HERITAGE 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hideki Tojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Kidd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kidd has chosen SAY IT TO MY FACE as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tojo
vs
Kidd

180 cm
25
191 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Mango Nutrition

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hideki Tojo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyson Kidd!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tojo scores with a hook to the body. Kidd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tojo lands a glancing blow to the side of Kidd's head.
Kidd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut there from Tojo.
Tojo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tojo misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Tojo. No joy for Kidd on that attempt.
Tojo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tojo stuffs the takedown.
A shot to the body from Tojo misses

and Kidd counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kidd is trying to break the clinch but Tojo is controlling him.
Tojo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hideki Tojo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Kidd.
Tojo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tojo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kidd has him pressed against the cage.
Kidd is trying to force a seperation but Tojo has the dominant position.
Kidd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tojo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kidd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kidd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tojo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kidd manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Tojo.
Kidd throws the kick towards the body but Tojo avoids it.
Tojo throws a hook but Kidd blocks it.
Hideki Tojo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Tojo misses.
Kidd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tojo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like Tyson Kidd has been cut.
Tojo missing with a left hand there. Kidd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kidd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tojo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Tojo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tojo cracks Kidd with a right hand to the side of the head.

Kidd is rocked!
Tojo throws a body punch but Kidd moves out of range.
Kidd is still on wobbly legs! Can Tojo finish him?
Kidd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tojo.
Kidd seems to have recovered his senses.
Kidd shoots in and drives through. Tojo sprawls well.
Tojo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kidd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tojo just misses with a punch to the body.
Tojo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kidd looks winded!
Tojo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Tojo cracks Kidd with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kidd looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tojo finish him?
Kidd shoots in looking for a takedown but Tojo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kidd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tojo jabs at Kidd's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tojo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hideki Tojo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tojo lands a slapping body shot.
Tojo drops Kidd with a big left hand! Kidd is injured, injured bad! Tojo jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hideki Tojo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Byron Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas C Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Long's entrance music is Ai Se Eu Te Pego. A fine choice. Lucas C Santana acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Long
vs
C Santana

183 cm
21
188 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Byron Long!
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, Lucas C Santana!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long stuffs the takedown.

Long gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Long missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
C Santana is looking to improve his position.
C Santana is staying active underneath Long, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Long missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Long looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Long not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Long is looking for a kimura but C Santana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Long to get the leverage.

Long is trying to work for a kimura but C Santana is defending well.
Long not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Long prevents C Santana from improving his position.
C Santana is staying active underneath Long, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Long not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
C Santana is holding on to half guard well.
Long sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. C Santana defending well though.
Long working over C Santana with some ground and pound. C Santana looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Long not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Long stalling away here and it's allowed C Santana to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Long missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Long postures up in C Santana's guard and throws a big left but C Santana blocks it.
Long has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
C Santana wants to sweep but no luck.
Long trying to move into half guard but instead C Santana has managed to sweep!
C Santana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
C Santana is looking to pass into half guard but Long pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Long is in guard.
Long showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Long trying to control but C Santana is working from the bottom.
C Santana seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Long throws an elbow that misses. C Santana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Long's guard. Nice move by C Santana!
C Santana works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long is looking to improve his position.
C Santana is trying to control. Long wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Long regains full guard. Nicely done.

C Santana thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Long pulls C Santana in close to prevent any damage.

Long looking for a guillotine here but C Santana defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

C Santana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Long is fending him off so far but C Santana persists. Nope, Long circles away and we're back to standing.
Long shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
C Santana has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from C Santana lands but Long takes it in his stride.
C Santana fails with a takedown attempt.
Byron Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas C Santana.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from C Santana as Long shoots in.
C Santana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Long swivels and escapes.
Long dives in and grabs C Santana's left leg, looking for a takedown. C Santana pushes down on Long's head and hops out.
C Santana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Long tries to avoid it but C Santana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Long to the ground. Long escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lucas C Santana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from C Santana.
C Santana shoots in looking for a takedown. Long tries to sprawl out of it but C Santana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Long manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lucas C Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
C Santana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Long counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Long passes C Santana's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
C Santana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Long throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing C Santana to regain full guard.
Long trying to control the position from guard on top but C Santana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
C Santana lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Long!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Long holds on to C Santana around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Long avoids a series of strikes thrown by C Santana.
Long regains half guard.
C Santana throwing shots but Long is blocking nicely.
C Santana wants to take a breather but Long is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long trying to control from the bottom.
Long is looking for a sweep. C Santana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Long wants to control but C Santana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
C Santana moves nicely into side control.

