Legion 17:DopastoreivsOliveira PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gegard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Couture
vs
Mousasi

183 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

192 cm
19
218 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randy Couture!
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, Gegard Mousasi!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture throws a right and a left that Mousasi avoids nicely.

Couture gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mousasi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mousasi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mousasi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mousasi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Couture's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Couture defending well though.
Mousasi slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Mousasi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gegard Mousasi.

Mousasi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mousasi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mousasi works his way into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi controlling from mount.
Mousasi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mousasi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mousasi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mousasi content just to control the position here.
Couture is bucking up trying to escape but Mousasi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

It looks like Randy Couture has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mousasi controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mousasi.
Mousasi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mousasi connects with a bit shot that sees Couture covering up! More strikes from Mousasi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mousasi is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gegard Mousasi!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Lasha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Lasha is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Rock
vs
Lasha

187 cm
20
207 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
214 lbs
3 - 6 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jan Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Lasha!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lasha's corner calls for a 1-2. Lasha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

It looks like Jan Rock has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Lasha.
Lasha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lasha misses with the combination.
Lasha misses with a wild combination.
Rock with a poor takedown
and Lasha counters with a left and a right that stings Rock.
A telegraphed right hand from Lasha misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lasha throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock.
A telegraphed right hand from Lasha misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lasha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rock.
Lasha looks to land a combination but Rock avoids it well.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Lasha.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Lasha.
Rock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lasha counters with a nice uppercut.
Rock fails with the takedown
and Lasha counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Rock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock misses with a takedown attempt
and Lasha counters with a stiff right hand.
Lasha is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Lasha does no damage.
Lasha misses with the combination.
Lasha connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lasha connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Rock to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Lasha!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jake Lasha!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silencer Ducanny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Toretto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ducanny comes to the cage accompanied by ACDC Born To Be Wild. Silencer Ducanny has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ducanny
vs
Toretto

189 cm
27
205 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

192 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silencer Ducanny !
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, Dominic Toretto!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

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

Ducanny bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ducanny trying to control the position but Toretto is working away.
Toretto struggling a bit here.
Toretto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ducanny knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Toretto on the ground.

Toretto is looking for a kimura here.

Toretto maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ducanny could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Toretto has cracked it and Ducanny is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Toretto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dominic Toretto!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Batista de Guia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). de Guia comes to the cage accompanied by "Quilombo" by Soulfly. Law is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Riesling & Rolling Papers. Huey Law acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

de Guia
vs
Law

180 cm
24
150 lbs
7 - 5 - 1

182 cm
25
155 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Batista de Guia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Huey Law!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law doesn't manage to clinch there - de Guia circles away.
Law throws a big shot that misses.
de Guia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Law.
A head kick from de Guia lands but Law takes it in his stride.
de Guia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Law defends it nicely.
de Guia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

de Guia tries to keep at a distance but Law has taken the fight into the clinch.
de Guia takes a knee to the side of the body.
de Guia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
de Guia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Law content to slow the pace in the clinch.
de Guia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Law.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law is working for takedown but de Guia is calmly controlling the position for now.
Law takes a knee to the side of the body.
Law being controlled against the cage.
de Guia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Law comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Law lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
de Guia tries to break the clinch but Law is controlling the position.
Law lands an elbow that stopped de Guia in his tracks for a moment.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but de Guia blocks with his arms.
de Guia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
de Guia blocks the elbow strike.
Law throws a knee to the head but misses.
de Guia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
de Guia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
de Guia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Law blocks it with crossed arms.
Law unloads a knee to the mid-section. de Guia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Guia trying to land knees to the body.
de Guia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Law has him pressed against the cage.
Law managing to block the knees to the body from de Guia.
de Guia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Law has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
de Guia can't break the clinch.
de Guia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Law is pushing de Guia up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
de Guia avoids a wild elbow strike from Law.
Law has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. de Guia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Law looking for a takedown.
Batista de Guia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huey Law.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but de Guia blocks with his arms.
de Guia looking to slow down the pace here.
de Guia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Law's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on de Guia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
de Guia looking to throw knees to the head but Law is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law keeps the fight in the clinch, despite de Guia's efforts to push away.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Law obliges.
de Guia taking a breather.
de Guia misses with a knee strike.
Law looking to throw knees to the head but de Guia is blocking nicely.
de Guia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Law connects with a knee to the head.
Law lands a knee to the body.
de Guia trying to stall but Law improves his position.
Law lands an elbow that stopped de Guia in his tracks for a moment.
Law is trying to drag de Guia to the mat but de Guia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
de Guia tries to stall but Law uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
de Guia tries a knee to the head but Law blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Guia is trying to force a seperation but Law has the dominant position.
Law comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
de Guia effectively controlling the action here.
de Guia stalling in the clinch but Law improves position.
de Guia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Law looking to throw knees to the head but de Guia is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Law is trying to drag de Guia to the mat but de Guia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
de Guia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
de Guia throws a knee to the head but misses.
de Guia tries to land a knee to the head but Law blocks with his arms.
de Guia misses with a knee strike.
Law with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Batista de Guia will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Law wants to clinch up but de Guia keeps it at a distance.
de Guia shoots in but no luck this time.
de Guia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Law looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Law circles away from the clinch attempt.
de Guia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch up but de Guia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
de Guia blocks the body kick.
Law shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts de Guia as he jumps to the side.
Law tries to clinch there but de Guia circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with de Guia but de Guia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
de Guia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Law circles away.
Law missing with a left hand there. de Guia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Law is looking to clinch but de Guia is avoiding it.
Law fails with an attempt to clinch.
Law wants to clinch up but de Guia keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - de Guia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Law tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch but de Guia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Law moves into the clinch.

