Combat 6: Shocker PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Baldoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cash Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baldoza comes to the cage accompanied by Last Resort. Cooper has chosen big things poppin as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Baldoza
vs
Cooper

195 cm
27
258 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

179 cm
20
225 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wilson Baldoza!
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, Cash Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oooh a lovely combination from Baldoza sends Cooper down but not out. Baldoza dives into side control looking to finish.

It looks like Cash Cooper 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!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cooper stops Baldoza from passing to mount.

Baldoza decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cooper to his feet.
Cooper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Cooper.
Baldoza lands a big head kick that sends Cooper to the canvas! Baldoza follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilson Baldoza!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Escobar Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnie Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnie Gregory will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Franco
vs
Gregory

168 cm
21
150 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

185 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Escobar Franco!
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, Arnie Gregory!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregory scores with a hook to the body. Franco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gregory misses with an uppercut.
Gregory tries to bum rush Franco with a series of wild strikes but Franco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Franco lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like Arnie Gregory has been cut.
Gregory misses with a right hand
and Franco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arnie Gregory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franco lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Gregory goes down and covers up as Franco starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Escobar Franco!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sir John MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Binho Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira has chosen Best of You as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

John MacDonald
vs
Oliveira

182 cm
26
180 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

188 cm
26
175 lbs
9 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sir John MacDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Binho Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDonald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oliveira dips to his left and cracks MacDonald with an uppercut!
Oliveira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacDonald has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oliveira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oliveira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oliveira lands a two punch combo.
Oliveira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacDonald.
Oliveira will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
MacDonald has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oliveira finds it's way round the side to connect with MacDonald's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacDonald catches Oliveira with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

It looks like Binho Oliveira has been cut.
Oliveira lands a right hook to the body.
MacDonald has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oliveira finds it's way round the side to connect with MacDonald's head.
MacDonald throws a right and a left that Oliveira avoids nicely.
MacDonald misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald wants to clinch.
MacDonald blocks a jab.

Oooooh!!! Oliveira has knocked MacDonald down with a huge combo! Oliveira steps away and waves a wobbly MacDonald back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

MacDonald is rocked!
MacDonald misses with an uppercut.
Oh MacDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sir John MacDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira moves in close and cracks MacDonald with a massive right hand! MacDonald, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Oliveira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Binho Oliveira!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony DeSouza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darwin Drascoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drascoe is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pull Me Back To Earth. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

DeSouza
vs
Drascoe

183 cm
28
175 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

191 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony DeSouza!
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, Darwin Drascoe!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by DeSouza or perhaps it was just good defense by Drascoe which made him look bad.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
DeSouza tries to score a body lock takedown but Drascoe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Drascoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Drascoe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
DeSouza trying to control here.
DeSouza is pressing down on Drascoe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Drascoe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drascoe is in close to DeSouza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Drascoe preventing the sweep.

DeSouza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

DeSouza looking for a guillotine here but Drascoe defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSouza pulls Drascoe in close to prevent any damage.
DeSouza working a defensive guard here.
Drascoe wants to pass the guard but DeSouza is keeping the position.
Drascoe throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drascoe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drascoe trying to control but DeSouza is working from the bottom.
DeSouza being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Darwin Drascoe wasn't active enough on the ground.
DeSouza walks forward, straight into a front kick from Drascoe.
DeSouza is breathing heavily.
Drascoe throws a right and a left that DeSouza avoids nicely.
Drascoe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. DeSouza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Drascoe rushes DeSouza and presses him up against the cage.
Drascoe has DeSouza pressed against the cage.
DeSouza prevents a takedown attempt there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drascoe prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony DeSouza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drascoe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drascoe stalling against the cage.

