GPG 13: Two Titles PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Togashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tevinho Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Togashi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sadko Song of India Rimsky Korsakov. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Togashi
vs
Souza

171 cm
19
162 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

198 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenji Togashi!
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, Tevinho Souza!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Togashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Souza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Souza darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Souza stops Togashi from getting back to his feet.
Togashi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Togashi scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Souza manages to mount him!
Souza looks gassed!
Togashi is trying to stand.
Souza tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Togashi wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Souza tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Togashi is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Souza controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Togashi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Souza content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You get the feeling that Togashi really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza content just to control the position here.
Togashi wants to try and get back to his feet.

Souza stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Togashi tries to clinch up but Souza circles away and keeps his distance.

Souza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Souza is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
With the fighters up against the cage, Togashi throws an elbow but misses.
Togashi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Togashi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Souza is defending well for now.
Togashi looking to throw knees to the head but Souza is blocking nicely.
Souza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Souza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Souza misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Souza takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Souza dodges an elbow strike from Togashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tevinho Souza will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Togashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Souza circles away from the clinch attempt.

Souza closes the distance and clinches.
Togashi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Souza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Togashi tries to land a knee to the head but Souza blocks with his arms.
Togashi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Souza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Togashi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Souza blocks it with crossed arms.
Souza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Souza holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Togashi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Togashi throws an elbow that misses.
Togashi with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Togashi being controlled against the cage.
Togashi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Souza blocks it with crossed arms.
Souza blocks an elbow strike from Togashi.
Souza takes an elbow to the temple.
Togashi throws an elbow but it misses.
Souza misses with an elbow strike.
Souza stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting on Souza's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Togashi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Togashi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Souza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Souza just leaning against Togashi, taking a breather.
Souza blocks an elbow strike.
Togashi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Togashi looking to throw knees to the head but Souza is blocking nicely.
Togashi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Togashi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Togashi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Togashi throws an elbow but misses.
Souza dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Togashi throws an elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Togashi connects with a knee to the head.
Togashi tries to land a knee to the head but Souza blocks with his arms.
Togashi letting Souza take a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Togashi misses with a knee strike.
Souza taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tevinho Souza.
Togashi tries to clinch there but Souza circles away.
Togashi wants to clinch.

Souza forces Togashi back against the cage and clinches.
Togashi looking to throw knees to the head but Souza is blocking nicely.

Souza manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kenji Togashi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Souza closes the distance and clinches.
Togashi tries to land a knee to the head but Souza blocks with his arms.
Togashi connects with a knee to the head.
Togashi misses with a knee strike.
Togashi looking to throw knees to the head but Souza is blocking nicely.
Togashi misses with a knee to the head.
Togashi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Togashi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Souza blocks it with crossed arms.
Togashi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee is keeping an eye on Souza - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Togashi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza controlling the action here for a moment.
Togashi tries a knee to the head but Souza blocks it.
Togashi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Souza.
Souza stalls.
Souza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Togashi misses with a knee to the head.
Souza has Togashi pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tevinho Souza.

Souza rushes Togashi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Togashi misses with a knee strike.
Souza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Togashi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Souza blocks it with crossed arms.
Souza is struggling to control the position.
Togashi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Souza leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Togashi misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Togashi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Souza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Souza manages to break the clinch.
Togashi fails in his attempt to clinch.

Souza clinches up with Togashi and pushes him back against the cage.
Togashi lands an elbow that stopped Souza in his tracks for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza is pushing Togashi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Souza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Togashi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Togashi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Souza throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Togashi misses with a knee strike.
Togashi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Souza.
Togashi misses with a knee strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Souza.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kenji Togashi.
I think Togashi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tevinho Souza!
An intense looking Tevinho Souza took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Eu sou novo aqui no MMA eu não sei muitas coisas mas estou aprendendo para minhas próximas lutas e quero ser um grande lutador'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Filippe Farias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haytham Jebriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Farias comes to the cage accompanied by Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight. Haytham Jebriel is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Farias
vs
Jebriel

173 cm
23
158 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
24
155 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Filippe Farias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haytham Jebriel!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jebriel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Farias looking for a takedown.
Jebriel lands a good knee to the midsection. Farias won't want to take too many of those.
Farias jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jebriel walks away with a smile on his face. Farias gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Jebriel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Farias on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jebriel lands an elbow inside that Farias shrugs off.