de Guia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Law throws a hook but de Guia blocks it.
Batista de Guia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Law shoots for a double leg takedown but de Guia sprawls well. He's pushed Law's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Batista de Guia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huey Law.
de Guia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Law fails with an attempt to clinch.
Law moves in looking to clinch but de Guia pushes him off.
de Guia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Law as he jumps to the side.
Law wants to clinch.
de Guia swats away the attempt to clinch by Law.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law throws a nice looking combination but de Guia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Law tries for a takedown but de Guia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Huey Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Law clinches up with de Guia and pushes him back against the cage.
de Guia wants to get back to striking at distance but Law won't allow it.
Huey Law seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Law misses with an elbow strike.
de Guia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
de Guia misses with a knee to the head.
de Guia tries to break free but Law pushes him back against the cage.

Law breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Law displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from de Guia.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Guia throws a series of strikes that have Law backpedaling.
de Guia wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Law. No joy for de Guia on that attempt.
Law shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with de Guia but de Guia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
de Guia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Law avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
de Guia avoids the head kick by Law.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huey Law showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

de Guia lands a head kick!
Law darts in trying to clinch

and de Guia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Law gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
de Guia tries to land a knee to the head but Law blocks with his arms.
Law blocks an elbow strike.
de Guia tries a knee to the head but Law blocks it.
Law throws an elbow but it's blocked.
de Guia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Law blocks it with crossed arms.
de Guia prevents a takedown attempt there.
de Guia tries to land a knee to the head but Law blocks with his arms.
Law throws a knee to the head but misses.
Law using the Thai plumb to throw knees but de Guia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Law managing to block the knees to the body from de Guia.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Law's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
de Guia looks for a takedown but Law sprawls well.

Law rushes de Guia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
de Guia is looking to break free of the clinch but Law has double underhooks.
Law lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Law wants to stall.
Law with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

de Guia jumps guard and drags Law to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

de Guia has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Law should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, de Guia has tightened it up now! Law should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Batista de Guia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Maiden - The Trooper. Vitor Torres has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Torres
vs
Fitch

169 cm
20
155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

154 cm
22
159 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Torres!
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, John Fitch!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Fitch scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Torres wants to get back to his feet.

Fitch looking to secure an arm triangle but Torres defends it well.

