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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kelly Ganon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Jordao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly Ganon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thiago Jordao's chin.

Ganon
vs
Jordao

178 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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, Kelly Ganon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Jordao!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Ganon as Jordao shoots in.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ganon.

Ganon clinches up against the cage.

Jordao gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ganon regains guard.
Jordao wants to control from the top but Ganon keeps moving.
Jordao is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jordao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ganon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ganon wants to stand but Jordao is controlling the position.
Jordao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ganon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ganon is keeping the position for now.
Ganon keeping moving, preventing Jordao from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ganon throws a sloppy head kick and Jordao moves out of range easily.
Ganon wants to clinch.
Ganon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jordao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ganon is looking to clinch.
Ganon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ganon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jordao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ganon is fending him off so far but Jordao persists. Nope, Ganon circles away and we're back to standing.
Jordao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ganon is fending him off so far but Jordao persists. Nope, Ganon circles away and we're back to standing.
Kelly Ganon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Jordao.
Ganon thows a body kick. Jordao tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jordao looks gassed!
Jordao takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jordao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ganon thumps Jordao with a low kick.
Ganon is looking to clinch but Jordao is avoiding it.
Ganon lands a head kick!

Ganon moves into the clinch.
Ganon managing to block the knees to the body from Jordao.
Ganon tries to score a body lock takedown but Jordao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jordao has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ganon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ganon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ganon tries to pull guard but Jordao won't allow it.
Jordao looking for a takedown.
Jordao keeps control of Ganon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ganon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ganon trying to land knees to the body.

Ganon jumps guard and drags Jordao to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ganon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ganon wants to stand up but Jordao is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordao throwing strikes from guard but Ganon blocks nicely.
Ganon keeping moving, preventing Jordao from controlling successfully.

Ganon has his feet on Jordao's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Ganon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jordao wants to control but Ganon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ganon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jordao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ganon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ganon's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordao is throwing shots to the body but Ganon manages to wriggle free. Jordao pounces on him again and ends up in Ganon's guard.
Jordao postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ganon keeping full guard, as Jordao tries to pass.
Jordao wants to control from the top but Ganon keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jordao is looking to work some ground and pound but Ganon has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ganon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ganon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ganon wants to clinch.

Ganon closes the distance and clinches.

Jordao gets control of Ganon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jordao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordao trying to strike off his back.
Ganon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jordao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jordao has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ganon has passed into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jordao struggling a bit here.
Jordao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ganon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordao is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ganon is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jordao is squirming around, avoiding Ganon's attempts to control the action.
Jordao reaches up and holds on to Ganon to control the position.
Jordao wants to hold on but Ganon pushes him away.
Ganon tries to control but Jordao wriggling away.

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.
Jordao wants to control but Ganon is having none of it.
Ganon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ganon avoids the attempt from Jordao to control.
Ganon wants to control the pace but Jordao is squirming around nicely.
Jordao sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganon is thwarting Jordao's attempts to control the position.
Jordao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jordao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jordao flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jordao is trying to get back to full guard.
Ganon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

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.
Jordao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jordao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kelly Ganon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ganon lands with a slapping head kick.

Ganon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jordao wants to control from the top but Ganon keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thiago Jordao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ganon shoots in looking for a takedown. Jordao tries to sprawl out of it but Ganon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jordao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick by Jordao misses
and Ganon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jordao has his takedown stuffed
and Ganon counters with a head kick. That will keep Jordao thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jordao takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Jordao looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ganon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ganon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jordao.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ganon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordao is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ganon is refusing to be controlled, as Jordao sits in half guard.
Ganon is looking to escape.
Jordao wants to get back to his feet.
Jordao throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ganon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Jordao.
Jordao fails with the takedown
and Ganon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Jordao closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordao thows a huge punch but Ganon dodges it nicely.
Ganon is trying to get back to full guard.
Jordao thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ganon's head.