It looks like Filippe Farias has been cut.
Farias fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filippe Farias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jebriel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jebriel misses with an elbow strike.
Jebriel misses with a knee to the head.
Farias takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jebriel lands an elbow that stopped Farias in his tracks for a moment.
Jebriel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Farias avoids it.
Farias on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jebriel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Farias has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jebriel lands a nice knee to the body.
Jebriel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jebriel lands a damaging elbow.
Jebriel tries to land knees in the clinch but Farias avoids the damage to the body.
Jebriel scores a nice knee to the body.
Farias is breathing heavily.
Jebriel landing knees to the head.
Jebriel scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jebriel.
Jebriel with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farias on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jebriel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jebriel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Farias takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jebriel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Farias pulls his leg out and moves away.

Jebriel has Farias up against the cage in a clinch.
Farias takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jebriel landing knees to the head.
Farias on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jebriel obliges.
Farias avoiding damage as Jebriel throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jebriel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jebriel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jebriel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Farias avoids a wild elbow strike from Jebriel.
Jebriel working Farias over with knees to the body.
Jebriel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Farias can't get the takedown.
Farias takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jebriel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Farias.
Farias managing to block the knees to the body from Jebriel.
Farias is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jebriel to keep the fight standing.
Jebriel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Farias.
Jebriel tries to land knees in the clinch but Farias avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jebriel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jebriel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Farias avoids it.
Farias on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jebriel lands an elbow inside.
Jebriel lands a knee to the body.
Jebriel lands an elbow just above Farias 's eye.
Jebriel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jebriel misses with an elbow over the top.
Farias takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jebriel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haytham Jebriel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Filippe Farias's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jebriel drives through and clinches with Farias against the cage.
Jebriel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Farias's defenses.
Jebriel stops a takedown attempt from Farias.
Farias on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Jebriel.
Farias tries to break the clinch but Jebriel is controlling the position.
Jebriel lands a knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jebriel lands an elbow inside that Farias shrugs off.
Farias misses with an elbow over the top.
Farias takes a knee right on the jaw!
Farias wants to break free but Jebriel has control.
Jebriel pushes off an throws an elbow but Farias leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Haytham Jebriel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jebriel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Farias is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farias avoiding damage as Jebriel throws knees to the body.
Jebriel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Farias avoids it.
Jebriel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farias is stalling here.
Jebriel misses with a knee to the head.
Farias fails to pull guard.
Jebriel lands a good knee to the midsection. Farias won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jebriel missing with knees to the body.
Jebriel with a knee to the head.
Farias takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jebriel misses with a knee to the head.
Farias drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filippe Farias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jebriel working Farias over with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jebriel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jebriel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jebriel throws an elbow but it misses.
Jebriel trying to land knees to the body.
Jebriel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Farias blocks it with crossed arms.
Farias on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Farias wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jebriel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Farias managing to block the knees to the body from Jebriel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jebriel lands a knee to the head.
Farias looking for a takedown.

Farias manages to pull guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jebriel wants to stand and escape but instead Farias has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Farias won't allow Jebriel to get back to his feet.
Farias stands and throws Jebriel's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Farias is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jebriel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jebriel is pushing Farias's head away, looking to escape. Farias manages to hold on to the position though.
Farias trying to control the action but Jebriel is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jebriel is pushing Farias's head away, looking to escape. Farias manages to hold on to the position though.
Farias working the ground and pound.
Farias has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Jebriel tries to buck Farias off so he can stand up but Farias has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Jebriel falls backwards, slamming Farias to the mat but Farias holds on tight! Jebriel is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Filippe Farias!
Filippe Farias seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Pesanioco Noguerio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Svend Nyborg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noguerio comes into the arena with Moneytalks -ACDC blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Pesanioco Noguerio
vs
Nyborg

195 cm
29
195 lbs
4 - 14 - 0

195 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 4 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Pesanioco Noguerio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Svend Nyborg!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Noguerio shoots in and bounces Nyborg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Noguerio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Noguerio gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Noguerio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nyborg is fending him off so far but Noguerio persists. Nope, Nyborg circles away and we're back to standing.
Noguerio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Noguerio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nyborg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Pesanioco Noguerio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nyborg misses the jab.
Noguerio lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noguerio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nyborg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noguerio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nyborg throws a hook but Noguerio blocks it.
Nice cross by Nyborg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Nyborg as he connects with a hook.
Noguerio tries to clinch there but Nyborg circles away.
Noguerio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nyborg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Noguerio clinches up with Nyborg and pushes him back against the cage.
Nyborg working hard to break the clinch.

