BFE - 53 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry McDermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serafim Do Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

McDermott
vs
Do Pinto

210 cm
25
191 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

196 cm
27
280 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Terry McDermott!
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, Serafim Do Pinto!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do Pinto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

McDermott throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Do Pinto was covering up waiting for the punch and McDermott finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McDermott working some strikes from top position.
McDermott trying to control the position from guard on top but Do Pinto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Do Pinto can do anything to dispel that myth.
McDermott slips nicely into half guard.
McDermott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Do Pinto keeps working.

McDermott is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Do Pinto is just riding it out for now. McDermott eventually gives up the hold.
McDermott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Do Pinto defending well though.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott wants to take a breather but Do Pinto is having none of it.
McDermott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDermott tries to pass to full mount but Do Pinto defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Terry McDermott!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Do Fogao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrion Lannister will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Do Fogao
vs
Lannister

200 cm
25
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

225 cm
28
280 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Do Fogao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyrion Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister misses with a double jab.
Lannister is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lannister jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lannister lands a hook that stumbles Do Fogao back into the cage. Lannister follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Do Fogao to the canvas! Lannister pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Do Fogao has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tyrion Lannister!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Algenir Aguiar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy has chosen Van damme - streets of Siam as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aguiar
vs
Hardy

186 cm
25
205 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

186 cm
34
221 lbs
22 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Algenir Aguiar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice sprawl there from Aguiar as Hardy shoots in.
Aguiar closes the distance and clinches up with Hardy, looking for a takedown. Aguiar pushes Hardy against the cage but Hardy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Hardy.
Aguiar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardy thows a body shot but no joy.
Aguiar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardy is fending him off so far but Aguiar persists. Nope, Hardy circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Algenir Aguiar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aguiar is out of range and Hardy settles back down.
Aguiar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hardy enables Aguiar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hardy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Hardy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aguiar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aguiar wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aguiar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hardy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Aguiar is defending well.
Aguiar tries to kick Hardy off but Hardy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hardy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguiar won't allow Hardy to pass to mount.
Aguiar pushes Hardy off looking to stand but Hardy dives back in and keeps control.
Hardy wants to pass to mount but Aguiar is defending the position.
Aguiar is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Hardy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hardy is trying to control the action in half guard but Aguiar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aguiar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aguiar.
Hardy looking to sit in guard and control but Aguiar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguiar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aguiar trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aguiar throwing strikes from guard but Hardy blocks nicely.
Hardy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hardy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aguiar!
Aguiar is squirming around, avoiding Hardy's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Will Hardy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Aguiar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aguiar is looking to take a break and control but Hardy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aguiar scoring with punches from side control.
Hardy wants to control but Aguiar postures up.
Aguiar lands an elbow.
Hardy is trying to control Aguiar's posture but Aguiar avoids it.
An elbow from Aguiar crashes against the mat.

Aguiar tries for a kimura but Hardy is defending well.
Aguiar working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to improve his position.
Hardy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hardy gets back to full guard.
Aguiar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aguiar trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Aguiar stops Hardy from standing up.
Hardy 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.
Aguiar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Aguiar from controlling successfully.
Aguiar throwing strikes but missing.
Hardy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aguiar trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy working a defensive guard but Aguiar manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hardy manages to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aguiar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguiar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hardy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hardy trying to control from the bottom.
Hardy manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aguiar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hardy 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.
Algenir Aguiar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hardy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aguiar landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aguiar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hardy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hardy wants to improve his position but instead Aguiar has moved into half guard.
Aguiar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aguiar wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aguiar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Algenir Aguiar dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

The crowd cheers as Hardy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aguiar doesn't seem phased though.
Hardy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Algenir Aguiar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aguiar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hardy looks to land a body kick but Aguiar moved away.
Aguiar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardy defends it nicely.
Aguiar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hardy connects with a nice looking jab.
Hardy leaves Aguiar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Algenir Aguiar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hardy moves into the clinch successfully.

Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Hardy coming out on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy with a jab.

