Barbarian 155lbs Final PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramiro Cienfuegos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown has chosen Rob Zombie - Dragula as his entrance music. Ramiro Cienfuegos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matt Brown's chin.

Cienfuegos
vs
Brown

166 cm
18
179 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

183 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ramiro Cienfuegos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Brown!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cienfuegos tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brown tries a low kick but Cienfuegos avoids it.
Cienfuegos misses with a takedown attempt

and Brown holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
Brown tries to pull guard but Cienfuegos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cienfuegos wants to take the fight to the mat but Brown manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramiro Cienfuegos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cienfuegos keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brown is pressed up against the cage. Cienfuegos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brown connects with a body shot that sends Cienfuegos's belly button to the back.
Cienfuegos is breathing heavily.
Cienfuegos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown wants to land a leg kick but Cienfuegos is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a leg kick.

Brown waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Cienfuegos. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Cienfuegos to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

It looks like Ramiro Cienfuegos has been cut.
Cienfuegos really is a fat lump.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Brown decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Brown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cienfuegos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Brown instigates a clinch.
Cienfuegos keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Brown successfully pulls guard.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cienfuegos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brown looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brown looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brown!
Cienfuegos is being controlled here.
Cienfuegos tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
Brown avoids the strikes from the bottom by Cienfuegos.

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

Brown drops Cienfuegos with a left right combo! Brown follows him down to the ground into side control.

Cienfuegos is rocked!

Brown stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cienfuegos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown drops Cienfuegos with a straight right hand, right on the button! Brown follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Brown!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Dutra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Weidman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dutra comes into the arena with Before i Forget blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dutra
vs
Weidman

185 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bob Dutra!
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, Chris Weidman!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dutra misses with a takedown
and Weidman counters with a straight right hand.
Weidman looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Weidman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dutra is pulling down on Weidman's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dutra is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Weidman has his hands clasped together but Dutra extends and breaks Weidman's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dutra.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Dutra!
Bob Dutra tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

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

Alvarez
vs
Lewis

190 cm
25
217 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Bad Man Clothing
Milwaukee's Best Nutrition

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Alvarez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yank Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lewis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lewis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

It looks like Pedro Alvarez has been cut.
Lewis looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Lewis to counter with a crisp jab.
Lewis lands a head shot.
Pedro Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from Lewis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis misses with a double jab.
Alvarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lewis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lewis connects with a body shot that sends Alvarez 's belly button to the back.

Lewis clinches.
Alvarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lewis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Alvarez . That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alvarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alvarez is keen to just control but Lewis is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lewis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Alvarez stands up and beckons Lewis to join him on the feet.

Lewis has Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.

Alvarez gets control of Lewis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alvarez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Lewis has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Alvarez to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lewis is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Alvarez pulls down on the head and he's put Lewis to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pedro Alvarez !
After the big win, Pedro Alvarez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bad Man Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georgie Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janusz Wiesiek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chapman
vs
Wiesiek

189 cm
19
177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very confident

Elite Canadian Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Georgie Chapman!
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, Janusz Wiesiek!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chapman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chapman working the head with strikes.
Wiesiek takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Chapman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wiesiek to see if he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiesiek sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wiesiek is looking for a sweep. Chapman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chapman is pressing down on Wiesiek's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wiesiek is holding on for now.
Chapman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chapman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wiesiek on the ground.
Chapman is nestled in close to Wiesiek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wiesiek taking some punishment here, with Chapman in his half guard.
Chapman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chapman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chapman connects with a nice short shot to Wiesiek's temple.

Wiesiek is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chapman is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Wiesiek is hurt! He's hurt bad - Chapman fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Wiesiek from any more punishment! Congratulations to Chapman! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Georgie Chapman!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Howard Holowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brahma Cervejinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cervejinha is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Beer! by Psychostick. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Holowitz
vs
Cervejinha

170 cm
25
136 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Howard Holowitz!
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, Brahma Cervejinha!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cervejinha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cervejinha is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cervejinha misses with a head kick.
Cervejinha tries a low kick but Holowitz avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Holowitz blocks the leg kick.
Brahma Cervejinha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holowitz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cervejinha lands a head kick!
Holowitz blocks a low kick nicely.
Cervejinha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cervejinha has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cervejinha tries to close the distance and clinch but Holowitz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holowitz blocks the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cervejinha pushes Holowitz up against the cage in a clinch.
Holowitz goes for a takedown attempt but Cervejinha pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Holowitz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cervejinha sprawls well initially but Holowitz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Holowitz works his foot free and advances to mount.

Holowitz goes for an armbar but Cervejinha turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cervejinha.
Cervejinha wanted to stand there but Holowitz had control of the position.

Holowitz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cervejinha defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cervejinha controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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!
Cervejinha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Holowitz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holowitz is on top in guard.
Cervejinha keeping full guard, as Holowitz tries to pass.
Cervejinha pulls Holowitz in close to prevent any damage.

Holowitz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Holowitz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cervejinha is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holowitz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cervejinha dives on top into guard.
Cervejinha trying to stand up but can't free himself from Holowitz's guard.
Holowitz keeping full guard, as Cervejinha tries to pass.
Holowitz keeping moving, preventing Cervejinha from controlling successfully.
Cervejinha advances position into side control!
Cervejinha is looking to take a break and control but Holowitz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holowitz gets back to half guard.

Cervejinha is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holowitz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cervejinha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holowitz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Holowitz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cervejinha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cervejinha won't allow Holowitz to sweep him here.
Holowitz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Holowitz looking for a guillotine here but Cervejinha defends easily.

Holowitz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cervejinha is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cervejinha tries to stand but Holowitz is controlling from the bottom.