Noguerio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nyborg lands with an uppercut that bounces Noguerio off the cage and back into range.
Nyborg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Noguerio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nyborg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Noguerio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nyborg circles away.
Nyborg misses with a straight left.
Svend Nyborg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Nyborg misses.
Noguerio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nyborg avoids it really well and circles away.
Noguerio is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noguerio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nyborg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nyborg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noguerio.
Nyborg missing with a left hand there. Noguerio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nyborg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noguerio.
Noguerio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noguerio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nyborg.
Noguerio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Noguerio.
A slow jab from Nyborg misses its intended target.

Noguerio drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Nyborg is working an open guard so Noguerio takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyborg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Noguerio misses with a takedown attempt - Nyborg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nyborg might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Noguerio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nyborg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Noguerio breaks the clinch.
Nyborg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noguerio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nyborg connects with a right hand. Noguerio shakes it off.
Nyborg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Noguerio darts in and clinches Nyborg up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noguerio throws a knee to the head but misses.

Noguerio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Noguerio throws a head kick but Nyborg moves out of range.
Nyborg is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Noguerio had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Noguerio.
Nyborg connects with a single shot there.
Noguerio moves away from the strike by Nyborg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Noguerio darts in and clinches Nyborg up against the cage.

Noguerio jumps into guard, dragging Nyborg to the mat.
Noguerio throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nyborg has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Noguerio is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Noguerio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nyborg defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Noguerio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nyborg's waist but Nyborg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Noguerio off to one side.
Svend Nyborg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nyborg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nyborg blocks a low kick nicely.
Noguerio defending well as Nyborg loads up on a big left hand.
Noguerio tries to close the distance and clinch but Nyborg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Noguerio slips under a jab from Nyborg.
Nyborg stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Pesanioco Noguerio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nyborg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nyborg throws a hook but Noguerio blocks it.

Noguerio closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nyborg did well to prevent Noguerio getting side control.

Noguerio stands up out of the half guard.
Noguerio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyborg misses with an uppercut. Noguerio saw that one coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nyborg throws a shot from downtown. Noguerio moves away and avoids it.
Noguerio tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nyborg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nyborg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nyborg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters circling - Nyborg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noguerio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nyborg is fending him off so far but Noguerio persists. Nope, Nyborg circles away and we're back to standing.
Nyborg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nyborg leaves Noguerio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nyborg with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyborg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Noguerio. Noguerio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nyborg throws a good cross that connects.
Noguerio moves away from the strike by Nyborg.
Noguerio fails with a takedown attempt.
Nyborg lands a jab to the head.
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!
Noguerio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nyborg circles away.
Nyborg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nyborg cracks Noguerio with an open hand slap.
Noguerio fails with a takedown attempt.
Nyborg lands a glancing blow to the side of Noguerio's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noguerio ducks under a wild hook from Nyborg.
Noguerio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nyborg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noguerio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nyborg lands a nice shot that snaps Noguerio's head back.
Carlos Pesanioco Noguerio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noguerio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab, jab by Nyborg - just one landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Noguerio is defended easily by Nyborg.
Nyborg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nyborg looks to throw the jab but Noguerio is out of range.
Noguerio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nyborg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noguerio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Noguerio misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - Nyborg coming out on top.
Nyborg lands a jab to the nose.
Nyborg stuffs the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noguerio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noguerio fails with the takedown
and Nyborg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nyborg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nyborg throws a lazy right hand but Noguerio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nyborg misses the jab.
Nyborg lands with an uppercut that bounces Noguerio off the cage and back into range.
Noguerio shoots in looking for a takedown but Nyborg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Noguerio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Svend Nyborg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Nyborg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nyborg leaves Noguerio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Noguerio slips under a jab.
Noguerio tries to close the distance and clinch but Nyborg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Noguerio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noguerio staying out of range there.

