SA Fight 2 - Rumble in Rio PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Milford Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Perrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Perrie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Black
vs
Perrie

177 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

180 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Intelligent

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 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Milford Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Perrie!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Black shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Perrie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Black. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Black sitting in guard here, content to control.
Perrie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perrie keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Perrie is retaining full guard.
Perrie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Perrie working for submissions but it's allowed Black to get to half guard.

Black is looking for a kimura but Perrie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Black to get the leverage.
Perrie is refusing to be controlled, as Black sits in half guard.
Perrie wants to get back to full guard.
Black wants to control but Perrie is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Black seems content to control.
Black seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Perrie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Perrie is trying to control but can't.
Black is keen to just control but Perrie is a slippery customer.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Perrie misses with a takedown

and Black counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Perrie's guard now.
Black postures up.

Black drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Perrie dives on top into guard.
Black is breathing heavily.
Perrie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black wants to stand and escape but Perrie is having none of it.
Black keeping moving, preventing Perrie from controlling successfully.
Perrie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Perrie manages to get himself to full guard.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Perrie is retaining full guard.

Black is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Perrie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Perrie has escaped and now he's on top!
Perrie content to stall in guard here.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perrie trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perrie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Perrie wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Perrie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Black kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Black tries to strike from the bottom.

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

Perrie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Perrie closes the distance but Black moves to the side

and Black counters with a shoot takedown. Perrie fights it but they end up in guard.
Black forces his way into half guard.
Black is trying to control the action in half guard but Perrie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Black is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Perrie as he works his way to full guard.

Black stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Black gets a takedown into half guard.
Black looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Milford Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Perrie's thigh. Perrie counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perrie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Black works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Black misses with a head shot. Perrie uses the momentum to regain guard.
Perrie looking for a sweep. Not yet Perrie, not yet.
Black works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perrie wants to control but Black passes into side.

Black tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perrie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Perrie wants to get back to his feet.
Black connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Perrie some visible discomfort.
Black trying to control the position but Perrie is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black happy to just control the position for now.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Perrie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black is chipping away with strikes.

Black tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Perrie sneaks back into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Black trying to control the pace.
Perrie desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Black is working for a submission of some sort.
Perrie tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg.

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

Milford Black dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Perrie moves into the clinch.
Perrie lands an elbow that stopped Black in his tracks for a moment.
Perrie prevents Black from breaking the clinch.
Perrie tries to pull guard but Black won't allow it.
Perrie lands an elbow inside that Black shrugs off.
Perrie keeps control of Black as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Black gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Perrie keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perrie is trying to keep Black in close.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perrie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Milford Black!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kazuo Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Daaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kobayashi's entrance music is Godzilla Theme. A fine choice. Nate Daaz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kobayashi
vs
Daaz

175 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kazuo Kobayashi!
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, Nate Daaz!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobayashi looks to land a combination. Daaz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Daaz is looking to clinch.
Daaz wants to clinch.
Daaz looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kobayashi keeps the fight on the outside.
Daaz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kobayashi.
Kobayashi tries to bum rush Daaz with a series of wild strikes but Daaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kobayashi throws a right hand that Daaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Daaz also avoids with ease.
Kobayashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daaz tries to clinch there but Kobayashi circles away.
Kobayashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kobayashi misses with a two punch combination.
Daaz thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daaz tries to clinch but Kobayashi is having none of it.
Daaz wants to clinch.
Kobayashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daaz wants to clinch.
Daaz fails to land the takedown.
Kobayashi tries to bum rush Daaz with a series of wild strikes but Daaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kobayashi swinging wilding here.

Kobayashi shoots in and bounces Daaz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daaz is looking to sweep but instead, Kobayashi has passed into half guard.

Kobayashi wants to work for an arm triangle but Daaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kobayashi seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Daaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Daaz wants to control but Kobayashi passes easily into half guard.
Daaz tries to kick Kobayashi off but Kobayashi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daaz is looking to control Kobayashi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daaz avoid being mounted?
Kobayashi wants to get back to his feet.
Kobayashi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Daaz tries to get to full guard but Kobayashi has control of the leg.
Daaz moves into full guard.
Daaz wants to control but Kobayashi passes easily into half guard.
Kobayashi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Daaz is looking to control Kobayashi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daaz avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kobayashi trying to mount his opponent but Daaz defends it.
Kobayashi is breathing heavily.

Daaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kobayashi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Daaz moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Daaz looking for a guillotine here but Kobayashi defends easily.
Kobayashi trying to control but Daaz is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuo Kobayashi 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.

Daaz tries to clinch there but Kobayashi circles away.
Kobayashi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kobayashi throws a series of punches but Daaz avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Kobayashi misses.
Daaz tries to clinch up.
Kobayashi throws a series of punches but Daaz avoids them all with ease.
Daaz wants to clinch up but Kobayashi keeps it at a distance.
Daaz tries to clinch up but Kobayashi circles away and keeps his distance.
Daaz tries to clinch there but Kobayashi circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobayashi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Daaz has his takedown stuffed
and Kobayashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daaz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kobayashi counters with a three punch combo that has Daaz backing up. Daaz nods at Kobayashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Kobayashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi fails to land with a series of punches.
Daaz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kobayashi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kobayashi throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Kobayashi does no damage.
Kobayashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daaz slips a jab and a cross from Kobayashi.
Daaz closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Kobayashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Daaz darts in trying to clinch

and Kobayashi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Daaz manages to get to full guard.
Daaz trying to control the position.
Kobayashi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kobayashi's guard.
Daaz passes Kobayashi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kobayashi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kobayashi working a defensive guard here.
Daaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kobayashi is keeping the position for now.
Daaz controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi is looking to stand up but Daaz isn't so interested in that idea.
Daaz pushing down on Kobayashi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kobayashi tries to roll over but Daaz keeps him under control.
Kobayashi is trying to stand up here but Daaz is controlling him well.

Kobayashi kicks Daaz off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Kobayashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daaz doesn't seem phased though.
Kobayashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kobayashi lands a jab-cross combination.
Kobayashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi throws a right and a left that Daaz avoids nicely.

Kobayashi feints and as Daaz raises his hands in defense, Kobayashi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kobayashi is looking to stand up but Daaz won't let him.
Daaz controls Kobayashi momentarily but Kobayashi frees himself.
Daaz wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kobayashi is now in half guard.
Kobayashi controlling the pace.
Daaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Daaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuo Kobayashi 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. This is the final round!

Kobayashi cracks a nice hook into Daaz's ribs.

Kobayashi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Daaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kobayashi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kobayashi is thwarting Daaz's attempts to control the position.
Daaz trying to get back to full guard but Kobayashi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kazuo Kobayashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daaz tries to reverse the position but Kobayashi maintains control.
Daaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi working Daaz over with strikes here.
Daaz is squirming around, avoiding Kobayashi's attempts to control the action.
Daaz is trying desperately to improve position.

Kobayashi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Daaz is surviving well by controlling Kobayashi's body position as best he can.
Daaz is in all sorts of trouble here.

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.
Daaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kobayashi lands a heavy elbow.
Daaz tries to hold on but Kobayashi postures up.
Daaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Daaz manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daaz gets full guard.
Daaz is trying to control the position but Kobayashi postures up.
Daaz has control of Kobayashi's left arm, preventing Kobayashi from doing any damage.

Kobayashi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Daaz darts in trying to clinch
and Kobayashi counters with a series of strikes. Daaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kobayashi throws a series of punches but Daaz avoids them all with ease.
Kazuo Kobayashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daaz tries to clinch
and Kobayashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kobayashi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Daaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kobayashi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi misses with the combination.
A nice combination there by Kobayashi.
Daaz slips a jab and a cross from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kobayashi works over Daaz's head and body with a nice combination.
Daaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daaz fails to land the takedown.
Kobayashi throws a right hand that Daaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Daaz also avoids with ease.
Kobayashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kobayashi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Daaz backs up against the cage.
Nate Daaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kobayashi scores with a decent looking hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Kobayashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kobayashi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuo Kobayashi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Claude McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murphy McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCracken kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Danger is Go!. Claude McCracken had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

McCracken
vs
McDonald

170 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Claude McCracken!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murphy McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but McCracken shows good takedown defense.
McCracken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCracken with a lazy takedown attempt

and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McCracken is looking to regain half guard here but McDonald keeps moving and retains side control.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCracken keeps working.

