OG 3: Cutfather, Pt. III PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Huber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dasani Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dasani Silva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Huber
vs
Silva

187 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cody Huber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dasani Silva!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huber has a takedown stuffed.
Cody Huber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination

and Huber counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Huber works his way into full mount!
Huber working Silva over with strikes here.
Huber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silva tries to hold on but Huber postures up.

Huber is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Silva can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Huber stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dasani Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huber is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Huber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Huber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Huber decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
Silva looks gassed!
Huber is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Huber has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Cody Huber just wasn't active enough.
Huber shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Huber fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huber shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Huber closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huber slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Huber drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Huber off! Huber jumps back into Silva's guard.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Huber trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huber passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Huber is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Huber stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Silva to get to his feet.
Huber shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Huber.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Huber dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Huber fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Huber. Huber gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Huber counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Huber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Huber pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Huber passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Huber is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss

so Huber counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Huber passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Huber lands strikes from half guard.
Silva taking some punishment here, with Huber in his half guard.
Huber passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva!
Huber lands with some strikes.
Huber with a couple of short strikes.
Cody Huber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huber controlling the pace for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huber postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
Huber lands a big elbow.

Huber working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Huber controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva taking shots to the head.

Huber is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Huber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Huber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Huber to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Huber scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Huber advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Huber dominated that second round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Huber shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva's guard.
Huber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Huber slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Huber has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Silva is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Huber yanks on the arm and Silva is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Huber.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cody Huber!

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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 Sougetsu Ma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hudson Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ma
vs
Oliveira

196 cm
24
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 11 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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, Sougetsu Ma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hudson Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

It looks like Hudson Oliveira has been cut.

Ma feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Oliveira sprawling to the canvas! Oliveira rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ma finish him?!

Oliveira is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ma fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Oliveira square on the jaw! Damn, Oliveira is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sougetsu Ma!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Corneo Stilztkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rheyder Abud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stilztkin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dream Theater - Home. Rheyder Abud struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Stilztkin
vs
Abud

170 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
20
195 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Corneo Stilztkin!
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, Rheyder Abud!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Abud moves into range and clinches up with Stilztkin.
Stilztkin fails to pull guard.
Abud tries to land a knee to the head but Stilztkin blocks with his arms.
Abud gets underhooks to prevent Stilztkin's takedown attempt.
Stilztkin tries to pull guard but Abud won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corneo Stilztkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stilztkin can't get the takedown.
Abud lands an elbow just above Stilztkin 's eye.
A knee to the head by Abud.
Abud lands a nice elbow.
Abud with a knee to the head.
Abud prevents the takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Abud.
The crowd are getting on Abud's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Abud receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

Abud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abud tries to clinch up.
Stilztkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abud as he jumps to the side.
Stilztkin misses with a takedown

and Abud counters by moving into the clinch.
Abud connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stilztkin's face.
Stalling in the clinch from Abud.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Abud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stilztkin fails with a takedown attempt.
Abud fails with an attempt to clinch.

Stilztkin gets the takedown into side control.

Stilztkin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Abud is trying to escape and Stilztkin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Abud is forced to tap! Nice work there by Stilztkin! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Corneo Stilztkin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flikviktor Lymsleiasialeeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Netz Prash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Netz Prash enters the cage!

Lymsleiasialeeds
vs
Prash

174 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Prefers standup

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flikviktor Lymsleiasialeeds!
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, Netz Prash!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lymsleiasialeeds.
Prash taking punishment in the form of punches.
Prash managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lymsleiasialeeds.
The strikes coming from Lymsleiasialeeds are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Prash is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lymsleiasialeeds asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lymsleiasialeeds working the head with strikes.
Prash avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lymsleiasialeeds.
Prash is trying to buck Lymsleiasialeeds off.
Lymsleiasialeeds landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prash pushes Lymsleiasialeeds away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lymsleiasialeeds gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lymsleiasialeeds misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
A big shot lands for Lymsleiasialeeds! That's hurt Prash! Will he recover? Lymsleiasialeeds fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flikviktor Lymsleiasialeeds!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Juan Costello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Silva
vs
Juan Costello

188 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, TJ Juan Costello!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva looks to clinch
and Juan Costello counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Juan Costello counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva moves to clinch but Juan Costello breaks away
and Juan Costello counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Silva clinches with his opponent.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Juan Costello managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva taking a breather.
Juan Costello fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Juan Costello avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
Silva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Silva gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexander Silva.
Silva closes the distance but Juan Costello moves to the side
and Juan Costello counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Juan Costello dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Silva looking to stall.