Noguerio closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Noguerio decides to stand and escape the position.
The fighters circling - Nyborg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nyborg lands the left hand.
Jab, jab by Nyborg - just one landing.
Noguerio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noguerio tries to clinch up.
Nyborg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Noguerio misses with a takedown attempt - Nyborg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Pesanioco Noguerio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nyborg lands a jab.
Noguerio tries to clinch there but Nyborg circles away.
Noguerio tries to clinch there but Nyborg circles away.
Nyborg misses with a hook.
Noguerio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nyborg throws a looping overhand right but Noguerio ducks down to avoid it.
Noguerio is looking to slow Nyborg down with leg kicks.
Noguerio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyborg misses with a hook. Noguerio ducked under it nicely.

Noguerio throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nyborg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Noguerio is in Nyborg's guard.
Noguerio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Noguerio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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!
Noguerio is in close to Nyborg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Noguerio trying to control but Nyborg is working from the bottom.
Noguerio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Noguerio throws a big elbow that misses.
Noguerio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Noguerio stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Noguerio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nyborg's guard.
Noguerio trying to control but Nyborg is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Noguerio stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Noguerio pushes Nyborg up against the cage in a clinch.

Noguerio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nyborg throws the left hand but Noguerio avoids the punch easily.
Nyborg misses with a straight left.

Noguerio clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Noguerio manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noguerio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nyborg swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed right hand from Nyborg misses the target.
Nyborg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Noguerio.
Nyborg lands with a hook. Noguerio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Noguerio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nyborg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nyborg throws a hook to the side of Noguerio's head but Noguerio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noguerio moves out of range as Nyborg strikes.
Noguerio throws a quick inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Noguerio closes the distance and clinches.

Noguerio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Noguerio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nyborg circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Pesanioco Noguerio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Noguerio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Pesanioco Noguerio!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khun Vee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Vee
vs
Silva

175 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
27
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vee throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vee advances nicely into full mount.
Vee controlling the position easily from mount.
Vee with shots to the head and body - Silva looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vee fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Vee controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vee is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Vee.
Vee controlling from mount.
Silva is bucking up trying to escape but Vee cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vee lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Silva hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vee landing strikes from the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Vee pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Vee lands a heavy elbow.
Vee with shots to the head and body - Silva looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vee cracks Silva with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Vee postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
Vee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vee lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A nice elbow there by Vee.
Vee postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
Vee postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
Vee connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Vee lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Vee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vee connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vee lands a big elbow.
Vee fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Vee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vee connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Vee connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee warns Silva that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vee lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khun Vee 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.

Silva is looking to clinch.

Silva gets caught napping as Vee dives in and scores a takedown. Silva manages to retain guard.
Vee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Khun Vee.
Silva tries to clinch but Vee moves away

and Vee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vee passes into half guard.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vee scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vee lands strikes from half guard.

Vee wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.

Vee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vee.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vee lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Vee connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Vee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vee lands strikes from half guard.
Still in half guard, Vee seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khun Vee dominated that second round.
That's time! Vee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Vee circles away from the clinch attempt

and Vee counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vee sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Vee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Vee controlling the pace.
Vee throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Vee not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vee decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Vee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vee lands in his opponent's guard.
Vee is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Vee has managed to sneak the leg through.

Vee decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Silva darts in trying to clinch

and Vee counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vee is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant 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. Vee connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
Vee winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Khun Vee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vee scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Vee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vee lands strikes from half guard.

Vee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vee gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Vee drives through with a takedown into Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vee scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vee slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Anderson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khun Vee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Vee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khun Vee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vee 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khun Vee!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Orangotango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felipe Dos Santos looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Orangotango
vs
Dos Santos

175 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orangotango lands a slapping body shot.
Orangotango buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orangotango lands with a nice combination. Dos Santos backs away looking to recover.
Orangotango delivers a nice body kick.
Dos Santos looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orangotango moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orangotango connects with a superb combination that knocks Dos Santos out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Orangotango before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Dos Santos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcelo Orangotango!
A victorious Marcelo Orangotango thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gene Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopez has chosen Desabafo as his entrance music. Fabricio Rodrigues could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gene Lopez's chin.