McCracken sneaks out the side door and pushes McDonald away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
McCracken misses with a head kick.
McCracken misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

McDonald closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McDonald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCracken's head.
McDonald tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCracken knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McCracken blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald.
McCracken moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

McDonald postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McCracken is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McDonald, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McDonald looking for a guillotine here but McCracken defends easily.
McDonald looks gassed!
McCracken would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCracken is looking to stand up but McDonald won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McDonald working for a triangle but McCracken defends it easily.
McCracken content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McCracken trying to stand up but can't free himself from McDonald's guard.
McCracken preventing the sweep.
McCracken wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.

That's four 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McCracken throws a right and a left that both miss.

McCracken gets caught flat footed, as McDonald shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

McDonald has gone for a leg lock! McCracken slips out almost immediately though and dives into McDonald's guard.
McCracken postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
McCracken trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing McCracken from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McCracken throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

McDonald darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McCracken manages to get to full guard.
McCracken keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is keen to just control but McCracken is a slippery customer.

McDonald seems to be looking for submissions.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
McCracken looks like he's trying to stand up.
McDonald throwing shots but McCracken is blocking nicely.

McCracken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCracken is not content to let McDonald control the position.

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

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McCracken shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and McDonald counters with a single leg into guard. McCracken didn't expect that.
McDonald passes easily into side control. Nice work.

McDonald thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McDonald advances nicely into full mount.

McDonald looking for a guillotine from mount but McCracken is having none of it.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

McDonald moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McCracken has worked his arm free - good work by McCracken!
McCracken is not content to let McDonald control the position.

McDonald is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McCracken has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

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

McDonald is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McCracken has escaped the position, nice work there.
McCracken struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murphy McDonald 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. This is the final round!

McCracken misses with a takedown attempt

and McDonald counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McCracken's guard now.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCracken swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by McDonald.
McDonald has knee on belly and moves into mount.

McDonald gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

McDonald closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McDonald looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McDonald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCracken is just riding it out for now. McDonald eventually gives up the hold.
McCracken is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald's back!
McCracken is hanging on to McDonald's back as he tries to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDonald just trying to survive but McCracken is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
McDonald is trapped and McCracken is scoring with shots to the head and body.
McDonald turns into McCracken and is now in his guard.
McCracken looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

McDonald gets to his feet - McCracken follows without any prompting.
McCracken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonald checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McDonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McCracken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Claude McCracken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.

McCracken drags the fight down to the ground.

McDonald drops back, looking for a kneebar! McCracken looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McCracken looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McCracken!
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
Murphy McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Claude McCracken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCracken misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

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

McCracken decides to stand back up. McCracken steps back and let's McDonald get back to his feet.
McCracken misses with a head kick.
A jab from McCracken misses.
McCracken misses with a takedown attempt

and McDonald counters by moving into the clinch.

McCracken is fighting off a takedown attempt but McDonald is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McCracken to the mat. McCracken regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but McCracken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McCracken working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald trying to control but McCracken is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murphy McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McDonald 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murphy McDonald!
Murphy McDonald is the new lightweight champion!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gristle McThornbody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armen Tanzarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tanzarian's choice of entrance music: Steve Winwood - Higher Love. Gristle McThornbody has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McThornbody
vs
Tanzarian

188 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
217 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Gifts of the Rainforest

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gristle McThornbody!
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, Armen Tanzarian!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanzarian shoots in but McThornbody avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McThornbody is looking to clinch but Tanzarian is avoiding it.
Tanzarian tries for a takedown but McThornbody sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

McThornbody gets a clinch.
McThornbody has had enough of the clinch but Tanzarian keeps him there for the moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for McThornbody.
McThornbody using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tanzarian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McThornbody pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gristle McThornbody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armen Tanzarian.
McThornbody looking to throw knees to the head but Tanzarian is blocking nicely.
McThornbody pressing his opponent against the cage.

McThornbody breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tanzarian fails with the takedown.
Tanzarian looks gassed!
Tanzarian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from McThornbody as Tanzarian shoots in.
McThornbody scores with a three punch combo!

Tanzarian is rocked!
McThornbody is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Tanzarian hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gristle McThornbody!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Co-main event

Main event

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

Higgins
vs

175 cm
18
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jasper Higgins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bean !
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgins wants to clinch.
Higgins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Higgins moves in looking to clinch but pushes him off.

Higgins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Higgins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Higgins in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jasper Higgins!
Jasper Higgins is the new light heavyweight champion!