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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Calderon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Six (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.

Calderon
vs
Six

181 cm
22
167 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

150 cm
33
162 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite 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 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Calderon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Six!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calderon throws a right and a left that Six avoids nicely.
Calderon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Six shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Calderon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Six stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calderon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Calderon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Six engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Six slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Six looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Calderon is avoiding damage well.
Six happy to just control the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Six is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Six prevents Calderon from escaping the position.
Six working the ground and pound but Calderon is defending the strikes.
Six is working Calderon over with some ground and pound from side control.
Six has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Six working the ground and pound.
Calderon takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Calderon trying to remain calm as Six controls from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like Six 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.
Six misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Six is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Calderon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Six creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Six lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Calderon is breathing heavily.
Six lands an elbow.
Six connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Calderon some visible discomfort.
Six is putting a hurting on Calderon here, landing some big shots from side control.
Calderon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Six connects with a decent elbow.
Calderon taking a bit of punishment here - Six scoring with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six controlling from side mount.
Calderon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Six on the ground.
Six connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Calderon some visible discomfort.
Calderon trying to remain calm as Six controls from the top position.
Six lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Calderon down.
Calderon seems a little lost for a moment, as Six dominates the positioning.
Six lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Six working the body and head with strikes.
Six taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Six 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.

Calderon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Calderon throws a hook but Six blocks it.
Six lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Six as Calderon shoots in.
Six misses with a hook. Calderon ducked under it nicely.
Jose Calderon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Six misses with an uppercut.

Six shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Six perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Calderon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Six performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Six thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Six not doing much here.

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

Calderon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Six controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Six connects with a couple of short punches.
Calderon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six scoring with punches to the head and body.
Six stays in close to Calderon's body and controls the position.
Six postures up and lands a big shot to Calderon's brow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Six stays in close to Calderon's body and controls the position.
Six pushing down on Calderon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Six is nestled in close to Calderon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Six stalling.
Six is nestled in close to Calderon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six is nestled in close to Calderon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Calderon has hold of Six's hands but Six slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Six not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Six controlling the action here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Henry Six wasn't active enough on the ground.
Some bone on bone action there as Calderon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Calderon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Six's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Six digs a good hook to Calderon's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Six throws a combination. Calderon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Six scores a takedown into full mount!
Six tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Six showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Calderon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Six throws a leg kick that misses.
Six has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Calderon misses with a takedown

and Six counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Calderon's guard now.
Six slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Henry Six has got the better of the ground game so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Six with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Six content to stall in guard here.

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

Six fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Calderon to the ground. Six is now in Calderon's guard.
Six controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

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

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Six.
Six works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Six takes a little break here. Calderon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Calderon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Six connects with a decent elbow.
Jose Calderon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry Six is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six controls the position from side control.
Calderon gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Six content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 fight!
Henry Six comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Six has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Henry Six!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Henry Six!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Henry Six!

Henry Six wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Henry Six misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Bruising (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Slater is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Slater
vs
Bruising

177 cm
24
185 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
180 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexei Bruising!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bruising finds it's way round the side to connect with Slater's head.
Bruising digs a good body shot into Slater's ribs.
Bruising ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slater moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bruising. That's going to slow Slater down.
A cross from Bruising lands.
Slater tries to move into range but Bruising moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bruising getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Bruising closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Slater's guard.
Slater might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slater utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slater is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bruising throws an elbow that misses. Slater uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bruising's guard. Nice move by Slater!
Bruising wants to sweep here but Slater controlling him for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bruising is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruising trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bruising chips away with some ground and pound.
Slater working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bruising.
Bruising working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruising stands up over Slater, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bruising throws an elbow that misses. Slater uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bruising's guard. Nice move by Slater!
Bruising has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Bruising is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bruising wants to control but Slater passes easily into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruising moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slater won't allow Bruising to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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!

