TFC 18: Buck vs. Sloan PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diego Barou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Crotatni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Barou could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mirko Crotatni's chin.

Barou
vs
Crotatni

200 cm
27
145 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

160 cm
23
145 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Barou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mirko Crotatni!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crotatni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barou's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barou duly obliges.

It looks like Mirko Crotatni has been cut.
Barou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Barou misses.
Barou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crotatni works Barou's body with a nice hook.
Barou throws a series of punches but Crotatni moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barou connects with a combination that backs up Crotatni into the cage. Barou lands a flurry of punches that gets past Crotatni's guard. Crotatni is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Barou bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Barou!

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93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Valentinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dhynho Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dhynho Oliveira is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Valentinov
vs
Oliveira

186 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stanislav Valentinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dhynho Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Oliveira has managed to clinch.

Valentinov manages to break the clinch.
Oliveira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valentinov avoids it really well and circles away.
Oliveira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valentinov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliveira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oliveira shoots in but no luck this time.
Stanislav Valentinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dhynho Oliveira.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentinov tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliveira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliveira tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Valentinov counters with a flying knee that drops Oliveira! Valentinov dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanislav Valentinov!

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20%

Undercard bout

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

Valentinov
vs
Silva

186 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
179 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonid Valentinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonardo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentinov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valentinov wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Valentinov circles away.
Valentinov throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
Valentinov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage.
Valentinov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Valentinov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valentinov defends it nicely.
Leonid Valentinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Silva.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva throws a right and a left that Valentinov avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valentinov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valentinov.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valentinov.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Valentinov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Valentinov scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
Valentinov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Valentinov works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Valentinov scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Valentinov.
Valentinov is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Valentinov shows good takedown defense.
Valentinov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Danga de danga de dang - Valentinov scores with a four punch combination!
Leonid Valentinov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva throws a good cross that connects.
Silva looks gassed!
A right-left combo lands from Valentinov.
Valentinov throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
Silva wants to clinch up but Valentinov keeps it at a distance.
Valentinov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A left and a right from Valentinov both land. Nice combination.
Valentinov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Valentinov lands a jab to the nose.
Valentinov checks a low kick from Silva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentinov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valentinov misses with a two punch combination.
Valentinov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Valentinov.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valentinov counters with a left and a right that stings Silva.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Valentinov as he connects with a hook.
Valentinov jabs Silva right on the nose. Silva blinks but takes it well.
Valentinov misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Valentinov tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valentinov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valentinov.
Valentinov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage.
A nice combination there by Valentinov.
Silva is trying desperately to land a takedown but Valentinov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Silva.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valentinov throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valentinov.
Valentinov throws a one two combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valentinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valentinov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valentinov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Valentinov clobbers Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Silva misses with the combination.
Valentinov connects with a nice looking jab.
Valentinov cracks Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Valentinov moved out of range.
Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Valentinov with a nice cross.
Valentinov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Silva might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Valentinov has got the better of the exchanges.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valentinov as he avoids it easily.
Valentinov lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Leonid Valentinov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valentinov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valentinov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Valentinov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Valentinov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valentinov misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valentinov avoids it really well and circles away.
Leonid Valentinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Silva.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva tries for a takedown but Valentinov circles away easily
and Valentinov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valentinov.
Silva tries to clinch but Valentinov moves away
and Valentinov counters with a straight right hand.
Valentinov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
A jab from Valentinov does it's job there.
Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentinov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Valentinov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valentinov.
Valentinov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
Valentinov misses with the combination.
Silva shoots and misses
and Valentinov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Valentinov.
Leonid Valentinov is winning the standup battle so far.
Valentinov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Silva eats them both and turns towards Valentinov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valentinov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valentinov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valentinov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valentinov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Silva back to the cage. Valentinov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Valentinov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silva under the eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentinov lands a jab.
Valentinov stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valentinov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva tries to clinch
and Valentinov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valentinov lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valentinov counters with a nice uppercut.
Valentinov cracks Silva with an open hand slap.
Valentinov scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
Valentinov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valentinov tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valentinov to the ground. Valentinov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentinov catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valentinov scores with a jab to the head.
Valentinov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Valentinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Valentinov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentinov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Valentinov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Valentinov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Valentinov, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Valentinov against the cage but Valentinov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Valentinov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valentinov with a jab.
Valentinov throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Valentinov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Valentinov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Valentinov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silva under the eye.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Valentinov. Those never looked like landing.
Valentinov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valentinov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
Valentinov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Valentinov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valentinov lands an overhand right.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva tries to clinch up
and Valentinov counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Valentinov counters with a three punch combo that has Silva backing up. Silva nods at Valentinov to acknowledge the strikes.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Valentinov.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Valentinov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valentinov misses with a double jab.
Valentinov scores with a jab to the head.
Valentinov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valentinov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valentinov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valentinov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Valentinov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentinov misses with a wild combination.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valentinov avoids it really well and circles away.
Valentinov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silva is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Sloppy strikes from Valentinov. Those never looked like landing.
Valentinov lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into range.
Silva drops his hands momentarily and Valentinov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentinov scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Valentinov lands an overhand right.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valentinov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Leonid Valentinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Silva.
Silva tries to bum rush Valentinov with a series of wild strikes but Valentinov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valentinov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valentinov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Valentinov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valentinov's waist but Valentinov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Valentinov.
Valentinov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentinov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valentinov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Valentinov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentinov works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
Valentinov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Silva walks into a straight right hand from Valentinov.
Valentinov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Valentinov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valentinov scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Valentinov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Leonardo Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonid Valentinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valentinov lands with a nice combination. Silva backs away looking to recover.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonid Valentinov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valentinov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Leonid Valentinov!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Leonid Valentinov!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Leonid Valentinov!

