Challengers 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Daytona
vs
Maxwell

200 cm
18
217 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
207 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light 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, Fred Daytona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tremendous Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell throws a right and a left that Daytona avoids nicely.
A combination from Maxwell does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Maxwell.
Maxwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maxwell misses with a two punch combination.
Daytona showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maxwell.
Maxwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daytona slips a jab and a cross from Maxwell.
Tremendous Maxwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maxwell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maxwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maxwell looks gassed!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daytona avoids the head kick by Maxwell.
Maxwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daytona moves away.

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

Daytona is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daytona missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maxwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fred Daytona!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sensei Biff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Orlando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Biff
vs
Orlando

220 cm
22
279 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

214 cm
22
297 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sensei Biff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Orlando!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Orlando cracks Biff with an uppercut from hell and Biff crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Orlando's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

It looks like Sensei Biff has been cut.

Orlando stands and steps away. Biff gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Diego Orlando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlando tries to clinch but Biff is having none of it.
Orlando keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Orlando throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Biff.
Biff is holding his hands too far apart here. Orlando throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Biff is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Orlando!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Craig Regan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elephant Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Regan is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Regan
vs
Man

189 cm
24
146 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

179 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Craig Regan!
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, Elephant Man!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Regan tries a head kick but it misses.
Regan throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Regan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man but Man pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Man moves out of range of the body kick.
Regan throws a head kick that misses.
Regan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Man pinned against the cage. Man gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from Regan.
Regan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regan throws a big shot that misses.
Regan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man wants to clinch up but Regan keeps it at a distance.

Man clinches up with Regan and pushes him back against the ropes.

Regan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Regan shoots in but Man avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Regan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Regan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Regan is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Regan is defended easily by Man.
Man stuffs the takedown.
Man wants to clinch up but Regan keeps it at a distance.

Man darts in and clinches Regan up against the ropes.
Man looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Regan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Regan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Man tries to avoid it but Regan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Man to the ground. Man escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Regan with that takedown attempt.

Man has taken the fight to the clinch.
Man tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Regan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Man's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man can't break the clinch.
Man using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Regan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Regan.
Man is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Regan throws a head kick that misses.
Regan shoots in and drives through. Man sprawls well.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Regan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Regan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Man has taken the fight to the clinch.
Regan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Man wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Regan has him pressed against the ropes.
Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man tries to clinch up.
Man stuffs the takedown attempt from Regan. Regan gets slowly back to his feet.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Regan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Regan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Regan.
Man leaves Regan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Man stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Man wants it to stay on the feet.

Man closes the distance and clinches.

Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Regan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Regan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Regan throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Regan darts in trying to clinch

and Man counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to break the clinch but Regan is controlling the position.
Man is trying to force a seperation but Regan has the dominant position.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Man is trying to force a seperation but Regan has the dominant position.
Man working hard to break the clinch.
Regan lands a nice knee to the body.
Man misses with a knee strike.
Regan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Man is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Regan is trying to stall.
Man wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Regan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Man moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man tries to pull guard but Regan won't allow it.
Regan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Regan holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Regan lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Regan shoots in and drives through. Man sprawls well.
Man tries to clinch there but Regan circles away.
Regan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Regan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Man is fending him off so far but Regan persists. Nope, Man circles away and we're back to standing.
Man is looking to clinch.
Regan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Man is fending him off so far but Regan persists. Nope, Man circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Regan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Regan connects with a high kick.
Regan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Regan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Regan throws a head kick that Man semi-blocks.
Man wants to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Man pushes Regan up against the ropes in a clinch.
Man wants to get back to striking at distance but Regan won't allow it.

Regan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Regan throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.

Man moves into the clinch.
Man has had enough of the clinch but Regan keeps him there for the moment.
Man tries to pull guard but Regan holds him up against the ropes and eventually Man drops back down to his feet.