Bruising is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slater defends well.
Bruising working a defensive guard here.
Bruising tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bruising looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Slater has picked Bruising up and slammed him! Bruising can't keep hold of the triangle and Slater manages to pass to side control!
Slater controls the position.
Slater moves into full mount!
Bruising working to try and regain half guard.
Slater looking to control but Bruising is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bruising tries to reverse the position but Slater maintains control.
Bruising is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Slater cracks Bruising with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater trying to control but Bruising is having none of it.
Slater is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bruising is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bruising slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Bruising looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bruising regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bruising is trying to control the position but Slater postures up.
Slater wants to control from the top but Bruising keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Bruising dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Slater takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bruising with a jab.
Bruising connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slater. Slater circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bruising 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.
Alexei Bruising seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bruising counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Bruising is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Slater's half guard.
Bruising throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Slater to regain full guard.
Bruising with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bruising loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slater working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bruising.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slater kicks Bruising off and gets to his feet.
Slater throws a series of punches but Bruising moves out of range.
Bruising connects with a body shot.
Slater is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bruising.
Bruising moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bruising throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tom Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slater wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bruising.
Bruising tries to clinch up but Slater circles away and keeps his distance.
Slater thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bruising lands a slapping body shot.
Bruising keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Slater looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bruising.
Bruising tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Slater manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bruising wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bruising swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slater.
Slater will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bruising scores with a hook to the body. Slater takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bruising lands a lovely overhand right.
Bruising shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slater pinned against the cage. Slater gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Bruising. No joy for Slater on that attempt.
Bruising lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slater takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruising scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Bruising does it's job there.
Slater stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bruising.
Slater closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Slater circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bruising lands with a hook. Slater tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Slater takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Slater gets caught flat footed, as Bruising shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bruising throws a strike but Slater rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bruising is trying to control the position but Slater postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bruising is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slater is aware though and is defending well.
Bruising is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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. Bruising connects with a nice short shot to Slater's temple.
Bruising lands with a punch from half guard.
Bruising with the ground and pound but Slater uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Slater on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slater tries to get out of the position.
Bruising throws an elbow that misses. Slater uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bruising's guard. Nice move by Slater!
Bruising controls Slater momentarily but Slater frees himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bruising tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Bruising showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bruising slips a straight right by Slater.
Bruising lands a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bruising.
Slater moves forwards but Bruising connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bruising has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bruising keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bruising connects with a leg kick. Slater looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Slater takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bruising lands a glancing blow to the side of Slater's head.
Bruising lands a nice shot to the body.
Bruising scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch lands to the side of Slater 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Slater tries to move into range but Bruising moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bruising getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bruising closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Slater to the mat! Slater manages to get full guard.
Bruising trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bruising throwing strikes from guard but Slater blocks nicely.
Slater wants to stand and escape but Bruising is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bruising throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slater works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bruising working some strikes from top position.
Slater has momentary wrist control but Bruising slips an elbow through the middle.
Bruising postures up in Slater's guard and throws a big left but Slater blocks it.
Bruising cracks Slater with a solid left hand.
Slater keeping full guard, as Bruising tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruising throws an elbow that misses. Slater uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bruising's guard. Nice move by Slater!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bruising working for a triangle but Slater defends it easily.

Bruising working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bruising is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruising has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Slater has passed into side control.
Bruising is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Bruising looking for submissions off his back.
Alexei Bruising is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slater not doing much here.

Bruising is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slater pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruising trying to control but Slater postures up.
Bruising is refusing to be controlled, as Slater sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bruising manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Slater wants to control from the top but Bruising keeps moving.
Bruising wants to stand up but Slater is controlling him.
Tom Slater 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.
Bruising looking for a sweep. Not yet Bruising, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Bruising comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bruising has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Alexei Bruising!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Alexei Bruising!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Alexei Bruising!

Alexei Bruising wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flaubert Canto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan's entrance music is Cinderella Man By Eminem. A fine choice. Daniel Ryan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ryan
vs
Canto

183 cm
22
159 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

170 cm
32
165 lbs
14 - 6 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flaubert Canto!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan fails with the takedown

and Canto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Canto digs a right hand into Ryan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ryan's gas tank.
Ryan looking for a takedown.
Ryan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Canto just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ryan letting Canto take a breather here.

Canto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryan with a poor takedown

and Canto counters by moving into the clinch.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Canto.
Canto stalling the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canto prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryan tries to pull guard but Canto holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryan drops back down to his feet.

Canto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Canto circles away easily

and Canto counters by clinching up.
Canto stops a takedown attempt from Ryan.
Nice body punch from Canto.
Ryan being controlled against the cage.
Ryan tries to score a body lock takedown but Canto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Canto clinches up against the cage.
Canto lands with a left to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Canto breaks from the clinch.
Ryan with a lazy takedown attempt

and Canto moves into the clinch.
Canto lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Canto on the inside.

