Holy Grail 33 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Assuncao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomko Trupu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assuncao's entrance music is Creed - One. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Assuncao
vs
Trupu

191 cm
18
233 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
22
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Win Nutritional - proof of quality

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Assuncao!
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, Tomko Trupu!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assuncao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trupu should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Trupu lands a nice hook to Assuncao's body. Assuncao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Trupu clinches up with Assuncao and pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Trupu.

It looks like Igor Assuncao has been cut.
Trupu is pressed up against the cage. Assuncao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Trupu down to the mat. Trupu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Assuncao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trupu.
Trupu tries to clinch but Assuncao is having none of it.
Trupu throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Assuncao tumbling to the canvas!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Assuncao had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Trupu is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Assuncao Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Trupu's back instead.
Assuncao is breathing heavily.
Trupu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Trupu is positioning himself well to prevent Assuncao advancing to mount.
Trupu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Trupu has control of Assuncao's left arm, preventing Assuncao from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trupu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Trupu has control of Assuncao's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Assuncao regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Assuncao is desperately trying to improve his position but Trupu has a good base and remains in mount.
Trupu lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Trupu controlling the pace for now.

Trupu has hold of Assuncao's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Assuncao manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Assuncao slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Assuncao looking for subs from the bottom but Trupu mounts him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trupu content just to control the position here.

Trupu is working for a guillotine from mount but Assuncao frees his head quite easily.
Assuncao is trying desperately to improve position.
Trupu landing strikes from the mount and Assuncao is in trouble!
Assuncao tries to reverse the position but Trupu maintains control.
Trupu controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assuncao is looking to improve his position but Trupu isn't that keen on the idea.
Trupu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Trupu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Assuncao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

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.
A nice elbow there by Trupu.
Trupu controlling from mount.

Despite being in the dominant position, Tomko Trupu just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Trupu does no damage.
Trupu fails to land with a series of punches.

Trupu instigates a clinch.
Assuncao goes for a takedown attempt but Trupu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Trupu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trupu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Assuncao avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Assuncao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Trupu counters by moving into the clinch.
Assuncao has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Trupu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Assuncao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trupu is trying to break the clinch but Assuncao has him pressed against the cage.
Assuncao is trying to drag Trupu to the mat but Trupu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A body shot lands from Trupu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomko Trupu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Assuncao's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Assuncao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Trupu counters with a three punch combo that has Assuncao backing up. Assuncao nods at Trupu to acknowledge the strikes.
A combination from Assuncao does no damage.
Assuncao falls off balance throwing a combination

and Trupu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Trupu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Assuncao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Trupu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trupu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Assuncao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trupu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Trupu is looking to clinch but Assuncao is avoiding it.
Trupu dodges the punch combination from Assuncao.
Assuncao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trupu.
Assuncao misses with the combination.
Assuncao misses with a double jab
and Trupu counters with a three punch combo that has Assuncao backing up. Assuncao nods at Trupu to acknowledge the strikes.
Trupu misses with a series of wild punches.
Assuncao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trupu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Trupu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tomko Trupu seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Trupu takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trupu lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trupu.
Assuncao is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Trupu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Trupu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trupu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A right-left combo lands from Trupu.
Trupu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Assuncao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trupu lands with a nice combination. Assuncao backs away looking to recover.
A combination from Trupu does no damage.
Trupu wants to clinch.
Assuncao throws a series of punches but Trupu avoids them all with ease.
Assuncao moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Trupu rushes Assuncao and presses him up against the cage.
Assuncao looking for a takedown.
Assuncao has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Trupu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Assuncao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trupu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Assuncao.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Trupu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Igor Assuncao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trupu misses with a wild combination.
Assuncao tries to bum rush Trupu with a series of wild strikes but Trupu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Trupu works over Assuncao's head and body with a nice combination.
Assuncao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trupu counters with a one-two to the body.
Assuncao misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Assuncao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trupu misses with the combination.
Trupu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trupu tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Assuncao.
Trupu doesn't manage to clinch there - Assuncao circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Trupu misses with a two punch combination.
Trupu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Assuncao.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assuncao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trupu tries to clinch up.
Assuncao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trupu.
Assuncao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Assuncao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trupu is looking to clinch.

Trupu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Assuncao, pushing him back against the cage.
Assuncao has Trupu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Trupu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Trupu breaks the clinch.
Trupu scores with a jab.