Regan breaks from the clinch.
Regan throws a push kick but Man slaps the foot to one side.
Man keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Man slaps away a takedown attempt from Regan, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man wants to clinch.
Regan fails with the takedown.
Regan with a lazy takedown attempt

and Man counters by clinching up.
Regan has Man pressed against the ropes, preventing Man from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Man breaks the clinch.
Regan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Man swivels and escapes.
Man is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elephant Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Regan shoots in looking for a takedown. Man tries to sprawl out of it but Regan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Man manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Regan wants to clinch

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Regan prevents Man from breaking the clinch.
Man looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Regan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Regan with that takedown attempt.
Regan looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Regan throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Regan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Man counters by moving into the clinch.
Man has Regan pressed against the ropes, preventing Regan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Regan works on Man's body with a couple of short punches.

Regan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Regan shoots in and drives through. Man sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Man tries to clinch up
and Regan counters with a head kick.
Regan fails with the takedown

and Man counters by clinching up.
Regan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Regan is pushing Man up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Man tries to break the clinch but Regan is controlling the position.
Regan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Regan manages to break the clinch.
Regan looks for a takedown but Man sprawls well.
Regan looks for the body kick but Man saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elephant Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Regan shoots in looking for a takedown. Man tries to sprawl out of it but Regan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Man manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Regan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Man swivels and escapes.
Regan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Man is fending him off so far but Regan persists. Nope, Man circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Regan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Man drives through and clinches with Regan against the ropes.
Man is trying to force a seperation but Regan has the dominant position.

Regan manages to break the clinch.
Craig Regan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Man sprawls well. Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Regan gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Man has managed to clinch.
Man is trying to force a seperation but Regan has the dominant position.
Regan has Man pressed against the ropes, preventing Man from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Regan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Regan tries a head kick but it misses.
Regan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Regan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Man is fending him off so far but Regan persists. Nope, Man circles away and we're back to standing.
Regan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Man circles away.
Man tries to clinch up but Regan circles away and keeps his distance.

Man clinches.
Man is trying to break free.
Man can't break the clinch.

Regan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Regan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Regan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Man forces Regan back against the ropes and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regan misses with a punch on the inside.
Man wants to break the clinch but can't.
Man tries to circle away but Regan has him pinned against the ropes.
Regan stalling.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Man tries to break free but Regan pushes him back against the ropes.
Regan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Regan is looking to control Man's arms but Man gets an underhook and turns him. Now Regan has his back to the ropes.

Regan manages to break the clinch.
Regan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Man stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Man wants it to stay on the feet.
Regan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Regan tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Man counters by clinching up.
Regan is trying to maintain a safe position but Man gets an underhook and turns Regan into the ropes.
Regan lands a nice knee to the body.
Regan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man working hard to break the clinch.
Man is looking to break free of the clinch but Regan has double underhooks.
Regan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Regan taking a breather.
Regan is looking to control Man's arms but Man gets an underhook and turns him. Now Regan has his back to the ropes.

Regan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man wants to clinch.
Regan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Regan with that takedown attempt.
Regan wants to clinch but Man slips to the side

and Man counters by moving into the clinch.
Man wants to get back to striking at distance but Regan won't allow it.

Regan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Regan shoots in looking for a takedown. Man tries to sprawl out of it but Regan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Man manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Regan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man but Man pushes him off and we're back to square one.

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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Regan is defended easily by Man.
Man avoids the head kick by Regan.
Regan tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man blocks a head kick by Regan.
Regan misses with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elephant Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Man 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Elephant Man!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Elephant Man!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Elephant Man!

Elephant Man wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Malandro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malandro has chosen Whatever you like as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

St Pierre
vs
Malandro

182 cm
18
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
21
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Win Nutritional

Win Nutritional
Win Nutritional

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Frank St Pierre!
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, Sergio Malandro!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malandro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch combination from Malandro misses.
A combination from Malandro does no damage.
Sergio Malandro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre throws a body punch but Malandro moves out of range.
Malandro misses with a double jab.
Malandro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malandro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

St Pierre looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
St Pierre throwing strikes from guard but Malandro blocks nicely.
St Pierre 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.
Malandro is trying to control the position but St Pierre postures up.

St Pierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
St Pierre being controlled here momentarily.
St Pierre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

St Pierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
St Pierre postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Malandro scores with a one two! St Pierre had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Malandro looks to land a combination but St Pierre avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Malandro.
Malandro lands with a right hand.
Malandro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Malandro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No joy there for Malandro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malandro moves out of range of the body kick from St Pierre.
St Pierre misses with an uppercut.
Malandro scores with a kick to the midsection.
Malandro throws a series of punches but St Pierre avoids them all with ease.
Malandro connects with a crisp jab.
Malandro moves out of range of the strikes.
Malandro tries to clinch but St Pierre moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malandro is looking to clinch but St Pierre is avoiding it.
St Pierre slips a jab and a cross from Malandro.
St Pierre tries to bum rush Malandro with a series of wild strikes but Malandro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malandro lands a jab to St Pierre's midsection.

St Pierre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

St Pierre works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
St Pierre postures up in Malandro's guard and throws a big left but Malandro blocks it.
St Pierre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
St Pierre advances position into side control!

St Pierre tries for a kimura but Malandro is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

St Pierre is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Malandro has escaped the position, nice work there.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.
St Pierre working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Malandro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with St Pierre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malandro taking punishment in the form of punches.
Malandro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but St Pierre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Malandro is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
St Pierre working away.

St Pierre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Malandro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Malandro regains half guard.

St Pierre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Malandro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but St Pierre scores with a couple of nice shots.

St Pierre wants to work for an arm triangle but Malandro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

St Pierre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Malandro trying to hold on to St Pierre's head to control him but St Pierre postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malandro is trying to stand back up but St Pierre is controlling him
Malandro flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Malandro wants to get back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Malandro misses with a wild combination.
St Pierre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sergio Malandro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malandro misses with a head kick.
Malandro stuns St Pierre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

St Pierre drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Malandro tries to improve position but can't.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Malandro on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

St Pierre stands up and beckons Malandro to his feet.
Malandro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malandro swinging wilding here.
St Pierre looks to land a combination but Malandro avoids it well.
Malandro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Malandro.
Malandro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but St Pierre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malandro misses with a series of wild punches.
Malandro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malandro tries to clinch up

and St Pierre counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

St Pierre is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Malandro has momentary wrist control but St Pierre slips an elbow through the middle.

St Pierre drops back looking for a leg! Malandro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Malandro manages to kick St Pierre off! St Pierre jumps back into Malandro's guard.
St Pierre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Malandro trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Malandro has a closed guard, preventing St Pierre from standing up.
St Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Malandro is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
St Pierre prevents Malandro from getting back to his feet.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

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

St Pierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
St Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt

and St Pierre counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Malandro wants to control but St Pierre is keeping busy and won't allow it.

St Pierre wants to work for an arm triangle but Malandro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Malandro is looking to control St Pierre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malandro avoid being mounted?
St Pierre stops Malandro from getting back to his feet.
St Pierre throwing shots but Malandro is blocking nicely.
Malandro trying to control here.
Malandro blocking the ground and pound attempt from St Pierre.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Malandro is looking for a sweep. St Pierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No joy there for Malandro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malandro throws a series of punches but St Pierre avoids them all with ease.
Malandro scores with a three punch combo!
Malandro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to St Pierre's calf.
St Pierre throws and low kick but Malandro moves out of range easily.
Malandro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by St Pierre.
Danga de danga de dang - Malandro scores with a four punch combination!
St Pierre lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Malandro avoids the body shot from St Pierre.
Malandro misses with the combination.
Malandro throws a right hand that St Pierre ducks under and follows up with a left that St Pierre also avoids with ease.
Malandro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St Pierre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Malandro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
St Pierre throws a body punch but Malandro moves out of range.
Malandro throws a shot from downtown. St Pierre moves away and avoids it.
St Pierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malandro looks to score with a jab to the body but St Pierre is just out of range.

St Pierre darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Malandro keeping control of the position.
Malandro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

St Pierre seems to be working for a kimura but Malandro defends the submission attempt.