It looks like Daniel Ryan has been cut.
Canto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Canto breaks from the clinch.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt

and Canto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Canto lands a shot to the body.
Canto lands a body shot in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Canto.
Canto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Canto is stalling here.
Canto misses with a punch to the body.
Canto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Ryan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Canto lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Canto after a bit of a struggle.
Canto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

Canto closes the distance and clinches.
Canto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Canto presses Ryan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

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

Canto moves into the clinch.
A short right from Canto on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short left from Canto.

Canto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryan fails with the takedown

and Canto counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flaubert Canto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Ryan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Canto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Canto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Canto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Ryan is trying to pull guard but Canto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Canto tries a body shot but Ryan blocks it.
Canto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ryan wants to take the fight to the mat but Canto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canto effectively controlling the action here.
Canto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stalling in the clinch from Canto.
Canto works on Ryan's body with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Canto breaks from the clinch.

Canto closes the distance and clinches.

Canto breaks the clinch.
Canto scores with a hook to the body. Ryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Canto drives through and clinches with Ryan against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Canto.
Canto digs a right hand into Ryan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ryan's gas tank.

Canto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ryan has his takedown stuffed
and Canto counters with a left to the body.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Canto closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Canto scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Canto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Canto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Canto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryan.
A nice left hand lands by Canto.
A right handed body shot lands from Canto.
Ryan tries to pull guard but Canto holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryan drops back down to his feet.
Ryan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Canto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Canto to keep the fight standing.
Canto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Canto stalling against the cage.
Canto lands a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

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

Canto gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Canto - that landed with a thud.
Canto slows down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Canto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Canto circles away easily

and Canto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Canto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ryan or not.

Canto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryan with a lazy takedown attempt

and Canto counters by clinching up.
A shot in the inside from Canto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Canto.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Canto.

Canto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flaubert Canto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Ryan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ryan has his takedown stuffed

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

Canto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Canto misses with a few strikes there.
Canto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ryan with a lazy takedown attempt

and Canto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Canto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Canto on the inside.

Canto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Canto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Canto circles away easily

and Canto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Canto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryan misses with a takedown

and Canto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Canto.
Ryan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Canto walks away with a smile on his face. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ryan shoots and misses

and Canto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Canto pushes Ryan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Canto is struggling to control the position.
Canto lands with a left to the head.
Flaubert Canto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Canto manages to break the clinch.
Canto just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Canto counters by clinching up.
Canto lands a shoulder strike.

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

Canto moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canto effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Canto manages to break the clinch.
Canto lunges at Ryan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ryan's hand.

Canto closes the distance and pushes Ryan back into the cage.
Ryan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryan has Canto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Canto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Canto.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ryan tries to pull guard but Canto holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryan drops back down to his feet.
Daniel Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryan throws an elbow but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Flaubert Canto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Canto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Flaubert Canto!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Flaubert Canto!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Flaubert Canto!

Flaubert Canto wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Flaubert Canto, 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
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohamed Adbo (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.

Rua
vs
Adbo

175 cm
22
154 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

225 cm
24
157 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alejandro Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mohamed Adbo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rua is defended easily by Adbo.
Adbo misses with a wild body shot.
Adbo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rua circles away quickly and effectively.
Rua misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adbo misses with a wild body shot.
Adbo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rua looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adbo.
Adbo with a nice cross.
Jab from Adbo.
Rua looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Adbo is fending him off so far but Rua persists. Nope, Adbo circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adbo throws a combination that misses

and Rua counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Rua is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adbo sees it coming and defends easily.

Rua is looking for a kimura here.
Adbo is controlling Rua's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adbo wants to get back to his feet.

Rua seems to be looking for submissions.
Adbo wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rua wants to work for an arm triangle but Adbo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Rua is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adbo is just riding it out for now. Rua eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adbo wants to get back to his feet.

Rua is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adbo sees it coming and defends easily.

Rua looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Adbo is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rua is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adbo sees it coming and defends easily.

Rua is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adbo sees it coming and defends easily.
Adbo is trying to maintain the position but Rua is very close to passing his half guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rua seems to be looking for submissions.
Rua works his way into full mount!
Adbo working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rua jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Adbo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Adbo and Rua has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Rua swings around for an armbar but Adbo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rua's guard.
Rua might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adbo wants to stand but Rua has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Rua looking for subs off his back but Adbo has passed one foot through into half guard.