Torres somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Fitch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Torres tries to clinch up but Fitch circles away and keeps his distance.
Fitch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitch misses with a right hand
and Torres counters with a three punch combo that has Fitch backing up. Fitch nods at Torres to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitch throws an off balance right hand
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Torres is fending him off so far but Fitch persists. Nope, Torres circles away and we're back to standing.
Fitch throws a head kick but Torres moves out of range.
Good shot there by Torres.
Torres throws a one two combo.
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!
Torres throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Torres is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fitch wants to clinch up but Torres keeps it at a distance.
Torres circles away from the clinch attempt
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John Fitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres connects with a nice looking jab.
Torres circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Fitch drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Torres follows Fitch to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitor Torres!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kawamura Yoshimune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaycer Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshimune comes to the cage accompanied by The Riverboat Song - Ocean Colour Scene. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yoshimune
vs
Silva

178 cm
22
163 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

186 cm
26
166 lbs
15 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kawamura Yoshimune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gaycer Silva!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshimune scores with a nice body kick.
Silva looks for a takedown but Yoshimune sprawls well.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva avoids the head kick by Yoshimune.
Yoshimune looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Silva gets tackled into the cage by Yoshimune. Yoshimune maintains the clinch.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Gaycer Silva has been cut.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Silva is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva avoiding damage as Yoshimune throws knees to the body.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Silva blocks a body shot from Yoshimune.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yoshimune walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kawamura Yoshimune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaycer Silva.
Silva staying out of range there.
Yoshimune tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva misses the shot to the body.

Silva tries to keep at a distance but Yoshimune has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yoshimune obliges.
Yoshimune lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yoshimune trying to land knees to the body.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Yoshimune is controlling him.
Silva can't get the takedown.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yoshimune smiles and moves away.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshimune manages to avoid it.
Yoshimune throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Yoshimune throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Silva finds it's way through Yoshimune's defenses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Yoshimune looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.

Yoshimune moves into the clinch.
Silva working hard to break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yoshimune lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Yoshimune.

Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yoshimune avoids the body shot from Silva.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yoshimune.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Yoshimune is looking to land body kicks.
Kawamura Yoshimune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yoshimune, pushing him back against the cage.
Yoshimune creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yoshimune trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yoshimune.
Yoshimune lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kawamura Yoshimune dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gaycer Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Yoshimune stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshimune is just out of range.
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yoshimune doesn't seem bothered though.

Yoshimune forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Silva avoiding damage as Yoshimune throws knees to the body.
Yoshimune creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from Yoshimune.
Silva looking to stall.
Silva takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yoshimune.
Yoshimune misses with an elbow strike.
Silva blocking some punches.
Yoshimune lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Yoshimune controls the action.
Yoshimune is pushing Silva up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yoshimune is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Yoshimune is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Yoshimune tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
Silva tries to pull guard but Yoshimune holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
Yoshimune has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Yoshimune gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yoshimune slowing the pace effectively.
Yoshimune blocks a body shot from Silva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Nice elbow from Yoshimune.

Silva pulls guard.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Yoshimune controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yoshimune doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yoshimune manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yoshimune 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kawamura Yoshimune wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshimune moves away.
Kawamura Yoshimune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yoshimune scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Silva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshimune connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kawamura Yoshimune dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gaycer Silva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshimune manages to avoid it.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshimune was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Yoshimune turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yoshimune ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yoshimune pinned against the cage. Yoshimune gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yoshimune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yoshimune misses with a low kick.
Yoshimune throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshimune manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshimune looks for the body kick but Silva saw that one coming.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yoshimune avoids it really well and circles away.
Yoshimune goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yoshimune fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Yoshimune takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Silva clinches up with Yoshimune and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Yoshimune.
Yoshimune seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Yoshimune lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshimune taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.

That has opened up Gaycer Silva's cut even more.
Kawamura Yoshimune has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silva cracks Yoshimune with a nice body shot.

Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshimune.
Gaycer Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoshimune scores with a jab to the body.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yoshimune lands a big head kick that sends Silva to the canvas! Yoshimune follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kawamura Yoshimune!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neguinho Dopastoreio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinny Oliveira will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dopastoreio
vs
Oliveira

186 cm
27
194 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Neguinho Dopastoreio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinny Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira lands with a nice combination. Dopastoreio backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Neguinho Dopastoreio has been cut.
Oliveira lands a lovely overhand right.
A punch combination from Oliveira misses.
Oliveira avoids the body shot from Dopastoreio.
Oliveira misses with a series of wild punches.

Dopastoreio closes the distance and clinches.
Oliveira tries to circle away but Dopastoreio has him pinned against the cage.
Dopastoreio wants a takedown but no success here.
Oliveira has Dopastoreio pressed against the cage, preventing Dopastoreio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Dopastoreio has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Oliveira is trying to keep an underhook but Dopastoreio manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Dopastoreio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira tries to roll over but Dopastoreio keeps him under control.
Dopastoreio stalling.
Dopastoreio wants to pass to mount but Oliveira is defending the position.

