WPR: WD 5 (SUN) PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mari Juana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee Murray has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Juana
vs
Murray

192 cm
26
213 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

164 cm
25
219 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Pitt Nutrition (3x158 2x159 products)

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mari Juana!
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, Lee Murray!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray is looking to clinch but Juana is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Juana fails with a takedown attempt.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murray misses with a double jab.
Juana tries to clinch but Murray moves out of range.
Juana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juana takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like Mari Juana has been cut.

Murray moves into the clinch successfully.
Juana changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murray fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lee Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray throws a body punch but Juana moves out of range.
Juana is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray swats away the attempt to clinch by Juana.
Murray tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Juana shoots in for a takedown but Murray shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mari Juana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juana was well out of range. Poor timing from Murray.

Juana rushes Murray and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Juana can't find room to land a body shot as Murray controls the action.

Murray has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Juana uses from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Murray keeping moving, preventing Juana from controlling successfully.
Juana is really struggling to control Murray but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Murray escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Juana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Juana stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Juana clinches.
Juana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Juana lands a takedown into guard.

Murray is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Juana defends well.
Juana throwing strikes from guard but Murray blocks nicely.

Murray is working an open guard so Juana takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juana closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murray circles away.
Murray thows a body shot but no joy.

Juana gets a double leg takedown into Murray's guard.
Juana will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Juana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Murray is looking for a triangle but Juana pushes his legs off easily.
Juana controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Juana looking to pass the guard.
Murray is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murray is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Juana is aware though and is defending well.

Murray has an active guard here but Juana has managed to pass into half guard.
Murray is refusing to be controlled, as Juana sits in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juana seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Juana stands up out of the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murray throws a right hand that Juana ducks under and follows up with a left that Juana also avoids with ease.
Juana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murray is fending him off so far but Juana persists. Nope, Murray circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mari Juana will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mari Juana's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Murray misses the target.
Murray misses with an uppercut
and Juana counters with a series of strikes. Murray will be more careful next time no doubt.

Juana looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mari Juana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Juana performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Juana trying to control from Murray's half guard. Murray has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Juana is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Murray has his foot on Juana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juana works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Murray actively working from the bottom here.
Juana content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Murray has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Juana is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juana stalling.
Murray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juana trying to control the pace.

Mari Juana has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Murray looks to land a combination but Juana avoids it well.
Juana shoots in but Murray avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Murray gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Murray pulls guard successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murray looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Murray isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Juana stacks Murray on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Juana!
Murray is breathing heavily.
Murray is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Juana is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Murray will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Juana stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juana shoots in but no luck this time.
Murray throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Juana makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Murray really felt that one!
Murray misses the shot to the body.
Mari Juana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Juana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Juana shoots in and drives through. Murray sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mari Juana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Murray catches Juana right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juana moves in looking to clinch but Murray pushes him off.
Juana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murray as he avoids it easily.
Murray stuns Juana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Juana drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murray is trying to control Juana's posture but Juana avoids it.
Juana is putting a hurting on Murray here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mari Juana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mari Juana's cut.
That's time! Juana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Murray thows a body shot but no joy.
Murray lands a body shot.
Murray misses with a shot to the body
and Juana counters with a head kick. That will keep Murray thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Murray lands a jab to the nose.
Murray lands with a nice combination. Juana backs away looking to recover.
Juana throws a leg kick but Murray sees it coming and moves out of range.
Juana looks for a takedown but Murray sprawls well.
Juana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Murray gets a double leg takedown into Juana's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray won't allow Juana to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Murray drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Juana dives on top into guard.
Juana throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Murray escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Juana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Murray working for a triangle but Juana defends it easily.
Juana is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juana looking to pass the guard.
Juana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Murray looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Juana wants to pass the guard but Murray is keeping the position.
Juana with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Murray has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Juana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murray controls Juana momentarily but Juana frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Murray has an active guard here but Juana has managed to pass into half guard.