Leonid Valentinov wins by unanimous decision!

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FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Denis Valentinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pereira has chosen Perry Mason as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Valentinov
vs
Pereira

175 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
20
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Denis Valentinov!
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, Marcos Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pereira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Valentinov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pereira controls Valentinov momentarily but Valentinov frees himself.
Pereira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Valentinov throwing strikes but missing.

Pereira looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Valentinov is defending well. Pereira quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Valentinov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Pereira celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcos Pereira!
After the fight, Marcos Pereira was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Godunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felipe Silva struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Felipe Silva will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Godunov
vs
Silva

175 cm
19
199 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

193 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Godunov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Godunov.
Felipe Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Silva misses with a hook

and Godunov counters with a crisp one two that drops Silva! Godunov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Silva to his feet! Silva is in big trouble!

Silva is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godunov fakes the body blow, causing Silva to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Silva goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boris Godunov!
In his post fight interview, Boris Godunov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ilja Vasuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasuta comes to the cage accompanied by E.S. Posthumus Unstoppable . Teixeira is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Avicii - Levels. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Vasuta
vs
Teixeira

188 cm
20
179 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ilja Vasuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira looks for a takedown but Vasuta sprawls well.
Teixeira moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Teixeira looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vasuta!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Teixeira sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Teixeira unloads with some shots from mount but Vasuta bucks and avoids them well.
Vasuta wants to hold on but Teixeira pushes him away.
Teixeira working the ground and pound effectively.
Teixeira throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Vasuta is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Vasuta bucks Teixeira off and manages to get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teixeira shoots for a takedown but Vasuta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Teixeira shoots in but no luck this time.
Ilja Vasuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Teixeira.
Vasuta explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Teixeira looks gassed!
Teixeira fails with a takedown attempt.
Teixeira takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Vasuta clinches.

Vasuta lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Vasuta is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Teixeira is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ilja Vasuta!
Ilja Vasuta looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Felipe is a wonderful wrestler. He is NCAA Division I wrestler. Today I used all my skills to defeat him. Thanks for supporting me. Good luck.'.

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Paulo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mano Pacquiai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mano Pacquiai has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Paulo
vs
Pacquiai

170 cm
18
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

179 cm
26
169 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

- - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - -

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Paulo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mano Pacquiai!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Pacquiai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pacquiai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Pacquiai coming out on top.
Sloppy strikes from Pacquiai. Those never looked like landing.
Pacquiai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pacquiai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pacquiai wants it to stay on the feet.
Pacquiai throws a series of strikes that have Paulo backpedaling.
Pacquiai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pacquiai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paulo on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paulo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pacquiai lands with a nice body punch.
Pacquiai throws a head kick but Paulo moves out of range.
Pacquiai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paulo is breathing heavily.
Pacquiai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pacquiai wants to land a leg kick but Paulo is out of range.
Pacquiai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paulo avoids the head kick by Pacquiai.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Pacquiai catches Paulo right on the button with a cross.

Paulo is rocked!
Pacquiai connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Paulo to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Pacquiai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mano Pacquiai!
Mano Pacquiai took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thor Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hernando Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thor's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Thor Soundtrack. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Thor
vs
Cortez

182 cm
28
201 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

177 cm
27
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

ANABOLIC **160**

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thor Thor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hernando Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thor moves in looking to clinch but Cortez pushes him off.
Thor darts in trying to clinch

and Cortez counters with a single leg into guard. Thor didn't expect that.
Thor is looking to stand up but Cortez isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cortez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Thor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez is pushing down on Thor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thor is fighting to maintain full guard but Cortez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cortez trying to control from half guard but Thor is working away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cortez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Cortez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cortez drops an elbow to the side of Thor's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez stops Thor from getting back to his feet.
Cortez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cortez working the head and body with strikes.
Cortez drops an elbow to the side of Thor's head.
Cortez thows a huge punch but Thor dodges it nicely.
Cortez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thor tries to kick Cortez off but Cortez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cortez lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Cortez is looking for a kimura here.
Thor is trying to stand back up but Cortez is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cortez is trying to work for a kimura but Thor is defending well.
Thor is looking to escape.
Thor is not content to let Cortez control the position.
Thor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cortez.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cortez lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cortez is stalling here. Thor is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cortez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Thor has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Thor is trying to get an arm triangle but Cortez is defending well.
Cortez tries to bench press Thor off him but Thor keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thor tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cortez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cortez gets full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thor wants to stand but Cortez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cortez striking off his back but it's not causing Thor any problems.