Igor Assuncao's cut is getting worse.
Trupu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Assuncao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Trupu clinches up against the cage.

Trupu manages to break the clinch.
Trupu tries to bum rush Assuncao with a series of wild strikes but Assuncao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Assuncao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Assuncao.
Trupu cracks the inside of Assuncao's front leg.
Trupu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trupu tries to bum rush Assuncao with a series of wild strikes but Assuncao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Trupu closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assuncao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Trupu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Trupu gets underhooks to prevent Assuncao's takedown attempt.

Trupu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Igor Assuncao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assuncao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trupu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trupu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Assuncao was well out of range. Poor timing from Trupu.
Assuncao misses with a combination

and Trupu counters by clinching up.
Assuncao goes for a takedown attempt but Trupu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Trupu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assuncao dodges the punch combination from Trupu.
Assuncao throws a nice looking combination but Trupu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Assuncao swinging wilding here.
Trupu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomko Trupu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Igor Assuncao's cut.
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!

Assuncao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Assuncao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Trupu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Assuncao throws a right hand that Trupu ducks under and follows up with a left that Trupu also avoids with ease.
Trupu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Assuncao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Assuncao dodges the punch combination from Trupu.
Trupu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Trupu misses with a body shot.
Assuncao throws a combination that misses
and Trupu counters with a nice body shot.
Trupu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Assuncao's calf.
Assuncao slips a jab and a cross from Trupu.
Trupu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Assuncao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Trupu counters with a nice uppercut.
Assuncao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Assuncao misses with a double jab

and Trupu counters by clinching up.
Assuncao is working for takedown but Trupu is calmly controlling the position for now.

Trupu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Trupu.
Assuncao circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assuncao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trupu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Assuncao throws a series of punches but Trupu moves out of range.

Trupu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trupu wants to break free but Assuncao has control.
Assuncao tries for a takedown. No joy.

Trupu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trupu tries to close the distance and clinch but Assuncao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Assuncao misses with the combination.
Assuncao tries to bum rush Trupu with a series of wild strikes but Trupu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Trupu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assuncao swinging wilding here.
Trupu tries to bum rush Assuncao with a series of wild strikes but Assuncao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Assuncao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Assuncao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trupu counters with a two punch combo.
Assuncao throws a right hand that Trupu ducks under and follows up with a left that Trupu also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trupu tries to bum rush Assuncao with a series of wild strikes but Assuncao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Assuncao misses with a series of wild punches.
Assuncao scores with a three punch combo!
Assuncao throws a combination. Trupu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Assuncao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trupu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Trupu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Assuncao swinging wilding here.
Trupu lands the left hand.
Trupu looks to land a combination but Assuncao avoids it well.
Assuncao blocks a jab.
Trupu misses with a two punch combination.
Trupu slips a jab and a cross from Assuncao.
Assuncao misses with the combination.
Assuncao moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Trupu has Assuncao up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assuncao is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Trupu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Assuncao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Trupu.

Trupu breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Assuncao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Trupu clinches up against the cage.
Assuncao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Trupu gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Trupu breaks from the clinch.
Tomko Trupu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Trupu forces Assuncao back against the cage and clinches.
Trupu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Assuncao backwards.

Trupu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Assuncao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trupu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Assuncao stalks Trupu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Trupu's face. Trupu staggers backwards, shaken.
Assuncao misses with the combination.
Assuncao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trupu fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Trupu misses the target.
Trupu throws a looping overhand right but Assuncao ducks down to avoid it.
Trupu tries to close the distance and clinch but Assuncao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Assuncao throws a series of punches but Trupu avoids them all with ease.
Trupu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Assuncao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Assuncao throws a right and a left that Trupu avoids nicely.
Assuncao fails to land with a series of punches.
Assuncao misses with a two punch combination.
Assuncao misses with a wild combination.