Drascoe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics DeSouza uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSouza is fighting to break Drascoe's control of his arms but Drascoe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
DeSouza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drascoe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drascoe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeSouza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeSouza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drascoe is looking to stand up but DeSouza isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drascoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Drascoe, not yet.
Drascoe throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drascoe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Drascoe wants to stand up but DeSouza is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Drascoe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

DeSouza walks forward, straight into a front kick from Drascoe.
DeSouza tries to clinch up but Drascoe circles away and keeps his distance.
Drascoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drascoe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drascoe tries to clinch up.
DeSouza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drascoe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Drascoe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in DeSouza's half guard.
Drascoe is looking to take a break and control but DeSouza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeSouza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drascoe is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drascoe moves nicely into side control.
DeSouza parries the strikes from Drascoe easily there. Drascoe is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable DeSouza to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drascoe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drascoe trying to control the position but DeSouza is working away.
Drascoe landing strikes.
Drascoe throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Drascoe working the body and head with strikes.
Drascoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeSouza keeps working.
You can see the frustration on DeSouza's face as Drascoe controls the position.
DeSouza is not content to let Drascoe control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drascoe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but DeSouza is avoiding damage well.
Drascoe wants to control but DeSouza is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Drascoe crashes against the mat.
Drascoe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Drascoe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Darwin Drascoe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drascoe is working DeSouza over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSouza is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Drascoe lands with a punch from half guard.
Drascoe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for DeSouza!
DeSouza is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drascoe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Drascoe looking to control but DeSouza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drascoe lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Drascoe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Drascoe tries to control but DeSouza wriggling away.
A big strike lands for Drascoe! That's really hurt DeSouza and he's turned his back - Drascoe keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Drascoe jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darwin Drascoe!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Victor Hugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Febra Velascez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velascez has chosen brown pride as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hugo
vs
Velascez

190 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
26
154 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Hugo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Febra Velascez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hugo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velascez.
Hugo slips under a jab from Velascez.
Velascez misses with a hook

and Hugo moves into the clinch.
Velascez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hugo.
Velascez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hugo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Velascez prevents the takedown attempt.
Hugo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Velascez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Hugo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velascez prevents the takedown attempt.
Velascez wants a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velascez is pressed up against the cage. Hugo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Velascez down to the mat. Velascez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Febra Velascez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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

Hugo is rocked!

It looks like Victor Hugo has been cut.

Velascez drops Hugo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hugo looks back up at him and smiles so Velascez waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Hugo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Hugo scores with a takedown into Velascez's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hugo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hugo trying to control but Velascez is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Victor Hugo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Velascez moves into the clinch.
Hugo seems to have got his legs back now.

Velascez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugo is looking to improve his position.
Hugo wants to control but Velascez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hugo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Velascez content to control rather than advance.
Hugo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Velascez throws a jab when Hugo was well out of range.
Velascez looks for a takedown but Hugo sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velascez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Hugo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Velascez's guard now.
Hugo trying to control the position from guard on top but Velascez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hugo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hugo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Velascez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hugo wants to control from the top but Velascez keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hugo is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Victor Hugo just wasn't active enough.
Velascez leaves Hugo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Hugo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hugo drops back looking for a leg! Velascez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Velascez manages to kick Hugo off! Hugo jumps back into Velascez's guard.
Hugo wants to control from the top but Velascez keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Hugo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Hugo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Velascez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hugo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Velascez tries to avoid it but Hugo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Velascez to the ground. Velascez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hugo has a takedown stuffed.
Velascez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hugo.
Hugo tries for a takedown but Velascez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Hugo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Velascez lands a left and a right that send Hugo crashing to the mat, dazed. Velascez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Velascez throws a right hand that Hugo ducks under and follows up with a left that Hugo also avoids with ease.
Hugo fails with a takedown attempt.
Velascez misses with a hook. Hugo ducked under it nicely.
Hugo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hugo ducks under a wild hook from Velascez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugo is looking to clinch but Velascez is avoiding it.
Donk. Velascez catches Hugo right on the button with a cross.
Velascez with a hook.
Velascez fails with a takedown attempt.
Velascez is breathing heavily.
Velascez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Velascez closes the distance and clinches up with Hugo, looking for a takedown. Velascez pushes Hugo against the cage but Hugo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hugo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Velascez but Velascez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Velascez misses with a combination

so Hugo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Hugo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hugo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Victor Hugo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hugo shoots in for a takedown but Velascez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Velascez stuffs the takedown.

