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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ana Balestra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryle Joaquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ana Balestra has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Balestra
vs
Joaquin

169 cm
26
130 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

190 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ana Balestra!
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, Ryle Joaquin!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joaquin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Joaquin throws a leg kick but Balestra sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Joaquin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joaquin closes the distance looking to clinch

and Balestra counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Balestra displaying some good clinch control by pressing Joaquin up against the cage.
Joaquin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Joaquin being controlled against the cage.
Joaquin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Balestra pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Joaquin tries to pull guard but Balestra holds him up against the cage and eventually Joaquin drops back down to his feet.
Joaquin tries to circle away but Balestra has him pinned against the cage.
Balestra prevents Joaquin from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Balestra.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balestra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Balestra works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Joaquin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joaquin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Joaquin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Balestra can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Joaquin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Balestra is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Joaquin is working an open guard so Balestra takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Joaquin throws a sloppy head kick and Balestra moves out of range easily.
Joaquin misses with a head kick.
Balestra avoids the head kick by Joaquin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balestra blocks a head kick by Joaquin.
Joaquin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin tries a head kick but it misses.
Joaquin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joaquin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Balestra.

Joaquin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Balestra to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Joaquin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Balestra controls the pace.
Balestra knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joaquin on the ground.
Balestra is working Joaquin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Joaquin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Balestra is looking to advance position but Joaquin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Balestra avoids a series of strikes thrown by Joaquin.
Joaquin won't let Balestra get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Joaquin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balestra regains half guard.
Balestra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Joaquin.
Balestra is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Balestra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joaquin is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balestra is holding on to half guard well.
Joaquin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balestra does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Joaquin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Balestra throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balestra is looking to improve his position.
Joaquin throwing shots but Balestra is blocking nicely.
Joaquin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Joaquin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joaquin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Joaquin stops Balestra from getting back to his feet.
Balestra is not content to let Joaquin control the position.
Joaquin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balestra trying to hold on to Joaquin's head to control him but Joaquin postures up.
Balestra on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Balestra tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balestra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Joaquin.
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 Ana Balestra will probably get the nod.
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.

Balestra dodges the punch combination from Joaquin.
Joaquin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joaquin tries a head kick but it misses.
Ana Balestra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

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

Joaquin looking for a guillotine here but Balestra defends easily.
Joaquin keeping moving, preventing Balestra from controlling successfully.

Balestra thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Balestra might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

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

Joaquin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Balestra defends well.
Balestra has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Balestra trying to control but Joaquin is working from the bottom.

Joaquin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Balestra gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joaquin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Balestra's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Balestra stands up from Joaquin's guard - Balestra perhaps looking for a knockout.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Balestra here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nice sprawl there from Balestra as Joaquin shoots in.
Ryle Joaquin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Balestra scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!

Joaquin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Balestra is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Balestra lands with a punch from half guard.

Balestra is trying to work for a kimura but Joaquin is defending well.
Joaquin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Joaquin actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joaquin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Joaquin wants to control but Balestra is keeping busy.
Balestra trying to pass the guard but Joaquin defending well.
Balestra drops an elbow to the side of Joaquin's head.
Balestra stalling.
Joaquin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Balestra's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Balestra's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Balestra showing good submission defense here.
Balestra tries to escape the position.
Joaquin is trying to stick to Balestra's back but Balestra is turning into Joaquin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Joaquin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Balestra.
Balestra stopping the sweep attempt from Joaquin.
Balestra postures up.
Ana Balestra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joaquin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Joaquin is looking for a triangle but Balestra pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ana Balestra will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Joaquin throws a head kick but Balestra moves out of range.
Joaquin throws a sloppy head kick and Balestra moves out of range easily.
Joaquin tries to clinch but Balestra is having none of it.
Balestra blocks a head kick by Joaquin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Joaquin checks a leg kick.
Joaquin throws a sloppy head kick and Balestra moves out of range easily.
Balestra misses with a two punch combination.