Rodrigues
vs
Lopez

178 cm
21
168 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

180 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

ANABOLIC **160**

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Rodrigues!
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, Gene Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a lazy uppercut
and Lopez counters with a right hand to the body.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopez scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lopez misses with a wild combination.
Jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Gene Lopez has been cut.
Lopez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lopez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodrigues's waist but Rodrigues gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lopez off to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodrigues misses with a wild combination.
Lopez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lopez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rodrigues throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez fails with the takedown.
Lopez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodrigues sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fabricio Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gene Lopez.
Lopez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodrigues swivels and escapes.

Lopez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lopez showed some decent athleticism there.
Lopez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodrigues's head.

Rodrigues makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rodrigues shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lopez eats them both and turns towards Rodrigues to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fabricio Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lopez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Lopez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodrigues pinned against the cage. Rodrigues gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodrigues takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lopez at a distance.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rodrigues lands a two punch combo.

Lopez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rodrigues napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigues gets back to half guard.
Rodrigues makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodrigues.
Lopez prevents Rodrigues from getting back to his feet.
Rodrigues on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rodrigues tries to get out of the position.

Rodrigues pushes Lopez off and gets back to his feet.
Rodrigues lands with a nice body punch.
Nice straight punches there by Rodrigues. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rodrigues.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lopez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodrigues is fending him off so far but Lopez persists. Nope, Rodrigues circles away and we're back to standing.
A cross from Rodrigues lands.
Rodrigues lands a two punch combo.
Lopez drops his hands momentarily and Rodrigues takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rodrigues fails to land with a series of punches.
Lopez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rodrigues moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lopez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lopez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodrigues swivels and escapes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues thuds his right hand into Lopez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Rodrigues. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rodrigues.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot.
Lopez swings for the body but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lopez at a distance.
Rodrigues scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rodrigues thows a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Rodrigues scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rodrigues throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Lopez counters with a takedown into side control.

Rodrigues throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodrigues with a jab.
Lopez throws a hook but Rodrigues blocks it.
Nice body punch from Lopez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabricio Rodrigues dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gene Lopez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rodrigues swings widly with a right hand

and Lopez counters with a shoot takedown. Rodrigues fights it but they end up in guard.
Rodrigues has his hands on Lopez's head, controlling the position.
Rodrigues preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodrigues seems keen to control Lopez's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rodrigues manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lopez misses with a two punch combination.
Rodrigues cracks Lopez with a good jab.
Rodrigues thows a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigues misses with a double jab.
Fabricio Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodrigues smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rodrigues catches Lopez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a two punch combination.
Lopez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rodrigues rather than just go for the knockout.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
Fabricio Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodrigues scores with a body shot.
Rodrigues misses with a straight right.
Rodrigues throws a shot to the body.
Lopez walks into a stiff left hand from Rodrigues.
Lopez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodrigues is fending him off so far but Lopez persists. Nope, Rodrigues circles away and we're back to standing.
Lopez shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well. He's pushed Lopez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodrigues fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rodrigues wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodrigues works the jab nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodrigues but Rodrigues pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fabricio Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gene Lopez.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
No luck for Lopez with that takedown attempt.
Lopez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Rodrigues catches Lopez right on the button with a cross.
Lopez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Rodrigues finds it's way through Lopez's defenses.
Rodrigues lands a right hook to the body.
Rodrigues takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rodrigues dips to his left and cracks Lopez with an uppercut!
Lopez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rodrigues thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gene Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lopez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodrigues counters with a nice body shot.
Lopez fails to land the takedown.
Lopez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodrigues slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rodrigues throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodrigues dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez loads up on a big right hand but Rodrigues slips the punch.
Rodrigues digs a good body shot into Lopez's ribs.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodrigues catches Lopez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rodrigues connects with a body shot that sends Lopez's belly button to the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues lands a body shot.
Rodrigues catches Lopez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rodrigues thuds a left hand into Lopez's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lopez momentarily.
A lazy left from Rodrigues finds it's target.
Rodrigues misses with a two punch combination.
Rodrigues misses with a series of wild punches.
Lopez throws a right and a left that Rodrigues avoids nicely.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rodrigues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodrigues connects with a single shot there.
Lopez shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well. He's pushed Lopez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabricio Rodrigues dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gene Lopez's cut.
That's time! Rodrigues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lopez shoots in but Rodrigues avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodrigues cracks Lopez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lopez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rodrigues lands an overhand right.