Hugo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hugo showed some decent athleticism there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugo uses his free foot to push down on Velascez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Velascez.
Velascez has given up his back. Will we see Hugo going for some submissions?
Hugo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Velascez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velascez needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Velascez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hugo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hugo is not going to allow Velascez to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hugo slaps away a takedown attempt from Velascez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hugo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Velascez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hugo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hugo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hugo doesn't manage to clinch there - Velascez circles away.
Hugo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Velascez swats away the attempt to clinch by Hugo.

Velascez closes the distance and clinches.
Hugo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Velascez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hugo tries to score a body lock takedown but Velascez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Hugo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velascez gets underhooks to prevent Hugo's takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Velascez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hugo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Velascez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Velascez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hugo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hugo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hugo wants it to stay on the feet.
Hugo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Velascez throws a nice looking combination but Hugo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Velascez throws a left and a right that both miss

and Hugo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hugo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Victor Hugo just wasn't active enough.
Hugo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Velascez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Velascez enables Hugo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Velascez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velascez wants to stand but Hugo is controlling the position.
Hugo wants to control from the top but Velascez keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Victor Hugo.
Hugo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Velascez misses with an uppercut. Hugo saw that one coming.
Velascez is looking to clinch.
Hugo closes the distance and clinches up with Velascez, looking for a takedown. Hugo pushes Velascez against the cage but Velascez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hugo fails with the takedown.
Velascez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Velascez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Velascez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hugo.

Velascez forces Hugo back against the cage and clinches.
Hugo wants a takedown but no success here.

Velascez has clasped his hands together around Hugo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velascez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hugo tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Febra Velascez.
I think Hugo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Hugo!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Di Pretty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jesus Gutierrez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jesus Gutierrez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Gutierrez
vs
Pretty

171 cm
20
151 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
154 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesus Gutierrez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Di Pretty!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez fails in his attempt to clinch.

Oooooh!!! Pretty has knocked Gutierrez down with a huge combo! Pretty steps away and waves a wobbly Gutierrez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Gutierrez is rocked!

It looks like Jesus Gutierrez has been cut.
Pretty throws a pinpoint strike between Gutierrez 's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Gutierrez crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Pretty scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Di Pretty!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chen Shui Bai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy has chosen Big pimpin Jay-Z as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Shui Bai
vs
Murphy

191 cm
25
217 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

195 cm
27
217 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chen Shui Bai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Shui Bai dives in and grabs Murphy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes down on Shui Bai's head and hops out.
Shui Bai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shui Bai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Shui Bai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chen Shui Bai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shui Bai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murphy but Murphy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murphy checks a low kick from Shui Bai.
Shui Bai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shui Bai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murphy tries to bum rush Shui Bai with a series of wild strikes but Shui Bai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy misses with a body kick.
Shui Bai shoots for a takedown but Murphy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chen Shui Bai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shui Bai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murphy avoids it really well and circles away.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Shui Bai avoids nicely.
Shui Bai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murphy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shui Bai somewhat.
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui Bai slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
Shui Bai fails with the takedown.
Murphy lands a jab.
Murphy throws a low kick but Shui Bai avoids it.
Jab from Murphy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shui Bai.
Shui Bai is breathing heavily.
Shui Bai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Shui Bai avoids it well.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shui Bai on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
Murphy throws a front kick aimed at Shui Bai's knee but Shui Bai avoids it well.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murphy lunges at Shui Bai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shui Bai's hand.
Murphy connects with a looping right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.

Murphy drops Shui Bai with a beautiful combination! Shui Bai stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Murphy is looking for the KO!

Shui Bai is rocked!
Murphy throws a right hand that Shui Bai ducks under and follows up with a left that Shui Bai also avoids with ease.
Oh Shui Bai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy lands a right hook to the body.
Murphy lands with a right and another and another! Shui Bai is in big trouble! Murphy lands again and this time it's lights out for Shui Bai! A quality knockout there for Murphy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eric Murphy!
Eric Murphy is the new light heavyweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnnie Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slice comes to the cage accompanied by Hit em' Up. Walker has chosen Tap you out as his entrance music. Kimbo Slice could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnnie Walker's chin.