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

C Santana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Long is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
C Santana misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
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 Byron Long will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

C Santana avoids the body shot from Long.
C Santana fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Long. No joy for C Santana on that attempt.
Long just misses with a punch to the body.
C Santana avoids the body shot from Long.
Long displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from C Santana.
Byron Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas C Santana.
C Santana shoots in for a takedown but Long shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
C Santana drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
C Santana misses with a takedown attempt

and Long counters with a shoot takedown. C Santana fights it but they end up in guard.
Long working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of C Santana's head.
Long trying to control the position from guard on top but C Santana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Long throws a big elbow that misses.
Long postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
C Santana can't keep his opponent in guard - Long advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
C Santana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Long lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Long wants to control but C Santana is keeping him busy.

Long looking for a submission but C Santana manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Long stands and throws C Santana's legs to the side, diving into side control.
C Santana avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Long.
C Santana avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Long.
Long staying calm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
C Santana tries to bench press Long off him but Long keeps the position.
Long looking to control but instead C Santana has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
C Santana is looking for a sweep. Long is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
C Santana is staying active underneath Long, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long is nestled in close to C Santana, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
C Santana trying to hold on to Long's head to control him but Long postures up.
Long wants to free his trapped foot but C Santana is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Long throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Long misses with a head shot. C Santana uses the momentum to regain guard.
C Santana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lucas C Santana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Byron Long is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Long controlling from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Byron Long showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Long, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Byron Long!
Byron Long 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
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Radoslaw Numan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Numan comes to the cage accompanied by ITS TIME FOR WAR. Da Silva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. power kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Numan
vs
Da Silva

180 cm
21
142 lbs
3 - 3 - 1

180 cm
22
145 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Radoslaw Numan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Numan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Da Silva's half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Numan is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Da Silva manages to get to full guard.
Numan wants to stand but Da Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
Da Silva working a defensive guard here.
Numan is looking to stand up but Da Silva won't let him.
Numan postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Numan is looking to stand up but Da Silva won't let him.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jose Da Silva hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Numan closes the distance but Da Silva moves to the side

and Da Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Da Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Numan prevents a takedown attempt there.

Da Silva jumps guard.

Da Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Numan is aware though and is defending well.
Numan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Da Silva is proving hard to escape from.

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

Numan stands up and waves to Da Silva to follow him.

Numan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numan is trying to push Da Silva away but Da Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Numan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Numan has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Numan. No joy for Da Silva on that attempt.
Numan moves to clinch but Da Silva breaks away

and Da Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Da Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Da Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Numan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Da Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numan wants to get back to his feet but Da Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Numan is breathing heavily.
Numan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Da Silva.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Da Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Numan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Da Silva.
Da Silva postures up in Numan's guard and throws a big left but Numan blocks it.
Numan wants to stand and escape but Da Silva is having none of it.
Da Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Da Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Da Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Da Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Numan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Da Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Da Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Numan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Numan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Numan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Numan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Da Silva stands up over Numan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Da Silva is working Numan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Da Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Numan wants to stand and escape but Da Silva is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Da Silva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da Silva is working Numan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Da Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Da Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Numan has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Da Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Da Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Da Silva circles away from the clinch attempt

and Da Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Da Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Numan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Da Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Da Silva is working for takedown but Numan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Radoslaw Numan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Da Silva.
Numan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Numan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Numan closes the distance but Da Silva moves to the side

and Da Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Numan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Numan wants to break free but Da Silva has control.
Da Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Numan's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Numan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Numan wants to clinch but Da Silva slips to the side

and Da Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Numan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Silva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Da Silva throwing shots but Numan is blocking nicely.
Da Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Da Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Da Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Da Silva drops an elbow to the side of Numan's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva prevents Numan from standing back up.
Da Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Numan is trying to stand.
Numan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva thows a huge punch but Numan dodges it nicely.
Da Silva throwing shots but Numan is blocking nicely.
Da Silva is pressing down on Numan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Numan is holding on for now.
Da Silva passes to side control.
Da Silva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Numan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Da Silva.
Da Silva cracks Numan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Numan parries the strikes from Da Silva easily there. Da Silva is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Numan to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Numan wants to get back to his feet.
Numan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Da Silva seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Da Silva working the body and head with strikes.
Numan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Da Silva on the ground.
Da Silva scoring with punches and elbows.
Numan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Da Silva throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Da Silva advances nicely into full mount.
Da Silva connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva misses with a head shot.
Da Silva raining down shots from the mount!
Da Silva throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Da Silva landing punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da Silva looking to ground and pound but Numan is blocking nicely.
You get the feeling that Numan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Numan as he avoids it easily.
Numan wants to clinch

and Da Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Numan prevents the takedown attempt.