Hardy has managed to clinch.
Aguiar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aguiar can't break the clinch.
Hardy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hardy connects with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hardy throws an elbow but misses.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hardy lands an elbow inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Aguiar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hardy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aguiar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hardy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Aguiar has picked Hardy up and slammed him! Hardy can't keep hold of the triangle and Aguiar manages to pass to side control!
Hardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aguiar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hardy's legs.
Aguiar lands a few punches from side control.
Hardy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aguiar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Aguiar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aguiar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hardy is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hardy is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Aguiar keeps moving.
Hardy preventing the sweep.
Hardy won't allow Aguiar to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looking to sit in guard and control but Aguiar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aguiar throwing strikes from guard but Hardy blocks nicely.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Aguiar from controlling successfully.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aguiar throws a big right hand that misses.
Aguiar trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Will Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hardy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Hardy!
After winning the bout, Will Hardy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fatih Emir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Ferdinand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emir comes to the cage accompanied by i kill people. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Emir
vs
Ferdinand

185 cm
36
190 lbs
23 - 23 - 1

190 cm
26
182 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 23 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fatih Emir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bob Ferdinand!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Emir drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Emir jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ferdinand keeping moving, preventing Emir from controlling successfully.

Ferdinand kicks Emir off and gets to his feet.

Emir throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ferdinand was covering up waiting for the punch and Emir finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ferdinand looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emir is one step ahead there.
Emir wants to control from the top but Ferdinand keeps moving.
Emir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Emir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ferdinand wants to stand but Emir is controlling the position.

Ferdinand throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Ferdinand looking for a guillotine here but Emir defends easily.

Emir drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Emir jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Emir throwing strikes from guard but Ferdinand blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand wants to get back to his feet but Emir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ferdinand is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferdinand in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Emir trying to control the position.

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

Emir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferdinand accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Emir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Emir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Emir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ferdinand wants to control from the top but Emir keeps moving.

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

Emir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferdinand gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ferdinand looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand trying to control but Emir is working from the bottom.

Emir looking for a triangle here. Ferdinand is fighting it but it looks tight! Emir pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ferdinand is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fatih Emir!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mano Thao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murilo Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thao comes to the cage accompanied by Sabotage. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Thao
vs
Hartmann

197 cm
28
215 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

195 cm
29
228 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mano Thao!
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, Murilo Hartmann!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartmann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thao looks to score with a jab to the body but Hartmann is just out of range.
Thao cracks the inside of Hartmann's front leg.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hartmann fails to pull guard.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thao obliges.
Hartmann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thao crunches a lovely knee into Hartmann's ribcage.
Hartmann looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Thao breaks the clinch.
Hartmann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mano Thao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murilo Hartmann.
Thao throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Murilo Hartmann has been cut.

Thao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hartmann, pushing him back against the cage.
Thao has Hartmann pressed against the cage, preventing Hartmann from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Thao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Thao rushes Hartmann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Hartmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hartmann fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Thao.
Hartmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hartmann is trying desperately to land a takedown but Thao is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hartmann.
Hartmann takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hartmann blocks a head kick by Thao.
Thao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hartmann's calf.
Hartmann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hartmann takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thao lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick by Thao - that's a beauty! Hartmann is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Thao can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mano Thao!
Mano Thao decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pitagoras Euclides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldemar Moura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Euclides
vs
Moura

191 cm
28
265 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

200 cm
29
300 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pitagoras Euclides!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Waldemar Moura!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Euclides moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Euclides shoots in and bounces Moura off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Moura trying to control the position.
Moura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Euclides. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Euclides controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Euclides is one step ahead there.
Moura looking to control.
Moura can't keep his opponent in guard - Euclides advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moura is trying to stand up here but Euclides is controlling him well.
Moura tries to roll over but Euclides keeps him under control.

Euclides 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.
Euclides wants to take a breather but Moura is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura looks like he's trying to stand up.

Euclides seems to be working for a kimura but Moura defends the submission attempt.
Moura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Euclides is looking to advance position but Moura won't allow it.

Euclides is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moura is just riding it out for now. Euclides eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Euclides is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moura trying to hold on to Euclides's head to control him but Euclides postures up.

