True Pride! Showdown 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Cezar De Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Brago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julio Cezar De Lima looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Cezar De Lima
vs
Brago

193 cm
22
246 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
18
261 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Cezar De Lima!
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, Ivan Brago!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Lima closes the distance looking to clinch

and Brago counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
De Lima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brago tries to free his leg and advance position but De Lima is retaining full guard.
Brago throwing strikes but missing.
De Lima wants to stand but Brago is controlling the position.
Brago slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Brago has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Brago wants to control from the top but De Lima keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ivan Brago hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Brago misses with a shot to the body
and De Lima counters with an outside leg kick.

De Lima tries to keep at a distance but Brago has taken the fight into the clinch.

Brago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Lima wants to clinch but Brago slips to the side

and Brago counters by moving into the clinch.

Brago jumps into guard, dragging De Lima to the mat.
De Lima looking to sit in guard and control but Brago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
De Lima doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Brago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brago trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but De Lima manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Brago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Lima. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Lima throws a big right hand that misses.
De Lima trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brago's guard.
Brago pulls De Lima in close to his closed guard and prevents De Lima from doing any damage or advancing position.
De Lima works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

De Lima looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
De Lima tries to stand but can't do so whilst Brago controls his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Lima is keen to just control but Brago is a slippery customer.
De Lima moves into full mount! Brago won't be happy about that!
De Lima manages to capitalize on a mistake by Brago to take his back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Will De Lima go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ivan Brago will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Brago throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Lima throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brago.

Brago drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brago looking to pass the guard.
Ivan Brago has got the better of the ground game so far.

Brago drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and De Lima dives on top into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Brago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Lima is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brago is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Julio Cezar De Lima.
De Lima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Lima buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brago is breathing heavily.
Brago throws a head kick but De Lima moves out of range.
De Lima has a takedown stuffed.
De Lima with a poor takedown

and Brago counters with a single leg into guard. De Lima didn't expect that.
Brago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Lima is keeping the position for now.

De Lima is looking to sinch up a triangle. Brago throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to De Lima's body to avoid the submission. De Lima has instead reached around Brago's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! De Lima arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Julio Cezar De Lima!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Junior Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Calix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenneth Calix has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Campos
vs
Calix

185 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
176 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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, Junior Campos!
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, Kenneth Calix!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campos has his takedown stuffed

and Calix counters with a nice double leg into side control. Campos won't be happy with that.

Calix stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Calix fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Campos to the ground. Calix is now in Campos's guard.
Calix wants to stand but Campos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Campos has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Calix doesn't defend quickly enough and Campos has managed to lock this one up! Can Calix escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Campos on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Junior Campos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira has chosen Eddie Bravo SMOKE SERPENT "Jiu Jitsu" feat. Rakaa as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Arona
vs
Oliveira

180 cm
18
182 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Arona!
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, Paulo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Oliveira!
Arona looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Arona leaves Oliveira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arona dodges the punch combination from Oliveira.
Oliveira feints a jab promting Arona to slip. Oliveira then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Arona slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Oliveira avoids the body shot from Arona.

Arona closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oliveira to the mat! Oliveira manages to get full guard.
Arona is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Oliveira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arona is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oliveira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arona defends well.

Oliveira has his foot on Arona's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arona works his way back into a safe position though.

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

Oliveira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arona defends well.
Arona preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Arona escapes and throws Oliveira's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Arona working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Oliveira tries to buck Arona off but Arona is having none of it.
Arona sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Oliveira is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is looking to regain half guard here but Arona keeps moving and retains side control.
Oliveira gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.
Arona keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Arona has control of the leg.
Arona tries to pass to full mount but Oliveira defends it.

Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arona pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arona wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliveira keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Oliveira dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Arona fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oliveira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oliveira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

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

Arona got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliveira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arona has managed to get both his arms back between Oliveira's legs - danger averted.

Oliveira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arona can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Arona pushes down on Oliveira's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.

Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arona pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
Arona is trying to control the action in half guard but Oliveira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.

Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.
Oliveira moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Oliveira working for submissions but it's allowed Arona to get to half guard.
Arona trying to control the action but Oliveira is working from the bottom.

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

Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.

Oliveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Arona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Oliveira with a lazy takedown attempt

and Arona counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oliveira won't be happy with that.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep.
Arona lands a decent elbow from side control.

Arona is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oliveira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arona tries to stand but Oliveira is controlling his head.
Oliveira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arona wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oliveira is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Arona wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
Paulo Oliveira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oliveira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Arona is going to stand back up.
Arona wants to pass to mount but Oliveira is defending the position.
Arona thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
Oliveira is staying active underneath Arona, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
Arona thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oliveira's head.

Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.

Arona is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arona performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position.
Arona is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arona trying to control from half guard but Oliveira is working away.
Arona wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Arona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oliveira 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Oliveira!
In his post fight interview, Paulo Oliveira started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Novak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viacheslav Shestakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shestakov has chosen Chris Brown - Beautiful people as his entrance music. Viacheslav Shestakov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Novak
vs
Shestakov

188 cm
21
264 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Novak!
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, Viacheslav Shestakov!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Novak clinches with his opponent.

Novak wants the takedown. Shestakov is fighting it off but Novak persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shestakov's guard against the cage.
Novak is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shestakov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Novak.

Novak stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Novak closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Novak controlling the pace.
Shestakov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Novak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shestakov defending well though.
Shestakov wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Novak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shestakov has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shestakov is trying to stand up here but Novak is controlling him well.
Novak looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shestakov is looking to escape.
Novak wants to free his trapped foot but Shestakov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Novak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Novak looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shestakov is staying active underneath Novak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Novak seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Novak is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shestakov!

Novak wants to finish this one by submission but Shestakov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Novak.
Novak trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak lands a heavy elbow.
Novak controlling the position easily from mount.
Novak wants to control the pace but Shestakov is squirming around nicely.
Novak thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Novak sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shestakov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Novak 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.
Novak looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shestakov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Novak breaks from Shestakov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Novak takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Novak dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Shestakov is looking to land body kicks.

Novak takes the fight into the clinch.
Novak fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Novak is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shestakov wants to break free but Novak has control.
Shestakov tries to break the clinch but Novak is controlling the position.
Shestakov wants to break free but Novak has control.
Novak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shestakov.
Novak is trying to pull guard but Shestakov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Novak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Novak instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Novak has Shestakov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Novak pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shestakov tumbling to the mat - Novak dives into Shestakov's guard.
Shestakov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shestakov is looking to stand up but Novak isn't so interested in that idea.
Novak throws a big elbow that misses.
Novak trying to control the position from guard on top but Shestakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Novak is really struggling to control Shestakov but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nick Novak.
Novak thumps Shestakov with a low kick.
Viacheslav Shestakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shestakov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nick Novak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shestakov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Nick Novak has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Shestakov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Novak wants to control from the top but Shestakov keeps moving.
Novak showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Novak distracts Shestakov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Novak trying to control the position from guard on top but Shestakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nick Novak wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Shestakov jabs Novak right on the nose. Novak blinks but takes it well.
Novak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shestakov but Shestakov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Novak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shestakov misses with a wild combination.
Shestakov is breathing heavily.
Novak wants to clinch up but Shestakov keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Shestakov.
Shestakov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novak misses with a takedown attempt - Shestakov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Novak scores with a takedown into Shestakov's guard.
Shestakov keeping full guard, as Novak tries to pass.

Novak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Novak wants to control from the top but Shestakov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Novak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Novak's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A punch combination from Shestakov misses.
Novak drops his hands momentarily and Shestakov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shestakov throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Novak stumbling backwards into the cage! Novak bounces back off the cage towards Shestakov, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Shestakov lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Shestakov celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Viacheslav Shestakov!
Our winner, Viacheslav Shestakov, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Rueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barroso Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rueda comes to the cage accompanied by darude-sandstorm. Barroso Gomes looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Rueda
vs
Gomes

185 cm
19
178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fernando Rueda!
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, Barroso Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Gomes. No joy for Rueda on that attempt.
Rueda shoots for a double leg takedown but Gomes sprawls well. He's pushed Rueda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rueda dives in and grabs Gomes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomes pushes down on Rueda's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Rueda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rueda shoots in for a double leg but Gomes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rueda as he jumps to the side.