Trupu closes the distance and clinches.
Assuncao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Trupu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Assuncao is working for takedown but Trupu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Trupu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Assuncao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trupu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Igor Assuncao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Trupu closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomko Trupu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trupu 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 25:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 25:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomko Trupu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Animal del Mexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Agressão/Repressão. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Silva
vs
del Mexico

177 cm
24
175 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

180 cm
22
178 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Animal del Mexico!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
del Mexico throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
del Mexico tries a head kick but it misses.

del Mexico moves into the clinch successfully.
del Mexico is struggling to control the position.
Silva has del Mexico pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. del Mexico manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
del Mexico lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
del Mexico pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
del Mexico with a knee to the head.
del Mexico lands a left hand.
The referee calls for del Mexico to work.
del Mexico receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Silva fails to pull guard.
del Mexico lands on the inside with an uppercut.
del Mexico will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silva up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Animal del Mexico.
del Mexico moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
del Mexico swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
del Mexico keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but del Mexico sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. del Mexico tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag del Mexico to the ground. del Mexico escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

del Mexico fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
del Mexico scores a nice knee to the body.
del Mexico pressing his opponent against the cage.
del Mexico gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
del Mexico is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
del Mexico landing knees to the head.
del Mexico creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.
del Mexico with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
del Mexico scores with a knee to the head.
del Mexico stalling the fight.
del Mexico landing knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
del Mexico landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. del Mexico obliges.
Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
del Mexico lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
del Mexico with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
del Mexico lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
del Mexico controlling the action here for a moment.
del Mexico connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silva's face.
del Mexico lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
del Mexico content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from del Mexico.
del Mexico stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
del Mexico is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by del Mexico.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
del Mexico crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
del Mexico avoiding damage.
Silva is trying to drag del Mexico to the mat but del Mexico just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
del Mexico pressing his opponent against the cage.
del Mexico continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
del Mexico leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Animal del Mexico.
del Mexico throws a head kick that misses.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by del Mexico.
Animal del Mexico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
del Mexico lands a jab to the nose.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. del Mexico defends it nicely.

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.
Silva takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
del Mexico swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. del Mexico tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag del Mexico to the ground. del Mexico escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
del Mexico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

del Mexico closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
del Mexico creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from del Mexico.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. del Mexico just stands there and leans against the cage.
del Mexico stalling in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva tries to pull guard but del Mexico holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
del Mexico lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Animal del Mexico dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

del Mexico throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
del Mexico misses with a head kick.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts del Mexico as he jumps to the side.
del Mexico is looking to land body kicks.
del Mexico lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Silva blocks a head kick by del Mexico.
Silva tries for a takedown but del Mexico sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
del Mexico throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
del Mexico tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but del Mexico shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

del Mexico rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
del Mexico unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva is working for takedown but del Mexico is calmly controlling the position for now.
del Mexico content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from del Mexico.
Silva tries to pull guard but del Mexico won't allow it.
del Mexico comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
del Mexico stalling.
del Mexico is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by del Mexico.
del Mexico has Silva pushed against the cage.
Silva tries to pull guard but del Mexico holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
del Mexico scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from del Mexico.
A quick uppercut on the inside from del Mexico.
del Mexico comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
del Mexico is struggling to control the position.
del Mexico landing knees to the head.
Animal del Mexico seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

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.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
del Mexico lands a nice elbow.
del Mexico putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
del Mexico lands a hook to the side of the head.
del Mexico is stalling here.
del Mexico unloads a knee to the mid-section.
del Mexico holding his opponent close, against the cage.
del Mexico lands a nice knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from del Mexico.
del Mexico lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva won't want to take too many of those.
del Mexico lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Silva jumps guard but del Mexico stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
del Mexico connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silva's face.
del Mexico tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but del Mexico pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

del Mexico closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
del Mexico taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on del Mexico's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
del Mexico tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.

Silva pulls del Mexico into guard.

Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and del Mexico defends well.
del Mexico wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

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

del Mexico decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
del Mexico throws a head kick that misses.

del Mexico gets in close and instigates a clinch.
del Mexico is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
del Mexico tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Animal del Mexico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

del Mexico is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
del Mexico moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Silva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by del Mexico.

del Mexico gets a clinch.
del Mexico lands a knee to the head.
The is referee keeping an eye on del Mexico - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
del Mexico lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva won't want to take too many of those.
A bit of stalling here from del Mexico.
del Mexico lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
del Mexico using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
del Mexico comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
del Mexico manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
del Mexico lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
del Mexico is stalling here.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. del Mexico smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

del Mexico moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
del Mexico just leaning against Silva, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Animal del Mexico.

del Mexico closes the distance and clinches.
The is referee keeping an eye on del Mexico - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Silva jumps guard but del Mexico stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
del Mexico with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
del Mexico throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as del Mexico walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silva blocks a head kick by del Mexico.
del Mexico tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around del Mexico's waist but del Mexico gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.

