BFC 16 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edward McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fransisco Alveraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alveraz has chosen Silly Shoes as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

McCall
vs
Alveraz

185 cm
23
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edward McCall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fransisco Alveraz!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McCall gets a clinch.

Alveraz pulls guard successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McCall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alveraz wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Alveraz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McCall is looking to improve his position but Alveraz isn't that keen on the idea.
McCall manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
McCall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alveraz.
Alveraz thows a huge punch but McCall dodges it nicely.
McCall is refusing to be controlled, as Alveraz sits in half guard.
Alveraz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McCall is staying active underneath Alveraz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alveraz winds up and cracks McCall with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alveraz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alveraz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alveraz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCall's head.
Alveraz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCall defending well though.
Alveraz is nestled in close to McCall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alveraz thows a huge punch but McCall dodges it nicely.
Alveraz is looking to take a break and control but McCall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Alveraz decides to stand up.
McCall is breathing heavily.
Alveraz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alveraz.
Alveraz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alveraz swings for the body but McCall moves out of range.
McCall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alveraz scores with a push kick.
Alveraz cracks McCall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alveraz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

McCall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alveraz on his heels. He'll look to pass Alveraz's guard now, I'm sure.
McCall wants to control from the top but Alveraz keeps moving.
Alveraz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alveraz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCall wanted to stand there but Alveraz had control of the position.
McCall wants to control from the top but Alveraz keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Edward McCall just wasn't active enough.
Alveraz tries a head kick but it misses.
McCall takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Alveraz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Alveraz lands a slapping body shot.

McCall gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Alveraz successfully pulls guard.
McCall with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCall throws a big elbow that misses.
Alveraz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fransisco Alveraz.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alveraz.
A head kick misses from Alveraz.
Alveraz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McCall if he has to take too many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCall avoids the head kick by Alveraz.

Alveraz gets tackled into the ropes by McCall. McCall maintains the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alveraz lands a nice elbow.
Alveraz stalling in the clinch.
Alveraz lands an elbow inside that McCall shrugs off.
McCall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fransisco Alveraz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Alveraz jabs at McCall's body.
McCall leaves Alveraz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Alveraz. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

McCall gets a double leg takedown into Alveraz's guard.
McCall throws a big elbow that misses.
Alveraz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alveraz trying to control the position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fransisco Alveraz wasn't active enough on the ground.
McCall blocks a head kick by Alveraz.
Alveraz misses with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alveraz.
Crunch! Alveraz slams his shin into McCall's torso.
McCall takes a jab right on the kisser.

McCall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McCall lands in his opponent's guard.
Alveraz has his hands on McCall's head, controlling the position.
McCall won't allow Alveraz to sweep him here.
Fransisco Alveraz has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alveraz keeping moving, preventing McCall from controlling successfully.
McCall with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCall throws a big right hand that misses.
Alveraz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Edward McCall wasn't doing enough on the ground.

McCall shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alveraz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCall manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall keeping full guard, as Alveraz tries to pass.
Alveraz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alveraz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alveraz is in close to McCall's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alveraz postures up in McCall's guard and throws a big left but McCall blocks it.
Alveraz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alveraz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Alveraz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Alveraz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Alveraz trying to control the position but McCall is working away.

Alveraz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alveraz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alveraz tries a head kick but it misses.
Alveraz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Alveraz cracks a nice hook into McCall's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Alveraz.

Alveraz has closed the distance and engaged McCall in a clinch.

Alveraz manages to pull guard.
McCall controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alveraz wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fransisco Alveraz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Alveraz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alveraz.
Edward McCall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alveraz tries a head kick but it misses.
McCall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

McCall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alveraz manages to get back to half guard.
Alveraz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McCall wants to control but Alveraz is keeping him busy.
Alveraz is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McCall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Alveraz is looking to control McCall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alveraz avoid being mounted?
McCall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alveraz works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alveraz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alveraz looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCall is one step ahead there.
Alveraz has control of McCall's left arm, preventing McCall from doing any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alveraz lands with a thumping leg kick.