Dopastoreio is trying to work for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position.
Dopastoreio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliveira keeps working.
Dopastoreio wants to free his trapped foot but Oliveira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dopastoreio frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dopastoreio controlling from the full mount.
Dopastoreio'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Oliveira defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dopastoreio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dopastoreio controlling from mount.
Dopastoreio is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dopastoreio looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oliveira tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Dopastoreio is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Oliveira is surviving well by controlling Dopastoreio's body position as best he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira tries to reverse the position but Dopastoreio maintains control.
Dopastoreio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oliveira wants to hold on but Dopastoreio pushes him away.
Dopastoreio looking to control but Oliveira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oliveira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dopastoreio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dopastoreio sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oliveira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dopastoreio moves to the back position.
Oliveira tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Oliveira is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dopastoreio content just to control the position here.
Dopastoreio moves to take his opponent's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dopastoreio controlling well, preventing Oliveira from escaping the position.
Oliveira is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dopastoreio just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

Dopastoreio tightening his grip on Oliveira, looking for the choke.
Oliveira is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dopastoreio.

Dopastoreio is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Oliveira is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Neguinho Dopastoreio!
Neguinho Dopastoreio is the new middleweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barney Northrup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ditte Enzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barney Northrup has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Northrup
vs
Enzo

183 cm
30
200 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

188 cm
22
193 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Knockout power

[JMFC] 160!

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barney Northrup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ditte Enzo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Enzo pushes Northrup up against the cage in a clinch.
Enzo gets underhooks to prevent Northrup's takedown attempt.

Enzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Northrup shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Enzo but Enzo pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Northrup shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Enzo is trying to defend but Northrup finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Northrup slips a nice elbow through Enzo's hands, connecting with Enzo's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Northrup is trying to control. Enzo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northrup sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Enzo defending well though.
Northrup trying to control the action but Enzo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Northrup is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Northrup 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.
Northrup trying to pass the guard but Enzo defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northrup wants to control but Enzo is keeping him busy.
Northrup missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Northrup throwing shots but Enzo is blocking nicely.
Northrup with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Northrup is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Enzo is just riding it out for now. Northrup eventually gives up the hold.
Northrup moves nicely into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Northrup thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Enzo is trying to get back to half guard.

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.
Northrup controls the position.
Northrup throws a strike aimed at the side of Enzo's head but Enzo avoids it well.

Northrup looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Northrup is trying to get an arm triangle but Enzo is defending well.
Enzo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Northrup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Northrup fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Northrup motions for Enzo to come forward. Northrup throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrup tries to score a power double leg takedown but Enzo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Northrup somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Northrup shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Enzo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barney Northrup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Northrup throws a right hand that Enzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Enzo also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Northrup fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Northrup.
Ditte Enzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enzo stuffs the takedown attempt from Northrup. Northrup gets slowly back to his feet.
Enzo throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Enzo. Northrup does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Northrup throws a series of punches but Enzo moves out of range.
Northrup closes this distance looking for a takedown but Enzo circles away.
Enzo looks to land a combination. Northrup sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Barney Northrup has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Northrup shoots in and gets a takedown into Enzo's guard.
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!
Northrup trying to control but Enzo is working from the bottom.
Northrup throwing strikes from guard but Enzo blocks nicely.
Northrup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Enzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Northrup is looking to work some ground and pound but Enzo has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ditte Enzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Barney Northrup's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Enzo.
Barney Northrup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enzo lands a head kick. Northrup smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Northrup fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Enzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Northrup looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Enzo throws a head kick but Northrup moves out of range.
Northrup fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barney Northrup. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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.
Northrup misses with a takedown

and Enzo counters with a head kick that drops Northrup!

Northrup is rocked!
Enzo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Northrup's guard.

Enzo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Northrup is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Enzo, into his guard.
Enzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Northrup wants to control from the top but Enzo keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enzo has momentary wrist control but Northrup slips an elbow through the middle.
Northrup wants to control from the top but Enzo keeps moving.
Enzo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Northrup slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Northrup wants to lay and pray for a moment but Enzo keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Enzo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Northrup.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ditte Enzo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timo Kotipelto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tex Ranger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kotipelto comes to the cage accompanied by Peter Cetera & Amy Grant- Next Time I Fall . Ranger has chosen Eaten by Bloodbath as his entrance music. Timo Kotipelto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kotipelto
vs
Ranger

187 cm
22
181 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

184 cm
22
183 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timo Kotipelto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tex Ranger!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ranger misses with an uppercut.
Ranger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ranger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Ranger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kotipelto's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ranger won't allow Kotipelto to sweep him here.