Murray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee Murray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juana controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juana slips a nice elbow through Murray's hands, connecting with Murray's forehead.
Juana is trying to control the action in half guard but Murray is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Juana connects with a nice short shot to Murray's temple.
Juana wants to free his trapped foot but Murray is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Juana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Murray with the active half guard here but Juana passes nicely into side control.
Murray sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lee Murray.
I think Juana 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dy Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy The Grinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dy Batista has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Batista
vs
The Grinn

189 cm
25
178 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dy Batista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy The Grinn!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Grinn under the eye.
The Grinn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Batista counters with a left to the body.

The Grinn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The Grinn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The Grinn prevents Batista from improving his position.
Batista keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Grinn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jimmy The Grinn was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice cross by Batista.
Batista looks to land a combination but The Grinn avoids it well.
The Grinn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Batista circles away.
Batista swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Grinn misses with a hook to the body
and Batista cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Batista throws a combination. The Grinn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

The Grinn is rocked!
Batista defending well as The Grinn loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Batista drops The Grinn with a beautiful combination! The Grinn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Batista is looking for the KO!
The Grinn is still on wobbly legs! Can Batista finish him?
The Grinn shoots in for a takedown but Batista shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dy Batista is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batista connects with a stiff jab that staggers The Grinn - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dy Batista!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manawydan Fab Llyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Old Wisdom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Fab Llyr
vs
Wisdom

200 cm
19
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
19
300 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Dragon

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manawydan Fab Llyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Old Wisdom!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wisdom throws a right and a left that Fab Llyr avoids nicely.
Wisdom throws out a loose jab but Fab Llyr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fab Llyr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wisdom.
Fab Llyr slips under a jab from Wisdom.
Fab Llyr misses with a looping left.
Wisdom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fab Llyr wants to clinch.
Wisdom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wisdom tries to bum rush Fab Llyr with a series of wild strikes but Fab Llyr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wisdom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fab Llyr misses with a hook. Wisdom ducked under it nicely.
Wisdom throws a left and a right that both miss

and Fab Llyr moves into the clinch.
Wisdom wants to get back to striking at distance but Fab Llyr won't allow it.
Wisdom is trying to break the clinch but Fab Llyr is controlling him.
Wisdom tries to break free but Fab Llyr pushes him back against the cage.
Fab Llyr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wisdom avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fab Llyr.
Fab Llyr lands an elbow just above Wisdom 's eye.

It looks like Old Wisdom has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fab Llyr with a knee to the head.
Fab Llyr lands a nice elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Wisdom's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fab Llyr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fab Llyr.
Wisdom can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Fab Llyr.
Fab Llyr lands a nice elbow.

That has opened up Old Wisdom's cut even more.
Wisdom wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fab Llyr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wisdom looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fab Llyr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fab Llyr lands a nice elbow.
Fab Llyr lands a damaging elbow.
Nice body punch from Fab Llyr - that landed with a thud.
Fab Llyr lands an elbow that stopped Wisdom in his tracks for a moment.

Wisdom is rocked!

The cut above Old Wisdom's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fab Llyr lands a damaging elbow.
Wisdom is still on wobbly legs! Can Fab Llyr finish him?
Fab Llyr lands a nice elbow.
Fab Llyr scores a nice knee to the body.
Fab Llyr creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Wisdom! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Fab Llyr.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manawydan Fab Llyr!
Manawydan Fab Llyr very nearly forgot to thank The Dark Side amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackie Rouisey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rouisey has chosen Edwin Starr - War as his entrance music. Nathaniel Cox could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jackie Rouisey's chin.

Cox
vs
Rouisey

193 cm
21
203 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nathaniel Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jackie Rouisey!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rouisey looks to land a right hand but Cox moved out of range.

Cox looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rouisey wants to stand and escape but Cox is having none of it.
Cox stopping the sweep attempt from Rouisey.
Rouisey working a defensive guard but Cox passes into half guard.
Rouisey trying to control here.

Cox is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rouisey trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cox controlling the action here.
Cox tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rouisey.
Cox is pressing down on Rouisey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rouisey is holding on for now.
Cox takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Nathaniel Cox has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Rouisey tries to sprawl but Cox drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cox seems to be looking for submissions.
Cox performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rouisey trying to control but Cox postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rouisey tries to get to full guard but Cox has control of the leg.

Cox stands up and beckons Rouisey to join him on the feet.
A left lands for Rouisey.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Cox is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cox is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cox prevents Rouisey from standing back up.
Rouisey trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cox is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cox tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rouisey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Cox stands up and beckons Rouisey to join him on the feet.
Rouisey avoids the body shot from Cox.

