BFE - 08 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Marcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Fontes (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.

Marcos
vs
Fontes

197 cm
25
295 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

205 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

****160Q Reduce Energy****95% Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Joao Marcos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Isaac Fontes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Fontes lands.
Fontes scores with a hook.

It looks like Joao Marcos has been cut.
Fontes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fontes misses with a right hand
letting Marcos counter with a right hand.

It looks like Isaac Fontes has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fontes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Marcos lands a body shot.
Marcos feints a jab promting Fontes to slip. Marcos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fontes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fontes misses with a wild body shot.
Fontes throws a hook to the side of Marcos's head but Marcos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marcos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fontes.
Marcos defending well as Fontes loads up on a big left hand.
Fontes misses with a straight left.
Fontes's corner calls for a 1-2. Fontes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fontes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fontes misses with a hook. Marcos ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Marcos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos walks into a straight right hand from Fontes.
Fontes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marcos.
Good standup being displayed there by Fontes as he connects with a hook.

Joao Marcos's cut is getting worse.
Marcos ducks under a wild hook from Fontes.
Fontes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marcos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marcos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fontes misses with an uppercut. Marcos saw that one coming.
Marcos looks to land a combination but Fontes avoids it well.
Marcos throws a right hand that misses
and Fontes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcos dodges the punch combination from Fontes.
Fontes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marcos's head.

Joao Marcos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fontes misses the jab.
Marcos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fontes throws a lazy right hand but Marcos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fontes throws a shot from downtown. Marcos moves away and avoids it.
Fontes 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.
Fontes dodges the punch combination from Marcos.
Fontes misses with a straight right.
Marcos lands with a nice body punch.
Marcos lands with a hook. Fontes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fontes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marcos.
Marcos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fontes throws a lazy right hand but Marcos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fontes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos misses with the combination.
Fontes throws a series of punches but Marcos avoids them all with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fontes.
Marcos looks to land a combination but Fontes avoids it well.
Marcos lands a nice looking body shot.
Fontes swings for the body but Marcos moves out of range.
Fontes looks to land a left hand but Marcos moved out of range nicely.
Fontes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fontes throws a body punch but Marcos moves out of range.

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

Fontes is rocked!

That has opened up Isaac Fontes's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fontes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fontes is still on wobbly legs! Can Marcos finish him?
Fontes with a hook.
Fontes seems to have recovered his senses.
Fontes throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fontes.

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

The cut above Isaac Fontes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Marcos cracks Fontes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fontes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Marcos finish him?
Marcos catches Fontes with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Fontes forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joao Marcos!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan Carrasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chadil Kamsuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamsuk has chosen Solitary Man as his entrance music. 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.

Carrasco
vs
Kamsuk

187 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
193 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

****160Q Reduce Energy****95% Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Carrasco!
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, Chadil Kamsuk!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Carrasco instigates a clinch.
Carrasco tries to pull guard but Kamsuk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Kamsuk breaks the clinch.
Kamsuk avoids the head kick by Carrasco.
Kamsuk tries a head kick but it misses.
Carrasco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kamsuk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carrasco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kamsuk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carrasco blocks a head kick by Kamsuk.

Carrasco moves into range and clinches up with Kamsuk.
Kamsuk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Kamsuk breaks the clinch.
Kamsuk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carrasco.
Carrasco is breathing heavily.
Kamsuk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carrasco.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Carrasco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carrasco.
Kamsuk feints a jab and as Carrasco dips his head, Kamsuk unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Carrasco right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Carrasco falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Kamsuk smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chadil Kamsuk!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chadil Kamsuk made sure he mentioned ****160Q Reduce Energy****95% Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Bambu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pitagoras Euclides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitagoras Euclides is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bambu
vs
Euclides

190 cm
25
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lukas Bambu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pitagoras Euclides!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Euclides shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bambu working a defensive guard here.
Bambu wants to sweep here but Euclides controlling him for the moment.
Euclides trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Euclides trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Euclides is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Euclides trying to control but Bambu is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bambu misses with a double jab.

Bambu moves into the clinch.

