Barbarian FC 13 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Modesto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Decon Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green has chosen Yeke Yeke as his entrance music. Decon Green is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Modesto
vs
Green

175 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

177 cm
19
163 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Modesto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Decon Green!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Green misses with an uppercut.
Green throws a series of strikes that have Modesto backpedaling.

It looks like Rafael Modesto has been cut.
Green swings widly with a right hand

and Modesto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Modesto.
Green is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Modesto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Modesto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Modesto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Decon Green has been cut.

Green works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Modesto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Green trying to control but Modesto is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green is pushing down on Modesto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Modesto is fighting to maintain full guard but Green has managed to sneak the leg through.

Green is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Modesto defends it well.
Modesto trying to hold on to Green's head to control him but Green postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Modesto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Green in particular looking to stall.

Green is looking for a kimura here.
Green is trying to control the action in half guard but Modesto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Modesto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Green on the ground.
Green is pressing down on Modesto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Modesto is holding on for now.

Green seems to be working for a kimura but Modesto defends the submission attempt.
Modesto is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modesto is controlling Green's trapped leg to prevent Green from advancing to side control.
Modesto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Green is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Green seems to be looking for submissions.
Green content to control rather than advance.
Modesto tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Modesto is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Modesto won't allow Green to pass to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Modesto wants to control but Green is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Green is looking for a kimura but Modesto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Green to get the leverage.
Modesto trying to control but Green postures up.

Green seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Green is trying to work for a kimura but Modesto is defending well.

Green is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Modesto has managed to free his arm - good work.

Green is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Modesto is just riding it out for now. Green eventually gives up the hold.
Modesto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Green is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Modesto is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Modesto avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Modesto tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
Modesto is working hard here to advance position.

Green seems to be working for a kimura but Modesto defends the submission attempt.
Modesto wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green passes the guard and advances to mount!

Green working for a guillotine from mount but Modesto is in no mood to give up.
Modesto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Modesto tries to get out of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Green is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Modesto is surviving well by controlling Green's body position as best he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Modesto prevents Green from taking his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Decon Green dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Modesto slips a straight right by Green.

Green shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Modesto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Modesto pulls Green in close to prevent any damage.
Green trying to control but Modesto is working from the bottom.

Green drops back looking for a leg! Modesto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Modesto manages to kick Green off! Green jumps back into Modesto's guard.
Modesto is adopting a defensive guard.
Modesto keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green wants to pass the guard but Modesto is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Modesto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green passes Modesto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Modesto wants to get back to full guard.

Green 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.
Green is keen to just control but Modesto is a slippery customer.

Green seems to be looking for submissions.
Modesto controlling the position well.

Green is trying to work for a kimura but Modesto is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modesto tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
Modesto trying to control but Green postures up.

Green is trying to work for a kimura but Modesto is defending well.
Green wants to pass to mount but Modesto is defending the position.
Modesto tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.

Green seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Modesto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Modesto trying to control but Green postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Green is looking for a kimura but Modesto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Green to get the leverage.
Green perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Modesto wants to control but Green is keeping busy.
Modesto wants to get back to full guard.

Green is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Modesto sees it coming and defends easily.
Modesto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Green's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Green's back!
Green rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Green tries to get to full guard but Modesto has control of the leg.

Modesto is working for a submission of some sort.
Green tries to roll over but Modesto keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to control but Modesto is keeping busy.

Green looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Green tries to get to full guard but Modesto has control of the leg.

Green actively working from the bottom here.
Green wants to control but Modesto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Modesto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Green trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green is concentrating on defense, preventing Modesto from advancing position.
Modesto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Modesto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Decon Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Green moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Green closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Green tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Green working away.
Modesto is looking for a sweep.
Modesto gets back to half guard.
Modesto is holding on to half guard well.
Green tries to pass the half guard into mount. Modesto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Modesto trying to control here.
Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Modesto is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Green is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Modesto defends it well.
Modesto trying to control here.
Modesto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Green seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Modesto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Modesto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modesto manages to get to full guard.
Decon Green has got the better of the ground game so far.
Modesto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Green pushes down on Modesto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Modesto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Green trying to control but Modesto is working from the bottom.
Green preventing the sweep.
Modesto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Green works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Green wants to work for an arm triangle but Modesto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Modesto keeping hold of Green's head, controlling as best he can.

