BFC 4 - Night of Champions PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Blackwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steffan Mieller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mieller is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Walka. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Blackwell
vs
Mieller

190 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Blackwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steffan Mieller!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mieller lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mieller.
Mieller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mieller pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Blackwell back to the ropes. Mieller follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mieller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mieller lands a nice looking body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Mieller scores with a four punch combination!
Mieller scores with a one two! Blackwell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mieller shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blackwell eats them both and turns towards Mieller to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mieller shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blackwell eats them both and turns towards Mieller to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mieller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mieller scores with a three punch combo!
Mieller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mieller throws a combination. Blackwell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A nice combination there by Mieller.
Mieller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mieller misses with a body kick.
Mieller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mieller misses with a body kick.
Mieller displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mieller thuds his shin into the meat of Blackwell's side.
Mieller looks to land a combination but Blackwell avoids it well.
Mieller looks winded!
Mieller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blackwell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mieller.
Mieller stalks Blackwell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blackwell's face. Blackwell staggers backwards, shaken.
Mieller throws out a powerful jab.
Mieller lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mieller.
A punch combination from Mieller misses.
A combination from Mieller does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mieller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blackwell circles away quickly and effectively.
Mieller misses with a series of wild punches.
Mieller throws a right hand that Blackwell ducks under and follows up with a left that Blackwell also avoids with ease.
Mieller throws a series of punches but Blackwell moves out of range.
Mieller should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mieller misses with a low kick.
Mieller misses with a two punch combination.
Mieller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mieller throws a right hand that Blackwell ducks under and follows up with a left that Blackwell also avoids with ease.
Mieller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mieller throws a series of punches but Blackwell avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Mieller does no damage.
No joy there for Mieller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mieller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mieller throws a series of punches but Blackwell avoids them all with ease.
Blackwell avoids the head kick by Mieller.
Mieller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mieller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blackwell.
Mieller throws a series of punches but Blackwell avoids them all with ease.
Mieller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mieller looks to land a combination but Blackwell avoids it well.
Blackwell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mieller.
Mieller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mieller swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mieller tries to bum rush Blackwell with a series of wild strikes but Blackwell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mieller tries to bum rush Blackwell with a series of wild strikes but Blackwell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mieller throws a series of punches but Blackwell moves out of range.
Steffan Mieller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mieller's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mieller duly obliges.
Mieller throws a right and a left that Blackwell avoids nicely.
Mieller doesn't manage to clinch there - Blackwell circles away.
Mieller throws a right and a left that Blackwell avoids nicely.
Mieller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mieller stalks Blackwell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blackwell's face. Blackwell staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mieller fails to land with a series of punches.
Mieller misses with a two punch combination.
Steffan Mieller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mieller throws a nice looking combination but Blackwell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steffan Mieller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mieller misses with a wild combination.

Mieller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mieller fails to pull guard.
Mieller jumps guard but Blackwell stands there with Mieller around his waist. Mieller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blackwell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Blackwell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mieller after a bit of a struggle.
Mieller tries to pull guard but Blackwell forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Tom Blackwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steffan Mieller.
Blackwell has Mieller pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mieller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blackwell lands a takedown into guard.
Blackwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mieller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mieller keeping moving, preventing Blackwell from controlling successfully.
Blackwell stands up over Mieller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mieller is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blackwell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Blackwell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackwell is in close to Mieller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blackwell is looking to work some ground and pound but Mieller has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Blackwell drops back looking for a leg! Mieller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mieller manages to kick Blackwell off! Blackwell jumps back into Mieller's guard.
Blackwell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blackwell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blackwell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blackwell forces his way into half guard.
Blackwell is trying to control. Mieller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Blackwell throwing shots but Mieller is blocking nicely.
Blackwell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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!
Mieller has hold of Blackwell's hands but Blackwell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blackwell lands with a punch from half guard.
Blackwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mieller keeps working.
Blackwell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mieller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blackwell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nice strikes from Blackwell there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blackwell lands a nice short elbow.