St Pierre is trying for a kimura here. Malandro looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! St Pierre wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank St Pierre!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Crowly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mister Crowly will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Henderson
vs
Crowly

195 cm
22
277 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Win Nutritional
Win Nutritional

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Barry Henderson!
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, Mister Crowly!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowly misses with the combination.
Crowly throws a nice looking combination but Henderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crowly swinging wilding here.

Henderson moves into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson. Crowly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crowly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henderson.
Crowly misses with a double jab.

Henderson has Crowly up against the ropes in a clinch.
Crowly misses with a punch on the inside.
Henderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Henderson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Henderson manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Henderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Crowly is defending well.
Crowly defending against the ground and pound.
Henderson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Crowly avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Henderson.
Henderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crowly on the ground.
Henderson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Crowly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Henderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowly sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Crowly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Henderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Crowly manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Henderson is trying to escape the mount.

Crowly looking for a guillotine from mount but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson tries to hold on but Crowly postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowly tries to control but Henderson wriggling away.

Crowly looking for a guillotine from mount but Henderson is having none of it.
Crowly avoids the attempt from Henderson to control.
Henderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Crowly working for a submission but Henderson is keeping him at bay.
Crowly tries to control but Henderson wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is in all sorts of trouble here.

Crowly looking for a guillotine from mount but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson holds of for dear life.
Henderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Henderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Crowly has a good base and remains in mount.
Henderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

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.
Henderson tries to reverse the position but Crowly maintains control.
Crowly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henderson is looking to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Henderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Henderson wants to control but Crowly is having none of it.

Henderson has left one of his arms exposed and Crowly doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Henderson screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mister Crowly!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

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

English
vs
Mario

190 cm
21
295 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

180 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luke English!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mario Mario!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
English shoots in and drives through. Mario sprawls well.
Mario shoots and misses

and English counters with a shoot takedown. Mario fights it but they end up in guard.
English loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
English loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
English missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mario is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mario working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from English.
Mario is trying to keep English in close.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mario has eaten all the pies!
English throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mario works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck for English with that takedown attempt.
Mario wants to clinch

and English counters with a single leg into guard. Mario didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
English throwing strikes from guard but Mario blocks nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mario utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mario wants to get back to his feet but English is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
English in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mario avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mario has momentary wrist control but English slips an elbow through the middle.
Mario is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
English stands up over Mario, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
English chips away with some ground and pound.
English is looking to work some ground and pound but Mario has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as English accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
English is breathing heavily.
English scoring with some ground and pound.
English throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mario works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mario avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
English postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
English prevents Mario from getting back to his feet.
English thows a big elbow that misses.
Mario is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
English makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
English scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
English chips away with some ground and pound.
English with a flurry of punches that miss.
English throwing strikes from guard but Mario blocks nicely.
English 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.
English throwing strikes but missing.
Mario working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from English.

Mario working for a triangle but English defends it easily.
English postures up in Mario's guard and throws a big left but Mario blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
English landing with the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
English fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mario avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke English. That's going to take a lot out of him.
English shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mario tries to clinch but English moves away

and English counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
English throws a strike but Mario avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mario is trying to control the position but English postures up.
Mario might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control English kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
English throws a big right hand that misses.
Mario preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
English thows a big elbow that misses.
Mario really doesn't want to stay on the ground with English. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mario is trying to keep English in close.
English thows a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mario fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mario is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Mario closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. English did well to prevent Mario getting side control.
English is pressing down on Mario's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
English punching from the bottom.
English throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
English trying to strike off his back.
English lands an upkick as Mario stands over him.
English tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mario wants to stand but English has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
English throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
English striking off his back but it's not causing Mario any problems.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mario fails in his attempt to clinch.

English shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. English showed some decent athleticism there.
English working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
English working over Mario with some ground and pound. Mario looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
English takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
English takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
English thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
English throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mario blocking the ground and pound attempt from English.
English working over Mario with some ground and pound. Mario looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
English prevents Mario from standing back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
English misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
English shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mario sprawls well. Mario wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. English gets slowly back to his feet.
English misses with a takedown attempt

and Mario counters by clinching up.