Juan Costello gets control of Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Juan Costello will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Juan Costello is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Juan Costello working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Juan Costello's guard.
Silva is breathing heavily.

Juan Costello has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.

Juan Costello looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!

Juan Costello is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Juan Costello had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). TJ Juan Costello!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hiho Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Anton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiho Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Silva
vs
Anton

185 cm
21
168 lbs
5 - 6 - 1

175 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hiho Silva!
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, Andre Anton!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries for a takedown but Anton circles away easily

and Anton lands a stunning uppercut that sends Silva to the mat!

Silva is rocked!

It looks like Hiho Silva has been cut.
Anton lands a big elbow - Silva is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Anton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Anton!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Leland Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Pontes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer comes to the cage accompanied by Portishead - Roads. Leland Palmer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Palmer
vs
Pontes

186 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leland Palmer!
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, Felipe Pontes!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pontes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Palmer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pontes throws a right and a left that Palmer avoids nicely.
Pontes closes the distance but Palmer moves to the side
and Palmer counters with a big left hand that crumples Pontes! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leland Palmer!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ariobaldo Tavarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Cream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Tavarez
vs
Cream

181 cm
19
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariobaldo Tavarez!
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, Mike Cream!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cream shoots in for a takedown but Tavarez shows good takedown defense.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cream has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tavarez leaning against his opponent.
Cream managing to block the knees to the body from Tavarez.

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

Cream gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cream misses with a punch to the body.
Tavarez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tavarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tavarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tavarez looking to throw knees to the head but Cream is blocking nicely.
Tavarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cream blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tavarez.
Tavarez managing to block the knees to the body from Cream.
Knees to the body from Tavarez.
Tavarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Cream works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cream looking to pass the guard.
Cream missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cream missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cream looking to sit in guard and control but Tavarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavarez won't allow Cream to sweep him here.
Tavarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cream swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tavarez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tavarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tavarez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tavarez stopping the sweep attempt from Cream.
Cream manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tavarez manages to get himself to full guard.

Tavarez pushes Cream off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cream moves into the clinch.
Cream pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tavarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Cream avoids the damage to the body.
Cream has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tavarez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tavarez missing with knees to the body.
Cream is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cream trying to land knees to the body.
Tavarez looking to throw knees to the head but Cream is blocking nicely.
Tavarez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cream's efforts to push away.
Tavarez keeps control of Cream as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cream tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tavarez avoids it.
Cream throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tavarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cream blocks it with crossed arms.
Tavarez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tavarez seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Tavarez with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tavarez lands a good knee to the midsection. Cream won't want to take too many of those.
Tavarez keeps control of Cream as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tavarez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cream has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cream fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ariobaldo Tavarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Cream.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tavarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Cream avoids the damage to the body.
Tavarez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cream lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cream looks gassed!
Tavarez keeps control of Cream as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tavarez avoiding damage.
Cream misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tavarez.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Tavarez.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cream has had enough of the clinch but Tavarez keeps him there for the moment.
Cream tries to circle away but Tavarez has him pinned against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tavarez obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ariobaldo Tavarez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tavarez has managed to clinch.
Tavarez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tavarez landing knees to the head.
Cream tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tavarez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tavarez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tavarez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tavarez stalling.
Cream takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tavarez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Tavarez.
Cream has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tavarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tavarez misses with a knee to the head.
Tavarez landing knees to the body.
Tavarez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tavarez effectively controlling the action here.
Cream has had enough of the clinch but Tavarez keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tavarez.
Ariobaldo Tavarez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cream tries to break the clinch but Tavarez is controlling the position.
Tavarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cream can't break the clinch.
Tavarez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cream lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tavarez scores a nice knee to the body.
Tavarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tavarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tavarez obliges.
Tavarez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cream tries to land knees in the clinch but Tavarez avoids the damage to the body.
Cream taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cream.
Tavarez taking a breather.