Da Silva drags the fight down to the ground.

Numan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Numan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Numan tries to clinch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Numan tries to clinch but Da Silva is having none of it.
Da Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Numan is fending him off so far but Da Silva persists. Nope, Numan circles away and we're back to standing.
Radoslaw Numan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Da Silva.
Numan doesn't manage to clinch there - Da Silva circles away.
Da Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Numan, looking for a takedown. Da Silva pushes Numan against the cage but Numan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Numan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Numan scores with a takedown into Da Silva's guard.
Numan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Numan stands and steps away. Da Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Numan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Numan wants to clinch up but Da Silva keeps it at a distance.
Numan darts in trying to clinch

and Da Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Numan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Da Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Numan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Numan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Da Silva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Da Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Da Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva pushes down on Numan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Da Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Numan's head.
Numan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Da Silva.
Numan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Da Silva thows a huge punch but Numan dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Da Silva throwing shots but Numan is blocking nicely.
Da Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Da Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Numan defending well though.
Da Silva prevents Numan from standing back up.
Numan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Da Silva.
Numan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Da Silva thows a huge punch but Numan dodges it nicely.
Jose Da Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Da Silva looks to land a strike but Numan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva prevents Numan from getting back to his feet.
Numan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Da Silva.
Da Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Da Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Da Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Numan is wriggling around but Da Silva manages to pass to half guard.
Numan looks like he's trying to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Radoslaw Numan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jose Da Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva is keen to just control but Numan is a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Da Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Da Silva!
Jose Da Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Mavsisyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Novak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mavsisyan
vs
Novak

200 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

199 cm
18
298 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Mavsisyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Novak!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mavsisyan.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mavsisyan is defended easily by Novak.
Mavsisyan tries for a takedown but Novak circles away easily

and Novak counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mavsisyan won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Mavsisyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lull in the action here.

Novak stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Mavsisyan looking to score a takedown here. Novak is defending well but Mavsisyan drives through and ends up in Novak's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novak pulls Mavsisyan in close to prevent any damage.
Novak trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mavsisyan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Novak is keeping the position for now.
Mavsisyan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mavsisyan postures up in Novak's guard and throws a big left but Novak blocks it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Novak holds on and takes a little breather.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fabio Novak wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mavsisyan fails with a takedown attempt.
Mavsisyan dives in and grabs Novak's left leg, looking for a takedown. Novak pushes down on Mavsisyan's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak moves to clinch but Mavsisyan breaks away

and Mavsisyan moves into the clinch.
Novak gets underhooks to prevent Mavsisyan's takedown attempt.
Novak tries to stall but Mavsisyan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mavsisyan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Novak prevents the takedown attempt.
Novak fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Novak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mavsisyan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mavsisyan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Novak wants a takedown but no success here.
A hook to the body from Mavsisyan.

Mavsisyan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Novak clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mavsisyan gets his hands free as Novak looks to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mavsisyan throwing damaging strikes from the back! Novak could be in trouble here!

Mavsisyan has managed to slip his arm under Novak's chin. This could be all over... yep, Novak is tapping out! Submission win for Mavsisyan.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Mavsisyan!
A relieved looking Alexander Mavsisyan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Skiles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Stoeckel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Skiles is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Skiles
vs
Stoeckel

194 cm
18
274 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Pinoy Fightwear (95% Laundry)

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Skiles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryan Stoeckel!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoeckel shoots in and drives through. Skiles sprawls well.
Skiles circles away from the clinch attempt

and Skiles counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Skiles.
Skiles's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Skiles decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stoeckel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skiles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stoeckel.
Jason Skiles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Stoeckel.
Stoeckel with a lazy takedown attempt

and Skiles counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Skiles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Skiles has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stoeckel regains guard immediately.
Skiles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Skiles keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stoeckel's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skiles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stoeckel 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jason Skiles just wasn't active enough.
Skiles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skiles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stoeckel avoids it really well and circles away.
Stoeckel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skiles swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skiles closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stoeckel quickly recovers to half guard.
Skiles looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Skiles has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Stoeckel defend it? Skiles steps over the head and cranks it - Stoeckel is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Skiles!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Skiles!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Latajaca Omoplata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cara Americano Do Brasil
vs
Omoplata