Jordao 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.
Ganon is staying active underneath Jordao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganon is trying to stand up here but Jordao is controlling him well.
Jordao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from Jordao there.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jordao fails with the takedown
and Ganon counters with a head kick. That will keep Jordao thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kelly Ganon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Jordao.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jordao throws a hook but Ganon avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Jordao. No joy for Ganon on that attempt.
Jordao tries a head kick but it misses.
Ganon tries to close the distance and clinch but Jordao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ganon throws a head kick but Jordao moves out of range.
Jordao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Ganon.
Ganon tries a head kick but it misses.

Jordao closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jordao lands in his opponent's guard.
Jordao is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Jordao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jordao has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Kelly Ganon!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Kelly Ganon!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Kelly Ganon!

Kelly Ganon wins by unanimous decision!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murilo Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Galvao could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Murilo Cortez's chin.

Galvao
vs
Cortez

187 cm
21
193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murilo Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Galvao as he jumps to the side.

Cortez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Galvao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cortez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cortez's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Galvao's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Galvao is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Cortez up.
Galvao lands punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Galvao tries to keep control of the position but Cortez is staying busy.
Galvao has good solid back control here.
Cortez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cortez's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Galvao's hands.
Cortez is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao has good solid back control here.
Cortez covers up after that shot from Galvao.
Galvao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cortez on the ground.
Galvao throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Cortez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Galvao takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cortez is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns Cortez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao controlling from mount.
Cortez flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Cortez is bucking up trying to escape but Galvao cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cortez tries to lock up and control but Galvao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Galvao trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Galvao landing strikes from the mount and Cortez is in trouble!
Galvao trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cortez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Galvao looking to finish Cortez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cortez!

Cortez is rocked!
Galvao controlling from the full mount.
Cortez is still in real trouble! Can Galvao finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Cortez wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Galvao celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Galvao!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Paulo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Barreto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Paulo
vs
Barreto

190 cm
22
292 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

221 cm
23
275 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Paulo!
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, Jose Barreto!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barreto lands a head kick. Paulo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

A head kick lands from Barreto that sends Paulo to the canvas. Paulo tries to scramble back to his feet but Barreto brings him back down into side control.

Paulo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Barreto decides to stand back up. Barreto steps back and let's Paulo get back to his feet.
Oh Paulo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barreto is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Paulo hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jose Barreto!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Rangel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rangel
vs
Brown

185 cm
22
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

184 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rangel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rangel closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Rangel pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Rangel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rangel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.

Brown gets caught flat footed, as Rangel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rangel won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Brown tries to strike from the bottom.
Rangel is breathing heavily.

Brown had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rangel is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Brown Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rangel's back instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is punishing Rangel with strikes - can he finish him?!
Brown is looking to control Rangel but Rangel is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Brown scores with punches and elbows.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown wants to control the position but Rangel frees himself and scrambles - Brown manages to regain control in side control.

Brown decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rangel to his feet.
Rangel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Rangel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown misses the shot to the body.

Brown clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brown drags the fight down to the ground.
Brown trying to control the position here.

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

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

Brown scores a takedown into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brown cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rangel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rangel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown lands a heavy elbow.
Brown controlling his opponent.
Rangel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brown scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Brown has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rangel's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to finish Rangel with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rangel!
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brown landing strikes from the mount.
Rangel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
Rangel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brown fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Brown lands with some strikes.
Brown lands a big shot there that rocks Rangel but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brown punishing his opponent with strikes.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee warns Rangel that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rangel with a lazy takedown attempt

and Brown counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brown advances to half guard.
Brown thows a huge punch but Rangel dodges it nicely.
Marvin Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Rangel is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Brown thows a huge punch but Rangel dodges it nicely.
Brown is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rangel!
Brown lands a heavy elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown avoids the attempt from Rangel to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rangel is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Brown looking to finish Rangel with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rangel!

Brown looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rangel tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rangel working to try and regain half guard.
Rangel tries to hold on but Brown postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown wants to control the pace but Rangel is squirming around nicely.
Rangel is bucking up trying to escape but Brown cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Brown breaks from Rangel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Brown with shots to the head and body - Rangel looks very uncomfortable down there.
Brown looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Brown jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rangel manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rangel tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rangel keeps working.

Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brown working the ground and pound but Rangel is defending the strikes.
Brown in side control lands a decent elbow.

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.
A control attempt from Rangel but he's now mounted!
Rangel tries to hold on but Brown postures up.
Brown controlling from mount.
Brown lands a nice shot to the head.

Brown is going olschool here, as he tries to force Rangel to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rangel shrugs it off.
Brown pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marvin Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Rangel stuffs the takedown.
Brown fails with the takedown.
Rangel misses with a takedown attempt

and Brown counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rangel!
Rangel is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Brown throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Brown punishing his opponent with strikes.
Brown breaks from Rangel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Brown lands a nice shot to the head.
Brown pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rangel is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown looking to finish Rangel with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rangel!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rangel tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Rangel tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Brown putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown dominating with strikes 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.
Brown scoring with strikes but Rangel is staying in there.
Rangel tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brown punishing his opponent with strikes.
The referee warns Rangel that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Brown avoids the attempt from Rangel to control.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rangel is looking to escape.
Rangel working to try and regain half guard.
Brown working the ground and pound effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Rangel wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Brown lands with some strikes.
Luiz Rangel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown lands a heavy elbow.
Rangel wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rangel's face.
Brown lands a big elbow.
Brown tries to control but Rangel wriggling away.
Brown pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brown lands with some strikes.
Rangel working to try and regain half guard.
Marvin Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice elbow there by Brown.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Marvin Brown!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Marvin Brown!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Marvin Brown!

Marvin Brown wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gesias Cavalcante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Can Transforn Ya. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Cavalcante
vs
Machida

185 cm
22
194 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
197 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Mundo Green - World Verde

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gesias Cavalcante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida connects with a looping right hand.
Cavalcante tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Machida gets the takedown into side control.
Machida lands a few punches from side control.
Cavalcante wants to control but Machida postures up.
Cavalcante striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Cavalcante misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Who's going to make the next move?
Cavalcante wants to control but Machida postures up.
Cavalcante is looking for a sweep.
Cavalcante can't do much from the bottom here.
Machida throws an elbow but Cavalcante slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Cavalcante or perhaps it was just good defense by Machida which made him look bad.

Machida gets caught flat footed, as Cavalcante shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cavalcante trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.

Machida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Machida trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalcante stands up out of Machida's guard for a moment - Machida manages to land a nice upkick.
Cavalcante looking to pass the guard.

Machida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cavalcante wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Cavalcante works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Machida is refusing to be controlled, as Cavalcante sits in half guard.
Machida tries to get to full guard but Cavalcante has control of the leg.
Machida pushes Cavalcante off looking to stand but Cavalcante dives back in and keeps control.

Machida is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Cavalcante pulls his head out easily.
Machida looks gassed!

Machida is defending against the submission attempts here by Cavalcante.
Machida is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cavalcante scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Machida tries to get to full guard but Cavalcante has control of the leg.
Cavalcante looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Machida with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cavalcante lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cavalcante moves nicely into side control.

Cavalcante stands up.

Cavalcante shoots in and bounces Machida off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cavalcante looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida striking off his back but it's not causing Cavalcante any problems.

Machida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cavalcante scoring with some ground and pound.
Cavalcante wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Cavalcante pushes down on Machida's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cavalcante scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Machida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cavalcante working over Machida with some ground and pound. Machida looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

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.
Nice strikes from Cavalcante there.
Cavalcante drops an elbow to the side of Machida's head.
Machida is looking for a sweep. Cavalcante is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Machida actively working from the bottom here.

Cavalcante 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.

Cavalcante is working for a submission of some sort.
Cavalcante has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Machida is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gesias Cavalcante dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Machida fails to land with a series of punches.
Machida with a poor takedown

and Cavalcante counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Machida!
Cavalcante scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cavalcante raining down shots from the mount!
Cavalcante landing strikes, looking to finish!