del Mexico closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
del Mexico landing knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from del Mexico.
Silva avoiding damage as del Mexico throws knees to the body.
del Mexico trying to land knees to the body.
del Mexico gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
del Mexico is stalling here.
Nice elbow from del Mexico.
del Mexico cracks Silva with a nice body shot.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short body shot lands from del Mexico as the two fighters clinch.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but del Mexico shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
del Mexico taking a breather.
del Mexico working Silva over with knees to the body.
Silva avoiding damage as del Mexico throws knees to the body.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but del Mexico pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. del Mexico smiles and moves away.
A combination from del Mexico does no damage.
Silva blocks a head kick by del Mexico.
del Mexico tries a head kick but it misses.
del Mexico throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
del Mexico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
del Mexico is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but del Mexico circles away.
Animal del Mexico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

del Mexico gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
del Mexico stalling in the clinch.
Silva tries to pull guard but del Mexico holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from del Mexico.
Felipe Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
del Mexico is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
del Mexico lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
del Mexico lands a nice uppercut.
del Mexico throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Animal del Mexico is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva letting del Mexico take a breather here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Animal del Mexico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got del Mexico 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Animal del Mexico!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel McWolfeness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I get knocked down. The crowd seem to be enjoying McWolfeness's choice of entrance music: Creed - Overcome. Junior Dos Santos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nigel McWolfeness's chin.

Dos Santos
vs
McWolfeness

187 cm
22
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
241 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Dos Santos!
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, Nigel McWolfeness!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Nigel McWolfeness has been cut.
McWolfeness throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nigel McWolfeness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McWolfeness misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Dos Santos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McWolfeness tries to escape but Dos Santos is in control.

Dos Santos stands up.
McWolfeness tries a head kick but it misses.

Dos Santos scores a takedown into full mount!
Dos Santos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McWolfeness's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dos Santos has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! McWolfeness is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Junior Dos Santos!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grizzly Gulag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilo Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gulag's entrance music is без души. A fine choice. Chavez has chosen Slipknot---Psychosocial as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gulag
vs
Chavez

186 cm
23
215 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

184 cm
24
213 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Syndicate Drugs

[JMFC] Blueprint Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grizzly Gulag!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emilo Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gulag pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gulag.
Gulag buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gulag throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chavez on the side of the head.
Gulag chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chavez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gulag misses with a head kick.
Chavez looks for the body kick but Gulag saw that one coming.
Gulag lands with a slapping head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chavez checks a leg kick.
Chavez misses with a series of wild punches.
Gulag throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chavez's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gulag feints and then cracks Chavez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chavez down.
Gulag looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gulag scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chavez looks gassed!
Gulag lands a front kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gulag lands a jab.
Gulag throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gulag.
A head kick misses from Gulag.
Gulag knocks Chavez to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

It looks like Emilo Chavez has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.

Gulag decides to stand back up. Gulag steps back and let's Chavez get back to his feet.
Chavez throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez misses with the body kick
and Gulag counters with a low kick, right behind Chavez 's knee.
Chavez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gulag connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chavez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gulag.
Chavez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gulag pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gulag. Chavez shrugs it off though.
Chavez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chavez walks into a left hand.
Gulag tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle, before Gulag throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Chavez's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Gulag lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Grizzly Gulag!
Grizzly Gulag retains his light heavyweight title!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stretch Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Efrain Escudero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong comes to the cage accompanied by Coal Chamber--Big Truck. The crowd seem to be enjoying Escudero's choice of entrance music: Skillet - Hero. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Armstrong
vs
Escudero

195 cm
24
250 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

185 cm
18
231 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Win Nutritional - proof of quality

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stretch Armstrong!
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, Efrain Escudero!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escudero misses with the combination.

Armstrong feints and as Escudero raises his hands in defense, Armstrong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Escudero looking for subs off his back but Armstrong has passed one foot through into half guard.
Escudero tries to roll over but Armstrong keeps him under control.