Balestra shoots in and gets a takedown into Joaquin's guard.
Balestra landing with the ground and pound.
Joaquin tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Joaquin has his foot on Balestra's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Balestra works his way back into a safe position though.
Balestra engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Joaquin looking for subs off his back but Balestra has passed one foot through into half guard.
Joaquin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balestra controlling the pace.

Joaquin looking for submissions off his back.

Joaquin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Balestra seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joaquin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balestra takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Joaquin gets back to full guard.
Joaquin keeping moving, preventing Balestra from controlling successfully.

Joaquin is looking for a triangle here but Balestra uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Joaquin is trying to escape the position but Balestra is controlling the position.
Balestra grinds an elbow into Joaquin's temple.
Joaquin seems a little lost for a moment, as Balestra dominates the positioning.
Joaquin wants to control but Balestra postures up.

Balestra looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Joaquin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Balestra decides to stand back up. Balestra steps back and let's Joaquin get back to his feet.
Joaquin throws a head kick but Balestra moves out of range.
Joaquin throws a sloppy head kick and Balestra moves out of range easily.
Joaquin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balestra tries to avoid it but Joaquin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balestra to the ground. Balestra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joaquin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joaquin throws a sloppy head kick and Balestra moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Joaquin.

Balestra closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Joaquin's guard.
Balestra controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balestra is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Balestra is posturing up here but Joaquin has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Balestra tries to roll out but it's too tight and Balestra has to tap! Slick submission there by Joaquin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryle Joaquin!
Ryle Joaquin got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Franco Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bao Le (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Before I Forget. Franco Gomez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bao Le's chin.

Gomez
vs
Le

172 cm
21
149 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

170 cm
25
133 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

CEC Nutrition Q160

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 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franco Gomez!
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, Bao Le!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Le sprawls well. Le wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gomez gets slowly back to his feet.
A cross from Le lands.
Gomez fails with the takedown.

Le is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gomez's half guard.

Le is looking for a kimura here.
Gomez wants to get back to full guard.

Le is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Le.
Gomez manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez wants to sweep here but Le controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le wants to stand but Gomez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Le works over Gomez with some ground and pound from guard.

Gomez pushes Le off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Le shoots in and bounces Gomez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Le looks winded!
Le stopping the sweep attempt from Gomez.
Gomez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Le's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gomez.
Le manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gomez manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Le 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gomez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Gomez wriggles free and stands up.
Le throws a shot from downtown. Gomez moves away and avoids it.

Gomez feints and as Le raises his hands in defense, Gomez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez looking to pass the guard.

Le working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Gomez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gomez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gomez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gomez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gomez wants to pass the guard but Le is keeping the position.
Gomez trying to control but Le is working from the bottom.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Le is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Le wants to stand and escape but Gomez is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Le can't keep his opponent in guard - Gomez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Gomez seems to be working for a kimura but Le defends the submission attempt.
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 Franco Gomez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gomez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Gomez gets caught napping as Le dives in and scores a takedown. Gomez manages to retain guard.
Gomez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Gomez is working for a submission of some sort.

Le kicks Gomez off and gets back to his feet.
Le throws a chopping leg kick but Gomez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gomez shoots in but no luck this time.
Le is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gomez forces Le back against the cage and clinches.
Le jumps guard but Gomez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Le jumps guard and drags Gomez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Le looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gomez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Gomez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Le, who protects the arm well.

Gomez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Le has escaped the position, nice work there.
Franco Gomez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gomez scoring with punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gomez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Le, who protects the arm well.
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!

Gomez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Gomez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Le, who protects the arm well.

Gomez tries for a kimura but Le is defending well.

Gomez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le tries to buck Gomez off but Gomez is having none of it.

Gomez tries for a kimura but Le is defending well.
Gomez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Le tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gomez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Gomez moves to the back position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gomez looking to break Le's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Le remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gomez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Le fending off the submission attempt from Gomez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le wants to escape the position.

