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
De Costa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Costa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Costa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cowell wants to get back to full guard.

Cowell is defending against the submission attempts here by De Costa.
Cowell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
De Costa slips a nice elbow through Cowell's hands, connecting with Cowell's forehead.
De Costa throwing shots but Cowell is blocking nicely.
De Costa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cowell defending well though.
Cowell tries to roll over but De Costa keeps him under control.

De Costa seems to be looking for submissions.
De Costa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cowell on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Costa tries to stand and escape but Cowell is controlling the position.
Cowell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cowell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cowell.
Cowell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Cowell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cowell is on top in guard.
Cowell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Costa is keeping the position for now.

De Costa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cowell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cowell won't allow De Costa to sweep him here.
De Costa is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowell passes De Costa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
De Costa is refusing to be controlled, as Cowell sits in half guard.
De Costa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Costa tries to get out of the position.
Cowell works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cowell wants to take De Costa's back but he can't do it this time.
Cowell trying to control but De Costa is having none of it.
De Costa is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Costa is looking to escape.
De Costa taking shots to the head.
Cowell content just to control the position here.
De Costa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Cowell working for a submission but De Costa is keeping him at bay.
Cowell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Costa regains half guard.
De Costa is pressing down on Cowell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
De Costa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
De Costa keeping moving, preventing Cowell from controlling successfully.
Cowell pushing down on De Costa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Cowell seems to be working for a kimura but De Costa defends the submission attempt.
Cowell passes to full mount!
De Costa is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Anderson Cowell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

De Costa throws a series of strikes that have Cowell backpedaling.

It looks like Anderson Cowell has been cut.
Cowell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Costa as he jumps to the side.
Cowell closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Costa circles away.
De Costa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cowell doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

De Costa rushes Cowell and presses him up against the cage.

De Costa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cowell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cowell swats away the attempt to clinch by De Costa.

De Costa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Costa scores with a shot to the side of Cowell's head.
De Costa is pressed up against the cage. Cowell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Costa down to the mat. De Costa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Razor De Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Cowell.

Cowell tries to keep at a distance but De Costa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cowell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Costa.

De Costa breaks from the clinch.
Razor De Costa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cowell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Costa throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Costa throws a one two combo.
De Costa misses with a series of wild punches.
Cowell shoots in looking for a takedown. De Costa tries to sprawl out of it but Cowell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Costa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Costa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Costa moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Costa scores with the left hand. Cowell knows he should have avoided that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

De Costa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cowell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Costa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
De Costa working away.

De Costa has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cowell avoids a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cowell.
De Costa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cowell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in De Costa's guard.
De Costa controls Cowell momentarily but Cowell frees himself.
Cowell pushes down on De Costa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
De Costa wants to control but Cowell is keeping busy.

Cowell has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can De Costa defend it? Cowell steps over the head and cranks it - De Costa is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Cowell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anderson Cowell!

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 Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bourque
vs
Penn

192 cm
22
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
160 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Team S.W.A.T.
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Bourque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, DJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourque misses the shot to the body.
Penn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bourque.
Bourque thuds his right hand into Penn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Penn fails with the takedown.
A big left from Bourque misses.
Bourque throws a series of punches but Penn moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn avoids the body shot from Bourque.
Penn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bourque misses with a looping left.
Penn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bourque tries to avoid it but Penn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bourque to the ground. Bourque escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slow jab from Bourque misses its intended target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice sprawl there from Bourque as Penn shoots in.
Paul Bourque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Penn.
Bourque misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Bourque.
Jab, jab by Penn - just one landing.
Bourque changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Penn looks gassed!
Bourque misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Penn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bourque lands with a hook. Penn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bourque looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Penn shoots in looking for a takedown. Bourque tries to sprawl out of it but Penn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bourque manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Penn shoots for a double leg takedown but Bourque sprawls well. He's pushed Penn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bourque really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bourque.
Penn shoots for a double leg takedown but Bourque sprawls well. He's pushed Penn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bourque throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bourque just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bourque throws a nice looking combination but Penn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bourque paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Penn throws a hook but Bourque avoids it easily.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bourque.
Bourque stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Penn or perhaps it was just good defense by Bourque which made him look bad.
Penn tries to clinch but Bourque is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourque misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque lands with an uppercut that bounces Penn off the cage and back into rage.
Bourque throws a series of punches but Penn moves out of range.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paul Bourque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Penn.
Penn fails with the takedown.
Paul Bourque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Jab by Bourque.
Penn is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bourque is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Penn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque clobbers Penn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Decent striking displayed by Bourque there.
Bourque misses with a few strikes there.
Bourque connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bourque tries to bum rush Penn with a series of wild strikes but Penn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to advance to mount but Bourque denies him.
Penn advances to mount.
Bourque keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bourque bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bourque knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penn on the ground.
Bourque trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bourque stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Penn trying to strike off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bourque would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bourque has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bourque controls from within his opponent's guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bourque throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Bourque dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bourque throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Penn dodges the punch combination from Bourque.
Bourque scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bourque ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bourque tests Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Bourque as Penn shoots in.
Bourque throws a right and a left that Penn avoids nicely.