Rua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adbo pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rua looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Rua looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alejandro Rua will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Adbo throws an off balance right hand

and Rua counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Adbo's guard now.

Rua is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Adbo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Adbo has escaped and now he's on top!
Adbo tries to stand but Rua is controlling from the bottom.
Adbo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Adbo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Adbo gets to his feet - Rua follows without any prompting.
Mohamed Adbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adbo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Rua dives in and grabs Adbo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adbo pushes down on Rua's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adbo throws a hook but Rua avoids it easily.
Adbo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Rua counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Rua seems to be working for a kimura but Adbo defends the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adbo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Adbo trying to control here.
Alejandro Rua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Rua is looking for a kimura but Adbo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rua to get the leverage.
Adbo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Adbo wants to get back to his feet but Rua is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Rua drops back, looking for a kneebar! Adbo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Adbo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Adbo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Adbo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Adbo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rua slips a jab from Adbo.
Adbo misses with a wild body shot.
Rua fails to land the takedown.
Adbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rua shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Adbo napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Rua tries for a kimura but Adbo is defending well.

Rua is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adbo has escaped the position, nice work there.

Rua is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adbo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Adbo struggling a bit here.
Adbo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rua is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adbo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Rua thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Rua tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rua has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adbo is trying to buck Rua off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Rua dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Rua changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adbo tries to avoid it but Rua manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adbo to the ground. Adbo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adbo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adbo takes a swing at Rua's ribcage but misses.
Rua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adbo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adbo throws an off balance right hand

and Rua counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Adbo!
Adbo manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Rua is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua passes to side control.

Rua tries for a kimura but Adbo is defending well.
Adbo wants to get back to his feet.

Rua goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Adbo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rua but great work by Adbo.

Adbo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rua to his feet.
Adbo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adbo swings for the body but Rua moves out of range.
Adbo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Adbo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adbo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by Rua.
Rua looks for a takedown but Adbo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adbo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adbo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alejandro Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big left from Adbo misses.
Rua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Adbo throws a body punch but Rua moves out of range.
Adbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rua moves away.
Rua shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adbo defends it nicely.
Adbo throws out a powerful jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua has a takedown stuffed.
Adbo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rua shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rua.
Adbo with a jab.
Adbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adbo throws a body punch but Rua moves out of range.
Rua tries to move into range but Adbo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Rua.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mohamed Adbo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rua 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Mohamed Adbo!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Mohamed Adbo!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight as a draw!

Mohamed Adbo wins by majority decision!
Mohamed Adbo 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
64%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Dudek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Darnielle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dudek's entrance music is ASTRAL PROJECTION - Mahadeva . A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dudek
vs
Darnielle

191 cm
29
214 lbs
17 - 2 - 0

197 cm
28
196 lbs
21 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jan Dudek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Darnielle!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Darnielle drives through and clinches with Dudek against the cage.
Darnielle misses with a punch to the body.
Darnielle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dudek avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Darnielle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dudek lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dudek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Darnielle misses with an elbow strike.
Darnielle blocks an uppercut.
Dudek misses with a knee to the head.
Dudek struggles to land a body shot inside as Darnielle controls his hands.
A short left from Dudek.

Darnielle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dudek lands a front kick.
Darnielle connects with an inside leg kick.
Darnielle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudek.
Dudek connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dudek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dudek looks to land a body kick but Darnielle moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darnielle throws a front kick aimed at Dudek's knee but Dudek avoids it well.
Dudek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darnielle.
Decent striking displayed by Dudek there.
Darnielle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darnielle tries a low kick but Dudek avoids it.
Darnielle looks to land a left hand but Dudek moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudek. Darnielle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darnielle is looking to chop away at Dudek's legs.
Dudek takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dudek lands a body shot.
Dudek throws a half hearted mid kick.
Darnielle throws a front kick aimed at Dudek's knee but Dudek avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudek throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dudek.
A lazy body kick from Darnielle
and Dudek counters with a right hand to the body.
Darnielle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudek misses with a looping left.
That kick from Dudek tenderised Darnielle's leg. Darnielle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Darnielle throws a head kick that misses.
John Darnielle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudek throws a shot from downtown. Darnielle moves away and avoids it.