Rueda gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gomes preventing the sweep.
Gomes is looking to advance position but Rueda has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Gomes looks gassed!
Gomes is desperately trying to improve his position but Rueda has a good base and remains in mount.
Gomes is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rueda controlling the pace for now.
Gomes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gomes regains half guard.

Rueda is working for a submission of some sort.
Gomes works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Gomes has an active guard here but Rueda has managed to pass into half guard.
Gomes wants to improve his position but Rueda is controlling well.
Gomes is looking to control Rueda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gomes avoid being mounted?
Rueda is trying to control. Gomes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rueda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rueda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rueda passes to side control.
Gomes is letting Rueda control him for a moment.
Rueda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rueda throws an elbow but Gomes slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rueda looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gomes is avoiding damage well.
Rueda postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gomes tries to improve position but can't.
The ground and pound from Rueda seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gomes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rueda tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rueda throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes is not content to let Rueda control the position.
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 Fernando Rueda will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gomes tries for a takedown but Rueda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rueda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gomes tries to avoid it but Rueda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gomes to the ground. Gomes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rueda.
Gomes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rueda's waist but Rueda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gomes off to one side.
Rueda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gomes but Gomes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Rueda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rueda shoots in and drives through. Gomes sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rueda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rueda shoots in looking for a takedown but Gomes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rueda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rueda lands with a slapping head kick.
Gomes works Rueda's body with a nice hook.
Fernando Rueda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rueda swivels and escapes.
Rueda has a takedown stuffed.
Gomes looks for a takedown but Rueda sprawls well.
Rueda shoots in for a double leg but Gomes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes tries to close the distance and clinch but Rueda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gomes tries to clinch up but Rueda circles away and keeps his distance.
Gomes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rueda defends it nicely.
Rueda shoots in for a takedown but Gomes shows good takedown defense.
Gomes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rueda.
Gomes swinging wildly here.
Gomes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomes.
Gomes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rueda shoots for a double leg takedown but Gomes sprawls well. He's pushed Rueda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gomes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gomes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rueda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomes somewhat.
Rueda closes the distance and clinches up with Gomes, looking for a takedown. Rueda pushes Gomes against the cage but Gomes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gomes forces Rueda back against the cage and clinches.

Gomes jumps guard.

Rueda decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gomes, up you get!
Rueda fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Gomes.
Gomes shoots for a double leg takedown but Rueda sprawls well. He's pushed Gomes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gomes slaps away a takedown attempt from Rueda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Barroso Gomes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rueda throws a lazy body kick

and Gomes counters by moving into the clinch.
Rueda lands with a left to the head.
Rueda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gomes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rueda smiles and moves away.
Gomes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gomes wants it to stay on the feet.

Gomes closes the distance and clinches.
Rueda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rueda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gomes is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Rueda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomes is trying to drag Rueda to the mat but Rueda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rueda can't get the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gomes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rueda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gomes circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gomes.
Gomes tries to clinch up.
Rueda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gomes as he avoids it easily.
Rueda thows a body shot but no joy.
Gomes lands a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rueda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gomes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rueda somewhat.
Gomes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rueda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rueda takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gomes shoots for a takedown but Rueda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rueda shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Gomes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rueda's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rueda is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rueda trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gomes won't allow Rueda to sweep him here.
Gomes tries to stand but Rueda is controlling from the bottom.
Gomes postures up.
Rueda throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gomes is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Rueda keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Barroso Gomes wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gomes slaps away a takedown attempt from Rueda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gomes works over Rueda's head and body with a nice combination.
Rueda fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gomes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barroso Gomes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gomes 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barroso Gomes!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Janjalani Abu Bakhar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Materla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abu Bakhar's entrance music is Salah Malaikom. A fine choice. Materla comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Do Gory Leb kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Michal Materla acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Abu Bakhar
vs
Materla

178 cm
25
185 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

182 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Janjalani Abu Bakhar!
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, Michal Materla!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Abu Bakhar tries to sprawl but Materla drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Abu Bakhar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Materla trying to control the position from guard on top but Abu Bakhar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abu Bakhar controls Materla momentarily but Materla frees himself.

Abu Bakhar looking for a triangle here. Materla is fighting it but it looks tight! Abu Bakhar pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Materla is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Janjalani Abu Bakhar!
Janjalani Abu Bakhar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.