McCall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alveraz to the mat! Alveraz manages to get full guard.
Alveraz trying to keep a closed guard but McCall is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alveraz controls McCall momentarily but McCall frees himself.
Edward McCall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alveraz pulls McCall in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fransisco Alveraz.
Alveraz lands a right hook to the body.
Alveraz lands a nice looking kick to the body. McCall takes a step back to recover.
Alveraz lands a nice looking body shot.
Fransisco Alveraz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alveraz throws a nice head kick!
McCall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alveraz.
A punch lands to the side of McCall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alveraz scores with a head kick. McCall tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

McCall closes the distance and pushes Alveraz back into the ropes.
McCall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCall takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alveraz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCall's defenses.
Alveraz lands an elbow just above McCall 's eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alveraz lands an elbow that stopped McCall in his tracks for a moment.
McCall misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

Alveraz has managed to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fransisco Alveraz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alveraz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Temitope Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derick Sprole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sprole has chosen Youre Gonna Go Far, Kid as his entrance music. Derick Sprole is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Obama
vs
Sprole

196 cm
19
141 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
19
142 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Temitope Obama!
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, Derick Sprole!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sprole drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sprole lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Obama down.
An elbow from Sprole crashes against the mat.
Sprole throws a strike aimed at the side of Obama's head but Obama avoids it well.
Sprole working away.
Obama really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Obama takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Obama looks to move to half guard but instead Sprole has passed into mount! Damn!
Sprole is landing with some decent strikes but Obama is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama tries to buck Sprole off but he can't manage it.
Obama is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Obama is trying to stand.
Sprole scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sprole lands a couple of good shots and Obama has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Obama is trapped and Sprole is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Sprole gets his hands free as Obama looks to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Obama is covering up but some of the strikes from Sprole are getting through and doing damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprole lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Obama.
The referee is taking a good look at Obama as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sprole!

Obama is rocked!
Sprole scores with punches from the back.
Oh Obama is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sprole is working the ground and pound. Can Obama escape?
Sprole not allowing Obama to control his hands.
Sprole doesn't have the hooks in and Obama manages to turn into his guard.
Obama throws a big right hand that misses.
Obama seems to have got his legs back now.
Obama stops Sprole from standing up.
Sprole utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Obama wants to stand but Sprole is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sprole is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Obama is controlling him.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama pushing down on Sprole's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Obama is trying to work for a kimura but Sprole is defending well.
Obama trying to control from half guard but Sprole is working away.

Obama 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Obama is trying to work for a kimura but Sprole is defending well.
Obama prevents Sprole from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Obama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sprole sees it coming and defends easily.

Obama is looking for a kimura here.

Obama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derick Sprole dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Obama shoots in looking for a takedown but Sprole manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Obama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sprole tries to clinch there but Obama circles away.
Obama closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch but Sprole swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Obama swats away the attempt to clinch by Sprole.
Sprole tries to clinch up
and Obama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Obama!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Obama!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sprole dodges the punch combination from Obama.
Obama throws a head kick but Sprole moves out of range.
Sprole tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Obama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sprole throws a lazy head kick
and Obama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sprole avoids the head kick by Obama.
Temitope Obama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sprole scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sprole is looking to clinch but Obama is avoiding it.
A combination from Obama does no damage.
Sprole tries to clinch up.
Nice sprawl there from Sprole as Obama shoots in.

Sprole drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama is not content to let Sprole control the position.
Obama prevents Sprole from improving position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obama is trying to get back to half guard.
Obama on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Obama is trying to control Sprole's posture but Sprole avoids it.
Sprole grinds an elbow into Obama's temple.
Sprole landing strikes.
Obama is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sprole 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprole working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Obama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Obama is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Derick Sprole has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Obama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Obama is looking to regain half guard here but Sprole keeps moving and retains side control.
Obama is trying to get back to his feet.
Obama can't do much from the bottom here.
Sprole trying to control the action but Obama is working from the bottom.
Sprole scoring with punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprole cracks Obama with a big elbow.
Sprole working the head and body with strikes.
Obama regains half guard.
Obama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Obama working for a triangle but Sprole defends it easily.
Sprole throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sprole landing with the ground and pound.
Sprole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Obama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sprole is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Derick Sprole will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Obama changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sprole looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Obama controlling the position from side mount.
Sprole is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sprole is not content to let Obama control the position.
Sprole wants to get back to his feet but Obama drags him back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprole wants to control but Obama postures up.
Obama misses with the ground and pound.
Obama laying and praying for a moment but Sprole takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sprole wants to get back to his feet.
Sprole tries to get to full guard but Obama has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama is keen to just control but Sprole is a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Obama seems to be working for a kimura but Sprole defends the submission attempt.
Obama is nestled in close to Sprole, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sprole tries to kick Obama off in order to stand up. Obama Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Obama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sprole knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sprole is trying to control Obama's posture but Obama avoids it.
Temitope Obama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Obama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprole is trying to improve his position.
Obama throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Obama tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Derick Sprole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Obama throwing strikes but Sprole manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Obama throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Obama wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Obama on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Obama manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

And that's the end of the fight!
Temitope Obama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sprole has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derick Sprole!
Derick Sprole decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jos Madela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mano Da Fiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Madela might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Disturbed - Asylum. Jos Madela has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Madela
vs
Da Fiel

190 cm
26
217 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
199 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jos Madela!
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, Mano Da Fiel!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Madela connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Da Fiel to the floor! Madela dives in looking for the finish!