Le preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gomez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gomez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franco Gomez dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gomez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Le to the ground. Gomez is now in Le's guard.

Le had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomez defends it easily.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Le is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Le is trying to get an arm triangle but Gomez is defending well.
Le takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gomez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Le tries for a kimura but Gomez is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Le is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gomez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gomez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Le off and has taken his back!

Gomez is persistently looking for the submission but Le is defending it well.
Gomez tries to keep control of the position but Le is staying busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Le defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le takes a big shot to the side of the head.

Gomez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Le has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Le has hold of Gomez's leg, trying to break free but it's let Gomez lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Le is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Gomez throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Franco Gomez!
Franco Gomez looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Muito obrigado aos meus fãs, meus amigos e minha família! Grande vitória hoje!'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Moura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eg Por Kvartir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Moura
vs
Por Kvartir

181 cm
20
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

163 cm
25
135 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Moura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eg Por Kvartir!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moura is defended easily by Por Kvartir.
Moura looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Por Kvartir misses with a head kick.
Moura shoots for a double leg takedown but Por Kvartir sprawls well. He's pushed Moura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moura fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Por Kvartir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moura wants to stay close but Por Kvartir steps back to make room for something. Moura seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Por Kvartir and Moura drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eg Por Kvartir!
A relieved looking Eg Por Kvartir thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mint Choco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Da Silva has chosen power as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.

Choco
vs
Da Silva

168 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
145 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Mango Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mint Choco!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
Da Silva shoots and misses
and Choco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva fails with the takedown
and Choco makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Da Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Choco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mint Choco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Da Silva.
Da Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Choco counters with a single leg into guard. Da Silva didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Da Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Choco passes into half guard.
Da Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Choco trying to mount his opponent but Da Silva defends it.
Choco not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Choco is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Da Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Choco is looking to pass Da Silva's guard but actually Da Silva recovers to full guard.
Da Silva is trying to control the position but Choco postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Choco postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Mint Choco just wasn't active enough.
Da Silva misses with a takedown

and Choco counters with a nice double leg into side control. Da Silva won't be happy with that.
Da Silva is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Choco scores with a couple of short elbows.
Choco tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva dodges the ground and pound from Choco.
Da Silva struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Da Silva looks winded!
Da Silva defending against the ground and pound.
Choco lands a decent elbow from side control.
Choco is putting a hurting on Da Silva here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choco cracks Da Silva with a big elbow.
Da Silva prevents Choco from moving into mount.
Choco grinds an elbow into Da Silva's temple.

Da Silva is rocked!
Choco scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Da Silva is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Choco can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mint Choco!
Mint Choco is the new featherweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mint Choco waved his t-shirt featuring [CLOSED] Xtreme Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dama Sailo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sailo has chosen Here he come - Ice Cube as his entrance music. Anderson Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dama Sailo's chin.

Silva
vs
Sailo

188 cm
26
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

182 cm
26
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Black Hand Fight Gear & 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dama Sailo!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva cracks a nice hook into Sailo's ribs.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sailo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sailo moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Sailo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!

It looks like Dama Sailo has been cut.
Sailo misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Sailo misses with a takedown
and Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Anderson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dama Sailo.
Sailo misses with a takedown

and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sailo wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.

Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sailo defends it well.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva prevents Sailo from standing back up.
Sailo is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Well, if Silva is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Sailo looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is taking a breather. Sailo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sailo pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.

Sailo actively working from the bottom here.

Silva is working for a kimura but Sailo is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sailo works his way to full guard. Good work.

Sailo looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.

Sailo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sailo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Silva passes into half guard.

Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sailo has managed to free his arm - good work.

Sailo actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Silva is working for a kimura but Sailo is defending it quite comfortably.

Sailo actively working from the bottom here.