It looks like Steffan Mieller has been cut.
Mieller taking some punishment here, with Blackwell in his half guard.
Blackwell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blackwell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mieller!
Blackwell is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Mieller goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Blackwell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tom Blackwell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivanv Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rejinaldo Villasenor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villasenor has chosen I Gotta Feeling as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Bull
vs
Villasenor

188 cm
23
230 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

199 cm
23
229 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivanv Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rejinaldo Villasenor!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villasenor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bull looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bull throws a right and a left that both miss.
Villasenor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bull shoots in looking for a takedown but Villasenor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bull's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Villasenor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bull tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Villasenor is in Bull's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Villasenor distracts Bull with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Villasenor wants to stand but Bull has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Villasenor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Villasenor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bull is keeping the position for now.
Villasenor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bull's 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!
Villasenor tries to free his leg and advance position but Bull is retaining full guard.
Bull might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Villasenor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bull's guard.
Villasenor looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Villasenor wants to stand but Bull has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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

Villasenor stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bull tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Villasenor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Villasenor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bull has a closed guard, preventing Villasenor from standing up.
Bull is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bull is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Villasenor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Villasenor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Villasenor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Villasenor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bull. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Villasenor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bull's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull wants to stand and escape but Villasenor is having none of it.
Villasenor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bull is proving hard to escape from.
Villasenor wants to pass the guard but Bull is keeping the position.
Bull looking for a sweep. Not yet Bull, not yet.
Villasenor wants to get up but he can't break Bull's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Villasenor is pushing down on Bull's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bull is fighting to maintain full guard but Villasenor has managed to sneak the leg through.
Villasenor passes the guard and advances to mount!
Villasenor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bull is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villasenor unloading with bombs!
Bull tries to hold on but Villasenor pushes him away.

Villasenor working for a submission but Bull is keeping him at bay.
Villasenor is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Villasenor lands a heavy elbow.
BOOM! Villasenor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rejinaldo Villasenor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Villasenor shoots for a takedown but Bull saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bull shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Villasenor pinned against the ropes. Villasenor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crunch! Villasenor slams his shin into Bull's torso.
Villasenor lands a nice looking body kick.

Villasenor forces Bull back against the ropes and clinches.
Villasenor keeps control of Bull as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Villasenor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Bull to keep the fight standing.

Villasenor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Villasenor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ivanv Bull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rejinaldo Villasenor.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Villasenor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rejinaldo Villasenor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Villasenor tries to land a front kick but Bull steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Villasenor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Villasenor is looking to land body kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bull crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Villasenor - the referee stops the clock and Bull gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Villasenor. Bull manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Villasenor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bull is fending him off so far but Villasenor persists. Nope, Bull circles away and we're back to standing.
Villasenor misses with a two punch combination.
Villasenor tries to clinch up.
Villasenor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bull swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bull swats away the attempt to clinch by Villasenor.
Villasenor moves in looking to clinch but Bull pushes him off.

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

Villasenor decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villasenor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bull tries to avoid it but Villasenor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bull to the ground. Bull escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Villasenor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bull.
Bull leaves Villasenor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Villasenor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bull sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bull cracks Villasenor with a good jab.
Villasenor lands a jab to Bull's midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Villasenor - that will leave a mark!
Villasenor tries to clinch but Bull is having none of it.
Villasenor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Villasenor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bull pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villasenor scores with a kick to the midsection.

Villasenor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bull is pressing down on Villasenor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Villasenor drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bull manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Villasenor has Bull in his guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull tries to bench press Villasenor off him but Villasenor keeps the position.

Villasenor tries for a kimura but Bull is defending well.
Bull is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bull can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Villasenor decides to stand back up. Villasenor steps back and let's Bull get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Villasenor moves into range and clinches up with Bull.
Bull tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Villasenor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bull throws a nice looking combination but Villasenor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bull swats away the attempt to clinch by Villasenor.
Villasenor leaves Bull with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Villasenor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Villasenor lands with a nice body kick.
Villasenor scoring well with a low kick there.
Villasenor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bull will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

Villasenor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bull's half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Villasenor wants to stand up but Bull is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Villasenor works his way into side control.