Penn gets the takedown into side control.
Bourque struggling a bit here.
Penn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bourque is avoiding damage well.
Bourque is trying to get back to his feet.
Bourque sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque is staying active underneath Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bourque wants to get back to his feet.
Bourque controlling the position for now.

Bourque makes his way to full guard, as Penn worked for a kimura.
Bourque manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Penn manages to get himself to full guard.

Bourque gets to his feet - Penn follows without any prompting.
Paul Bourque is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bourque sizes up Penn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Penn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paul Bourque is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Penn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Bourque shows good takedown defense.
Paul Bourque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Penn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bourque looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bourque throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Penn on the side of the head.
A cross from Bourque lands.
Bourque swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Penn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bourque tries to avoid it but Penn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bourque to the ground. Bourque escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
DJ Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penn takes a body punch but keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Bourque showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bourque, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Bourque!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tetsuya Takimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by Dualing Banjos. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

James
vs
Takimoto

180 cm
19
160 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

176 cm
21
161 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Demonic Drugs
Demonic Clothing

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, Frank James!
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, Tetsuya Takimoto!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takimoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takimoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takimoto lands with a nice body punch.
Takimoto with a jab.
A jab-cross combination lands for Takimoto and sends James crashing to the mat! Takimoto follows him down to the mat - James regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

James is rocked!

It looks like Frank James has been cut.
Takimoto trying to pass the guard but James defending well.
Oh James is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Takimoto moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from James.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
Takimoto taking a breather here.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James trying to control but Takimoto flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
James wants to escape the position.
James trying to control the position but Takimoto manages to sink in the hooks.
James is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
James trying to control the hands but Takimoto won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takimoto has the hooks in. James is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Takimoto controlling from the back.
I really don't envy James right now.
James looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
James rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from James.
James wants to control but Takimoto postures up.
James is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
James tries to improve position but can't.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A combination from Takimoto does no damage.
Takimoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four 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.
Takimoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takimoto scores with a one two! James had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Takimoto gets caught flat footed, as James shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Takimoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.

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

Takimoto stands up from James's guard - Takimoto perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuya Takimoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank James's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Takimoto scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Takimoto misses with a wild combination.
Takimoto swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Takimoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No joy there for Takimoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takimoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takimoto scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takimoto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takimoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takimoto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takimoto's waist but Takimoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takimoto is out of range and James settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takimoto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Takimoto throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Tetsuya Takimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takimoto is breathing heavily.
Takimoto checks the leg kick nicely there.

James looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Takimoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takimoto is keeping the position for now.
Takimoto keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takimoto is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

James postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Takimoto is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of James, into his guard.
James striking off his back but it's not causing Takimoto any problems.
James tries to strike from the bottom.
Takimoto wants to stand but James is controlling his posture from full guard.

James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takimoto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

James is looking for a triangle but Takimoto pushes his legs off easily.

James working for submissions but it's allowed Takimoto to get to half guard.
James is looking for a sweep. Takimoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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.
James regains full guard. Nicely done.

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

James throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Takimoto escapes and throws James's legs to the side, diving into side control!
James is looking to reverse the position.
James seems a little lost for a moment, as Takimoto dominates the positioning.
James tries to bench press Takimoto off him but Takimoto keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuya Takimoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank James's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Takimoto checks a leg kick nicely.
James fails with the takedown.
Nice combo by Takimoto! Oh, that's hurt him - James falls to the canvas and Takimoto follows him into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Takimoto stands up and beckons James to his feet.
James misses with a kick to the body.
Tetsuya Takimoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takimoto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takimoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Takimoto throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
Takimoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takimoto throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takimoto connects with a single shot there.
James blocks a jab.
Takimoto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down James rather than just go for the knockout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takimoto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takimoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!

James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

James swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Takimoto is now in James's guard. A big mistake from James there, giving up the dominant position!

That's one minute gone in the round.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Takimoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

James escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takimoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takimoto trying to stand up but can't free himself from James's guard.