Cream has clasped his hands together around Tavarez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tavarez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cream.
Cream working the ground and pound but Tavarez is defending the strikes.

Cream stands up.
Cream shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tavarez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cream looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tavarez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tavarez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cream's face.
Tavarez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cream wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tavarez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tavarez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cream working hard to break the clinch.
Tavarez stops a takedown attempt from Cream.
Ariobaldo Tavarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Cream.
Tavarez misses with a knee to the head.
Cream can't break the clinch.
Tavarez lands a nice knee to the body.
Cream wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tavarez has him pressed against the cage.
Tavarez avoids the elbow strike from Cream, against the cage.
Tavarez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tavarez looking to throw knees to the head but Cream is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cream is trying to push Tavarez away but Tavarez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tavarez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cream is trying to force a seperation but Tavarez has the dominant position.

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.
Cream looking to throw knees to the head but Tavarez is blocking nicely.
Tavarez scores a nice knee to the body.
The referee calls for Tavarez to work.
Tavarez lands a good knee to the midsection. Cream won't want to take too many of those.
Cream working hard to break the clinch.
Tavarez keeps control of Cream as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee calls for Tavarez to work.
Tavarez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cream tries to break the clinch but Tavarez is controlling the position.
Tavarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Cream avoids the damage to the body.
Cream has had enough of the clinch but Tavarez keeps him there for the moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tavarez.
Cream avoiding damage as Tavarez throws knees to the body.
Tavarez lands a knee to the head.
Cream misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tavarez.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cream tries to score a body lock takedown but Tavarez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tavarez has managed to clinch.
Knees to the body from Tavarez.
Tavarez is trying to maintain a safe position but Cream gets an underhook and turns Tavarez into the cage.
Cream is trying to force a seperation but Tavarez has the dominant position.
Cream takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tavarez lands a knee to the body.
Tavarez stalling in the clinch.
Tavarez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cream is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tavarez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cream tries to circle away but Tavarez has him pinned against the cage.
Tavarez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cream tries to break the clinch but Tavarez is controlling the position.
Tavarez with a knee to the head.
Cream is trying to break free.
Tavarez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tavarez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cream drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tavarez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tavarez slips under a jab from Cream.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tavarez gets a clinch.
Cream is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tavarez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ariobaldo Tavarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Cream.
Tavarez lands a knee to the head.
Cream goes for a takedown attempt but Tavarez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Tavarez clinches with his opponent.
Knees to the body from Tavarez.
Cream is trying to force a seperation but Tavarez has the dominant position.

Cream breaks from the clinch.

Tavarez darts in and clinches Cream up against the cage.
Tavarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cream blocks it with crossed arms.
Tavarez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cream lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tavarez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cream in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cream is trying to break the clinch but Tavarez is controlling him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tavarez.
Tavarez misses with a knee strike.
Tavarez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cream is trying to break the clinch but Tavarez has him pressed against the cage.
Tavarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cream is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cream takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tavarez prevents Cream from breaking the clinch.

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

Tavarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tavarez tries to land a knee to the head but Cream blocks with his arms.

Cream turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cream manages to end up in side control.
Cream lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cream is trying to ground and pound but Tavarez uses the momentary lack of control by Cream to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tavarez has one foot on Cream's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Tavarez forces Cream back against the cage and clinches.
Tavarez blocks an elbow strike.
Tavarez is pressed up against the cage. Cream has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tavarez down to the mat. Tavarez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Tavarez moves into the clinch.
Cream is working for takedown but Tavarez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cream takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tavarez stalls.
Cream managing to block the knees to the body from Tavarez.
Mike Cream has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cream drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tavarez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ariobaldo Tavarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Tavarez moves into the clinch.
Cream tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tavarez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tavarez lands a nice knee to the body.
Tavarez scores a nice knee to the body.
Tavarez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cream throws an elbow that misses.
Tavarez landing knees to the body.
Tavarez tries a knee to the head but Cream blocks it.
Tavarez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ariobaldo Tavarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cream looking to throw knees to the head but Tavarez is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ariobaldo Tavarez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tavarez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ariobaldo Tavarez!