Villasenor has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Villasenor shoots for a double leg takedown but Bull sprawls well. He's pushed Villasenor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Villasenor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Villasenor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Villasenor postures up.
Villasenor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bull's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villasenor pushes down on Bull's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bull avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Villasenor.
Villasenor wants to pass the guard but Bull is defending well.
Villasenor tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bull controls his leg.
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!

Villasenor decides to stand up.
Horrible takedown by Bull or perhaps it was just good defense by Villasenor which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivanv Bull. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull stuffs the takedown.
Bull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bull showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Villasenor.
Horrible takedown by Villasenor or perhaps it was just good defense by Bull which made him look bad.
Villasenor keeps Bull at a distance using the push kick.
Villasenor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Bull gets caught napping as Villasenor dives in and scores a takedown. Bull manages to retain guard.

Bull scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bull shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Villasenor but Villasenor pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villasenor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bull swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rejinaldo Villasenor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Villasenor tries to clinch up.
Villasenor misses with a double jab.
Villasenor throws a head kick but Bull moves out of range.
Bull slips a straight right by Villasenor.
Villasenor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Villasenor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bull doesn't manage to clinch there - Villasenor circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Villasenor.
Ivanv Bull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rejinaldo Villasenor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Villasenor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rejinaldo Villasenor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Villasenor 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wellingnton Felipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wellingnton Felipe could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chael Gracie's chin.

Felipe
vs
Gracie

190 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wellingnton Felipe!
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, Chael Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Felipe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Felipe has his takedown stuffed

and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gracie.
Gracie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gracie is pressed up against the ropes. Felipe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gracie down to the mat. Gracie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wellingnton Felipe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Felipe slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.

Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Felipe.

Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Felipe looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well.

Felipe tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gracie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Felipe is trying to break the clinch but Gracie has him pressed against the ropes.
Gracie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Felipe tries to pull guard but Gracie holds him up against the ropes and eventually Felipe drops back down to his feet.

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

Felipe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie working a defensive guard but Felipe passes into half guard.
Gracie is trying to stand up here but Felipe is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Felipe sits in half guard.
Felipe is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Felipe controlling the pace.
Felipe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie!
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Felipe has a good base and remains in mount.
Felipe won't let Gracie get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to hold on but Felipe pushes him away.
Felipe tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Felipe throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gracie because Felipe loaded up on that one.
Felipe thowing shots but they're missing.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Felipe looking to secure an arm triangle but Gracie defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felipe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie regains half guard.
Felipe trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Felipe is controlling well.
Gracie trying to hold on to Felipe's head to control him but Felipe postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chael Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Felipe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Felipe tries a head kick but it misses.
Felipe looks to clinch

and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Felipe didn't expect that.
Felipe has a closed guard, preventing Gracie from standing up.
Felipe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Felipe keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Felipe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Chael Gracie hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Felipe wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Felipe doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Felipe swivels and escapes.

Gracie clinches up against the ropes.
Felipe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Gracie lands a right hand.
Gracie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Felipe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Felipe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is pushing Felipe up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

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

Felipe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Felipe won't allow Gracie to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Felipe pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Felipe keeps him under control.
Gracie is trying to stand up here but Felipe is controlling him well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felipe controlling the pace.
Felipe wants to stand but Gracie has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Gracie looks like he's trying to stand up.
Felipe trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Wellingnton Felipe.
Felipe shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Felipe gets tackled into the ropes by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felipe working hard to break the clinch.
Felipe misses with a punch on the inside.

Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Felipe throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Felipe tries to clinch up.
Gracie swings for the body but Felipe moves out of range.

Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Felipe did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Gracie tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Felipe.
Gracie is taking a breather. Felipe 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie wants to stand up but Felipe is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chael Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Felipe shoots and misses

and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gracie tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Felipe trying to control here.
Gracie tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Felipe.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Felipe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie tries to stand but can't do so whilst Felipe controls his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Felipe wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Felipe wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

It looks like Wellingnton Felipe has been cut.
Felipe misses with a double jab.
Felipe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Felipe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felipe misses with a body shot.

