GPG 6: Silva vs. Jr PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khun Vee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Torres
vs
Vee

170 cm
18
157 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

175 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khun Vee!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vee is defended easily by Torres.
Vee fails with a takedown attempt.

Vee scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Vee is trying to get an arm triangle but Torres is defending well.

Vee decides to stand back up.
Torres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jose Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khun Vee.

Vee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vee throws a strike but Torres rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Vee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vee working for a triangle but Torres defends it easily.
Vee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
Vee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.

Torres working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vee looking to sit in guard and control but Torres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres stops Vee from standing up.

Torres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torres has managed to get both his arms back between Vee's legs - danger averted.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vee is keeping the position for now.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Vee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vee wants to sweep but no luck.

Torres avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Vee is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Torres has his hands clasped together but Vee extends an breaks Torres's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Vee.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khun Vee!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luis Borges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Silva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Borges
vs
Silva

188 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
27
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luis Borges!
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, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to clinch

and Borges counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Silva's guard now.
Borges looking to pass the guard.
Borges trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borges sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
Borges trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Borges passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Borges goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Silva is on top in guard.

Borges pushes a forearm under Silva's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Silva is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luis Borges!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fink McIllhenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Redeemer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

McIllhenny
vs
Redeemer

182 cm
22
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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, Fink McIllhenny!
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, The Redeemer!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McIllhenny drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McIllhenny passes into half guard.

McIllhenny is looking for a kimura but Redeemer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McIllhenny to get the leverage.
McIllhenny working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McIllhenny working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McIllhenny moves into full mount! Redeemer won't be happy about that!
McIllhenny working the ground and pound effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redeemer is trying desperately to improve position.
McIllhenny 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.
Redeemer reaches up to try and control the position but McIllhenny seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Redeemer rolls and tries to escape and now McIllhenny has his back!
Redeemer holding both McIllhenny 's hands and preventing any damage.
McIllhenny landing with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McIllhenny lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Redeemer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McIllhenny. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Redeemer is holding on to McIllhenny 's glove but McIllhenny gets free and slips his arm under Redeemer 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, Redeemer is tapping furiously and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fink McIllhenny!

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C
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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Dottson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Short (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Dottson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Dottson
vs
Short

175 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very confident

O'Brannigan's Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Dottson!
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, Brandon Short!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Short lands a big head kick that sends Dottson tumbling to the mat! Short takes a step backwards and waves Dottson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Michael Dottson has been cut.
Dottson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dottson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Short gets a clinch.
Short scores a nice knee to the body.
Short utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dottson takes an elbow to the forehead.

Dottson is rocked!
Clinched against the cage, Short lands a big elbow that drops Dottson! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Dottson is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Short!

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C
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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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Pessanha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoro Flash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Pessanha has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pessanha
vs
Flash

175 cm
22
151 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

170 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Pessanha!
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, Zoro Flash!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pessanha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Flash looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Pessanha shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Flash's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Flash throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pessanha advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pessanha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Flash, who protects the arm well.

Pessanha has hold of Flash's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Flash seems comfortable defending it but Pessanha has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Flash is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Flash is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Pessanha couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anderson Pessanha!

C
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C
B

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 Tryos Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Hitler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bones
vs
Hitler

185 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tryos Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mirko Hitler!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hitler as he jumps to the side.

Hitler moves into the clinch.
Hitler stalling.

Hitler gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bones is looking to improve his position.
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. Hitler connects with a nice short shot to Bones's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hitler in particular looking to stall.
Hitler blocks the strikes from Bones.

Bones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hitler pulls his head out easily.
Bones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hitler is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hitler is working away from the top position though.
Bones won't allow Hitler to pass to mount.
Hitler tries to stand and escape but Bones is controlling the position.
Bones tries to get to full guard but Hitler has control of the leg.
Hitler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hitler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hitler wants to stand but Bones has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Hitler working over Bones with some ground and pound. Bones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Hitler is going to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bones taking some punishment here, with Hitler in his half guard.
Hitler wants to pass the guard but Bones is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bones is looking to improve his position.

Hitler escapes and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bones throws a lazy head kick

and Hitler counters by clinching up.

Hitler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bones fails with the takedown

and Hitler counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitler taking a breather.