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.
James tries to strike from the bottom.

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

James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takimoto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Takimoto passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto is thwarting James's attempts to control the position.
Takimoto wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
James wants to control but Takimoto is keeping busy.

Takimoto moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from James.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James looks to move to half guard but instead Takimoto has passed into mount! Damn!
Frank James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Takimoto gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
James has a takedown stuffed.
Takimoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tetsuya Takimoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takimoto swinging wilding here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuya Takimoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takimoto 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuya Takimoto!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butter Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Cong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cong is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jibbs - King Kong. Butter Bean could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Christian Cong's chin.

Bean
vs
Cong

225 cm
24
300 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

195 cm
19
270 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Butter Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christian Cong!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cong is looking to clinch but Bean is avoiding it.
Cong walks into a straight right hand from Bean.

It looks like Christian Cong has been cut.

Bean moves into range and clinches up with Cong.
Bean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Congs head.
Bean lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Bean.
Bean is trying to break the clinch but Cong has him pressed against the cage.
Bean is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bean.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bean.
Bean leaning against his opponent.
Bean lands with a right to the head.
Bean scores with a shot to the side of Cong's head.

Cong is rocked!
Cong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Bean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cong tries to close the distance and clinch but Bean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bean feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Cong crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Butter Bean!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Renata Sobrawl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramzi Mahjoub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahjoub has chosen Show me your genitals as his entrance music. Renata Sobrawl has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sobrawl
vs
Mahjoub

160 cm
20
150 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

170 cm
20
150 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renata Sobrawl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ramzi Mahjoub!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Mahjoub.
Mahjoub throws a head kick that misses.
Sobrawl shoots in for a double leg but Mahjoub sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mahjoub gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

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

Mahjoub has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sobrawl doesn't defend quickly enough and Mahjoub has managed to lock this one up! Can Sobrawl escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Mahjoub on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ramzi Mahjoub!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Svenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blair Howatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svenn comes to the cage accompanied by We Taking Over. Howatt has chosen Boom - POD as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Svenn
vs
Howatt

185 cm
21
177 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
175 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Arashi Fighting Nutrition
Blueprint Clothing

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Svenn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blair Howatt!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howatt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Howatt throws a hook to the side of Svenn's head but Svenn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Svenn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Svenn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Howatt gets full guard.
Svenn won't allow Howatt to sweep him here.

Svenn drops back looking for a leg! Howatt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Howatt manages to kick Svenn off! Svenn jumps back into Howatt's guard.
Svenn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Howatt trying to keep a closed guard but Svenn is proving a slippery customer.
Svenn looking to pass the guard.
Howatt strikes from his own guard.
Svenn won't allow Howatt to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Howatt throws a shot to the body.
Howatt cracks Svenn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Howatt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Svenn.
Blair Howatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Svenn shoots in and drives through. Howatt sprawls well.
Svenn walks into a stiff left hand from Howatt.
Howatt throws a right hand that Svenn ducks under and follows up with a left that Svenn also avoids with ease.
Svenn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Howatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Howatt misses with an uppercut.
Howatt moves out of range as Svenn strikes.
Howatt misses with a wild combination.
Howatt lands a left and a right that sends Svenn crashing to the canvas! Howatt dives into mount looking to finish!

Svenn is rocked!

It looks like Tom Svenn has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howatt wants to control the pace but Svenn is squirming around nicely.
Svenn regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Svenn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Svenn is breathing heavily.
Svenn is trying to get back to full guard.

Svenn actively working from the bottom here.
Howatt trying to control the action but Svenn is working from the bottom.

Svenn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Howatt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Howatt in particular looking to stall.
Svenn tries to roll over but Howatt keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A left lands for Howatt.
Howatt misses with a two punch combination.
Svenn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Howatt.
Howatt looks to land a left hand but Svenn moved out of range nicely.
Svenn misses with a two punch combination.
Svenn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Howatt stuffs the takedown.
Howatt misses with a double jab
and Svenn counters with a nice body shot.
Svenn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howatt.
Svenn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Howatt.