Slice
vs
Walker

225 cm
30
277 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

186 cm
26
240 lbs
10 - 9 - 1

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnnie Walker!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Walker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnnie Walker! Johnnie Walker retains his heavyweight title!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Achmed Azunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josef Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Azunga
vs
Manuel

172 cm
21
151 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

165 cm
26
147 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Achmed Azunga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josef Manuel!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manuel lands a jab.
Manuel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manuel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Azunga avoids the body shot from Manuel.
Azunga on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manuel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azunga.
Manuel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Manuel misses with a series of wild punches.
Manuel tries a head kick but it misses.
Manuel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Manuel misses.
Manuel throws a jab when Azunga was well out of range.
Manuel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Azunga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Manuel lands.
Azunga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Manuel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Azungas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Manuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manuel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Azunga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manuel loads up on a big right hand but Azunga slips the punch.
Josef Manuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manuel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice shot lands for Manuel.
Manuel throws a head kick that Azunga semi-blocks.
Manuel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manuel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Azunga closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manuel circles away.
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!
Manuel connects with a looping right hand.
Azunga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azunga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manuel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Azunga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Manuel stuffs the takedown.
Manuel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Manuel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Manuel connects with a single shot there.
Manuel looks to throw the jab but Azunga is out of range.
Josef Manuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manuel tests Azunga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Manuel misses the target.
Manuel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Manuel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Azunga is rocked!
Manuel clobbers Azunga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Azunga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch lands to the side of Azunga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Manuel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azunga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Azunga seems to have got his legs back now.
Azunga takes a jab right on the kisser.
Manuel misses the jab.
Azunga ducks under a wild hook from Manuel.
Manuel throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Azunga counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Manuel looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

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

Azunga seems to be working for a kimura but Manuel defends the submission attempt.

Azunga is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manuel sees it coming and defends easily.

Manuel actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel is looking for a sweep. Azunga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Manuel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Azunga is working for a kimura but Manuel is defending it quite comfortably.

Manuel is defending against the submission attempts here by Azunga.

Manuel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azunga pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Azunga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Manuel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Azunga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josef Manuel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Manuel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Azunga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Manuel!
Manuel thuds a left hand into Azunga's body.
Azunga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manuel as he avoids it easily.
Manuel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Azunga shoots in but Manuel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manuel connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azunga drops his hands momentarily and Manuel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Manuel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Manuel tries a head kick but it misses.
Manuel throws a big shot that misses.
Manuel misses with an uppercut. Azunga saw that one coming.
Azunga has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Achmed Azunga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manuel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manuel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Manuel scores with a decent looking hook.
Manuel misses the jab.
Azunga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Azunga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azunga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manuel swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manuel scores with a jab to the jaw of 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!
Azunga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azunga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head kick misses from Manuel.
Manuel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manuel misses with a straight right.
Azunga avoids the head kick by Manuel.
Manuel cracks Azunga with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Manuel.
Achmed Azunga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manuel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Azunga's hands.
Azunga fails with the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manuel. That's going to slow Azunga down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azunga takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Azunga moves away from the strike by Manuel.
Azunga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Azunga wants to clinch up but Manuel keeps it at a distance.
Manuel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Manuel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Manuel scores with a four punch combination!
Azunga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No joy there for Manuel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Manuel misses the target.
Azunga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manuel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Azunga somewhat.
Nice defenses there by Azunga.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel works over Azunga's head and body with a nice combination.
Manuel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manuel connects with a leg kick. Azunga looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Manuel looks to land a right hand but Azunga moved out of range.
Manuel misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Manuel.
Azunga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manuel is fending him off so far but Azunga persists. Nope, Manuel circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azunga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Manuel throws a head kick that Azunga semi-blocks.
Manuel misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josef Manuel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Manuel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Azunga is defended easily by Manuel.
Manuel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manuel misses with a series of wild punches.
Manuel throws a series of punches but Azunga moves out of range.
Azunga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good exchange - Manuel coming out on top.
Manuel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azunga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manuel defends it nicely.
Azunga takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azunga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Achmed Azunga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Manuel misses.
Azunga tries to clinch there but Manuel circles away.
Nice cross by Manuel.
Manuel throws a nice looking combination but Azunga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manuel connects with a jab.
Azunga walks into a jab.
Manuel lands with an overhand left.
Azunga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manuel defends it nicely.
Manuel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azunga sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel misses with a looping right.
Manuel connects with a high kick.
Manuel throws an overhand right that lands on Azunga's shoulder, as Azunga tries to avoid the shot.
Azunga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Azunga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Josef Manuel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manuel misses with a hook.
Manuel throws a nice looking combination but Azunga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Donk. Manuel catches Azunga right on the button with a cross.