Da Fiel is rocked!

It looks like Mano Da Fiel has been cut.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Da Fiel looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Madela is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Da Fiel sees it coming and defends easily.
Da Fiel is still in real trouble! Can Madela finish him?
Madela is trying to control. Da Fiel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Madela is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Da Fiel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Madela.

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

Madela is working for a submission of some sort.

Madela is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Da Fiel wants to control but Madela is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Da Fiel is looking to improve his position.

Madela is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Madela is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Da Fiel is just riding it out for now. Madela eventually gives up the hold.
Da Fiel wants to control but Madela is keeping busy.
Da Fiel is refusing to be controlled, as Madela sits in half guard.

Madela in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Da Fiel tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Madela!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jos Madela!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Howlingate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Peri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Howlingate
vs
Peri

185 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
26
270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Howlingate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Peri!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Peri is defended easily by Howlingate.
Howlingate takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No luck for Peri with that takedown attempt.
Peri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Howlingate as Peri shoots in.
Roger Howlingate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Peri.
Peri takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Howlingate circles away quickly and effectively.
Howlingate misses with a body kick.
Howlingate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peri manages to avoid it.
Howlingate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Howlingate cracks Peri with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Peri looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Howlingate finish him?
Howlingate throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Howlingate sends Peri crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Howlingate is motioning to the referee to let Peri up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Peri is rocked!

It looks like Adam Peri has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howlingate lands with a thumping leg kick.
Howlingate fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peri throws a body punch but Howlingate moves out of range.
Peri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Howlingate counters with a nice leg kick.
Roger Howlingate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peri looks winded!
Jab from Howlingate.

Howlingate lands a big right hand that sends Peri crashing to the mat! Howlingate stays standing though and waves Peri back to his feet!
Peri is still on wobbly legs! Can Howlingate finish him?
Howlingate lands with a good body shot.
Howlingate closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Peri out cold! Peri corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roger Howlingate!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hilio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC - Back In Black. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Gracie
vs
Dos Santos

165 cm
31
168 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

177 cm
30
155 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Crippler\'s Corner
New World Order Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hilio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Dos Santos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Gracie feints and as Dos Santos raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Dos Santos has wrist control.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is really struggling to control Dos Santos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dos Santos keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hilio Gracie wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dos Santos keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Dos Santos has wrist control.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie postures up in Dos Santos's guard and throws a big left but Dos Santos blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dos Santos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dos Santos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dos Santos!
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Dos Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dos Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dos Santos's back!
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!

Gracie is looking for a choke. Dos Santos gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Dos Santos manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie has his foot on Dos Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dos Santos works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dos Santos has passed into half guard!
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Dos Santos postures up.
Gracie trying to get back to full guard but Dos Santos takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie moves into full guard.

Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Dos Santos to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hilio Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gracie misses with the combination.

Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dos Santos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Dos Santos blocks nicely.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Dos Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dos Santos escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gracie 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.
Gracie looking for a sweep but Dos Santos has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Hilio Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dos Santos tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hilio Gracie dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Gracie misses.

Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Gracie misses with a head shot. Dos Santos uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Dos Santos blocks nicely.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie postures up in Dos Santos's guard and throws a big left but Dos Santos blocks it.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Victor Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos working a defensive guard here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Dos Santos's guard.
Gracie trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a couple of digs.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie stays in close to Dos Santos's body and controls the position.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dos Santos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Dos Santos's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dos Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dos Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now.
Gracie passes Dos Santos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hilio Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hilio Gracie!
Hilio Gracie 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chael Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meg Didion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Gracie
vs
Didion

180 cm
26
200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
191 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chael Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Meg Didion!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Didion shoots and misses

so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Didion is retaining full guard.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Didion uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Didion sprawls well. Didion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Didion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Didion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Didion persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
Meg Didion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Didion connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed

and Didion counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gracie's guard now.

