RMA #5 - Hayes x Oliveira PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Marajo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marajo comes to the cage accompanied by Its all about me,Its all about the power. 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.

Marajo
vs
Gracie

178 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
176 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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, Yuri Marajo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raphael Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marajo closes the distance and clinches.
Marajo stalling the fight.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Marajo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Marajo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marajo controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Yuri Marajo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Gracie.
Marajo taking a breather.
Marajo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marajo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Marajo looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yuri Marajo.

Marajo moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.

Gracie gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gracie is thwarting Marajo's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raphael Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Knur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Knur
vs
Duarte

190 cm
18
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Knur !
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, Joao Duarte!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duarte tries a head kick but it misses.
Duarte defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knur .
Knur is looking to clinch.
Duarte throws a head kick that misses.
Knur shoots in and drives through. Duarte sprawls well.
Duarte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knur shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Duarte defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Knur . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duarte lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Duarte displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knur .
Duarte keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Duarte throws a head kick that Knur semi-blocks.
Duarte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duarte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Duarte lands a head kick. Knur smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte keeps Knur at a distance using the push kick.
Knur throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duarte's waist but Duarte gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knur off to one side.
Duarte lands with a slapping head kick.
Duarte pushes Knur away with a front kick.

Knur closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Duarte to the mat! Duarte manages to get full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Duarte can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knur trying to control the position from guard on top but Duarte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duarte wants to stand and escape but Knur is having none of it.
Duarte wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Knur manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knur is looking to take a break and control but Duarte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knur is really struggling to control Duarte but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Knur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duarte's head.
Knur is looking to take a break and control but Duarte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knur stops Duarte from getting back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duarte is not content to let Knur control the position.

Knur is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Knur trying to control the action but Duarte is working from the bottom.
Knur seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duarte is looking to escape.

Knur is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Knur is breathing heavily.
Knur is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duarte trying desperately to get to his feet.

Knur is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Duarte can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Knur jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Duarte manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Duarte is trying to get back to his feet.
Duarte is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Knur really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Knur has hold of Duarte's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Duarte tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Knur cranks the arm and Duarte screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Duarte, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Robert Knur !

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ace Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ze Do Picadinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by Lightning. Do Picadinho has chosen Why can't we be friends? as his entrance music. Ze Do Picadinho is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ryan
vs
Do Picadinho

171 cm
21
139 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
144 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ace Ryan!
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, Ze Do Picadinho!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do Picadinho tries a head kick but it misses.

Do Picadinho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Do Picadinho misses with a knee strike.

Do Picadinho gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Do Picadinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Do Picadinho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Do Picadinho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.

Ryan looking for subs off his back but Do Picadinho has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ryan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Do Picadinho on the ground.
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. Do Picadinho connects with a nice short shot to Ryan's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Picadinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
Do Picadinho thows a huge punch but Ryan dodges it nicely.
Do Picadinho is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Do Picadinho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Do Picadinho is trying to control. Ryan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do Picadinho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Do Picadinho wants to stand up but Ryan manages to regain full guard.
Do Picadinho slips nicely into half guard.
Do Picadinho wants to pass to mount but Ryan is defending the position.
Do Picadinho not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Do Picadinho gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Do Picadinho closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ryan to the mat! Ryan manages to get full guard.
Ryan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Do Picadinho wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Do Picadinho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Do Picadinho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Do Picadinho works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Do Picadinho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Do Picadinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Do Picadinho is looking for a kimura but Ryan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Do Picadinho to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ryan is staying active underneath Do Picadinho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Do Picadinho has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Do Picadinho unloading with bombs!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Do Picadinho thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ze Do Picadinho dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Ryan gets tackled into the cage by Do Picadinho. Do Picadinho maintains the clinch.
Ryan tries a knee to the head but Do Picadinho blocks it.
Ryan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ryan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ryan tries a knee to the head but Do Picadinho blocks it.

Do Picadinho turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Do Picadinho manages to end up in side control.
The ground and pound from Do Picadinho seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ryan is not content to let Do Picadinho control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Do Picadinho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Picadinho tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ze Do Picadinho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ryan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Do Picadinho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Do Picadinho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Do Picadinho in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do Picadinho creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ryan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Do Picadinho has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ryan!
Do Picadinho looking to finish Ryan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ryan!
Do Picadinho trying to control but Ryan is having none of it.
Do Picadinho breaks from Ryan's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do Picadinho looking to ground and pound but Ryan is blocking nicely.
Do Picadinho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Do Picadinho is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Do Picadinho has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ryan's face.
Do Picadinho lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ryan hang on?
Do Picadinho scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ryan?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do Picadinho postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ryan looks a forlorn figure.
Do Picadinho putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Do Picadinho lands a nice shot to the head.