Hitler manages to break the clinch.
Bones misses with a takedown attempt

and Hitler counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tryos Bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hitler turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bones is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hitler working the head and body with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Hitler prevents Bones from escaping the position.

Hitler decides to stand back up. Hitler steps back and let's Bones get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitler tries to clinch but Bones is having none of it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hitler.
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!
Hitler scoring with punches and elbows.
Bones is trying to improve his position.
Hitler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hitler in side control lands a decent elbow.

Hitler stands up and beckons Bones to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick by Bones misses

and Hitler moves into the clinch.

Hitler gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Hitler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Hitler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hitler takes the fight into the clinch.

Hitler breaks the clinch.
Bones jabs at Hitler's body.
Bones falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hitler counters with a single leg into guard. Bones didn't expect that.
Hitler wants to stand but Bones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hitler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hitler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hitler tries to free his leg and advance position but Bones is retaining full guard.

Bones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hitler is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitler is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hitler is trying to escape the mount.
Bones looking to control but Hitler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bones is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hitler can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hitler tries to reverse the position but Bones maintains control.
Hitler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hitler tries to hold on but Bones postures up.
Hitler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bones trying to control but Hitler is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitler holds of for dear life.
Hitler wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bones.
Bones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitler is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hitler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Hitler 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!

Bones misses with a takedown

and Hitler counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bones wants to break free but Hitler has control.
A knee to the head by Hitler.

It looks like Tryos Bones has been cut.
Hitler lands an elbow just above Bones 's eye.
Bones lands a nice knee to the body.
Bones misses with a punch on the inside.
Bones is trying to break the clinch but Hitler is controlling him.

Hitler has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bones regains guard immediately.
Hitler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hitler is controlling him.
Mirko Hitler has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hitler is in close to Bones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bones controls Hitler momentarily but Hitler frees himself.
Hitler lands a couple of digs.
Bones thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hitler wants to get up but he can't break Bones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bones looking for a sweep. Not yet Bones, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bones is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Bones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hitler lands a couple of digs.
Hitler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones has a closed guard, preventing Hitler from standing up.
Hitler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bones trying to control the position.

Mirko Hitler has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hitler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bones thuds his shin into the meat of Hitler's side.

Hitler clinches up against the cage.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hitler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hitler.
Hitler sitting in guard here, content to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hitler cracks Bones with a solid left hand.
Hitler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hitler with a nice head shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hitler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hitler working some strikes from top position.
Tryos Bones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mirko Hitler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hitler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Hitler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hitler 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Hitler!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Orangotango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Svend Sved (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svend Sved has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Orangotango
vs
Sved

175 cm
18
151 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Orangotango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Svend Sved!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sved on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Orangotango falls off balance throwing a combination

and Sved holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

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

Sved closes the distance and pushes Orangotango back into the cage.
Sved tries a knee to the head but Orangotango blocks it.
Orangotango being controlled against the cage.
Orangotango is trying to break free.
Orangotango is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sved looking to throw knees to the head but Orangotango is blocking nicely.
Orangotango tries to circle away but Sved has him pinned against the cage.
Orangotango dodges an elbow strike from Sved.
Orangotango has had enough of the clinch but Sved keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Orangotango's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Sved breaks the clinch.
Orangotango thows a body shot but no joy.
Orangotango throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sved.
Orangotango lands a right hook to the body.
Orangotango connects with a looping right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sved tries to land a leg kick but Orangotango saw it coming and moves away.
Orangotango misses with a body kick.
Orangotango fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sved misses the shot to the body.
Orangotango lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sved fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Orangotango checks it well.
Marcelo Orangotango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sved goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sved avoids a punch combination nicely.
Orangotango lands a two punch combo.
Orangotango looks to land a combination but Sved avoids it well.
Sved is looking to chop away at Orangotango's legs.
Orangotango lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orangotango.
Sved avoids the body shot from Orangotango.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orangotango misses with a series of wild punches.
Sved misses with a few strikes there.
An inside leg kick from Sved misses.
Orangotango throws a shot to the body.
Orangotango swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orangotango fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orangotango lands a leg kick that knocks Sved off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orangotango dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orangotango throws a series of punches but Sved avoids them all with ease.
Orangotango is breathing heavily.
Orangotango showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sved.
Sved throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Orangotango throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sved misses the shot to the body.
Orangotango works over Sved's head and body with a nice combination.
Orangotango fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sved is out of range.
Orangotango throws a right hand that Sved ducks under and follows up with a left that Sved also avoids with ease.
Sved shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Orangotango thows a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by Orangotango.
A punch combination from Orangotango misses.
Sved throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orangotango swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Sved moves into the clinch.
Orangotango tries to circle away but Sved has him pinned against the cage.