Cox shoots in and gets a takedown into Rouisey's guard.
Cox stopping the sweep attempt from Rouisey.
Cox wants to pass the guard but Rouisey is keeping the position.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rouisey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathaniel Cox dominated that round.
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.

Cox misses with a wild body shot.
Rouisey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rouisey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cox.
Rouisey throws a series of strikes that have Cox backpedaling.
Cox ducks under a wild hook from Rouisey.
Rouisey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cox backs up against the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rouisey.
Rouisey tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Cox counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rouisey's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cox is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cox postures up.
Cox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cox decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rouisey swings widly with a right hand
and Cox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cox misses with a hook to the body
and Rouisey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rouisey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rouisey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackie Rouisey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Rouisey.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rouisey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rouisey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Cox gets a double leg takedown into Rouisey's guard.
Rouisey wants to stand and escape but Cox is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rouisey wants to sweep but no luck.
Rouisey looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cox puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cox tries to pass to full mount but Rouisey defends it.

Cox stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Cox swings for the body but Rouisey moves out of range.
Rouisey thuds a left hand into Cox's body.
Rouisey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cox in his tracks.
Rouisey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackie Rouisey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rouisey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cox's head backwards.
Rouisey throws a jab when Cox was well out of range.
Cox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rouisey 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.
Cox's corner calls for a 1-2. Cox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Rouisey misses the target.
Rouisey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cox's head backwards.
Cox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rouisey lands with a right hand.
Cox defending well as Rouisey loads up on a big left hand.
Rouisey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cox moves out of range of the strikes.
Cox is looking to wear down Rouisey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rouisey lunges at Cox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cox's hand.
Rouisey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cox takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rouisey feints a jab promting Cox to slip. Rouisey then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cox slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rouisey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rouisey is breathing heavily.
Cox throws a body punch but Rouisey moves out of range.
Rouisey looks to score with a jab to the body but Cox is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cox shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Cox is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rouisey is just riding it out for now. Cox eventually gives up the hold.
Rouisey tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cox has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Nathaniel Cox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Cox is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
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 Nathaniel Cox will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Cox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rouisey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rouisey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cox takes a swing at Rouisey's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Rouisey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Cox shoots in and gets a takedown into Rouisey's guard.
Cox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rouisey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cox sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rouisey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cox forces his way into half guard.
Cox is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox prevents Rouisey from improving his position.
Rouisey trying to control but Cox postures up.
Rouisey wants to improve his position but Cox is controlling well.
Rouisey trying to control but Cox postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox slips a straight right by Rouisey.
Rouisey is looking to clinch but Cox is avoiding it.
Rouisey throws a lazy right hand but Cox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rouisey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rouisey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rouisey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackie Rouisey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rouisey connects with the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rouisey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cox.

Rouisey gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rouisey working a defensive guard here.
Cox pushes down on Rouisey's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cox decides to stand and escape the position.
Rouisey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rouisey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackie Rouisey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cox throws a big shot that misses.
Cox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cox takes one to the chin there.
Cox moves away from the strike by Rouisey.
Rouisey misses with a body punch

and Cox counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rouisey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rouisey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cox controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A lull in the action here.

Cox tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cox controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathaniel Cox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cox, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Cox!
A very excited looking Nathaniel Cox made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Brent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brent is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by David Brent - 'Life on the Road'. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stevens
vs
Brent

177 cm
19
140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

168 cm
19
148 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Brent!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens wants to clinch but Brent slips to the side

and Brent counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stevens looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stevens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brent on the ground.
Stevens wants to improve his position but Brent is controlling well.
Brent is controlling the pace.
Brent is pressing down on Stevens's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stevens is holding on for now.
Brent not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stevens trying to control here.
Brent stalling.
Brent is keen to just control but Stevens is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stevens moves in looking to clinch but Brent pushes him off.
Stevens is looking to slow Brent down with leg kicks.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch but Brent swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brent swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevens.