Gracie has Felipe up against the ropes in a clinch.

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

Gracie closes the distance and clinches.

Gracie has clasped his hands together around Felipe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Felipe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie stops Felipe from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Gracie looking for a submission but Felipe manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie 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.
Gracie postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.

Chael Gracie has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Felipe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Felipe shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Felipe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wellingnton Felipe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chael Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chael Gracie!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michal Kucharski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoan Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Kucharski
vs
Gonzalez

177 cm
20
142 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

169 cm
21
140 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

CEC Nutrition Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Michal Kucharski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yoan Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kucharski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gonzalez swivels and escapes.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Kucharski is having none of it.
Michal Kucharski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kucharski dives in and grabs Gonzalez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gonzalez pushes down on Kucharski's head and hops out.
Kucharski shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Kucharski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez scores with a nice body kick.
Kucharski avoids the head kick by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kucharski circles away.

Kucharski feints and as Gonzalez raises his hands in defense, Kucharski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kucharski trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kucharski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kucharski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kucharski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gonzalez's guard.
Kucharski lands strikes from half guard.
Gonzalez looks winded!

Kucharski is looking for a kimura but Gonzalez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kucharski to get the leverage.
Kucharski lands with a punch from half guard.
Kucharski passes to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucharski working away.
Kucharski looks up at the clock and then as Gonzalez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kucharski smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kucharski looks up at the clock and then as Gonzalez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kucharski smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kucharski is putting a hurting on Gonzalez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gonzalez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Kucharski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kucharski advances to full mount.
Gonzalez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kucharski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kucharski connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kucharski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kucharski raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kucharski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gonzalez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Kucharski throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Gonzalez has his hands clasped together but Kucharski breaks the hold and Gonzalez is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Kucharski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michal Kucharski!
Michal Kucharski 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
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michail Cipovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drago Kamarad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Michail Cipovski has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Michail Cipovski seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Cipovski
vs
Kamarad

193 cm
25
245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michail Cipovski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drago Kamarad!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cipovski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kamarad defends it nicely.
Cipovski shoots in for a double leg but Kamarad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kamarad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cipovski has time to react.

It looks like Michail Cipovski has been cut.
Kamarad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kamarad scores with a sloppy right hand. Cipovski should have avoided that one.
Cipovski shoots in and drives through. Kamarad sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michail Cipovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cipovski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kamarad as he jumps to the side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cipovski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kamarad as he avoids it easily.
Kamarad works the jab nicely.

Kamarad steps into range and cracks Cipovski with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Cipovski flops backwards and Kamarad dives into his guard looking to finish!

Cipovski is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kamarad gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cipovski fails with the takedown.
Kamarad misses with a straight left.
Cipovski looks for a takedown but Kamarad sprawls well.
Kamarad stuffs the takedown.
Kamarad leaves Cipovski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kamarad has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kamarad lands a lovely overhand right.

Michail Cipovski's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cipovski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kamarad pinned against the ropes. Kamarad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kamarad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cipovski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kamarad defends it nicely.
Kamarad stuffs the takedown attempt from Cipovski. Cipovski gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cipovski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cipovski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cipovski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kamarad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cipovski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kamarad sprawls well. Kamarad wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cipovski gets slowly back to his feet.
Kamarad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Michail Cipovski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kamarad might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kamarad lands with a hook. Cipovski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cipovski shoots in for a takedown but Kamarad shows good takedown defense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamarad jabs Cipovski right on the nose. Cipovski blinks but takes it well.
Cipovski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kamarad circles away.
Cipovski tries for a takedown but Kamarad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Kamarad as Cipovski shoots in.
Cipovski is breathing heavily.
Donk. Kamarad catches Cipovski right on the button with a cross.

Jeez, Michail Cipovski's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

Cipovski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kamarad to the ground. Cipovski is now in Kamarad's guard.
Cipovski connects with a couple of short punches.

