OG 31: Christmas Crucifixation PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dede Vital (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and J Aldo Preuss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dede Vital looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Vital
vs
Aldo Preuss

200 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

188 cm
29
174 lbs
4 - 13 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dede Vital!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, J Aldo Preuss!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vital fails with a takedown attempt.
Vital slips under a jab.
Preuss throws a right hand that misses

and Vital counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vital.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Preuss has a closed guard, preventing Vital from standing up.
Vital stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Preuss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Preuss wants to get back to his feet but Vital is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vital is breathing heavily.
Preuss looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Preuss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vital. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Preuss throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Preuss controlling the position.
Vital won't allow Preuss to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Preuss looking for a sweep. Not yet Preuss, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vital stops Preuss from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vital gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vital really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Preuss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vital.
Preuss throws the left hand but Vital avoids the punch easily.
Preuss swinging wildly here.
Vital needs to keep his hands up - Preuss had a free shot at his head there.
Preuss lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Preuss lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Preuss throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Vital colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Preuss as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Vital is left battered and dazed whilst Preuss and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). J Aldo Preuss!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Macarenco Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macarenco Jr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eye of the Tiger. Daniel Macarenco Jr told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Silva
vs
Macarenco Jr

188 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

SNC Suplementos

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
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, Daniel Macarenco Jr!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Macarenco Jr.

Silva moves into range and clinches up with Macarenco Jr.
Macarenco Jr is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Macarenco Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.

Silva manages to break the clinch.
Macarenco Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Silva tries for a takedown but Macarenco Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Macarenco Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Macarenco Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva defending well as Macarenco Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Macarenco Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Macarenco Jr lands with a cross.
Silva walks into a straight right hand from Macarenco Jr.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Macarenco Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Macarenco Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Macarenco Jr throws out a powerful jab.

Silva is rocked!
Daniel Macarenco Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macarenco Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva is breathing heavily.
Macarenco Jr lands with a right and another and another! Silva is in big trouble! Macarenco Jr lands again and this time it's lights out for Silva! A quality knockout there for Macarenco Jr.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Macarenco Jr!
An out of breath Daniel Macarenco Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikkel Bukholt Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bukholt Nielsen
vs
Sobral

173 cm
20
167 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

181 cm
19
168 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

[GTI] Divine Clothing [8.95$ MORALE BOOSTERS]

Kobra Clothing Inc.

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mikkel Bukholt Nielsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nielsen throws a push kick but Sobral slaps the foot to one side.
Sobral just misses with a punch to the body.
Sobral ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nielsen moves away.

Sobral has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nielsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Sobral escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sobral closes the distance and clinches up with Nielsen, looking for a takedown. Sobral pushes Nielsen against the cage but Nielsen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nielsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sobral takes a swing at Nielsen's ribcage but misses.
Sobral looks to score with a jab to the body but Nielsen is just out of range.

Sobral gets a double leg takedown into Nielsen's guard.

Nielsen has his foot on Sobral's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sobral works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobral missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Sobral from controlling successfully.
Nielsen can't keep his opponent in guard - Sobral advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sobral not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nielsen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sobral scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sobral is looking to advance position but Nielsen won't allow it.
Sobral has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sobral is controlling the pace.
Sobral missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sobral prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
Nielsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sobral is working away from the top position though.
Sobral has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nielsen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral is pressing down on Nielsen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nielsen is holding on for now.
Sobral takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sobral not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nielsen is pressing down on Sobral's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobral trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.

Nielsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sobral can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sobral stays in close to Nielsen's body and controls the position.
Nielsen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sobral accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Nielsen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sobral is aware though and is defending well.
Nielsen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sobral sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sobral trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Sobral trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sobral is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sobral 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Julio Sobral was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nielsen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen throws a series of punches but Sobral avoids them all with ease.

Sobral rushes Nielsen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nielsen is looking to control Sobral's arms but Sobral gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nielsen has his back to the cage.
Nielsen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sobral misses with a body punch.
Sobral throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nielsen throws a knee to the head but misses.