Gracie is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Didion would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gracie is trying to keep Didion in close.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Didion from standing up.
Didion preventing the sweep.
Didion would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Didion defends well.
Gracie is trying to keep Didion in close.
Didion has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracie is proving hard to escape from.
Gracie pulls Didion in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Didion is proving a slippery customer.

Chael Gracie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Didion as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chael Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Didion is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Didion's guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Didion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Didion manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Didion connects with a looping right hand.
A jab lands there for Didion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Didion throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.

Didion drops Gracie with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gracie looks back up at him and smiles so Didion waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Didion lands a nice looking body shot.

Didion throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Didion is in Gracie's guard.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Didion is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Didion wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Didion!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meg Didion dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Didion sends Gracie crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Didion is motioning to the referee to let Gracie up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Meg Didion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie walks straight into a right hand from Didion - that's dropped him! Didion jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Gracie from any more punishment! Gracie complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Meg Didion!
Meg Didion is the new middleweight champion!
Meg Didion decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Dos Anjos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ned Gein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gein has chosen 'Mama Said Knock You Out' by LL Cool J as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dos Anjos
vs
Gein

185 cm
26
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

194 cm
26
210 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Dos Anjos!
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, Ned Gein!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Anjos misses with a looping right.
Dos Anjos misses the shot to the body.
Gein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gein ducks right into an uppercut from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

It looks like Ned Gein has been cut.
Gein slips a straight right by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gein checks a leg kick.
Gein tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dos Anjos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dos Anjos takes a swing at Gein's ribcage but misses.
Dos Anjos scores with a body shot.
Gein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gein throws a solid leg kick but Dos Anjos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gein.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Anjos tried to score with a low kick but Gein checks it.
An inside leg kick from Gein misses.
Dos Anjos jabs Gein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dos Anjos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dos Anjos looks to score with a jab to the body but Gein is just out of range.
Dos Anjos just misses with a punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a shot to the body.
Vitor Dos Anjos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Anjos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gein.
Dos Anjos is looking to wear down Gein with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gein misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gein.
Gein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good work by Gein as he checks the leg kick.
Dos Anjos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Anjos lands with a shot to the body.
Dos Anjos tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Anjos jabs Gein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gein throws a low kick, looking for Dos Anjos's leg but Dos Anjos calmly moves out of range.
Gein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dos Anjos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gein.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos tries a low kick but Gein avoids it.
Dos Anjos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gein manages to avoid it.
Dos Anjos scores with the left hand. Gein knows he should have avoided that one.
Gein swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dos Anjos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vitor Dos Anjos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ned Gein.
Dos Anjos checks a low kick from Gein.
Dos Anjos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gein is out of range and Dos Anjos settles back down.
Some wild striking there from Dos Anjos.
Gein tries to move into range but Dos Anjos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dos Anjos punishes Gein's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dos Anjos, as that shot connected.
Dos Anjos stuns Gein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gein looks winded!
Dos Anjos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Anjos leaves Gein with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dos Anjos lands with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gein takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dos Anjos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Dos Anjos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ned Gein's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dos Anjos lands a slapping body shot.
Dos Anjos lands with a good body shot.
Dos Anjos connects with a single shot there.

Gein is rocked!
Gein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dos Anjos swivels and escapes.
Dos Anjos checks a leg kick nicely.
Dos Anjos tries a low kick but Gein avoids it.
Dos Anjos blocks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Dos Anjos. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dos Anjos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gein is breathing heavily.
Dos Anjos lands a jab to Gein's midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Anjos throws a body punch but Gein moves out of range.
Dos Anjos does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dos Anjos scores with a jab to the head.
Gein tries for a takedown but Dos Anjos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vitor Dos Anjos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ned Gein.
Gein blocks a head kick by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gein is still on wobbly legs! Can Dos Anjos finish him?

That has opened up Ned Gein's cut even more.
Gein fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gein seems to have recovered his senses.
Dos Anjos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Gein closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dos Anjos's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Dos Anjos looking for a guillotine here but Gein defends easily.

Gein drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dos Anjos dives on top into guard.
Dos Anjos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dos Anjos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gein can do to turn this around?

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Gein is looking for a triangle but Dos Anjos pushes his legs off easily.
Gein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dos Anjos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dos Anjos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gein on the ground.
Gein is looking to stand back up but Dos Anjos counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gein.
Gein is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Dos Anjos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ned Gein's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Dos Anjos thumps Gein with a low kick.
Gein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick but Gein sees it coming and moves out of range.