Stevens takes the fight into the clinch.
Stevens landing knees to the head.
Stevens trying to land knees to the body.
Stevens tries to land knees in the clinch but Brent avoids the damage to the body.
Brent looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stevens lands a good knee to the midsection. Brent won't want to take too many of those.
Stevens scores a nice knee to the body.
Stevens trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brent avoids it.
Stevens trying to land knees to the body.
Stevens landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brent wants a takedown but no success here.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brent avoids it.
Stevens scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brent takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brent on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stevens trying to land knees to the body.
Stevens tries to land knees in the clinch but Brent avoids the damage to the body.
Brent avoiding damage as Stevens throws knees to the body.
Stevens putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brent in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stevens landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens lands a knee to the head.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brent is defending well for now.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brent is defending well for now.
Stevens using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brent avoids it.
Brent wants a takedown but no success here.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brent is defending well for now.
Stevens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brent.
Stevens lands a knee to the body.
Stevens lands a knee to the body.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brent avoids it.
Brent blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
Stevens landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brent avoiding damage as Stevens throws knees to the body.
Brent blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stevens obliges.
Stevens tries to land knees in the clinch but Brent avoids the damage to the body.
Stevens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brent.
Stevens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brent on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Stevens.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brent tries to work over Stevens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stevens landing knees to the body.
Brent tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Stevens 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.

Brent shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stevens manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brent is stalling in the full guard.
Stevens is looking to stand up but Brent isn't so interested in that idea.
Brent slips nicely into half guard.
Brent passes to side control.
Stevens wants to control but Brent postures up.
Stevens takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Brent lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brent is chipping away with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brent scoring with punches from side control.
Stevens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
David Brent has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brent connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stevens some visible discomfort.
Stevens takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stevens gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Brent takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brent tries to control but Stevens wriggling away.
Stevens is trying to stand.
Stevens wants to control but Brent is having none of it.
Brent looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

It looks like Kevin Stevens has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brent looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brent lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brent controlling the position easily from mount.
Brent can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stevens is looking to escape.
Stevens wants to control but Brent is having none of it.
Stevens tries to reverse the position but Brent maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brent lands a couple of good shots and Stevens has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Stevens wants to get back to his feet.
Brent has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brent controls the action.
Brent is punishing Stevens with strikes - can he finish him?!
Brent scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Stevens is looking for a way out.
Brent lands punches and elbows.

Kevin Stevens's cut is getting worse.
Brent connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Stevens to escape the position.
Brent scores with punches and elbows.

Stevens is rocked!
Stevens is trying to remain composed but Brent is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Oh Stevens is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brent loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Stevens hold on?
Stevens wants to escape the position.
Stevens seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brent lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Brent lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Brent.
Stevens looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Brent cracks Stevens with a big right hand from the back mount! Stevens immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Brent takes this one by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Brent!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xhorez Psylo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Psylo
vs
Da Silva

188 cm
24
179 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xhorez Psylo!
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, Luis Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Psylo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Da Silva throws a combination that misses
and Psylo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Da Silva thinking.
Da Silva blocks a head kick by Psylo.
Psylo fails with a takedown attempt.
Da Silva fails with the takedown.
No luck for Da Silva with that takedown attempt.
Xhorez Psylo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Da Silva.
Psylo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Da Silva sprawls well. Da Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Psylo gets slowly back to his feet.
Psylo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Psylo misses with a takedown attempt

and Da Silva counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Psylo!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Psylo is not content to let Da Silva control the position.
Psylo sneaks back into half guard.

Da Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Psylo is defending well.
Psylo is looking to escape.

Psylo looking for submissions off his back.

Psylo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily.

Psylo looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is pressing down on Psylo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Psylo is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Psylo actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Psylo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Psylo is refusing to be controlled, as Da Silva sits in half guard.

Da Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Psylo is just riding it out for now. Da Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Psylo manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Psylo working for a triangle but Da Silva defends it easily.
Da Silva preventing the sweep.

Psylo is looking for a triangle but Da Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Psylo is keeping the position for now.

Da Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Psylo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Da Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Psylo's legs - danger averted.

Psylo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva trying to control but Psylo is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Psylo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Da Silva defends well.

Psylo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Da Silva has passed into half guard!

Psylo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Da Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Psylo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Psylo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily.
Da Silva wants to take a breather but Psylo is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xhorez Psylo 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.