Sobral manages to break the clinch.
Nielsen throws a right and a left that both miss.

Sobral bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobral prevents Nielsen from escaping the position.
Sobral is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nielsen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nielsen is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Sobral dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sobral shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nielsen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Nielsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Julio Sobral has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sobral trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen being controlled here, momentarily.
Nielsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nielsen wants to sweep here but Sobral controlling him for the moment.
Sobral showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sobral's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Mikkel Bukholt Nielsen just wasn't active enough.
Sobral keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nielsen.

Sobral closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nielsen quickly recovers to half guard.
Sobral working Nielsen over with strikes.

Sobral seems to be looking for submissions.
Nielsen wants to get back to his feet.
Sobral landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Nielsen looking for submissions off his back.
Sobral controlling the pace.
Sobral lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to get back to full guard.
Sobral trying to control the pace.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobral trying to control the action but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Sobral is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Nielsen reverses the position - he's now on top in Sobral's guard.
Sobral wants to sweep but no luck.
Nielsen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Sobral escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nielsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sobral is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sobral is retaining full guard.
Nielsen won't allow Sobral to sweep him here.

Nielsen stands up and waves to Sobral to follow him.
Nielsen moves in looking to clinch but Sobral pushes him off.

Sobral shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sobral wants to take a breather but Nielsen is having none of it.
Sobral with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sobral looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sobral is breathing heavily.
Sobral prevents Nielsen from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nielsen is trying to stand back up but Sobral is controlling him

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Julio Sobral wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sobral bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice combination there by Nielsen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nielsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Sobral closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nielsen gets back to full guard.
Nielsen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sobral controls the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nielsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Sobral tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielsen is retaining full guard.
Nielsen is trying to keep Sobral in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Sobral showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nielsen!
Sobral fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nielsen tries to clinch but Sobral moves out of range.

Sobral looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nielsen is trying to stand up here but Sobral is controlling him well.
Sobral controlling the action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sobral connects with a nice short shot to Nielsen's temple.
Sobral is trying to control the action in half guard but Nielsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nielsen wants to get back to full guard but Sobral has passed into side control.
Sobral is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nielsen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Sobral.
Sobral taking a breather here.
Sobral connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nielsen some visible discomfort.
Nielsen wants to get back to his feet.
Sobral taking a breather here.
Nielsen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but Sobral is controlling well.
Sobral working Nielsen over with strikes.
Sobral passes to side control.
Sobral has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sobral controlling the pace for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikkel Bukholt Nielsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julio Sobral is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral prevents Nielsen from getting the reversal.
Sobral sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nielsen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Sobral takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! Sobral connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sobral tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral avoids the attempt from Nielsen to control.
Nielsen can't escape the position.
Sobral tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Sobral has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sobral blocks Nielsen's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Sobral controlling the position easily from mount.
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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Sobral comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sobral winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Sobral!
Julio Sobral took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kobra Clothing Inc. for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Leite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jordan
vs
Leite

185 cm
27
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

169 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Rage's Cloths

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, Micheal Jordan !
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, Thiago Leite!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Leite will feel that in the morning.
Some wild striking there from Leite.

Jordan gets the takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Jordan is trying to get an arm triangle but Leite is defending well.
Jordan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Leite struggling a bit here.
Leite is trying to get back to half guard.
Jordan is looking to take a break and control but Leite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jordan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Leite rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jordan 's guard! Nice work there by Leite!
Jordan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leite is one step ahead there.