Cipovski drops back looking for a leg! Kamarad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kamarad manages to kick Cipovski off! Cipovski jumps back into Kamarad's guard.
Cipovski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kamarad 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drago Kamarad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michail Cipovski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kamarad lands an overhand right.
Nice sprawl there from Kamarad as Cipovski shoots in.
Kamarad slaps away a takedown attempt from Cipovski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cipovski shoots for a takedown but Kamarad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michail Cipovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cipovski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kamarad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cipovski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cipovski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Cipovski ducks straight into an uppercut from Kamarad and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Cipovski manages to regain guard straight away.
Oh Cipovski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michail Cipovski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Drago Kamarad!
Drago Kamarad is the new heavyweight champion!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Karol Robotnik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robotnik's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Condemned 84 - Face the Aggression. Karol Robotnik has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Robotnik
vs
White

163 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
135 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Karol Robotnik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George White!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White blocks a head kick by Robotnik.
White shoots in and drives through. Robotnik sprawls well.

Robotnik gets caught napping as White dives in and scores a takedown. Robotnik manages to retain guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
White trying to control but Robotnik is working from the bottom.
White engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
White looking to sit in guard and control but Robotnik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Robotnik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robotnik chips away with some ground and pound.
Robotnik throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Robotnik looking to sit in guard and control but White gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Robotnik pulls White in close to prevent any damage.
White pushing down on Robotnik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Robotnik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robotnik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Robotnik looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
White uses his free foot to push down on Robotnik's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Robotnik.
White is looking to work his way around to Robotnik's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White looking to control but Robotnik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Robotnik can't escape the position.
White looking to control but Robotnik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

White is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Robotnik can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Robotnik is squirming around, avoiding White's attempts to control the action.

White swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Robotnik is now in White's guard. A big mistake from White there, giving up the dominant position!

White is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George White 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.

White tries for a takedown but Robotnik circles away easily

and Robotnik counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
White jumps guard but Robotnik stands there with White around his waist. White gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Robotnik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White misses with a takedown attempt

and Robotnik holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Karol Robotnik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George White.
Robotnik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and White avoids it.
White tries to pull guard but Robotnik holds him up against the ropes and eventually White drops back down to his feet.

Robotnik breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White fails with the takedown

and Robotnik counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Robotnik.

Robotnik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White tries for a takedown but Robotnik circles away easily

and Robotnik counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in White's guard now.
Robotnik throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
Robotnik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robotnik is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Robotnik got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robotnik has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted.
Robotnik throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robotnik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Robotnik throwing strikes but missing.
Robotnik looking to sit in guard and control but White gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Robotnik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White wants to control from the top but Robotnik keeps moving.
White advances to half guard.
White trying to mount his opponent but Robotnik defends it.
Robotnik is not content to let White control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robotnik is trying to stand up here but White is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White trying to control from half guard but Robotnik is working away.
Robotnik is doing well to control the position and prevent White from advancing to side control.
White trying to control from half guard but Robotnik is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

White shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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 Karol Robotnik will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from White.
Robotnik shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense.
Robotnik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robotnik wants it to stay on the feet.
Robotnik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? White is fending him off so far but Robotnik persists. Nope, White circles away and we're back to standing.
Robotnik misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
White misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karol Robotnik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George White.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Robotnik tries to sprawl but White drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White is figuring out what he wants to do next.
White is looking to advance position but Robotnik won't allow it.
White prevents Robotnik from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robotnik is staying active underneath White, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
White tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robotnik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

George White has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robotnik is defended easily by White.
White shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robotnik as he jumps to the side.
White misses with a takedown attempt

and Robotnik counters with a takedown into side control.
Robotnik lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robotnik lands a nice forearm strike.
Robotnik landing strikes.
White tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robotnik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Robotnik is trying to ground and pound but White uses the momentary lack of control by Robotnik to regain half guard.
Robotnik drops an elbow to the side of White's head.
Robotnik trying to control from White's half guard. White has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robotnik throws an elbow that misses. White uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Robotnik's guard. Nice move by White!
White stands and throws Robotnik's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Robotnik struggling a bit here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

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 Karol Robotnik.
I think Robotnik 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 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

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