Armstrong is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Escudero is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stretch Armstrong!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Tolstoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Gaia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolstoy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Prong - Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck. Gaia has chosen Manowar- Battle Hymn as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Tolstoy
vs
Gaia

200 cm
24
320 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

225 cm
24
300 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Tolstoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robin Gaia!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gaia gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tolstoy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tolstoy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Gaia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tolstoy wants to pass the guard but Gaia is keeping the position.
Tolstoy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tolstoy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Gaia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tolstoy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Tolstoy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gaia, up you get!
Tolstoy wants to clinch.
Tolstoy misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolstoy scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Robin Gaia has been cut.
Gaia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gaia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tolstoy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaia taking some punishment here, with Tolstoy in his half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Gaia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tolstoy pulls his head out easily.
Gaia looks gassed!
Gaia is not content to let Tolstoy control the position.
Tolstoy drops an elbow to the side of Gaia's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolstoy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tolstoy decides to return to a standing position.

Tolstoy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Gaia is rocked!
Nice strikes from Tolstoy there.
Tolstoy uses his free foot to push down on Gaia's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gaia.
Tolstoy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tolstoy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tolstoy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tolstoy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gaia is still in real trouble! Can Tolstoy finish him?
Gaia takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gaia seems to have recovered his senses.
Gaia is looking to improve his position but Tolstoy isn't that keen on the idea.
Tolstoy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tolstoy working Gaia over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolstoy looking to finish Gaia with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gaia!
Tolstoy landing punches.
Tolstoy unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Gaia wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Tolstoy celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Tolstoy!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Crash Holly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holly's entrance music is Slow Death. A fine choice. gonzales has chosen Hurricane Chris - Hand Clap as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Holly
vs
gonzales

175 cm
19
148 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

167 cm
24
158 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

[JMFC]Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q156 REC/CARDIO

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crash Holly!
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, Alex gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holly tries to clinch up.
Holly lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

gonzales drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
gonzales wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holly keeps working.
gonzales in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Holly is working to avoid the ground and pound but gonzales connects with a decent elbow.
Holly manages to get back to half guard.
Holly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holly.
gonzales loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
gonzales throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Holly is looking for a triangle but gonzales pushes his legs off easily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. gonzales is aware though and is defending well.
gonzales working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Holly working for a triangle but gonzales defends it easily.
gonzales looking to pass the guard.
Holly controlling gonzales's posture.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. gonzales swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Holly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. gonzales swivels though and keeps the full guard.
gonzales trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holly prevents gonzales from getting back to his feet.

Holly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
gonzales is trying to keep Holly in close.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
gonzales shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holly as he jumps to the side.
gonzales shoots in and drives through. Holly sprawls well.
gonzales looks gassed!

gonzales moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Holly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holly looking to slow down the pace here.
Holly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holly. gonzales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holly darts in trying to clinch
and gonzales counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holly tries to close the distance and clinch but gonzales swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holly tries to clinch up
and gonzales counters with a two punch combo.
gonzales circles away from the clinch attempt

and gonzales counters with a nice double leg into side control. Holly won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holly wants to control but gonzales postures up.
Holly manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
gonzales wants to take a breather but Holly is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

gonzales is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex gonzales will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

gonzales closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holly circles away.
Holly wants to clinch
and gonzales counters with a nice leg kick.
Holly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
gonzales throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Holly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holly tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and gonzales counters with a shoot takedown. Holly fights it but they end up in guard.
gonzales is breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
gonzales wants to control from the top but Holly keeps moving.

Holly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but gonzales can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holly is trying to control the position from the bottom.

gonzales gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holly stuffs the takedown.
gonzales tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten gonzales somewhat.
Crash Holly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex gonzales.
Holly closes the distance looking to clinch
and gonzales counters with a two punch combo.
Holly wants to clinch.
Holly darts in trying to clinch

and gonzales counters with a single leg into guard. Holly didn't expect that.
Alex gonzales has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Holly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so gonzales is just riding it out for now. Holly eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

gonzales is defending against the submission attempts here by Holly.
gonzales trying to control but Holly postures up.
Holly trying to control from half guard but gonzales is working away.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
gonzales gets full guard.
Holly postures up.
Holly forces his way into half guard.
gonzales tries to roll over but Holly keeps him under control.
gonzales has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holly is working away from the top position though.
Holly has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
gonzales tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Holly has taken his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex gonzales 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.

Holly is looking to clinch but gonzales is avoiding it.
Holly wants to clinch

and gonzales counters by moving into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Holly.
gonzales lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for gonzales.

gonzales breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from gonzales is defended easily by Holly.
Holly closes the distance but gonzales moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Holly tries to clinch but gonzales moves away
and gonzales counters with a good, hard body kick but Holly shrugs it off.
Holly tries to clinch up.
gonzales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holly wants to clinch

and gonzales counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Holly is concentrating on defense, preventing gonzales from advancing position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Holly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holly is looking for a triangle but gonzales pushes his legs off easily.