Euclides lands a takedown into guard.
Euclides controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Euclides has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Euclides trying to control the position from guard on top but Bambu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bambu throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Euclides drops back looking for a leg! Bambu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bambu manages to kick Euclides off! Euclides jumps back into Bambu's guard.
Euclides slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like Euclides might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Euclides wants to control from the top but Bambu keeps moving.
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!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Pitagoras Euclides was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Euclides closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bambu's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Euclides wants to control from the top but Bambu keeps moving.
Euclides postures up in Bambu's guard and throws a big left but Bambu blocks it.

Bambu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Euclides seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Euclides trying to control the position from guard on top but Bambu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Euclides has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Euclides is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pitagoras Euclides wasn't active enough on the ground.

Bambu gets caught napping as Euclides dives in and scores a takedown. Bambu manages to retain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Euclides controlling from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Euclides is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Euclides wants to control from the top but Bambu keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bambu has his foot on Euclides's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Euclides works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pitagoras Euclides dominated that round.
That's time! Bambu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Euclides drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bambu wants to control but Euclides postures up.
Euclides wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bambu keeps working.
Euclides slows the pace down.
Pitagoras Euclides has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bambu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Euclides's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bambu is trying to control but Euclides passes into side control!
Euclides sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bambu is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Euclides swings around for an armbar but Bambu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Euclides's guard.
Euclides has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bambu wants to control from the top but Euclides keeps moving.
Euclides controlling Bambu's posture.
Bambu looking to pass the guard.
Euclides has Bambu pulled in close to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pitagoras Euclides wasn't active enough on the ground.

Euclides shoots in and bounces Bambu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Euclides makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Euclides trying to control but Bambu is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Euclides accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bambu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Euclides is one step ahead there.
Euclides slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bambu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Euclides slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Lukas Bambu has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Bambu shoots in and gets a takedown into Euclides's guard.
Euclides pulls Bambu in close to prevent any damage.
Euclides has a closed guard, preventing Bambu from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Euclides doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bambu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Euclides's guard.
Euclides looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Euclides closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Euclides is looking to advance position but Bambu won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Euclides with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bambu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Euclides pulls his head out easily.
Euclides controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bambu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Euclides holds on and takes a little breather.
Euclides keeping full guard, as Bambu tries to pass.
Euclides is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bambu stopping the sweep attempt from Euclides.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Euclides pulls Bambu in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pitagoras Euclides has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Euclides gets the takedown into side control.
Euclides is looking to take a break and control but Bambu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Euclides passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bambu!
Euclides controlling from mount.
Bambu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Euclides on the ground.
Bambu taking shots to the head.
Euclides controlling the pace for now.
Euclides throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Euclides controlling the position easily from mount.
Bambu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

It looks like Lukas Bambu has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Euclides takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Euclides looking to ground and pound but Bambu is blocking nicely.
Bambu is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Euclides content just to control the position here.
Euclides trying to control but Bambu is having none of it.
Euclides scoring with strikes but Bambu is staying in there.
Pitagoras Euclides is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Euclides content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lukas Bambu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Pitagoras Euclides hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bambu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pitagoras Euclides comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Euclides winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pitagoras Euclides!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel NBomga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Di Punker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Miss May I - Relentless Chaos kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

NBomga
vs
Punker

190 cm
26
215 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

190 cm
26
217 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Samuel NBomga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Di Punker!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NBomga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Punker.

Punker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for NBomga!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Punker controlling from mount.
Punker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Di Punker was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Punker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but NBomga swivels and escapes.
Punker shoots in but no luck this time.
Punker shoots for a double leg takedown but NBomga sprawls well. He's pushed Punker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Samuel NBomga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Di Punker.
NBomga keeps the fight on the outside.
Punker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Punker misses with a looping left.
NBomga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punker tries for a takedown but NBomga circles away easily
and NBomga counters with a head kick.
No luck for Punker with that takedown attempt.
Di Punker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and NBomga makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Punker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
NBomga throws a sloppy head kick and Punker moves out of range easily.
NBomga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
NBomga throws a head kick that misses.
Samuel NBomga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
NBomga tries a head kick but it misses.
NBomga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punker misses with a takedown
and NBomga counters with a flying knee. Nice.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Punker.
NBomga stuffs the takedown attempt from Punker. Punker gets slowly back to his feet.
NBomga fails to land with a series of punches.