Tom Svenn's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svenn dodges the punch combination from Howatt.
Svenn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Svenn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svenn moves away.
Howatt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Howatt loads up on a big right hand but Svenn slips the punch.
Howatt steps into range and cracks Svenn with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Svenn flops backwards and Howatt dives into his guard looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howatt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Howatt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Svenn's guard.
Howatt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Howatt is tying to control. Svenn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Howatt works his foot free and advances to mount.
Howatt working Svenn over with strikes here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Howatt looking to finish Svenn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Svenn!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Howatt with shots to the head and body - Svenn looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blair Howatt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Svenn's cut.
That's time! Svenn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A combination from Howatt does no damage.
Howatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Svenn.
Blair Howatt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Svenn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Howatt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Svenn in his tracks.
Howatt throws a hook but Svenn avoids it easily.
Howatt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Svenn counters with a left and a right that stings Howatt.
Svenn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Howatt throws a series of punches but Svenn avoids them all with ease.
Svenn fails to land the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svenn slips a jab and a cross from Howatt.
Howatt falls off balance throwing a combination

and Svenn counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Svenn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Svenn 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howatt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Howatt moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Svenn.
Howatt wants to control but Svenn is keeping him busy.
Svenn tries to improve position but can't.
Howatt cracks Svenn with a big right hand but Svenn just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Svenn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

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.
Howatt is putting a hurting on Svenn here, landing some big shots from side control.
Howatt slows the pace down.

Howatt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Svenn regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Howatt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Howatt blocks the strikes from Svenn.
Howatt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Howatt is keen to just control but Svenn is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Svenn actively working from the bottom here.
Svenn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Svenn keeping full guard, as Howatt tries to pass.
Howatt wants to control from the top but Svenn keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Howatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blair Howatt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot by Svenn.
Howatt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Howatt misses its intended target.
Howatt misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Howatt misses.
Svenn slips under a jab from Howatt.

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.
Howatt misses the jab.
No joy there for Howatt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Howatt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Svenn slips under a jab from Howatt.
Svenn throws a series of punches but Howatt avoids them all with ease.
Svenn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Howatt throws a big shot that misses.
Svenn lands a slapping body shot.
Howatt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Svenn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Howatt sprawls well initially but Svenn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Svenn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Howatt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Svenn.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howatt punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Svenn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Svenn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Howatt throws a left and a right that both miss

and Svenn counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Howatt!
Svenn looking to finish with strikes here!
Svenn thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Svenn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Howatt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Svenn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Howatt is working to get back to half guard.
Svenn 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.
Svenn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Howatt's face.
Howatt is desperately trying to improve his position but Svenn has a good base and remains in mount.
Svenn punching from mount but Howatt doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Howatt tries to reverse the position but Svenn maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howatt wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Howatt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Howatt tries to lock up and control but Svenn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Svenn landing strikes, looking to finish!
Svenn unloads with some shots from mount but Howatt bucks and avoids them well.
Howatt wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Svenn.
Howatt wants to hold on but Svenn pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howatt is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Svenn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Howatt manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Howatt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Howatt wants to control but Svenn is keeping busy.

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.

Svenn is trying to work for a kimura but Howatt is defending well.
Howatt gets full guard.
Svenn is looking to work some ground and pound but Howatt has wrist control.
Tom Svenn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Svenn has gone for a leg lock! Howatt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Svenn's guard.

Svenn had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Howatt is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Svenn Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Howatt's back instead.
Svenn throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Howatt just trying to survive but Svenn is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Svenn misses with punches from the back.

Svenn seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Howatt's chin but Howatt turns very nicely into Svenn's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Howatt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howatt pushes down on Svenn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Howatt is keen to just control but Svenn is a slippery customer.
Svenn is trying to get back to full guard.
Howatt works his way into side control.
Svenn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Howatt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Howatt taking a breather here.
Svenn is looking for a sweep.

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.
Howatt content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Svenn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Howatt in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Howatt scores with a couple of short elbows.
Svenn seems a little lost for a moment, as Howatt dominates the positioning.
Svenn tries to improve position but can't.

Howatt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Svenn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Svenn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Svenn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Svenn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Canuto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno Canuto has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Canuto
vs
Simons III

175 cm
23
142 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

172 cm
22
142 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Canuto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Canuto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Simons III wants to control but Canuto is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Simons III is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Canuto pulls his head out easily.

Simons III looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Canuto pushes past his half guard into mount!

Canuto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Simons III is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Canuto jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Simons III manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Simons III struggling a bit here.
Simons III tries to buck Canuto off but Canuto is having none of it.
Simons III looks gassed!
You can see the frustration on Simons III's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Canuto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simons III has escaped the position, nice work there.
Simons III tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Canuto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Canuto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Simons III tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Canuto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Simons III regains half guard.

Simons III looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Canuto is working for a submission of some sort.

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.

Canuto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simons III defends it well.
Simons III works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Simons III looking for a guillotine here but Canuto defends easily.

Canuto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Simons III!
John Simons III is the new bantamweight champion!