193 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
26
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Latajaca Omoplata!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Americano Do Brasil tries a head kick but it misses.
Omoplata shoots in but Americano Do Brasil avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Omoplata shoots in looking for a takedown. Americano Do Brasil tries to sprawl out of it but Omoplata keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Americano Do Brasil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

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

Omoplata thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Americano Do Brasil has Omoplata pulled in close to control his posture.
Omoplata won't allow Americano Do Brasil to sweep him here.
Omoplata wants to pass the guard but Americano Do Brasil is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omoplata stays in close to Americano Do Brasil's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omoplata throwing strikes from guard but Americano Do Brasil blocks nicely.
Omoplata wants to pass the guard but Americano Do Brasil is keeping the position.
Omoplata scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Omoplata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Omoplata trying to control the position from guard on top but Americano Do Brasil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Omoplata throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Omoplata trying to control the position from guard on top but Americano Do Brasil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Omoplata controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Americano Do Brasil on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Americano Do Brasil tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omoplata is in close to Americano Do Brasil's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Omoplata trying to control but Americano Do Brasil is working from the bottom.
Americano Do Brasil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Omoplata advances position into side control!

Omoplata working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Omoplata working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Omoplata working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Omoplata creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Americano Do Brasil sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Americano Do Brasil is looking for a sweep.
Omoplata looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Americano Do Brasil is avoiding damage well.

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

Omoplata is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Americano Do Brasil has escaped the position, nice work there.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omoplata misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Omoplata seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
An elbow from Omoplata crashes against the mat.
Americano Do Brasil parries the strikes from Omoplata easily there. Omoplata is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Americano Do Brasil to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Omoplata misses with the ground and pound.
Omoplata looks winded!
Americano Do Brasil controls the position for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omoplata taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Latajaca Omoplata 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.

Americano Do Brasil lands with a kick to the temple. Omoplata shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Omoplata closes the distance and clinches up with Americano Do Brasil, looking for a takedown. Omoplata pushes Americano Do Brasil against the cage but Americano Do Brasil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Americano Do Brasil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Omoplata gets tackled into the cage by Americano Do Brasil. Americano Do Brasil maintains the clinch.
Omoplata has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Americano Do Brasil after a bit of a struggle.
Americano Do Brasil prevents a takedown attempt there.
Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Latajaca Omoplata.

Americano Do Brasil gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Omoplata regains 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!
Americano Do Brasil looking to pass the guard.

Omoplata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Americano Do Brasil defends it easily.

Omoplata is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Americano Do Brasil defends well.
Omoplata is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omoplata keeping full guard, as Americano Do Brasil tries to pass.
Omoplata 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.
Americano Do Brasil controlling from the top position.
Americano Do Brasil has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Omoplata working for a triangle but Americano Do Brasil defends it easily.
Americano Do Brasil is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil.
Americano Do Brasil thows a body kick. Omoplata tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Omoplata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Americano Do Brasil lands a big head kick that sends Omoplata tumbling to the mat! Americano Do Brasil takes a step backwards and waves Omoplata back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Latajaca Omoplata has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Americano Do Brasil.

Americano Do Brasil forces Omoplata back against the cage and clinches.
Americano Do Brasil stalling in the clinch but Omoplata improves position.
Omoplata tries to pull guard but Americano Do Brasil won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Americano Do Brasil wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Americano Do Brasil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Americano Do Brasil throws a head kick but Omoplata moves out of range.
Americano Do Brasil lands a leg kick that knocks Omoplata off balance momentarily.
Americano Do Brasil thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Omoplata if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Americano Do Brasil.
Americano Do Brasil lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Omoplata crumples to the floor! Americano Do Brasil milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tascius Cyprianus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Class New Vages (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Cyprianus
vs
New Vages

194 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

210 cm
18
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

Mango Nutrition

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 Rio de Janeiro, Tascius Cyprianus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Class New Vages!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
New Vages takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cyprianus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
New Vages shoots for a takedown but Cyprianus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cyprianus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