Manuel gets caught napping as Azunga dives in and scores a takedown. Manuel manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Manuel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Azunga is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Azunga decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Manuel, up you get!
Azunga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manuel swivels and escapes.
Manuel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Manuel connects with the punch.
Manuel throws a series of punches but Azunga moves out of range.
Manuel's corner calls for a 1-2. Manuel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Manuel looks to throw the jab but Azunga is out of range.
Manuel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Manuel. Those never looked like landing.
Azunga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azunga closes the distance and clinches up with Manuel, looking for a takedown. Azunga pushes Manuel against the cage but Manuel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Azunga moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A combination from Manuel does no damage.
Manuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manuel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Azunga on the side of the head.
Manuel leaves Azunga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manuel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manuel lands a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Manuel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josef Manuel really 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.

Manuel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Manuel cracks Azunga with an open hand slap.
Manuel throws a nice looking combination but Azunga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manuel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manuel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manuel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Azunga back to the cage. Manuel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Azunga.
Azunga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

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

Azunga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Manuel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Azunga.

Manuel looking for submissions off his back.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manuel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Manuel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azunga trying to mount his opponent but Manuel defends it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Azunga is looking for a kimura but Manuel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Azunga to get the leverage.
Azunga prevents Manuel from improving his position.

Azunga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Manuel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Azunga.

Azunga is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel wants to improve his position but Azunga is controlling well.

Manuel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Manuel is defending against the submission attempts here by Azunga.

Azunga is working for a kimura but Manuel is defending it quite comfortably.

Azunga is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manuel sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Manuel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Azunga is working for a kimura but Manuel is defending it quite comfortably.

Manuel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Manuel actively working from the bottom here.

Manuel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azunga pulls his head out easily.

Azunga seems to be working for a kimura but Manuel defends the submission attempt.
Manuel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manuel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Manuel working for a triangle but Azunga defends it easily.

Azunga drops back looking for a leg! Manuel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manuel manages to kick Azunga off! Azunga jumps back into Manuel's guard.
Azunga wants to pass the guard but Manuel is keeping the position.

Manuel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Azunga thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Achmed Azunga will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Manuel keeps the fight on the outside.
Manuel lands an overhand right.
Azunga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Manuel throws a looping overhand right but Azunga ducks down to avoid it.
Manuel throws a nice looking combination but Azunga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Manuel.
Manuel misses with a wild body shot.
Azunga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A cross from Manuel lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Manuel.
Manuel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azunga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manuel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azunga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manuel tries to avoid it but Azunga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manuel to the ground. Manuel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manuel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azunga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Azunga blocks a head kick by Manuel.
Manuel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manuel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Azunga.
Azunga shoots in but Manuel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Achmed Azunga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manuel digs a good hook to Azunga's body.
Manuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manuel lands a jab-cross combination.
Manuel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Manuel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Azunga counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Azunga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Azunga drops back looking for a leg! Manuel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manuel manages to kick Azunga off! Azunga jumps back into Manuel's guard.
Azunga tries to free his leg and advance position but Manuel is retaining full guard.

Manuel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Azunga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

Manuel working for a triangle but Azunga defends it easily.

Azunga is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azunga wants to stand but Manuel is controlling his posture from full guard.

Manuel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Azunga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Azunga forces his way into half guard.
Josef Manuel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Azunga is looking for a kimura here.
Azunga is thwarting Manuel's attempts to control the position.
Manuel wants to improve his position but Azunga is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Azunga is trying to work for a kimura but Manuel is defending well.
Manuel gets full guard.
Manuel looking to control.
Manuel has Azunga pulled in close to control his posture.

Azunga decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Manuel, up you get!
Manuel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manuel throws an overhand right that lands on Azunga's shoulder, as Azunga tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manuel lunges at Azunga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Azunga's hand.
Achmed Azunga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manuel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Manuel lands an overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josef Manuel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manuel 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 46:49
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josef Manuel!
Josef Manuel is the new featherweight champion!