Sved's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sved tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sved throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orangotango fails to land with a series of punches.
Sved throws a sloppy head kick and Orangotango moves out of range easily.
Orangotango feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sveds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sved tries to score with a low kick but Orangotango moves his leg out of the way.
Orangotango is looking to wear down Sved with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orangotango. Sved does a little dance to reset his feet.

Sved has Orangotango up against the cage in a clinch.
Orangotango is trying to break free.
Sved using the Thai clinch to land knees 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!
Sved tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sved trying to land knees to the body.

Sved breaks the clinch.
Sved finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sved pushes Orangotango up against the cage in a clinch.
Sved lands a damaging elbow.
Orangotango takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sved throws a front kick aimed at Orangotango's knee but Orangotango avoids it well.
Orangotango throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orangotango fails to land with a series of punches.
Orangotango listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sved tries a low kick but Orangotango avoids it.
Sved checks a leg kick.

Sved clinches up against the cage.

Sved manages to break the clinch.
Orangotango throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sved thows a body shot but no joy.
Sved throws a head kick that misses.
Orangotango lands with a nice body punch.
Sved pivots, looking for a leg kick but Orangotango is out of range and Sved settles back down.
Sved is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Orangotango.

Sved drives through and clinches with Orangotango against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orangotango blocks an elbow strike.
Orangotango wants to get back to striking at distance but Sved won't allow it.
Orangotango wants to get back to striking at distance but Sved won't allow it.
Orangotango blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orangotango wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sved has him pressed against the cage.
Sved lands an elbow just above Orangotango 's eye.
Sved lands an elbow just above Orangotango 's eye.
Sved on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orangotango can't break the clinch.
Orangotango wants to get back to striking at distance but Sved won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orangotango missing with knees to the body.
Sved can't find room to land a body shot as Orangotango controls the action.
Orangotango wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orangotango trying to control the position but instead, Sved has worked for underhooks and has pushed Orangotango into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Orangotango's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sved lands an elbow just above Orangotango 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sved throws an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Sved closes the distance and pushes Orangotango back into the cage.
Orangotango takes an elbow to the temple.
Orangotango is trying to break the clinch but Sved is controlling him.
Orangotango is trying to maintain a safe position but Sved gets an underhook and turns Orangotango into the cage.

Sved manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Orangotango misses.
Sved looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sved clinches up against the cage.
Sved misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orangotango.
Sved lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sved pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sved tries to land knees in the clinch but Orangotango avoids the damage to the body.
Sved has Orangotango pressed against the cage, preventing Orangotango from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sved misses with a wild body shot.
Marcelo Orangotango is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Sved gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sved makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Svend Sved seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Sved manages to break the clinch.
Orangotango checks a low kick from Sved.
Orangotango fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orangotango swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orangotango tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sved is able to avoid easily.
Sved tries to land a front kick but Orangotango steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marcelo Orangotango is winning the standup battle so far.
Orangotango lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sved backs up against the cage.
Sved throws a leg kick but Orangotango moved away.
Orangotango attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sved throws a leg kick but Orangotango sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Orangotango jabs at Sved's body.
Some wild striking there from Orangotango.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orangotango stuns Sved with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sved misses with a wild combination.
Orangotango thows a body shot but no joy.

Sved closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sved stalling against the cage.
Sved avoids a wild elbow strike from Orangotango.
Sved misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orangotango.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Sved.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orangotango takes an elbow to the forehead.
Orangotango is trying to break the clinch but Sved has him pressed against the cage.
Orangotango takes an elbow to the temple.
Sved throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Svend Sved showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Left hook, right uppercut from Orangotango.
Sved lands with a good body shot.

Sved moves into the clinch successfully.

Sved's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sved tries to clinch there but Orangotango circles away.