Euclides is working for a kimura here but Moura manages to reverse the position and he's now in Euclides's guard.

Euclides throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Euclides is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Moura wants to improve his position but Euclides is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Euclides 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.
Moura tries to kick Euclides off but Euclides keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Euclides trying to control from half guard but Moura is working away.
Euclides is really struggling to control Moura but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Euclides 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.

Euclides is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moura is looking to escape.
Moura won't allow Euclides to pass to mount.
Euclides wants to control but Moura is keeping him busy.

Euclides is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Euclides works his foot free and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moura is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moura misses with a series of wild punches.
Moura misses with a series of wild punches.
Moura throws a series of punches but Euclides avoids them all with ease.
Waldemar Moura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Euclides drives through with a takedown into Moura's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Moura keeping moving, preventing Euclides from controlling successfully.

Euclides is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Moura looking for a sweep. Not yet Moura, not yet.
Euclides wants to pass the guard but Moura is keeping the position.
Euclides stands and throws Moura's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Euclides wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moura keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Euclides goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Moura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Euclides's guard! Nice work there by Moura!

Euclides is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moura wants to get up but he can't break Euclides's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Euclides working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pitagoras Euclides overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Euclides bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moura's guard.
Moura thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Euclides trying to control the position from guard on top but Moura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Euclides pushes down on Moura's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moura wants to get back to his feet.

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

Euclides is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moura tries to kick Euclides off but Euclides keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Euclides seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Moura is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pitagoras Euclides!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Justin Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janjalani Abu Bakhar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abu Bakhar has chosen Allah Wakbar as his entrance music. The key to victory for Justin Anthony has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Anthony
vs
Abu Bakhar

184 cm
32
189 lbs
21 - 11 - 2

178 cm
29
185 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 21 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Janjalani Abu Bakhar!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Abu Bakhar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anthony walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Anthony rushes Abu Bakhar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Anthony.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abu Bakhar.
Anthony manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Anthony is leaning against Abu Bakhar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anthony working aggressively here.
Abu Bakhar misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Abu Bakhar fails to land.
Anthony is looking to control Abu Bakhar's arms but Abu Bakhar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Anthony has his back to the cage.
Abu Bakhar misses with a punch to the body.
Anthony lands with a right to the head.
Anthony is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Abu Bakhar blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony trying to stall but Abu Bakhar improves his position.
Abu Bakhar lands with a light punch inside.
Anthony tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abu Bakhar's elbow.
Anthony presses Abu Bakhar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Abu Bakhar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abu Bakhar blocks a body shot from Anthony.
Good body shot from Anthony.
Anthony works on Abu Bakhar's body with a couple of short punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Abu Bakhar is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
A head punch on the inside from Abu Bakhar fails to land.
Anthony wants to stall.
Abu Bakhar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abu Bakhar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anthony is leaning against Abu Bakhar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anthony slows down the pace here.
Anthony is working Abu Bakhar over against the cage.
Anthony misses with a punch to the body.
Anthony goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anthony avoiding damage.
Abu Bakhar working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anthony.
Abu Bakhar throws a head punch that misses.
Anthony blocks an uppercut.
Abu Bakhar swings wildly with an uppercut but Anthony uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abu Bakhar slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anthony.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony stalling.
Abu Bakhar wants to stall.
Anthony is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Abu Bakhar trying to stall but Anthony improves his position.
Abu Bakhar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anthony backwards.
Abu Bakhar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anthony is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Abu Bakhar stalling in the clinch but Anthony improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abu Bakhar.
Still in the clinch, Abu Bakhar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abu Bakhar blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Anthony on the inside.
Abu Bakhar swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Abu Bakhar trying to stall but Anthony improves his position.
Anthony lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abu Bakhar or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anthony wants to stall.
Abu Bakhar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Anthony lands a nice shot to the body.
Abu Bakhar looking to stall.
Anthony misses with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anthony blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anthony creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abu Bakhar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anthony scores with a shot to the side of Abu Bakhar's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Anthony dominated that 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.