Thor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cortez, up you get!
No luck for Cortez with that takedown attempt.
Cortez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cortez fails with a takedown attempt.
Thor Thor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hernando Cortez.
Horrible takedown by Cortez or perhaps it was just good defense by Thor which made him look bad.
Thor slaps away a takedown attempt from Cortez, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thor closes the distance but Cortez moves to the side

so Cortez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cortez prevents Thor from getting back to his feet.
Cortez connects with a couple of short punches.
Cortez landing some decent shots from guard.
Thor is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cortez dives into side control.
Thor pushes Cortez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cortez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cortez landing strikes.
Thor is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cortez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thor is breathing heavily.
Cortez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thor keeps working.
Thor is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hernando Cortez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Thor looks to clinch

and Cortez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cortez throws a big elbow that misses.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Thor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thor is looking to stand up but Cortez isn't so interested in that idea.
Cortez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thor is keeping the position for now.
Thor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cortez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cortez postures up and lands a big shot to Thor's brow.
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!
Cortez wants to control from the top but Thor keeps moving.
Cortez cracks Thor with a solid left hand.
Cortez prevents Thor from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Thor keeps moving.
Thor is looking to stand up but Cortez isn't so interested in that idea.
Cortez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cortez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cortez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cortez won't allow Thor to get back to his feet.
Cortez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cortez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cortez lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cortez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thor keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Cortez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thor's head.
Cortez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thor wants to stand and escape but Cortez is having none of it.
Cortez controlling from the top position.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Thor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thor's head.
Cortez connects with a couple of short punches.
Thor keeping full guard, as Cortez tries to pass.
Cortez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cortez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cortez lands a couple of digs.
Thor keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Cortez works over Thor with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thor's head.
Thor wants to stand but Cortez is controlling the position.
Cortez throws a big right hand that misses.
Cortez postures up and lands a big shot to Thor's brow.
Thor wants to get back to his feet but Cortez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cortez tries to free his leg and advance position but Thor is retaining full guard.
Cortez is in close to Thor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cortez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thor's head.
Cortez distracts Thor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cortez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cortez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thor manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Cortez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Thor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cortez doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Thor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thor wants to break free but Cortez has control.
Cortez wants a takedown.

Cortez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thor is trying to keep an underhook but Cortez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cortez thows a huge punch but Thor dodges it nicely.
Cortez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thor has hold of Cortez's hands but Cortez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cortez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Cortez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cortez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thor pushes Cortez off looking to stand but Cortez dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thor tries to clinch up

and Cortez counters by moving into the clinch.

Cortez pulls Thor into guard.

Cortez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cortez wants to sweep here but Thor controlling him for the moment.
Cortez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cortez trying to keep a closed guard but Thor is proving a slippery customer.
Thor wants to get up but he can't break Cortez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cortez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Cortez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thor advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cortez wants to control but Thor is keeping busy.
Hernando Cortez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cortez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cortez.
Cortez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thor wants to get up but he can't break Cortez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Cortez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thor is aware though and is defending well.

Thor drops back looking for a leg! Cortez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cortez manages to kick Thor off! Thor jumps back into Cortez's guard.
Thor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cortez is proving hard to escape from.
Thor Thor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez looking for a sweep. Not yet Cortez, not yet.
Cortez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cortez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cortez looking to finish Thor with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thor!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thor's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Cortez controlling the pace for now.
Cortez wants to control the pace but Thor is squirming around nicely.
Thor is trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Thor that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cortez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cortez lands a big shot there that rocks Thor but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thor squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Cortez content just to control the position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortez landing strikes, looking to finish!

Thor is rocked!
Cortez lands a big shot to the head and Thor winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hernando Cortez!
During a confident post fight interview, Hernando Cortez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harold Buck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scot Sloan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Buck
vs
Sloan

180 cm
24
187 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

180 cm
24
168 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Rebel Pride Clothing. Everything in STOCK $5

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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harold Buck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scot Sloan!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloan tries to clinch there but Buck circles away.
Sloan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Buck drives through with a takedown into guard.
Buck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sloan is keeping the position for now.
Buck looking to sit in guard and control but Sloan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Buck is looking for a triangle but Sloan pushes his legs off easily.

Buck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sloan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Buck has a closed guard, preventing Sloan from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck keeping moving, preventing Sloan from controlling successfully.

Buck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harold Buck!