Punker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
NBomga tries to roll over but Punker keeps him under control.
Punker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Punker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NBomga is trying to stand back up but Punker is controlling him
Punker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for NBomga!
NBomga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Punker on the ground.
Punker 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Punker gets a takedown into half guard.

Punker decides to stand up.
NBomga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Punker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? NBomga is fending him off so far but Punker persists. Nope, NBomga circles away and we're back to standing.
Punker shoots in for a takedown but NBomga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Punker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has NBomga pinned against the cage. NBomga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Samuel NBomga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Di Punker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punker misses with a wild combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Punker.
Punker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with NBomga but NBomga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Punker looks to land a combination. NBomga sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Punker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with NBomga but NBomga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Punker throws a right and a left that NBomga avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punker is looking to clinch but NBomga is avoiding it.
Punker misses with a takedown attempt
and NBomga counters with a head kick.
Punker takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Punker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. NBomga tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Punker is in NBomga's guard.
Punker is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
NBomga wants to stand and escape but Punker is having none of it.
Punker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Punker looking to pass the guard.
Punker wants to control from the top but NBomga keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Punker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Di Punker hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Punker shoots in but NBomga avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Punker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in NBomga's half guard.
NBomga is looking to escape.
Punker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NBomga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Punker.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
NBomga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Punker is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Di Punker hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Punker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Punker throws a series of punches but NBomga avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from NBomga.
Punker tries to clinch there but NBomga circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
NBomga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Punker.
Punker with a lazy takedown attempt
and NBomga counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

NBomga swinging wildly here.
NBomga misses with a hook. Punker ducked under it nicely.
Punker looks to land a combination but NBomga avoids it well.
Punker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Punker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. NBomga defends it nicely.
Punker closes the distance but NBomga moves to the side
and NBomga counters with a head kick.
Punker shoots for a takedown but NBomga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Punker fails with the takedown
and NBomga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Samuel NBomga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Di Punker.
NBomga slaps away a takedown attempt from Punker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Punker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NBomga throws a nice head kick!
Punker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Punker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by NBomga.
Punker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt NBomga.
Punker throws a left and a right that both miss
and NBomga counters with a one-two to the body.
Punker fails with the takedown.
NBomga throws a good cross that connects.
NBomga tries to close the distance and clinch but Punker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
NBomga slaps away a takedown attempt from Punker, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NBomga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Punker tries to score a power double leg takedown but NBomga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Punker somewhat.
Samuel NBomga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Punker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punker closes the distance and clinches up with NBomga, looking for a takedown. Punker pushes NBomga against the cage but NBomga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from NBomga, right into the meat.
Punker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and NBomga counters with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NBomga tries to clinch there but Punker circles away.
Punker shoots in for a takedown but NBomga shows good takedown defense.
NBomga throws a sloppy head kick and Punker moves out of range easily.
NBomga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Punker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says NBomga as he avoids it easily.
NBomga lands with a kick to the temple. Punker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
NBomga throws a one two combo.
NBomga throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
NBomga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Punker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Punker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NBomga lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
NBomga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Punker.
A head kick misses from NBomga.
NBomga tries a head kick but it misses.
NBomga swats away the attempt to clinch by Punker.
Di Punker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
NBomga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samuel NBomga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
NBomga slaps away a takedown attempt from Punker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Samuel NBomga is winning the standup battle so far.
Punker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. NBomga defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel NBomga showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Punker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Di Punker!
Di Punker very nearly forgot to thank ****160Q Reduce Energy****95% Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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hype
A | B

pop
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A | B

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RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Carioca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Swain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swain has chosen Boston - More Than a Feeling as his entrance music. 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?

Carioca
vs
Swain

190 cm
23
215 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

185 cm
31
215 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

****160Q Reduce Energy****95% Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Carioca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randall Swain!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carioca feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Swain's calf.
Swain takes a kick to the side of the head.
Carioca thumps Swain with a low kick.
Swain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Swain looks gassed!