Anthony throws a series of punches but Abu Bakhar moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Anthony.
Anthony thows a body shot but no joy.
Abu Bakhar throws an overhand right that lands on Anthony's shoulder, as Anthony tries to avoid the shot.
Anthony misses with a wild combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Anthony.
Jab, jab by Abu Bakhar - just one landing.
Anthony misses with a jab, cross combination.

Abu Bakhar gets a takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Abu Bakhar working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Anthony's thigh. Anthony counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Abu Bakhar stopping the sweep attempt from Anthony.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Anthony defending against the ground and pound.
Anthony defending against the ground and pound.
Abu Bakhar lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Anthony manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Abu Bakhar is refusing to be controlled, as Anthony sits in half guard.
Anthony looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Abu Bakhar is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony is keen to just control but Abu Bakhar is a slippery customer.

We're going to have a standup here because Justin Anthony wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Anthony ducks under a wild hook from Abu Bakhar.
Abu Bakhar misses with a hook
and Anthony counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anthony lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Abu Bakhar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Abu Bakhar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Anthony manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Abu Bakhar wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving.
Anthony is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Abu Bakhar is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Abu Bakhar wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving.
Anthony is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Abu Bakhar is controlling him.
Abu Bakhar is in close to Anthony's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Anthony has momentary wrist control but Abu Bakhar slips an elbow through the middle.
Anthony wants to sweep here but Abu Bakhar controlling him for the moment.
Abu Bakhar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anthony swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abu Bakhar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anthony works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony has his hands on Abu Bakhar's head, controlling the position.
Anthony lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Abu Bakhar!
Anthony tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Anthony is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anthony avoids the body shot from Abu Bakhar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abu Bakhar looks to throw the jab but Anthony is out of range.
Abu Bakhar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anthony pinned against the cage. Anthony gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abu Bakhar. Anthony does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Janjalani Abu Bakhar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Abu Bakhar tries to move into range but Anthony moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anthony misses with a wild body shot.
Anthony throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Abu Bakhar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Abu Bakhar shoots for a double leg takedown but Anthony sprawls well. He's pushed Abu Bakhar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anthony with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Abu Bakhar to score with a decent uppercut.
Abu Bakhar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anthony.
Anthony digs a good hook to Abu Bakhar's body.
Anthony lands with a hook. Abu Bakhar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anthony throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abu Bakhar throws a hook but Anthony avoids it easily.
Abu Bakhar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Justin Anthony is winning the standup battle so far.

Anthony gets caught flat footed, as Abu Bakhar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Anthony wants to stand up but Abu Bakhar is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abu Bakhar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anthony looking to control.
Abu Bakhar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anthony looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anthony controls Abu Bakhar momentarily but Abu Bakhar frees himself.
Abu Bakhar wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving.
Anthony is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anthony is looking to stand up but Abu Bakhar isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Justin Anthony.
Anthony buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abu Bakhar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anthony circles away.
Justin Anthony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janjalani Abu Bakhar.
Anthony takes one to the side of the head.
Abu Bakhar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anthony avoids it really well and circles away.
Abu Bakhar tries for a takedown but Anthony sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anthony is looking to wear down Abu Bakhar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Anthony looks to land a combination. Abu Bakhar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anthony uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abu Bakhar.
Anthony lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar scores with a body shot.

Abu Bakhar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Abu Bakhar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abu Bakhar is fighting to break Anthony's control of his arms but Anthony is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anthony looking for a sweep. Not yet Anthony, not yet.
Abu Bakhar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anthony swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anthony looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abu Bakhar is one step ahead there.
Abu Bakhar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anthony trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar trying to control the position from guard on top but Anthony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abu Bakhar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anthony is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anthony wants to pass the guard but Abu Bakhar is keeping the position.

Abu Bakhar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anthony can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anthony pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abu Bakhar is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anthony wants to control from the top but Abu Bakhar keeps moving.
Anthony advances position into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Justin Anthony.
I think Anthony 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Anthony!
Justin Anthony thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Jakort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wandeco Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Silva's choice of entrance music: Mad Dog. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Jakort
vs
Silva

185 cm
35
220 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

180 cm
31
215 lbs
15 - 14 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralph Jakort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wandeco Silva!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakort tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jakort on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jakort on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jakort avoids the head kick by Silva.
Jakort moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.

Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jakort takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jakort misses with an elbow over the top.

Silva gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Jakort has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva 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.

Jakort looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Jakort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jakort preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jakort utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Jakort working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva postures up in Jakort's guard and throws a big left but Jakort blocks it.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jakort working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva won't allow Jakort to sweep him here.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jakort works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jakort keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Wandeco Silva wasn't active enough on the ground.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jakort has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jakort shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A solid body kick from Silva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jakort is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Jakort is breathing heavily.
Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jakort's guard.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ralph Jakort!
In his post fight interview, Ralph Jakort started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

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

Sladkov
vs
Williams

192 cm
35
240 lbs
19 - 8 - 0

195 cm
31
266 lbs
25 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sasa Sladkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Eli Williams!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Sladkov's head back.
Sladkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams tries for a takedown but Sladkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williams looks to land a body kick but Sladkov moved away.
Good standup being displayed there by Sladkov as he connects with a hook.
Williams staying out of range there.
Sladkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams misses with a right hand
enabling Sladkov to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Sladkov throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Sladkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
Sasa Sladkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Williams.
Sladkov takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams thumps Sladkov with a low kick.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Sladkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Sladkov ducks down to avoid it.
Williams with a jab.
Eli Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sladkov moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams digs a good body shot into Sladkov's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sladkov misses with a low kick as Williams jumps back.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sladkov manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Williams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sladkov was covering up waiting for the punch and Williams finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sladkov's head.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Williams postures up in Sladkov's guard and throws a big left but Sladkov blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sladkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Williams is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sladkov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sladkov has escaped and now he's on top!
Williams is controlling Sladkov's posture.
Williams wants to sweep here but Sladkov controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Williams throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sladkov escapes and throws Williams's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams tries to bench press Sladkov off him but Sladkov keeps the position.
Williams struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Williams dominated that 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.

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Williams.
Sladkov misses with a body shot.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sladkov.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Sladkov.
Sladkov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
Sladkov avoids the body shot from Williams.
Sladkov throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Sladkov scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Sasa Sladkov has been cut.
Williams tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sladkov is able to avoid easily.
Sasa Sladkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Sladkov defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Sladkov lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Sladkov blocks a jab.
Sladkov thows a leg kick but Williams checks it
and Williams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sladkov digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.
Williams lands a jab.
Williams lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sladkov backs up against the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sladkov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams tries to land a body kick

and Sladkov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Williams! Sladkov lets Williams back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Sladkov drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Williams's head, knocking him out cold! Sladkov is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sasa Sladkov!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

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

Hiri
vs
Vera

190 cm
31
214 lbs
22 - 11 - 1

191 cm
30
205 lbs
20 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kara Hiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Vera!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Hiri.
Vera throws the kick towards the body but Hiri avoids it.
Vera throws a chopping leg kick but Hiri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good exchange - Vera coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiri scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Hiri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A right-left combo lands from Hiri.
Vera slips under a jab.
Hiri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hiri digs a good body shot into Vera's ribs.
Hiri throws a jab but it's blocked by Vera.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vera.
Hiri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vera.
Vera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiri checks a low kick from Vera.
Vera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hiri throws out a loose jab but Vera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiri moves out of range of the body kick.
A slow jab from Hiri misses its intended target.
Vera swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vera bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hiri misses with a straight right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vera.
Hiri throws a good cross that connects.
Vera throws the left hand but Hiri avoids the punch easily.
Hiri tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Vera.
Vera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hiri is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hiri is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Hiri does no damage.
Vera bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hiri's sensitive parts.
Vera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vera throws a sloppy head kick and Hiri moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Vera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vera delivers a nice body kick.
Vera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Vera lands a big head kick that sends Hiri tumbling to the mat! Vera takes a step backwards and waves Hiri back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vera connects with a solid leg kick.
Vera looks for the body kick but Hiri saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Vera.
Vera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Hiri drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Vera follows Hiri to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Vera!
A less than humble Michael Vera misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.