Dos Anjos cracks Gein with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dos Anjos has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gein to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dos Anjos as he avoids it easily.
Dos Anjos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gein.
Dos Anjos checks a low kick from Gein.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dos Anjos checks a leg kick.
Gein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dos Anjos just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick but Gein moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Anjos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dos Anjos.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a solid leg kick but Gein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos sizes up Gein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch combination from Dos Anjos misses.
Gein motions for Dos Anjos to come forward. Gein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick misses from Dos Anjos.
Gein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dos Anjos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gein walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dos Anjos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gein dodges the punch combination from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a body punch but Gein moves out of range.
Dos Anjos with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Anjos thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dos Anjos lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick.
Gein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dos Anjos tries to avoid it but Gein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dos Anjos to the ground. Dos Anjos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dos Anjos tries to land a leg kick but Gein saw it coming and moves away.

Gein scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ned Gein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gein tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dos Anjos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dos Anjos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gein is working away from the top position though.
Dos Anjos is trying to get back to full guard.
Vitor Dos Anjos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gein is pressing down on Dos Anjos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dos Anjos is holding on for now.
Gein is trying to control. Dos Anjos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dos Anjos desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Gein is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos Anjos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gein.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Dos Anjos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dos Anjos, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Dos Anjos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandro Poletto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drago Kamarad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamarad is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by mother patrie. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Poletto
vs
Kamarad

188 cm
26
260 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
26
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Backyard Fighting

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sandro Poletto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drago Kamarad!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poletto throws a head kick but Kamarad moves out of range.
Poletto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poletto lands a head kick. Kamarad smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Drago Kamarad has been cut.
Kamarad blocks a head kick by Poletto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamarad with a nice cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Kamarad as he connects with a hook.
Poletto tries to clinch but Kamarad moves away

and Kamarad counters with a nice double leg into side control. Poletto won't be happy with that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Poletto taking punishment in the form of punches.
Poletto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Poletto tries to get out of the position.
Kamarad landing a few strikes.
Kamarad scores with punches from side control.
Kamarad working the ground and pound.
Kamarad working the ground and pound.
Kamarad grinds an elbow into Poletto's temple.
Poletto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kamarad scoring with punches and elbows.
Kamarad working the body and head with strikes.
Poletto is trying to escape the position but Kamarad is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamarad scoring with punches and elbows.

Poletto is rocked!
Kamarad lands some shots froms side control.
Oh Poletto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamarad just content to control the position.
Poletto seems to have got his legs back now.
Poletto on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Poletto is trying to get back to half guard.
Kamarad landing a few strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poletto takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kamarad scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Poletto is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kamarad can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drago Kamarad! Drago Kamarad retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Drago Kamarad started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrick Skiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Cozak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cozak is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dies Irae. 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.

Skiter
vs
Cozak

188 cm
35
197 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

189 cm
28
198 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Powerful

$300

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrick Skiter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Cozak!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skiter tries to bum rush Cozak with a series of wild strikes but Cozak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cozak slips under a jab.
Cozak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Skiter throws a hook to the side of Cozak's head but Cozak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skiter digs a good hook to Cozak's body.
Cozak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skiter circles away.
Cozak blocks a jab.
Skiter avoids the head kick by Cozak.
Cozak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cozak tries to clinch there but Skiter circles away.
Skiter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cozak.
Cozak throws a sloppy head kick and Skiter moves out of range easily.
Skiter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cozak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skiter throws a jab when Cozak was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skiter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Skiter misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozak throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Skiter's head.
Skiter scores with a hook.
Skiter misses with a hook. Cozak ducked under it nicely.
Skiter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skiter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cozak counters with a big head kick but Skiter shrugs it off.
Skiter looks to throw the jab but Cozak is out of range.
Skiter takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skiter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Skiter misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Skiter.
Skiter scores with a nice strike.
Skiter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Skiter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skiter lands a big right hand that sends Cozak crashing to the mat! Skiter stays standing though and waves Cozak back to his feet!

Cozak is rocked!

Skiter drops Cozak with a beautiful combination! Cozak stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Skiter is looking for the KO!
Cozak is still on wobbly legs! Can Skiter finish him?
Cozak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skiter.
Skiter lands a slapping body shot.
Cozak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skiter dances in with a quick combination. Cozak is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Skiter snaps Cozak's head back. Cozak stumbles backwards against the ropes. Skiter steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Cozak'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. Cozak just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rodrick Skiter!
A relieved looking Rodrick Skiter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.