Ryan is rocked!
Do Picadinho looking to control but Ryan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oh Ryan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Do Picadinho is in the full mount, landing strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan is in a horrible position here. Do Picadinho smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ze Do Picadinho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Do Picadinho gets the takedown into side control.
Ryan seems to have got his legs back now.
An elbow from Do Picadinho crashes against the mat.
Do Picadinho wants to control for a moment but Ryan uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Do Picadinho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ryan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Do Picadinho tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Do Picadinho moves into full mount! Ryan won't be happy about that!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Picadinho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Do Picadinho dominating with strikes here.
Do Picadinho landing strikes, looking to finish!
Do Picadinho wants to control the pace but Ryan is squirming around nicely.
Do Picadinho looking to finish Ryan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ryan!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do Picadinho unloading with bombs!
Do Picadinho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ryan is looking to escape.
Do Picadinho connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Do Picadinho breaks from Ryan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Do Picadinho pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Do Picadinho in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ryan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Do Picadinho.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do Picadinho breaks from Ryan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Do Picadinho postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ryan looks a forlorn figure.
Do Picadinho wants to control the pace but Ryan is squirming around nicely.

Do Picadinho is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ryan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ryan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ace Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ze Do Picadinho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do Picadinho wants to control the pace but Ryan is squirming around nicely.
Do Picadinho controlling from the full mount.
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!
Ze Do Picadinho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Do Picadinho has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 24:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ze Do Picadinho!
Ze Do Picadinho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Alvez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twighy Pupples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Alvez
vs
Pupples

172 cm
18
131 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
20
132 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Alvez!
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, Twighy Pupples!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvez stuffs the takedown.
Alvez lands an overhand right.
Alvez tries to close the distance and clinch but Pupples swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Pupples closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alvez did well to prevent Pupples getting side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pupples tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Alvez.
Pupples seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alvez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pupples is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alvez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pupples.
Alvez is doing well to control the position and prevent Pupples from advancing to side control.
Pupples with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pupples trying to pass the guard but Alvez defending well.

Pupples seems to be looking for submissions.
Pupples wants to take a breather but Alvez is having none of it.
Alvez won't allow Pupples to pass to mount.
Pupples is looking to take a break and control but Alvez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Pupples is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Alvez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pupples on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Twighy Pupples.
Pupples fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pupples is looking to clinch but Alvez is avoiding it.
Pupples tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alvez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pupples somewhat.
Felipe Alvez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twighy Pupples.

Pupples throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alvez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pupples is in Alvez's guard.
Alvez is pulling down on Pupples's head. It's preventing any offense from Pupples, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvez keeping moving, preventing Pupples from controlling successfully.
Alvez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pupples has passed into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Pupples seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Pupples stands up.
Pupples tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Alvez gets caught napping as Pupples dives in and scores a takedown. Alvez manages to retain guard.
Alvez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pupples trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Pupples avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pupples postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pupples wants to control from the top but Alvez keeps moving.
Alvez looking to control.
Pupples won't allow Alvez to get back to his feet.

Alvez looking for a guillotine here but Pupples defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pupples is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twighy Pupples dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Alvez tries to clinch but Pupples moves out of range.
Alvez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pupples as he jumps to the side.
Alvez is looking to land body kicks.
Pupples tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alvez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pupples somewhat.

Alvez instigates a clinch.
Alvez lands a right hand.
Pupples changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alvez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Felipe Alvez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvez shoots for a double leg takedown but Pupples sprawls well. He's pushed Alvez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pupples shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Felipe Alvez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twighy Pupples.
Alvez fails with the takedown.
Alvez tries to clinch but Pupples moves out of range.
Alvez moves to clinch but Pupples breaks away

and Pupples counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pupples.
Pupples passes Alvez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alvez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Alvez is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvez trying to control 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!
Alvez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pupples is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Felipe Alvez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pupples tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvez fails with the takedown.
Alvez swats away the attempt to clinch by Pupples.
Alvez dives in and grabs Pupples's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pupples pushes down on Alvez's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pupples clinches up with Alvez and pushes him back against the cage.
Alvez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alvez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pupples.
Alvez is looking for a takedown.
Pupples is trying to drag Alvez to the mat but Alvez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alvez is trying to break free.
Alvez wants to take the fight to the mat but Pupples manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pupples tries to break the clinch but Alvez is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pupples.

Pupples manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Pupples working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Alvez has passed into half guard!
Pupples regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pupples is breathing heavily.

Pupples throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Twighy Pupples will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Alvez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Pupples fails with the takedown.
Alvez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvez keeps the fight on the outside.
Pupples fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alvez is looking to clinch but Pupples is avoiding it.
Alvez tries to clinch up.
Alvez doesn't manage to clinch there - Pupples circles away.
Pupples ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pupples shoots for a double leg takedown but Alvez sprawls well. He's pushed Pupples's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Felipe Alvez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twighy Pupples.
Alvez doesn't manage to clinch there - Pupples circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alvez throws a series of strikes that have Pupples backpedaling.
Alvez darts in trying to clinch