Sailo looking for submissions off his back.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Sailo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Silva pushes past his half guard into mount!
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sailo on the ground.
Sailo is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sailo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sailo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Sailo drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Sailo off! Sailo jumps back into Silva's guard.

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

Sailo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sailo has Silva in his guard.
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 crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sailo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dama Sailo'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.

Sailo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Sailo persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Sailo down.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Sailo off balance momentarily.
Sailo misses with a takedown
and Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sailo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Nice shot lands for Silva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva throws a series of strikes that have Sailo backpedaling.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping body kick lands there for Silva.
Sailo dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva cracks Sailo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anderson Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Sailo is breathing heavily.
Sailo seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Silva shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Sailo is backing up but Silva catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Sailo covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Silva Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Silva!
Anderson Silva took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Musasi Miyamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filip Centkiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Miyamoto
vs
Centkiewicz

175 cm
21
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

177 cm
19
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

CEC Nutrition Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Musasi Miyamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Filip Centkiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Centkiewicz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Centkiewicz shoots in looking for a takedown. Miyamoto tries to sprawl out of it but Centkiewicz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miyamoto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Centkiewicz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miyamoto but Miyamoto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Musasi Miyamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filip Centkiewicz.

Miyamoto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Centkiewicz to the mat! Centkiewicz manages to get full guard.

Centkiewicz looking for a guillotine here but Miyamoto defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Centkiewicz looking for a sweep. Not yet Centkiewicz, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyamoto postures up.
Miyamoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Centkiewicz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyamoto is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Centkiewicz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miyamoto manages to get himself to full guard.

Centkiewicz lying in Miyamoto's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Miyamoto decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Centkiewicz taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Musasi Miyamoto!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leopoldo Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Damme comes to the cage accompanied by Eye for an Eye. Batista has chosen Triunfo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Van Damme
vs
Batista

186 cm
28
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

191 cm
26
273 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Mango Nutrition

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leopoldo Van Damme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Batista!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Batista tries to clinch but Van Damme is having none of it.
Batista fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Damme manages to avoid it.
Van Damme's jab looks to have found its range, popping Batista under the eye.
Van Damme blocks a jab.
Batista looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Damme is just out of range.
Van Damme throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Batista misses with a few strikes there.
Van Damme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batista tries to clinch but Van Damme moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Batista throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Batista misses with a two punch combination.
Batista is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Batista misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batista sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego Batista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Damme misses with a straight left.
Van Damme keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Damme throws the left hand but Batista avoids the punch easily.
Batista darts in trying to clinch
and Batista takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batista tries to clinch up but Van Damme circles away and keeps his distance.
Batista tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Damme paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Batista darts in trying to clinch
and Van Damme makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Damme throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Batista to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batista connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Van Damme throws a right hand that Batista ducks under and follows up with a left that Batista also avoids with ease.
Van Damme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Damme keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Damme looks to land a left hand but Batista moved out of range nicely.

Batista gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Batista wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Damme misses with a body punch.

Van Damme breaks the clinch.
Batista throws a hook but Van Damme avoids it easily.
Van Damme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batista.
Batista tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Damme was well out of range. Poor timing from Batista.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batista looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista slips a jab from Van Damme.
Batista tries to bum rush Van Damme with a series of wild strikes but Van Damme uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Damme circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Batista.
Batista has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Damme finds it's way round the side to connect with Batista's head.

It looks like Diego Batista has been cut.
Batista listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Batista closes the distance but Van Damme moves to the side
letting Van Damme counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Damme lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Damme throws a lazy right hand but Batista sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Damme is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Damme fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Batista looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Batista scores with a one two! Van Damme had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Van Damme.
Batista fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Damme bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Batista has closed the distance and engaged Van Damme in a clinch.
Batista wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Batista tries to break free but Van Damme pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Damme blocks a body shot from Batista.
Van Damme blocks an elbow strike.
Batista misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Diego Batista will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Diego Batista'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.