Sved takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Orangotango's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Orangotango putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sved in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Sved breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orangotango. Sved does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sved shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Orangotango rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sved moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sved throws a leg kick that is checked
and Orangotango makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sved uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orangotango.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sved.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orangotango clobbers Sved with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Orangotango misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orangotango throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Sved clinches up against the cage.
Orangotango is trying to break the clinch but Sved is controlling him.
Sved working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Sved breaks from the clinch.
Sved defending well as Orangotango loads up on a big left hand.
Orangotango misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sved. Orangotango does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orangotango throws a front kick aimed at Sved's knee but Sved avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Orangotango blocks the leg kick.

Sved moves into range and clinches up with Orangotango.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sved creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Orangotango's defenses.
Sved looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Orangotango is trying to break the clinch but Sved is controlling him.
Orangotango tries to break free but Sved pushes him back against the cage.

Sved breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Sved.
Orangotango throws a body punch but Sved moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Orangotango. Those never looked like landing.
Sved throws a sloppy head kick and Orangotango moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sved has Orangotango up against the cage in a clinch.

Sved manages to break the clinch.
Sved motions for Orangotango to come forward. Sved throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Sved clinches up against the cage.

Sved breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sved looks to score with a jab to the body but Orangotango is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sved rushes Orangotango and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Orangotango has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Orangotango avoiding damage as Sved throws knees to the body.
Sved trying to land knees to the body.
Sved keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orangotango's efforts to push away.
Sved controlling the action here for a moment.
Orangotango has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sved lands an elbow inside that Orangotango shrugs off.

Sved escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sved on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Orangotango.
Orangotango blocks a low kick nicely.
Sved swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orangotango misses with a wild combination.

Sved moves into the clinch.
Orangotango is trying to break the clinch but Sved has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Orangotango has had enough of the clinch but Sved keeps him there for the moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sved.
Orangotango trying to control the position but instead, Sved has worked for underhooks and has pushed Orangotango into the cage.
Sved lands an elbow that stopped Orangotango in his tracks for a moment.

Orangotango is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sved has Orangotango pushed against the cage.
Oh Orangotango is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

Sved fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orangotango, pushing him back against the cage.

Sved manages to break the clinch.

Sved moves into the clinch successfully.
Sved lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sved.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Svend Sved!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gim Ruut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ruut might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lonely Boy - The Black Keys. Silva has chosen It's My Life as his entrance music. Gim Ruut has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ruut
vs
Silva

173 cm
19
146 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

164 cm
20
139 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gim Ruut!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cesar Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruut darts in trying to clinch
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva misses with a right hand

and Ruut counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Silva's guard now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ruut tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.

Ruut postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Silva is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ruut, into his guard.

Ruut has an active guard here but Silva has managed to pass into half guard.

Ruut has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Silva escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Silva!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruut tries to improve position but can't.
Ruut manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Ruut looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ruut looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ruut wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ruut looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ruut tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.

Ruut is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Silva is tapping! Great win for Ruut!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gim Ruut!
Gim Ruut is the new bantamweight champion!
Post fight, Gim Ruut stared into the camera and said 'I'm thrilled to be the first BW champion. It's great to be champion and undefeated. Anyone looking to fight for it, I'm ready. Let's make some business. I'm gonna listen to some Black Keys right now, se ya at the post-fight press.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Main event

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

Silva
vs
Jr

172 cm
23
145 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Experienced

Skin-Clothes Designing
ANABOLIC **160**

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edmundo Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jr distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jr content to stall in guard here.
Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jr trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Jr preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Jr working some strikes from top position.
Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jr trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jr scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jr stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jr working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jr is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jr working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jr controlling the action here.
Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jr slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jr in particular looking to stall.
Jr trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jr in particular looking to stall.
Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jr lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
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. Jr connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Silva enables Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jr stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Silva is looking for a triangle but Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
Jr lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr working some strikes from top position.
Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jr advances position into side control!
Jr lands a few punches from side control.

Silva is rocked!
Jr lands a nice forearm strike.
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jr working the ground and pound.
Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Silva takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jr scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Silva is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Jr can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmundo Jr!
Edmundo Jr is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Edmundo Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.