Carioca lands a big head kick that sends Swain tumbling to the mat! Carioca takes a step backwards and waves Swain back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whack! Carioca lands a heavy head kick that drops Swain. The ref tackles Carioca to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Swain was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Paulo Carioca!
Paulo Carioca very nearly forgot to thank ****160Q Reduce Energy****95% Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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A | B

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100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rozafa Arben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vera comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - Bebot. Arben is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: P.O.D. - The Messenjah. Rozafa Arben has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vera
vs
Arben

191 cm
27
205 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

198 cm
26
205 lbs
11 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

RMC - $ 9 Shorts!!!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rozafa Arben!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera throws a head kick that misses.
Vera throws a head kick that misses.
Vera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arben misses with a looping left.
A big right from Arben misses.
Michael Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arben throws a shot from downtown. Vera moves away and avoids it.
Vera tries to clinch there but Arben circles away.
Vera lands a front kick.
Arben circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arben stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arben wants it to stay on the feet.
Vera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vera throws a head kick that misses.
Vera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arben misses with an uppercut. Vera saw that one coming.
Arben fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vera is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arben keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vera moves out of range of the leg kick from Arben.
Arben moves out of range of the body kick.
Arben cracks Vera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arben swivels and escapes.
Rozafa Arben is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Arben manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arben moves out of range as Vera throws a body kick.
Vera throws a head kick but Arben moves out of range.
Vera throws a sloppy head kick and Arben moves out of range easily.
Arben throws out a loose jab but Vera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arben thows a left - swing and a miss!

Arben gets caught napping as Vera dives in and scores a takedown. Arben manages to retain guard.
Vera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Vera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vera throwing strikes from guard but Arben blocks nicely.

Arben working for a triangle but Vera defends it easily.
Arben working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vera.
Vera postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arben utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arben trying to keep a closed guard but Vera is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arben wants to stand but Vera is controlling the position.
Vera forces his way into half guard.
Arben blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vera.
Vera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arben makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arben.
Vera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vera stopping the sweep attempt from Arben.
Vera wants to control from the top but Arben keeps moving.
Vera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Arben utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vera working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Vera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Vera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vera shoots in looking for a takedown. Arben tries to sprawl out of it but Vera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arben manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vera lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vera throws a big shot that misses.
Vera thumps Arben with a low kick.
A big left from Arben misses.
A punch combination from Arben misses.
Arben throws a looping overhand right but Vera ducks down to avoid it.
Vera takes a swing at Arben's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Arben misses its intended target.
Vera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vera throws a low kick, looking for Arben's leg but Arben calmly moves out of range.
Arben smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vera moves in looking to clinch but Arben pushes him off.
Vera shoots in for a takedown but Arben shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vera wants to clinch up but Arben keeps it at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Arben there.
Vera staying out of range there.
Vera throws a leg kick but Arben moved away.
Vera connects with an inside leg kick.
Arben checks a low kick from Vera.

Vera has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arben blocks it with crossed arms.
Vera looking to stall.
The referee calls for Vera to work.
Vera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arben avoiding damage as Vera throws knees to the body.
Vera with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Rozafa Arben has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arben avoids it.

Arben pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arben bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vera looking to land some kicks to the body here.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Arben enables Vera to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Arben manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rozafa Arben!
In his post fight interview, Rozafa Arben started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reynold Blanco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and War Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Blanco
vs
Tank

220 cm
31
278 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

193 cm
25
265 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

RMC - $ 9 Shorts!!!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Reynold Blanco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, War Tank!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tank loads up on a big right hand but Blanco slips the punch.
Blanco lunges at Tank with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tank's hand.
Tank moves in looking to clinch but Blanco pushes him off.
Tank throws a series of punches but Blanco moves out of range.

Tank shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blanco manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Blanco throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blanco wants to sweep but no luck.

Blanco has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tank should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Blanco has tightened it up now! Tank should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Reynold Blanco!
Reynold Blanco decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

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