Batista tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Damme counters with a straight right hand.
Batista works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Batista lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batista listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Van Damme misses.
Batista rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Damme moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Batista moves away from the strike by Van Damme.
Batista throws a series of punches but Van Damme moves out of range.
Batista scores with a nice strike.
Batista jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Batista bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego Batista seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Damme on the side of the head.
Batista tries to clinch
and Van Damme counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batista waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Damme.
A swing and a miss from Van Damme.
Van Damme showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Batista.
Van Damme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batista manages to avoid it.
Van Damme swats away the attempt to clinch by Batista.
A decent looking cross lands there for Batista.
Good exchange - Batista coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batista wants to clinch up but Van Damme keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista throws a shot to the body.
Batista throws a right hand that Van Damme ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Damme also avoids with ease.
Diego Batista is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batista lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Damme at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Batista connects with a single shot there.
Batista takes a swing at Van Damme's ribcage but misses.
Van Damme with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Batista to score with a decent uppercut.
Batista fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Batista tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Damme was well out of range. Poor timing from Batista.

Van Damme tries to keep at a distance but Batista has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Damme prevents a body shot from Batista.

Van Damme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Damme paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Damme misses with a hook.
Batista is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Batista throws a right and a left that both miss.
Batista catches Van Damme with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Batista lands a really nice looking cross but Van Damme seems unphased.
No joy there for Batista, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Batista tries to clinch but Van Damme moves out of range.
Van Damme is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Damme throws the left hand but Batista avoids the punch easily.
Batista scores with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Van Damme coming out on top.
Van Damme dodges the punch combination from Batista.
Van Damme throws a hook to the side of Batista's head but Batista sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Batista misses with the combination.
Van Damme moves forwards but Batista connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Batista jabs Van Damme right on the nose. Van Damme blinks but takes it well.
Van Damme throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batista defending well as Van Damme loads up on a big left hand.
Van Damme staying out of range there.
Batista takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Batista showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diego Batista's cut.
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!

Van Damme throws a shot from downtown. Batista moves away and avoids it.
Batista thows a body shot but no joy.
Batista defending well as Van Damme loads up on a big left hand.
Batista misses with a two punch combination.
Van Damme throws a big shot that misses.
Batista tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Damme paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Batista looks to clinch
and Batista takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from Van Damme finds it's target.
Batista with a nice cross.
Batista ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Batista getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Batista looks to clinch
and Van Damme counters with a left to the body.
Van Damme has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Batista slips under a jab from Van Damme.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista wants to clinch up but Van Damme keeps it at a distance.
Batista pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Van Damme back to the cage. Batista follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Van Damme showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Batista.
Batista throws out a powerful jab.

Batista closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Damme keeps control of Batista as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Batista can't break the clinch.
Batista wants to break free but Van Damme has control.
Van Damme throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Batistas head.

Van Damme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista ducks under a wild hook from Van Damme.
Batista scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Damme fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Damme digs a good hook to Batista's body.
Batista scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Damme misses with a straight left.
Batista throws a combination. Van Damme tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A jab from Van Damme misses.
Van Damme avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Batista. Those never looked like landing.
Van Damme throws a jab but it's blocked by Batista.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista slips under a jab from Van Damme.
Batista tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Damme swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Batista throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Damme.
Sloppy strikes from Batista. Those never looked like landing.
Batista throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Damme misses the target.
Batista misses with an uppercut.
Van Damme misses with a hook. Batista ducked under it nicely.
Van Damme lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Damme lands with a shot to the body.
Batista slips a jab from Van Damme.
Batista lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Leopoldo Van Damme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batista closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Van Damme misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batista looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Batista slips under a jab.
Van Damme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batista.
Van Damme just misses with a punch to the body.
Batista will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Damme slips a jab and a cross from Batista.
Diego Batista is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Batista avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Batista comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Batista 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 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Batista!
A victorious Diego Batista thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.