Ranger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kotipelto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ranger trying to control the position from guard on top but Kotipelto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kotipelto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranger forces his way into half guard.

Kotipelto actively working from the bottom here.
Kotipelto is refusing to be controlled, as Ranger sits in half guard.
Kotipelto is trying to control but can't.
Ranger is keen to just control but Kotipelto is a slippery customer.

Kotipelto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kotipelto is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ranger is looking for a kimura but Kotipelto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ranger to get the leverage.
Ranger working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kotipelto's thigh. Kotipelto counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Kotipelto looking for a guillotine here but Ranger defends easily.
Kotipelto keeping moving, preventing Ranger from controlling successfully.
Kotipelto is trying to keep Ranger in close.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kotipelto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Kotipelto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ranger is pushing down on Kotipelto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kotipelto is fighting to maintain full guard but Ranger has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kotipelto is trying to get back to full guard.
Kotipelto is trying to control but can't.
Ranger wants to free his trapped foot but Kotipelto is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ranger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Ranger is working for a kimura but Kotipelto is defending it quite comfortably.
Kotipelto is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ranger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Timo Kotipelto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kotipelto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kotipelto thows a body shot but no joy.
Kotipelto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Ranger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kotipelto is trying to defend but Ranger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kotipelto is trying to control but can't.
Kotipelto won't allow Ranger to pass to mount.
Ranger is trying to control. Kotipelto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Kotipelto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kotipelto looking for submissions off his back.
Kotipelto is not content to let Ranger control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotipelto tries to roll over but Ranger keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kotipelto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ranger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ranger's back!

Kotipelto working for a choke but Ranger is defending well.
Ranger manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kotipelto's guard. Nice work there by Ranger.
Ranger wants to control from the top but Kotipelto keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Kotipelto is looking for a triangle but Ranger pushes his legs off easily.
Ranger trying to control the position from guard on top but Kotipelto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Kotipelto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ranger is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Kotipelto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ranger is aware though and is defending well.
Ranger pushing down on Kotipelto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ranger uses his free foot to push down on Kotipelto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kotipelto.
Kotipelto tries to hold on but Ranger postures up.
Kotipelto is controlling an arm, preventing Ranger from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ranger tries to take Kotipelto's back but instead Kotipelto uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ranger uses his free foot to push down on Kotipelto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kotipelto.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranger moves to the back.

Kotipelto is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
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!
Kotipelto turns into Ranger and is now in his guard.
Ranger looking for a sweep. Not yet Ranger, not yet.
Kotipelto passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kotipelto passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ranger is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tex Ranger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kotipelto shoots and misses
and Ranger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ranger ducks under a wild hook from Kotipelto.
Kotipelto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Ranger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kotipelto's half guard.
Kotipelto is looking to improve his position.
Ranger works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ranger controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotipelto tries to hold on but Ranger postures up.
Ranger pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ranger avoids the attempt from Kotipelto to control.
Ranger is looking to work his way around to Kotipelto's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kotipelto sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kotipelto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ranger is working away from the top position though.
Ranger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kotipelto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranger is keen to just control but Kotipelto is a slippery customer.
Ranger trying to mount his opponent but Kotipelto defends it.
Kotipelto tries to get to full guard but Ranger has control of the leg.
Kotipelto trying to control here.

Kotipelto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ranger stalling.
Ranger trying to pass the guard but Kotipelto defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranger is trying to control the action in half guard but Kotipelto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kotipelto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Ranger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kotipelto has his hands clasped together around Ranger's back. He's all about the action.

Ranger is working for a kimura but Kotipelto is defending it quite comfortably.
Ranger is trying to control the action in half guard but Kotipelto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tex Ranger has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kotipelto looking for submissions off his back.

Kotipelto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ranger pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kotipelto is looking to control Ranger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kotipelto avoid being mounted?
Ranger trying to pass the guard but Kotipelto defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kotipelto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ranger pulls his head out easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tex Ranger!