Lopez is rocked!
Rodrigues digs a good body shot into Lopez's ribs.
Lopez is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodrigues finish him?
Lopez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lopez seems to have recovered his senses.
Lopez shoots in but no luck this time.
Lopez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodrigues leaves Lopez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fabricio Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gene Lopez.
Rodrigues scores with a hook.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lopez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues connects with a body shot.
Lopez misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodrigues jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rodrigues cracks Lopez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lopez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodrigues sprawls well. Rodrigues wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodrigues changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lopez doesn't seem bothered though.
Rodrigues scores with a jab. Lopez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rodrigues connects with a crisp jab.
Lopez shoots in and drives through. Rodrigues sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fabricio Rodrigues is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rodrigues wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodrigues jabs at Lopez's body.
Lopez takes one on the button.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodrigues scores with the left hand. Lopez knows he should have avoided that one.
Rodrigues tests Lopez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodrigues lands a nice hook to Lopez's body. Lopez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodrigues scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rodrigues scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rodrigues with a jab.
Rodrigues stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodrigues wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws a shot to the body.
Rodrigues lands a glancing blow to the side of Lopez's head.
Lopez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lopez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lopez shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodrigues manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lopez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues slaps away a takedown attempt from Lopez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodrigues displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jab by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues lands with an uppercut that bounces Lopez off the cage and back into range.
Lopez tries to move into range but Rodrigues moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gene Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rodrigues, as that shot connected.
Rodrigues thuds a left hand into Lopez's body.
Lopez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodrigues tries to avoid it but Lopez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodrigues to the ground. Rodrigues escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodrigues comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Rodrigues finds it's way through Lopez's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez looks for a takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well.
Lopez needs to keep his hands up - Rodrigues had a free shot at his head there.
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez throws a looping overhand right but Rodrigues ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lopez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lopez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rodrigues lands with a straight right. Lopez didn't see that one coming.
Rodrigues lands with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fabricio Rodrigues showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rodrigues, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Riley
vs
WIlson

170 cm
22
177 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

172 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Riley!
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, Chuck WIlson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
WIlson tries to clinch but Riley is having none of it.
WIlson darts in trying to clinch

so Riley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
WIlson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley throwing strikes but missing.
WIlson being controlled here, momentarily.
Riley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of WIlson's head.
Riley controlling from the top position.
Riley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as WIlson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
WIlson is trying to keep Riley in close.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
WIlson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
WIlson tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Riley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Riley happy to just control the position for now.
WIlson wants to get back to his feet but Riley drags him back down.
Riley controls the position.
Riley landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
WIlson prevents Riley from moving into mount.
WIlson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Riley. 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.
Riley working away.
Riley controlling the position.
WIlson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
WIlson is trying to stand back up but Riley is controlling him
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Riley 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.
Riley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
WIlson tries to get to full guard but Riley has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Riley thows a huge punch but WIlson dodges it nicely.
Riley working WIlson over with strikes.
WIlson trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Riley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Riley is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for WIlson!
Riley 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.
Riley with good strikes from the mount here!
Riley controlling the position easily from mount.
Riley scoring with strikes but WIlson is staying in there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Riley with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
WIlson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck with that takedown attempt from Riley.

Riley closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. WIlson quickly recovers to half guard.
Riley works his way into full mount!
Riley controlling the pace for now.
Riley cracks WIlson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Riley cracks WIlson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Riley cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Riley jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but WIlson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Riley in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley prevents WIlson from escaping the position.
WIlson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
WIlson wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Riley prevents WIlson from improving his position.
Riley not doing much here.
WIlson wants to get back to full guard but Riley has mounted him!
Riley lands a big shot there that rocks WIlson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley raining down shots from the mount!
WIlson is trying to escape the mount.
Riley working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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!
Riley dominating with strikes here.
Chris Riley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riley landing strikes, looking to finish!
Riley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
WIlson tries to reverse the position but Riley maintains control.
Riley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. WIlson looks a forlorn figure.
Riley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish WIlson?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Riley cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Riley fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
WIlson is trying to escape the mount.
Riley scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Riley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Riley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down WIlson for as long as he can get away with.
Riley landing strikes from the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley lands with some strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riley controlling from mount.
WIlson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Riley with shots to the head and body - WIlson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Riley controlling his opponent.
WIlson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
WIlson wants to get back to full guard but Riley has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Riley 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!