Darnielle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dudek scores with a shoulder strike.
Darnielle lands a right hand.
Darnielle lands a body punch.
Dudek trying to control the position but instead, Darnielle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dudek into the cage.
Dudek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Darnielle.
Dudek pressing his opponent against the cage.
Darnielle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Darnielle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darnielle lands with a right to the head.
Dudek is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right handed body shot lands from Dudek.
Darnielle blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Darnielle throws an elbow but misses.
Dudek blocks a body shot from Darnielle.
Darnielle struggles to land a body shot inside as Dudek controls his hands.
Darnielle misses with a body punch.
Dudek misses with the head strike.
Dudek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Darnielle tries to land a knee to the head but Dudek blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dudek as Darnielle tries to tie him up.
Darnielle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Darnielle struggles to land a body shot inside as Dudek controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Darnielle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudek lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Darnielle lands with a light punch inside.
Darnielle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Darnielle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Darnielle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dudek tries a knee to the head but Darnielle blocks it.
Dudek stalling in the clinch but Darnielle improves position.
Dudek with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Darnielle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Darnielle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darnielle throws a head kick but Dudek moves out of range.
Dudek lands a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Darnielle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dudek misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jan Dudek will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dudek misses with a wild combination.
A head kick by Darnielle misses
and Darnielle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dudek darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Darnielle misses with a low kick.
Darnielle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dudek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dudek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Darnielle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dudek lands with a hook. Darnielle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Dudek closes the distance and clinches.
Darnielle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dudek lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Darnielle is trying to stall.
Dudek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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!
Dudek throws a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudek scores with a knee to the head.
Darnielle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dudek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Darnielles head.
Darnielle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darnielle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Darnielle fails to land.
A short uppercut from Dudek.
Dudek misses with a knee to the head.
Dudek lands with a short shot to the head.
Darnielle is trying to break the clinch but Dudek has him pressed against the cage.
Darnielle misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dudek.
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!
Dudek lands with a right to the head.
Dudek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Darnielle blocks it with crossed arms.
A short body shot lands from Dudek as the two fighters clinch.
Darnielle is trying to pull guard but Dudek turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Good body shot from Dudek.
Darnielle is breathing heavily.
Dudek scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darnielle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Darnielle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dudek lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Dudek.
Darnielle is looking to control Dudek's arms but Dudek gets an underhook and turns him. Now Darnielle has his back to the cage.
Dudek dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Darnielle pulls guard successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Darnielle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dudek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Darnielle looking for subs off his back but Dudek has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dudek controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Darnielle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dudek pulls his head out easily.
Dudek prevents Darnielle from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Darnielle looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Dudek pushes past his half guard into mount!
Darnielle is desperately trying to improve his position but Dudek has a good base and remains in mount.
Darnielle tries to lock up and control but Dudek gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Darnielle is looking to improve his position but Dudek isn't that keen on the idea.
Dudek controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darnielle working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Darnielle closes the distance and clinches.
Dudek slowing the pace effectively.

Darnielle manages to break the clinch.
Dudek throws a shot from downtown. Darnielle moves away and avoids it.
Dudek's corner calls for a 1-2. Dudek obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Darnielle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dudek checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Darnielle throws a head kick but Dudek moves out of range.
Darnielle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dudek.
Dudek jabs Darnielle right on the nose. Darnielle blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Dudek misses.
Dudek jabs Darnielle right on the nose. Darnielle blinks but takes it well.
Dudek bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dudek throws a leg kick but Darnielle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Dudek.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darnielle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Darnielle. Those never looked like landing.
Dudek blocks a head kick by Darnielle.
Darnielle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Darnielle moves forwards but Dudek connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Darnielle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Darnielle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dudek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dudek!
Jan Dudek is winning the standup battle so far.
Darnielle lands a high kick!
Darnielle throws a head kick but Dudek moves out of range.
Dudek blocks the body kick.
Dudek moves out of range of the body kick.
Darnielle moves out of range of the body kick.