Holowitz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cervejinha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cervejinha tried to score with a low kick but Holowitz checks it.
Cervejinha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Holowitz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cervejinha quickly recovers to half guard.
Holowitz prevents Cervejinha from improving his position.
Cervejinha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Holowitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cervejinha wants to stand up but Holowitz is controlling him.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holowitz tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cervejinha wants to control but Holowitz is keeping him busy.
Holowitz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cervejinha off and has taken his back!

Holowitz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Holowitz is not going to allow Cervejinha to sit and survive in this position.

Holowitz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
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!
Cervejinha is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Holowitz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cervejinha knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cervejinha for a finish.
Cervejinha trying to control but not successfully.

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

Holowitz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cervejinha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cervejinha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holowitz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cervejinha has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Holowitz is proving hard to escape from.

Holowitz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cervejinha looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holowitz has his foot on Cervejinha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cervejinha works his way back into a safe position though.
Cervejinha postures up and lands a big shot to Holowitz's brow.
Cervejinha trying to control but Holowitz is working from the bottom.
Cervejinha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Holowitz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cervejinha trying to control but Holowitz is working from the bottom.

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

Holowitz is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Cervejinha has his hands clasped together but Holowitz extends and breaks Cervejinha's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Holowitz.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Howard Holowitz!
After the big win, Howard Holowitz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mango Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberts Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior's entrance music is Apenas Mais Uma de Amor. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Silva's choice of entrance music: California Love. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Junior
vs
Silva

170 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

196 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

WatercoloR - 90% Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberts Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damian Silva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior fails with the takedown.
Junior could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Junior shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Junior's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Junior misses with a takedown

and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberts Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Junior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Junior is keeping the position for now.

Junior is looking for a triangle here but Silva uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Junior is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tenacity Elite - 17 Coaches, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Silva trying to control the position but Junior is working away.
Junior is looking to reverse the position.
Silva happy to just control the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the action but Junior is working from the bottom.
Junior tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Junior gets back to half guard.

Junior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Junior is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!

Junior working for a choke but Silva is defending well.
Silva rolls, trying to escape but Junior keeps control of the position.
Silva is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Junior off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Junior looking for the choke but no joy.

Junior has got one arm under Silva's chin. This could be trouble... Silva trying to control the other hand but Junior gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Silva has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roberts Junior!
Roberts Junior 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
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dj Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Lebanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Paul
vs
Lebanner

170 cm
25
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dj Paul!
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, Jerome Lebanner!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebanner scores with a head kick.

It looks like Dj Paul has been cut.
Lebanner throws a sloppy head kick and Paul moves out of range easily.
Lebanner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lebanner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lebanner wants to clinch up but Paul keeps it at a distance.
Paul avoids the head kick by Lebanner.
Lebanner throws a head kick that misses.
Lebanner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lebanner tries a head kick but it misses.
Paul swats away the attempt to clinch by Lebanner.
Lebanner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lebanner throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Lebanner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lebanner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paul.
Paul takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lebanner is looking to clinch.
Paul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebanner avoids the body shot from Paul.
Jerome Lebanner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lebanner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paul circles away from the clinch attempt

and Paul counters with a takedown into side control.
Paul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lebanner keeps working.

Lebanner is wriggling around trying to escape but Paul has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Lebanner taps out and Paul picks up the big win! Great work there by Paul!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dj Paul!
Dj Paul decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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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 Diego Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Chua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Chua told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Nunes
vs
Chua

192 cm
25
225 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

178 cm
21
245 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

The [A]lliance Clothing + 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Chua!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes scores with a jab.
Nunes lands with an overhand left.
Nunes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nunes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chua.
Diego Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chua slips a jab and a cross from Nunes.
Nunes missing with a left hand there. Chua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nunes!
Nunes looks to land a left hand but Chua moved out of range nicely.
Nunes misses with a straight left.
Chua tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nunes defends well and Chua ends up having to push Nunes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Nunes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nunes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chua is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nunes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diego Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Chua.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Nunes lands a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nunes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nunes wants to control from the top but Chua keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chua is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nunes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chua keeping moving, preventing Nunes from controlling successfully.
Chua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nunes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nunes wants to control from the top but Chua keeps moving.
Nunes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes throws a strike but Chua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nunes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nunes tries to get out of the position.
Chua pushes down on Nunes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chua wants to pass to mount but Nunes is defending the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chua lands a nice short elbow.
Nunes is trying to stand up here but Chua is controlling him well.
Chua is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chua throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chua slips a nice elbow through Nunes's hands, connecting with Nunes's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chua lands a nice short elbow.

Nunes is rocked!
Chua prevents Nunes from standing back up.
Nunes is pressing down on Chua's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chua postures up and lands a big shot to Nunes's brow.
Oh Nunes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nunes is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chua postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Nunes covers up, he's hurt! Chua keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Chua and the ref steps in to end the fight! Chua can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Chua!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pepe Lepew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kores Sierra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pepe Lepew has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lepew
vs
Sierra

178 cm
25
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
155 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight 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, Pepe Lepew!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kores Sierra!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lepew wants to clinch.
Sierra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sierra drops his hands momentarily and Lepew takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Lepew fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sierra, pushing him back against the cage.
Lepew working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sierra tries to pull guard but Lepew forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sierra tries to pull guard but Lepew holds him up against the cage and eventually Sierra drops back down to his feet.
Lepew lands with a left to the head.
Lepew lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lepew creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sierra's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sierra drops to his knees and Lepew pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pepe Lepew!
Pepe Lepew is the new lightweight champion!
Pepe Lepew really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Mango Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.