Psylo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Psylo moves in looking to clinch but Da Silva pushes him off.
Psylo shoots and misses

and Da Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Psylo didn't expect that.
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Psylo is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

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

Da Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Da Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Xhorez Psylo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Psylo gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Psylo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily.

Psylo actively working from the bottom here.
Psylo wants to get back to full guard.

Psylo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily.
Da Silva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Psylo is trying desperately to improve position.

Da Silva has control of Psylo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Psylo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Psylo is squirming around, avoiding Da Silva's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Psylo is trying desperately to improve position.
Da Silva won't let Psylo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Psylo is controlling an arm, preventing Da Silva from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Da Silva wants to control the pace but Psylo is squirming around nicely.
Psylo is desperately trying to improve his position but Da Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Psylo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Da Silva is working for a guillotine from mount but Psylo frees his head quite easily.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
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!
Psylo wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Psylo regains half guard.
Da Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Psylo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily.

Da Silva is looking for a kimura but Psylo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Silva to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Psylo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Psylo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Psylo is looking for a triangle but Da Silva pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Psylo is keeping the position.

Da Silva is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Psylo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Da Silva is looking to defend but Psylo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Da Silva! Psylo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Da Silva taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Xhorez Psylo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Minotauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josip Peric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Minotauro is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Minotauro
vs
Peric

197 cm
28
214 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

197 cm
28
220 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Damnfield clothing

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Minotauro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josip Peric!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peric stuffs the takedown.
Josip Peric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minotauro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peric fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Minotauro.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Minotauro is defended easily by Peric.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Minotauro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minotauro swats away the attempt to clinch by Peric.

Peric clinches up against the cage.

Minotauro pulls guard.
Minotauro has a closed guard, preventing Peric from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minotauro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Minotauro looking for a sweep. Not yet Minotauro, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Minotauro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peric defends it easily.
Minotauro pulls Peric in to control the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Diego Minotauro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Fantana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mighty Mushroom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Fantana
vs
Mushroom

165 cm
19
144 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

164 cm
19
141 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Fantana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mighty Mushroom!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fantana has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mushroom.
Fantana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Fantana closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mushroom's head.
Fantana throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mushroom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fantana.
Mushroom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fantana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantana is keen to just control but Mushroom is a slippery customer.
Fantana stalling.
Fantana has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mushroom is refusing to be controlled, as Fantana sits in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Brian Fantana just wasn't active enough.
Mushroom cracks Fantana with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Fantana gets a double leg takedown into Mushroom's guard.
Fantana 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.
Fantana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantana 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.
Fantana scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantana sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fantana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fantana scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantana chips away with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mushroom can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fantana makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantana with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantana working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantana wants to control from the top but Mushroom keeps moving.
Fantana pushing down on Mushroom's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fantana trying to control the action but Mushroom is working from the bottom.
Fantana lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Fantana.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Fantana seems content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mushroom is refusing to be controlled, as Fantana sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fantana in particular looking to stall.
Fantana landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mushroom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fantana.
Mushroom has a hand on Fantana's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fantana takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fantana has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mushroom's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Fantana dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fantana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Fantana misses.
A big right from Mushroom misses.

Fantana closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mushroom did well to prevent Fantana getting side control.
Fantana is keen to just control but Mushroom is a slippery customer.
Fantana scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantana takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mushroom defending well though.
Fantana thows a huge punch but Mushroom dodges it nicely.
Fantana thows a huge punch but Mushroom dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Fantana seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana wants to control but Mushroom is keeping him busy.
Fantana slips a nice elbow through Mushroom's hands, connecting with Mushroom's forehead.
Fantana moves into full mount! Mushroom won't be happy about that!
Fantana has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mushroom's face.
BOOM! Fantana connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantana scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mushroom?
Fantana is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Fantana scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mushroom?
Fantana pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mushroom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fantana landing strikes from the mount and Mushroom is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mushroom is breathing heavily.
Fantana fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Mushroom is rocked!
Fantana content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana landing strikes from the mount.
Mushroom in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Fantana.
Fantana is landing with some decent strikes but Mushroom is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantana is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fantana cracks Mushroom with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Fantana!
Brian Fantana really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sex Panther Supplements logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.