Dudek has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like John Darnielle has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darnielle tries to pull guard but Dudek holds him up against the cage and eventually Darnielle drops back down to his feet.
Dudek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Darnielle backwards.
Dudek blocks an uppercut.
Darnielle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dudek to keep the fight standing.
Dudek scores with a shoulder strike.
Dudek blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Dudek.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dudek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dudek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Darnielle takes a knee to the side of the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darnielle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dudek.
Dudek lands a nice uppercut.
Darnielle throws an elbow that misses.
Jan Dudek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dudek has Darnielle pushed against the cage.
Dudek can't find room to land a body shot as Darnielle controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudek pressing his opponent against the cage.
Darnielle misses with the head strike.
Dudek lands a hook that snaps the head of Darnielle backwards.
Dudek gets through Darnielle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darnielle fails to pull guard.
Jan Dudek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Darnielle.
Dudek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Darnielles head.
Dudek trying to land knees to the body.
Darnielle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dudek working aggressively here.
Dudek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Darnielle.
Darnielle looking to slow down the pace here.
Darnielle misses with a punch on the inside.
Dudek looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dudek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudek lands with a light punch inside.
Darnielle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dudek misses with a punch on the inside.
Dudek is stalling here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dudek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dudek has Darnielle pushed against the cage.
Darnielle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dudek lands a right hand.
Dudek lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Darnielle is trying to force a seperation but Dudek has the dominant position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dudek obliges.
Dudek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darnielle jumps guard but Dudek stands there with Darnielle around his waist. Darnielle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dudek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Dudek clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on John Darnielle's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dudek is looking to slow Darnielle down with leg kicks.
Dudek delivers a nice body kick.
Darnielle throws a low kick but Dudek moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Darnielle misses its intended target.
Darnielle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Darnielle misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Dudek.
A low kick from Darnielle is predictable there

and Dudek counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dudek.
Nice body punch from Darnielle - that landed with a thud.

Darnielle pulls guard effortlessly.

Darnielle has his foot on Dudek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dudek works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darnielle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Darnielle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dudek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Darnielle is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Darnielle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dudek wants to control from the top but Darnielle keeps moving.

Darnielle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dudek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Darnielle on the ground.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Darnielle is looking for a triangle here but Dudek uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Darnielle is looking to regain half guard here but Dudek keeps moving and retains side control.
Darnielle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darnielle is trying to control the action in half guard but Dudek is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dudek blocking the ground and pound attempt from Darnielle.
Darnielle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dudek!
Darnielle looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darnielle avoids the attempt from Dudek to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Darnielle dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on John Darnielle's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Darnielle does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Darnielle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A head kick misses from Darnielle.
Darnielle lands with a hook. Dudek tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Darnielle misses with a leg kick
and Dudek counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Darnielle thinking.
Darnielle takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A leg kick checked by Dudek.
Dudek thuds his shin into the meat of Darnielle's side.
Dudek thows a body shot but no joy.
Crunch! Dudek slams his shin into Darnielle's torso.
Darnielle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dudek.
Darnielle is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darnielle throws a combination that misses
and Dudek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dudek moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
John Darnielle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dudek moves into range and clinches up with Darnielle.
Dudek crunches a lovely knee into Darnielle's ribcage.
Dudek presses Darnielle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dudek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dudek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Darnielle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Dudek.
Darnielle takes a shot to the head.
Dudek stalling against the cage.
Dudek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudek works on Darnielle's body with a couple of short punches.
Darnielle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Dudek to work.
Dudek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jan Dudek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darnielle backwards.
Dudek blocking some punches.
Darnielle is trying to pull guard but Dudek turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dudek stalls.
Darnielle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darnielle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darnielle tries to work over Dudek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darnielle fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Darnielle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dudek lands a good knee to the midsection. Darnielle won't want to take too many of those.
Dudek digs a right hand into Darnielle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Darnielle's gas tank.
Darnielle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dudek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Dudek.
Dudek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Darnielle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dudek smiles and moves away.
Jan Dudek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Darnielle.
Darnielle walks into a left hand.
Darnielle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
John Darnielle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dudek lands a nice hook to Darnielle's body. Darnielle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darnielle looks to land a right hand but Dudek moved out of range.
Darnielle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dudek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Darnielle's head.
Dudek punishes Darnielle's body with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Darnielle is predictable there
and Dudek finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Darnielle misses with a two punch combination.
Dudek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dudek scores with a nice strike.
Dudek blocks a head kick by Darnielle.
Darnielle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dudek lands a nice looking kick to the body. Darnielle takes a step back to recover.
A low kick from Darnielle misses
and Dudek counters with a left to the body.
Darnielle does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Darnielle walks into a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Dudek showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dudek 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Jan Dudek!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Jan Dudek!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Jan Dudek!

Jan Dudek wins by unanimous decision!
Jan Dudek retains his light heavyweight title!
As Jan Dudek got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Coup de grâce'.