That kick from WIlson tenderised Riley's leg. Riley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Riley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts WIlson as he jumps to the side.
Riley fails with the takedown.
WIlson throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Chris Riley has been cut.
WIlson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Riley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. WIlson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
WIlson working a defensive guard but Riley passes into half guard.
Riley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that WIlson can do to turn this around?
WIlson wants to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Riley looking for a submission but WIlson manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Riley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley stays in close to WIlson's body and controls the position.
WIlson wants to sweep but no luck.
Riley controlling from the top position.
WIlson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Riley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has WIlson pinned against the cage. WIlson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riley tries to land a leg kick but WIlson saw it coming and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

WIlson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Riley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Riley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Riley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
WIlson wants to control but Riley passes easily into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
WIlson is trying to control but can't.

Riley is looking for a kimura but WIlson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage.
Riley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Riley content to control rather than advance.
Chris Riley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
WIlson wants to get back to full guard.
Riley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley stops WIlson from getting back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Riley stalling.
Riley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Chris Riley just wasn't active enough.
WIlson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and WIlson wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from WIlson.
WIlson moves in looking to clinch but Riley pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
WIlson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chuck WIlson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riley circles away from the clinch attempt

and Riley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Riley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Riley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Riley!
Our winner, Chris Riley, 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
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vince Tuzzio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Pessanha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tuzzio
vs
Pessanha

180 cm
24
145 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
23
151 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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, Vince Tuzzio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Pessanha!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pessanha throws an overhand right that lands on Tuzzio's shoulder, as Tuzzio tries to avoid the shot.
Pessanha is looking to clinch.
Tuzzio shoots in for a takedown but Pessanha shows good takedown defense.
Pessanha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tuzzio circles away quickly and effectively.
Tuzzio cracks the inside of Pessanha's front leg.

Tuzzio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Pessanha.
Tuzzio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pessanha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tuzzio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pessanha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Tuzzio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pessanha tries to close the distance and clinch but Tuzzio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pessanha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tuzzio misses with a takedown attempt - Pessanha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuzzio throws a head kick that misses.
Tuzzio is breathing heavily.
Pessanha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tuzzio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pessanha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pessanha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tuzzio has time to react.
Tuzzio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tuzzio fails with the takedown.
Anderson Pessanha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pessanha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pessanha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tuzzio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pessanha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pessanha misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from Pessanha. No joy for Tuzzio on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pessanha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tuzzio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pessanha circles away.

Pessanha moves into the clinch successfully.

Tuzzio breaks the clinch.
Tuzzio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pessanha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling 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!
Pessanha lands an overhand right.

Pessanha drops Tuzzio with a beautiful combination! Tuzzio stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pessanha is looking for the KO!

Tuzzio is rocked!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Tuzzio. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Pessanha connects with a nice cross there... Tuzzio is looking wobbly and Pessanha recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Tuzzio to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Pessanha jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anderson Pessanha!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gim Ruut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Babuino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruut kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mother - Danzig. 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.

Ruut
vs
Babuino

173 cm
20
146 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
148 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

"PWNAGE - over 100 designs under $20"
ANABOLIC **160**

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Babuino!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babuino lands a jab.
Babuino misses with a low kick.
Ruut on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ruut stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Babuino.
Babuino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruut has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Babuino misses with a combination

and Ruut counters with a shoot takedown. Babuino fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ruut thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Ruut is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Babuino is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Babuino has escaped and now he's on top!
Babuino throws a big right hand that misses.

Ruut is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Babuino is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Babuino in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruut being controlled here, momentarily.

Ruut throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ruut has a closed guard, preventing Babuino from standing up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gim Ruut!
Gim Ruut retains his bantamweight title!
After the fight, Gim Ruut 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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FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edmundo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Antonio (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.