and Pupples holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pupples is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pupples takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Alvez manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvez.
Pupples stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pupples wants it to stay on the feet.
Alvez slips a jab and a cross from Pupples.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvez shoots in and drives through. Pupples sprawls well.
Alvez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pupples as he avoids it easily.
Alvez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Pupples clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Alvez's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Pupples manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pupples manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pupples looking to control but Alvez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pupples lands a big shot there that rocks Alvez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pupples can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alvez is looking to escape.
Alvez tries to reverse the position but Pupples maintains control.
Pupples seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Alvez is holding on tight.
Pupples looking to control but Alvez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alvez tries to reverse the position but Pupples maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvez is working hard here to advance position.
Pupples trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pupples scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Felipe Alvez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Twighy Pupples is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Twighy Pupples has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pupples can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alvez is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Twighy Pupples comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pupples 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twighy Pupples!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Dontas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Pizzato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eduardo Dontas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dontas
vs
Pizzato

165 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Rage's Cloths

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Dontas!
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, Eduardo Pizzato!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dontas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pizzato's guard.
Pizzato looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dontas landing some decent shots from guard.
Dontas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pizzato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dontas is one step ahead there.
Dontas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dontas cracks Pizzato with a solid left hand.
Dontas scoring with some ground and pound.
Dontas landing some decent shots from guard.
Dontas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dontas cracks Pizzato with a solid left hand.
Dontas cracks Pizzato with a solid left hand.
Dontas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dontas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dontas works over Pizzato with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dontas distracts Pizzato with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dontas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dontas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dontas landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dontas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dontas works over Pizzato with some ground and pound from guard.
Dontas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pizzato's head.
Dontas scoring with some ground and pound.
Dontas working some strikes from top position.
Dontas scoring with some ground and pound.
Dontas is in close to Pizzato's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pizzato is trying to control the position but Dontas postures up.
Dontas scoring with some ground and pound.
Dontas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dontas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dontas landing some decent shots from guard.
Dontas chips away with some ground and pound.
Dontas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dontas is in close to Pizzato's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dontas stands up over Pizzato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dontas scoring with some ground and pound.
Dontas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dontas connects with a couple of short punches.
Pizzato looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dontas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dontas landing some decent shots from guard.
Dontas works over Pizzato with some ground and pound from guard.
Dontas landing some decent shots from guard.
Dontas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dontas cracks Pizzato with a solid left hand.
Dontas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dontas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dontas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dontas distracts Pizzato with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dontas chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dontas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dontas distracts Pizzato with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Pizzato is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dontas is working Pizzato over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dontas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dontas postures up and lands a big shot to Pizzato's brow.
Dontas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dontas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dontas with a nice head shot there.
Dontas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dontas landing some decent shots from guard.
Dontas stands up over Pizzato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dontas landing some decent shots from guard.
Dontas lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dontas lands a couple of digs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dontas stands up over Pizzato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dontas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dontas distracts Pizzato with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dontas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dontas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pizzato's head.
Dontas works over Pizzato with some ground and pound from guard.
Dontas distracts Pizzato with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dontas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Pizzato has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dontas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dontas chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dontas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dontas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dontas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dontas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dontas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee warns Pizzato that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dontas unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Dontas.
Dontas working the ground and pound effectively.
Dontas dominating with strikes here.

Pizzato is rocked!
Dontas lands with some strikes.
Pizzato is still in real trouble! Can Dontas finish him?
Dontas dominating with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dontas cracks Pizzato with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dontas working Pizzato over with strikes here.
Dontas has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pizzato's face.
Pizzato is breathing heavily.
Pizzato in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Dontas.
Dontas putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dontas landing shots from mount.
Dontas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pizzato can do to turn this around?
Dontas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dontas landing shots from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dontas landing punches.
Pizzato really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Eduardo Dontas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pizzato is bucking up trying to escape but Dontas cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pizzato takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Dontas's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khalid Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes's entrance music is A Regular Day at the Office. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Hayes
vs
Oliveira

180 cm
18
203 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

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Rage's Cloths

Rage's Cloths

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khalid Hayes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira ducks right into an uppercut from Hayes.
Hayes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Oliveira is looking to clinch but Hayes is avoiding it.
Hayes swings for the body but Oliveira moves out of range.
Khalid Hayes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Oliveira moves into the clinch.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Hayes.
Hayes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliveira's elbow.
Hayes keeps control of Oliveira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hayes content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Oliveira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hayes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Oliveira counters with a series of strikes. Hayes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hayes looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Hayes connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayes misses with a straight right.
Hayes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oliveira misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oliveira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hayes is looking to wear down Oliveira with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Oliveira looks gassed!
Hayes just misses with a punch to the body.
Hayes dips to his left and cracks Oliveira with an uppercut!
Hayes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oliveira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayes throws a good cross that connects.

Oliveira is rocked!
Oliveira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Hayes finish him?
Hayes punishes Oliveira's body with a nice straight punch.
Hayes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Are you kidding me?! Hayes ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Oliveira clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khalid Hayes!
Khalid Hayes is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Khalid Hayes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.