English tightens his grip and picks Mario up, before dumping him to the ground. Mario manages to land in guard.

Mario is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
English loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mario is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
English stands up over Mario, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
English keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mario's head.
English content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
English makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
English cracks Mario with a solid left hand.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
English loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
English trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mario scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
English landing with the ground and pound.
English throws a big right hand that misses.
Mario looking to control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
English slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

English shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mario manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
English landing with the ground and pound.
English connects with a couple of short punches.
English working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as English accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mario trying to keep a closed guard but English is proving a slippery customer.
English works over Mario with some ground and pound from guard.
English content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
English working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mario's head.
English with a flurry of punches that miss.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mario moves in looking to clinch but English pushes him off.

English gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. English lands a nice short elbow.
English lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mario on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mario trying to control here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
English working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
English lands with a punch from half guard.
Mario trying to hold on to English's head to control him but English postures up.
Mario tries to get to full guard but English has control of the leg.
English lands with a punch from half guard.
Mario taking some punishment here, with English in his half guard.
English is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
English working over Mario with some ground and pound. Mario looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mario wants to improve his position but English is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. English lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke English dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Mario's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

English gets a takedown into half guard.
Luke English overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mario is looking to improve his position.
Mario misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mario on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
English lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
English looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mario with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from English.
English seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. English connects with a nice short shot to Mario's temple.
English slips a nice elbow through Mario's hands, connecting with Mario's forehead.
Mario on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
English not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
English throws a strike but Mario avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

English got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mario has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, English has managed to get both his arms back between Mario's legs - danger averted.
English is looking to work some ground and pound but Mario has wrist control.
English lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as English accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
English content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
English connects with a couple of short punches.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mario tries to clinch there but English circles away.
English gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mario counters by clinching up.

English gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
English working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
English prevents Mario from getting back to his feet.
Mario is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
English with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
English lands a couple of elbows.
English lands a couple of digs.
Mario working a defensive guard here.
Mario wants to stand up but English is controlling him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Excellent takedown into side control there by English.
Mario is looking to regain half guard here but English keeps moving and retains side control.
English working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on English's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
English landing strikes.
Mario is trying to improve his position.
English working the head with strikes.
English working the ground and pound from side control.
Mario takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mario can't do much from the bottom here.
English lands an elbow.
Mario is working to avoid the ground and pound but English connects with a decent elbow.
English working away.
English scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mario to see if he's OK.
English working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
English working away.
English works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

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.
English working the body and head with strikes.
English is putting a hurting on Mario here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mario is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
English cracks Mario with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mario takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
English scores with punches from side control.
English is working Mario over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mario takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
English working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
English is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mario can do to turn this around?
Mario takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
English working the head and body with strikes.
English working the head with strikes.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mario takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
English throws an elbow but Mario slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from English are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
English lands a few punches from side control.
Mario manages to work his way to half guard, despite English's best efforts.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. English lands a nice short elbow.
English takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
English lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from English.
English is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
English takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
English throwing shots but Mario is blocking nicely.
English sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mario defending well though.

That's six 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.
English scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
English working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mario avoiding damage under a succession of punches from English.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mario gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and English counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

English breaks the clinch.
Mario shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and English counters with a takedown into side control.
English connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mario some visible discomfort.
English working the ground and pound.
English working the head and body with strikes.
English cracks Mario with a big elbow.
English working the ground and pound.
Mario isn't going anywhere.
English is putting a hurting on Mario here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
English creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
English in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mario takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
English working the body and head with strikes.
English landing a few strikes.
English cracks Mario with a big elbow.
English cracks Mario with a big right hand but Mario just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mario is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
English works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
English lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mario taking a bit of punishment here - English scoring with strikes.
English is working Mario over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
English working the ground and pound from side control.
English scores with a couple of short elbows.
English working the ground and pound.
Mario struggling a bit here.
English lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mario takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
English lands a nice forearm strike.
Mario takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
English working the head with strikes.
Mario is trying to control English's posture but English avoids it.
English scoring with punches from side control.
Luke English is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
English controls the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
English cracks Mario with a big elbow.
Mario is looking for a sweep.
English is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mario's shoulder. That is not cool.
English's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mario Mario has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mario tries to bench press English off him but English keeps the position.
English lands some shots froms side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Luke English!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Luke English!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Luke English!