Holly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. gonzales gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

Holly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Holly's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
gonzales keeping moving, preventing Holly from controlling successfully.
gonzales not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
gonzales controlling the position.
Holly wants to control from the top but gonzales keeps moving.

Holly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

gonzales throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Holly escapes and throws gonzales's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Holly trying to control the position but gonzales is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Holly stalls from top position.
Holly is looking to take a break and control but gonzales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holly is really struggling to control gonzales but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Crash Holly just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Holly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by gonzales.
Holly misses with a shot to the kidneys.

gonzales breaks from the clinch.

gonzales shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Holly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. gonzales is working away from the top position though.
Holly is refusing to be controlled, as gonzales sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex gonzales really 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.

Holly tries to clinch there but gonzales circles away.
gonzales circles away from the clinch attempt

and gonzales decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Holly's guard.
gonzales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holly swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Holly has his foot on gonzales's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. gonzales works his way back into a safe position though.
gonzales wants to control from the top but Holly keeps moving.
Holly controlling the position.
gonzales is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holly looking for submissions from the bottom but instead gonzales passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
gonzales moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
gonzales scores with punches from side control.
gonzales working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Holly looking for a sweep but gonzales has passed into full mount! Oh no!
gonzales trying to control but Holly is having none of it.

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.
gonzales working Holly over with strikes here.
Holly in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
gonzales wants to control the pace but Holly is squirming around nicely.
gonzales throwing strikes here but Holly is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
gonzales sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
gonzales pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Holly tries to lock up and control but gonzales gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
gonzales looking to control but Holly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Holly wants to control but gonzales is having none of it.
gonzales tries to control but Holly wriggling away.
Holly taking shots to the head.
gonzales looking to control but Holly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor strikes thrown by gonzales there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

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.
Holly tries to hold on but gonzales pushes him away.
gonzales misses with a head shot.
Holly is in all sorts of trouble here.

gonzales swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Holly is now in gonzales's guard. A big mistake from gonzales there, giving up the dominant position!
Holly trying to control the position from guard on top but gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex gonzales dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

gonzales misses with a wild body shot.
gonzales misses with a takedown attempt - Holly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holly wants to clinch but gonzales slips to the side

and gonzales counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Holly's guard now.

Holly is looking to sinch up a triangle. gonzales throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Holly's body to avoid the submission. Holly has instead reached around gonzales's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Holly arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Crash Holly!
Crash Holly retains his featherweight title!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renato Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Chapelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ultimate Victory. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Alves
vs
Chapelle

175 cm
20
180 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

190 cm
23
175 lbs
6 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Alves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toby Chapelle!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves throws a jab but it's blocked by Chapelle.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Chapelle moves out of range of the strikes.
Chapelle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alves.
Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Chapelle ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
Alves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alves shoots for a double leg takedown but Chapelle sprawls well. He's pushed Alves's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chapelle slips a straight right by Alves.
Chapelle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alves's sensitive parts.
Chapelle misses with a leg kick.
Alves misses with a wild combination.
Chapelle misses with a double jab.
Alves chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chapelle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chapelle scores with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapelle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alves.
Chapelle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chapelle moves out of range of the body kick from Alves.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chapelle.

Alves changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chapelle looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alves tries to score with some ground and pound. Chapelle controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Alves is trying to get an arm triangle but Chapelle is defending well.
Alves is breathing heavily.
Chapelle tries to bench press Alves off him but Alves keeps the position.
Alves throws an elbow but Chapelle slips to the side and avoids it well.
Alves working the ground and pound but Chapelle is defending the strikes.
Chapelle wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Chapelle tries to improve position but can't.

Alves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Donk. Chapelle catches Alves right on the button with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves checks the leg kick.
Chapelle lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chapelle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chapelle lands with an uppercut that bounces Alves off the cage and back into rage.
Alves slips a jab and a cross from Chapelle.
Alves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chapelle 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.
Alves is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chapelle.
Alves misses the jab.
Chapelle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alves's calf.
Chapelle lands a really nice looking cross but Alves seems unphased.

Alves is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapelle cracks Alves with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toby Chapelle!
Toby Chapelle is the new welterweight champion!