Leite has gone for a leg lock! Jordan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Leite's guard.
Jordan trying to control but Leite is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leite swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leite wants to stand and escape but Jordan is having none of it.
Leite tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leite should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Micheal Jordan .
Jordan looks for the body kick but Leite saw that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jordan .
Leite swats away the attempt to clinch by Jordan .
Jordan keeps the fight on the outside.
Jordan thuds a left hand into Leite's body.
Jordan tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leite fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leite dives in and grabs Jordan 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jordan pushes down on Leite's head and hops out.
Jordan tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Leite counters with a shoot takedown. Jordan fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leite wanted to stand there but Jordan had control of the position.
Leite trying to control but Jordan is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leite wants to pass the guard but Jordan is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leite looking to sit in guard and control but Jordan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jordan 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jordan rushes Leite and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leite prevents Jordan from breaking the clinch.
Jordan fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Jordan pulls guard effortlessly.
Micheal Jordan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leite throws a strike but Jordan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordan wants to control from the top but Leite keeps moving.
Jordan throws a big elbow that misses.
Leite is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leite not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jordan trying to control the position from guard on top but Leite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jordan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Micheal Jordan just wasn't active enough.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Leite is defending against the submission attempts here by Jordan .
Leite wants to control but Jordan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jordan moves nicely into side control.
Jordan trying to control the position but Leite is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jordan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leite has escaped the position, nice work there.
Leite sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Leite is defending against the submission attempts here by Jordan .
Leite trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan is controlling the pace.

Leite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leite keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leite avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jordan .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal Jordan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Leite shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jordan as he avoids it easily.
Jordan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leite tries to avoid it but Jordan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leite to the ground. Leite escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jordan is looking to land body kicks.
Leite shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jordan pinned against the cage. Jordan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jordan throws a head kick but Leite moves out of range.
Leite keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leite tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jordan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jordan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Leite is trying to defend but Jordan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jordan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Leite is trying to maintain the position but Jordan is very close to passing his half guard.
Jordan is pressing down on Leite's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leite is holding on for now.
Leite is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan passes to side control.

Jordan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leite is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Leite tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jordan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jordan with good strikes from the mount here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leite tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jordan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Jordan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Leite is now in Jordan 's guard. A big mistake from Jordan there, giving up the dominant position!

Leite sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Jordan doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Leite paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Jordan - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Micheal Jordan !

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thompson Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunnah Hadith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hadith has chosen Sleep Now in the Fire - Rage Against The Machine as his entrance music. Sunnah Hadith is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Oliveira
vs
Hadith

170 cm
25
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
198 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thompson Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sunnah Hadith!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Oliveira closes the distance and pushes Hadith back into the cage.
Hadith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oliveira gets the underhooks and prevents it.

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

Oliveira moves into the clinch.

Oliveira pulls guard successfully.

Hadith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Oliveira looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Oliveira looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Oliveira!
Oliveira trying to control the position but Hadith is working away.
Hadith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Oliveira off and has taken his back!

Hadith looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Oliveira taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sunnah Hadith!
Sunnah Hadith made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Still a lot to develop, but great to win! Hope that 2012 will be my year. Happy Christmas and New Year for everyone! See you guys asap in 2012!'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bumble Bman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Crash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bman comes to the cage accompanied by Spiderman by the Ramones. Vinicius Crash has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Bman
vs
Crash

180 cm
23
185 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

174 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bumble Bman!
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, Vinicius Crash!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.

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

Bman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bman lands a knee to the body.
Bman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crash's defenses.

It looks like Vinicius Crash has been cut.
Bman scores with a knee to the head.
Crash tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bman slowing the pace effectively.
Crash takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crash tries for a takedown but Bman manages to get underhooks.
Bumble Bman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Crash.
Bman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Crash tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bman smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crash is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Bman moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bumble Bman!
A determined Bumble Bman didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flikviktor Lymsleiasialeeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lymsleiasialeeds comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Infected Mushroom - Muse Breaks kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!

Cortez
vs
Lymsleiasialeeds

175 cm
21
155 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

174 cm
20
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid 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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flikviktor Lymsleiasialeeds!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Cortez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lymsleiasialeeds fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lymsleiasialeeds.
Lymsleiasialeeds fails with the takedown
and Cortez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Miguel Cortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flikviktor Lymsleiasialeeds.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Cortez enables Lymsleiasialeeds to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cortez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cortez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cortez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lymsleiasialeeds postures up and lands a big shot to Cortez's brow.
Cortez looking to control.
Cortez pulls Lymsleiasialeeds in close to prevent any damage.