Machida is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cavalcante unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Machida wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Cavalcante celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gesias Cavalcante!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noel Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Twisted Sister - The Price. Noel Jackson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Price
vs
Jackson

185 cm
20
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

200 cm
23
277 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean Price!
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, Noel Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Price pinned against the cage. Price gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Price circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Price circles away.
Price lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Price throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Price will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Price swinging wilding here.
Price throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice combo by Price! Oh, that's hurt him - Jackson falls to the canvas and Price follows him into side control.

Jackson is rocked!

It looks like Noel Jackson has been cut.

Price decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Some wild striking there from Price.
Price throws a left that rocks Jackson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Price dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Jackson regain composure!

Price decides to stand back up. Price steps back and let's Jackson get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Price will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Price looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Price lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Price moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Price throws a head kick that misses.
Price throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Price looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Price lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Price throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Price moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Price there.
Noel Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Price.
Price with a nice cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price throws a one two combo.
Jackson moves forwards but Price connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Price throws a right and a left that both miss.
Price throws a right and a left that both miss.
Price lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into rage.
Price lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Some wild striking there from Price.
Price lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Price misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Price moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Price throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Price is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Price misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donk. Price catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Sean Price is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Sean Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noel Jackson.
Price lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Price is working the combinations to good effect here.
Price misses with a series of wild punches.
Price scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Price.
Price scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Price is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jackson.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Price sprawls well.
Price scores with a jab.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Price.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price swinging wilding here.
Danga de danga de dang - Price scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Price looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Price's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Price duly obliges.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Price throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Price.
Price scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Price lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Price throws a right and a left that both miss.
Price lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Price.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Price dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noel Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Price lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Price pinned against the cage. Price gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Price sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Price throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Price pinned against the cage. Price gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sean Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noel Jackson.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Price misses with a wild combination.
Price misses with a double jab.
Sean Price is winning the standup battle so far.
Price scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Price stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Price throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut there from Price.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Price looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch combination from Price misses.
Price connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Price throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Price lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Price throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Price scores with a decent looking hook.
Price connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Price misses.
Price throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Price misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Price misses.
Price closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Price is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Price throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sean Price is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Price as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Price as Jackson shoots in.
Price changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Price throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Price looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Price scores with a jab to the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Price scores with a four punch combination!
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
A punch combination from Price misses.
Price stuffs the takedown.
Price lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Price scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Price looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Price duly obliges.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Price lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Price lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Price.
Price lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Price.
Price uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Price throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Price's shoulder, as Price tries to avoid the shot.
Price misses with a series of wild punches.
Price rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

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.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Price's waist but Price gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
No joy there for Price, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Price throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Price sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Price lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Price throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Price throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Price circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price connects with a body shot.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Price throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Price throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Price dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Noel Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Some wild striking there from Price.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Price misses with a wild combination.
Price throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Price closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A combination from Price does no damage.
Price misses with a double jab.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Price circles away.
Sean Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noel Jackson.
Price looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Price throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Price looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Price misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Price misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Price keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Price throws a right and a left that both miss.
Price swinging wilding here.
Price fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Price sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Price misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Price takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Price connects with a single shot there.
Price scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A combination from Price does no damage.
Price scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Price lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Price misses with a series of wild punches.
Price tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Price moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Price. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Some wild striking there from Price.
Price swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Price.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Price sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Price misses with the combination.
Noel Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Price throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Price swinging wilding here.
Jackson scores with a head kick.
Price lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jackson looks for a takedown but Price sprawls well.
Price throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Price cracks Jackson with a good jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Price stuffs the takedown.
Price scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Price here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Price lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Price's waist but Price gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Price throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson counters with a body kick.
Price misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Price.
A left and a right from Price both land. Nice combination.
Price moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Price counters with a stiff right hand.
Price scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sean Price is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Price swinging wilding here.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Price.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Price showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Price 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 Seu Braga scores the fight for Sean Price!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Sean Price!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Sean Price!

Sean Price wins by unanimous decision!