New Vages changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cyprianus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cyprianus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
New Vages throws a strike aimed at the side of Cyprianus's head but Cyprianus avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cyprianus is pushing New Vages's head away, looking to escape. New Vages manages to hold on to the position though.
New Vages has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cyprianus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for New Vages on the ground.
New Vages postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The strikes coming from New Vages are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cyprianus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on New Vages's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cyprianus wants to get back to his feet.
Cyprianus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cyprianus tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyprianus tries to get to full guard but New Vages has control of the leg.
Cyprianus is trying to control but can't.
Cyprianus is pressing down on New Vages's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
New Vages throwing strikes but missing.
Cyprianus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
New Vages scoring with punches to the head and body.
New Vages scoring with some ground and pound.
New Vages stops Cyprianus from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyprianus keeping moving, preventing New Vages from controlling successfully.
New Vages sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cyprianus's guard.
Cyprianus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from New Vages.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. New Vages lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cyprianus is trying to stand.
Cyprianus wants to improve his position but New Vages is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cyprianus is trying to stand back up but New Vages is controlling him
New Vages content to control rather than advance.
New Vages stops Cyprianus from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyprianus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but New Vages scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cyprianus looks like he's trying to stand up.
New Vages lands strikes from half guard.
New Vages seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
New Vages throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
New Vages thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cyprianus's head.
New Vages seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
New Vages wants to free his trapped foot but Cyprianus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
New Vages missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyprianus is not content to let New Vages control the position.
Cyprianus is looking to escape.
New Vages seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cyprianus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cyprianus blocking the ground and pound attempt from New Vages.
New Vages trying to control the action but Cyprianus is working from the bottom.
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!
New Vages thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
New Vages prevents Cyprianus from standing back up.
New Vages seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cyprianus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cyprianus wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
New Vages thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cyprianus is not content to let New Vages control the position.
Cyprianus trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Class New Vages will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

New Vages's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cyprianus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! New Vages scrambles back to his feet.
Cyprianus scores with a nice right hand.
Cyprianus connects with the punch.
New Vages avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cyprianus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from New Vages.
New Vages misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A right-left combo lands from Cyprianus.
Tascius Cyprianus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Cyprianus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cyprianus connects with a body shot that sends New Vages's belly button to the back.
A cross from Cyprianus lands.
New Vages looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyprianus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cyprianus lands a glancing blow to the side of New Vages's head.
Cyprianus drops New Vages with a big left hand! New Vages is injured, injured bad! Cyprianus jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tascius Cyprianus!
In his post fight interview, Tascius Cyprianus started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mighty Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mighty Vlad has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Vlad
vs
Bob

189 cm
20
235 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

225 cm
19
225 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

CEC Nutrition Q160

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mighty Vlad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Big Bob!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bob lands with a slapping head kick.
Bob lands with a slapping head kick.
Vlad looks to land a combination but Bob avoids it well.
Vlad takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That kick from Bob tenderised Vlad's leg. Vlad is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Vlad is rocked!
Bob throws a front kick that sends Vlad stumbling back into the cage.
Oh Vlad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bob.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bob.
Vlad seems to have got his legs back now.
Vlad is breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling a little - Bob finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bob throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bob throws a quick head kick that knocks Vlad silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Bob is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Big Bob!
A victorious Big Bob thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antony Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Ben Faur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Faur has chosen remember the name as his entrance music. Jean Ben Faur has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Smith
vs
Ben Faur

205 cm
26
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antony Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jean Ben Faur!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ben Faur closes the distance and clinches.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Ben Faur has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ben Faur goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Ben Faur won't allow it.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Ben Faur has double underhooks.

Ben Faur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Ben Faur. Ben Faur gets slowly back to his feet.
Antony Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Ben Faur.
Ben Faur throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ben Faur is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
A leg kick checked by Smith.

Ben Faur darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Ben Faur is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ben Faur is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Ben Faur has the dominant position.
Smith wants to break free but Ben Faur has control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.

Ben Faur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ben Faur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Ben Faur drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Ben Faur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Ben Faur on that attempt.
Ben Faur is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ben Faur fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Ben Faur looks winded!
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Ben Faur's head back.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith cracks Ben Faur with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jean Ben Faur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ben Faur tries to clinch up.
Ben Faur on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Ben Faur is rocked!
Smith dances in with a quick combination. Ben Faur is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Smith snaps Ben Faur's head back. Ben Faur stumbles backwards against the cage. Smith steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Ben Faur's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Ben Faur just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Antony Smith!