Jr
vs
Antonio

165 cm
19
155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

171 cm
26
149 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Skin-Clothes Designing
ANABOLIC **160**

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edmundo Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Antonio!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Antonio shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Antonio showed some decent athleticism there.
Antonio is pressing down on Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jr is holding on for now.
Antonio trying to control from Jr's half guard. Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Antonio looking to pass the guard.
Jr has Antonio pulled in close to control his posture.
Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Antonio is controlling him.
Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Antonio pushes down on Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Antonio is pressing down on Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jr is holding on for now.
Jr desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jr wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonio trying to pass the guard but Jr defending well.
Antonio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Antonio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jr is doing well to control the position and prevent Antonio from advancing to side control.
Antonio wants to free his trapped foot but Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jr wants to improve his position but Antonio is controlling well.
Antonio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Jr trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Antonio throwing shots but Jr is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Antonio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jr is keeping the position for now.
Jr is pulling down on Antonio's head to control his posture.
Antonio tries to free his leg and advance position but Jr is retaining full guard.
Antonio is fighting to break Jr's control of his arms but Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Antonio slips nicely into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antonio lands strikes from half guard.

Jr kicks off Antonio and gets to his feet.
Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Antonio moves in looking to clinch but Jr pushes him off.
Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Antonio defends it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonio shoots for a takedown but Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paulo Antonio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Antonio shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jr's guard.
Antonio passes Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Antonio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Antonio.
Antonio misses with a head shot. Jr uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jr controlling the position.
Antonio pushing down on Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Antonio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Antonio's back!
Jr is landing with strikes. Antonio can't take much more of this.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antonio rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Antonio is trying to get back to full guard.
Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jr wants to take a breather but Antonio is having none of it.
Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Antonio is trying to get back to full guard.
Jr drops an elbow to the side of Antonio's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Antonio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Antonio tries to get to full guard but Jr has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antonio taking some punishment here, with Jr in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paulo Antonio will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jr is nestled in close to Antonio, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jr prevents Antonio from improving his position.
Jr controlling the action here.
Antonio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jr is thwarting Antonio's attempts to control the position.
Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Edmundo Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Antonio has hold of Jr's hands but Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Antonio gets full guard.

Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jr stands up over Antonio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Antonio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Antonio is keeping the position for now.
Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Antonio.
Antonio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jr's guard.
Jr keeping full guard, as Antonio tries to pass.
Jr wants to stand but Antonio is controlling the position.

Jr is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Antonio looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonio has Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Antonio is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Antonio to the mat. Antonio regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jr wants to pass the guard but Antonio is keeping the position.
Antonio manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Jr can't escape the position.
Antonio fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Antonio landing strikes from the mount.
Jr is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Antonio looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonio scoring with strikes but Jr is staying in there.
Jr tries to hold on but Antonio pushes him away.
Antonio looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Antonio in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Antonio lands a nice shot to the head.
Jr is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Antonio avoids the attempt from Jr to control.
Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Antonio scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Antonio landing punches.

Antonio looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jr is looking to improve his position but Antonio isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr is trying to stand up.
Antonio looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jr is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Antonio punishing his opponent with strikes.

Antonio looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Antonio raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Antonio looking to control but Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Antonio looking to finish Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jr!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Antonio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Antonio shoots in for a double leg but Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Antonio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jr but Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Jr 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.
Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Antonio's head.
Jr stops Antonio from standing up.
Antonio is trying to keep Jr in close.

Antonio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Antonio's brow.
Antonio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Antonio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Jr pushes Antonio off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonio has a takedown stuffed.
Edmundo Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Antonio.
Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Antonio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jr somewhat.
Antonio shoots in looking for a takedown but Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Antonio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Antonio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Jr drives through with a takedown into guard.
Antonio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Antonio keeping moving, preventing Jr from controlling successfully.
Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jr passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Antonio.
Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Antonio.

Antonio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Antonio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jr with a nice head shot there.

Antonio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jr controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jr with a nice head shot there.
Antonio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jr wants to control from the top but Antonio keeps moving.
Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jr is standing up over Antonio. Antonio looks to escape but Jr dives into side control.
Jr grinds an elbow into Antonio's temple.

Antonio is rocked!
Jr in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Antonio looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Jr turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmundo Jr!
Edmundo Jr retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Edmundo Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.