Luke English wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Tonney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeuss Balmuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Zeuss Balmuda enters the ring!

Tonney
vs
Balmuda

185 cm
24
281 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

225 cm
20
274 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Tonney!
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, Zeuss Balmuda!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balmuda wants to clinch.
Tonney looks to throw the jab but Balmuda is out of range.
Tonney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Tonney.
Tonney swats away the attempt to clinch by Balmuda.
Tonney swats away the attempt to clinch by Balmuda.
Balmuda wants to clinch.

Tonney lands a big head kick that sends Balmuda tumbling to the mat! Tonney takes a step backwards and waves Balmuda back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Zeuss Balmuda has been cut.
Tonney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balmuda avoids the head kick by Tonney.

Tonney clinches up against the ropes.
Balmuda is trying to break the clinch but Tonney has him pressed against the ropes.
Balmuda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balmuda tries to land knees in the clinch but Tonney avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Balmuda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonney blocks a body shot from Balmuda.
Tonney works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Tonney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tonney lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Balmuda looks gassed!
Tonney feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Balmuda crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Tonney!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vaness Vision (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Softy McSofterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Vision
vs
McSofterson

188 cm
25
240 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

190 cm
24
250 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vaness Vision!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Softy McSofterson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSofterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McSofterson tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Vision holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vision misses with a knee to the head.

McSofterson breaks from the clinch.

Vision rushes McSofterson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Vision with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McSofterson wants to break the clinch but can't.
McSofterson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vision trying to land knees to the body.
Vision with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vision with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vision looking to throw knees to the head but McSofterson is blocking nicely.
Vision tries a knee to the head but McSofterson blocks it.
Vision blocks a punch to the side of the head.

McSofterson manages to break the clinch.
McSofterson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vision tries to avoid it but McSofterson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vision to the ground. Vision escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

McSofterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vision, pushing him back against the ropes.
Vision misses with a knee strike.
McSofterson lands with a light punch inside.
Vision with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vision with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McSofterson manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Vision misses.
McSofterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McSofterson works over Vision's head and body with a nice combination.
Vision closes the distance looking to clinch

so McSofterson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McSofterson is standing up over Vision. Vision looks to escape but McSofterson dives into side control.
Vision is breathing heavily.
Vision wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vision wants to get back to his feet but McSofterson is dominant here and he's now got Vision's back!
McSofterson struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
I would not like to be Vision right now.
Vision trying to control but not successfully.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Vision fending off the submission attempt from McSofterson.
McSofterson trying to control.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vision is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's eight 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.
Vision wants to get back to his feet.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vision trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McSofterson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McSofterson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Vision.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Some wild striking there from Vision.
McSofterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vision tries to close the distance and clinch but McSofterson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McSofterson wants to slow Vision down by chopping away at his legs.
Vision moves in looking to clinch but McSofterson pushes him off.
McSofterson wants to clinch but Vision slips to the side

and Vision counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vision tries a knee to the head but McSofterson blocks it.
McSofterson has had enough of the clinch but Vision keeps him there for the moment.
McSofterson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vision looking to throw knees to the head but McSofterson is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Vision throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vision tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vision is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McSofterson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vision tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vision with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

McSofterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Vision drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

McSofterson is working an open guard so Vision takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vision drives through and clinches with McSofterson against the ropes.
Vision using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McSofterson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vision misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McSofterson managing to block the knees to the body from Vision.
Vision is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McSofterson is defending well for now.
McSofterson is trying to break free.
Vision has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McSofterson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vision changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McSofterson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vaness Vision. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSofterson lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Vision can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from McSofterson and Vision drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by McSofterson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Softy McSofterson!