Miguel Cortez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lymsleiasialeeds shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cortez pinned against the cage. Cortez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cortez scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lymsleiasialeeds shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cortez counters with a right hand to the body.

Lymsleiasialeeds bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cortez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lymsleiasialeeds asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lymsleiasialeeds misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lymsleiasialeeds is putting a hurting on Cortez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cortez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lymsleiasialeeds on the ground.
Cortez tries to improve position but can't.
Lymsleiasialeeds has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lymsleiasialeeds lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cortez down.
Cortez is looking to regain half guard here but Lymsleiasialeeds keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lymsleiasialeeds working the ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez is trying to control Lymsleiasialeeds's posture but Lymsleiasialeeds avoids it.
Lymsleiasialeeds lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortez is trying to get back to his feet.
Cortez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lymsleiasialeeds scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cortez to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on Lymsleiasialeeds's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cortez is trying to get back to half guard.
Cortez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lymsleiasialeeds scores with punches from side control.
Cortez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lymsleiasialeeds has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lymsleiasialeeds lands some shots froms side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cortez is looking to reverse the position.
Cortez wants to get back to his feet but Lymsleiasialeeds drags him back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lymsleiasialeeds works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lymsleiasialeeds scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cortez to see if he's OK.
Cortez taking a bit of punishment here - Lymsleiasialeeds scoring with strikes.

Cortez is rocked!
Cortez is trying to control Lymsleiasialeeds's posture but Lymsleiasialeeds avoids it.
Lymsleiasialeeds in side control lands a decent elbow.
Oh Cortez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cortez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lymsleiasialeeds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cortez seems to have got his legs back now.
Cortez taking a bit of punishment here - Lymsleiasialeeds scoring with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lymsleiasialeeds working the ground and pound.
Lymsleiasialeeds landing strikes.
A big shot lands for Lymsleiasialeeds! That's hurt Cortez! Will he recover? Lymsleiasialeeds fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flikviktor Lymsleiasialeeds!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kakihara Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Stop being greedy - DMX. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wallace
vs
Lin

185 cm
20
182 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

175 cm
27
185 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kakihara Wallace!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Lin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Lin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wallace quickly recovers to half guard.
Wallace on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wallace tries to get out of the position.
Wallace wants to get back to his feet.
Lin throwing shots but Wallace is blocking nicely.
Wallace is controlling Lin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Still in half guard, Lin seems content to control.

Wallace makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A nice combination there by Wallace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lin closes the distance and clinches up with Wallace, looking for a takedown. Lin pushes Wallace against the cage but Wallace circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wallace throws an off balance right hand
and Wallace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lin has time to react.
Wallace thows a body shot but no joy.
Lin shoots in but no luck this time.
Lin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kakihara Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Lin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wallace, as that shot connected.

Lin feints and as Wallace raises his hands in defense, Lin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wallace working a defensive guard here.
Lin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wallace works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wallace avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wallace is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lin won't allow Wallace to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin postures up in Wallace's guard and throws a big left but Wallace blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace wants to sweep here but Lin controlling him for the moment.
Wallace is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wallace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace wants to stand and escape but Lin is having none of it.
Lin trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wallace works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin throws a strike but Wallace rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wallace is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kakihara Wallace just wasn't active enough.
Wallace thows a body shot but no joy.
Kakihara Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wallace, as that shot connected.
Lin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wallace sprawls well. Wallace wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lin gets slowly back to his feet.
Wallace takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace works over Lin's head and body with a nice combination.

Lin is rocked!
Wallace connects with a superb combination that knocks Lin out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Wallace before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Lin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kakihara Wallace!
Kakihara Wallace retains his welterweight title!