Green 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.
Green wants to take a breather but Modesto is having none of it.

Green 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. Modesto tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Green!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Decon Green!
A victorious Decon Green thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Peixoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Snide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peixoto comes to the cage accompanied by Mc Pet & Mc Daleste/Fase Boa. 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.

Peixoto
vs
Snide

175 cm
19
141 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
139 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matheus Peixoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Snide!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peixoto shoots in but no luck this time.

Peixoto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Peixoto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Snide working a defensive guard here.
Peixoto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Matheus Peixoto just wasn't active enough.

Peixoto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Snide!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peixoto lands a nice forearm strike.
Peixoto moves into full mount!
Snide keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Peixoto controlling from mount.
Snide is looking to get to half guard.
Snide looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Peixoto wants to finish this one by submission but Snide is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Peixoto.
Peixoto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Peixoto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peixoto avoids the attempt from Snide to control.

Snide tries to improve his position but Peixoto has taken his back! Peixoto has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Snide tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Peixoto pushes Snide away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matheus Peixoto!
As Matheus Peixoto got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: WOOOOWWWWWW!!!!, BOA noite aé galera, muito obrigado muito obrigado,caraca vocês viram isso?? bom bom eu lutei muito pra chegar até aki, eu tou muito feliz por essa vitória hoje e já tou esperando o próximo combate podem mandar estou esperando,.'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sponge Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nego Dobom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dobom comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bad to the bone by George Thorogood kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Nego Dobom will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bones
vs
Dobom

160 cm
26
145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

178 cm
22
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Bad Man 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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sponge Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nego Dobom!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobom fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bones checks it well.
Dobom cracks the inside of Bones's front leg.
Dobom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been told by Bones's head coaches at Brophy's Evil Troid Academy (BETA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Bones gets a double leg takedown into Dobom's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Dobom wants to reverse the position here. Bones has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Dobom is forced to tap! Dobom looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sponge Bones!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

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 has chosen Beer! by Psychostick as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Holowitz
vs
Cervejinha

170 cm
26
136 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 3 - 2 - 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brahma Cervejinha!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holowitz shoots for a double leg takedown but Cervejinha sprawls well. He's pushed Holowitz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Holowitz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cervejinha. Cervejinha obviously looking to wear him down.
Cervejinha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holowitz.
Cervejinha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick from Cervejinha lands but Holowitz takes it in his stride.
Cervejinha tries a head kick but it misses.
Brahma Cervejinha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holowitz checks a leg kick.
Holowitz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cervejinha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Holowitz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cervejinha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cervejinha keeps trying to improve his position.

Holowitz has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Cervejinha is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Holowitz yanks on the arm and Cervejinha is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Holowitz.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Howard Holowitz!
Howard Holowitz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mango Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven Perkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genki Sudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Genki Sudo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Perkins
vs
Sudo

193 cm
26
153 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
168 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Hates pizza

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steven Perkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Genki Sudo!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Perkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sudo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sudo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Perkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Sudo counters with a shoot takedown. Perkins fights it but they end up in guard.

Perkins manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sudo misses with a series of wild punches.
Sudo lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sudo shoots in for a takedown but Perkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Perkins misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from Perkins as Sudo shoots in.
Sudo fails with the takedown
and Perkins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steven Perkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genki Sudo.
Sudo dives in and grabs Perkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Perkins pushes down on Sudo's head and hops out.
Perkins lands with an overhand left.
Perkins throws a right hand that Sudo ducks under and follows up with a left that Sudo also avoids with ease.
Sudo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sudo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Perkins as he jumps to the side.
Sudo looks winded!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Perkins!

Sudo is rocked!
Perkins throws a left and a right that both miss

and Sudo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sudo is still in real trouble! Can Perkins finish him?
Perkins keeping moving, preventing Sudo from controlling successfully.
Perkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Perkins is looking to stand up but Sudo isn't so interested in that idea.
Sudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sudo seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sudo advances position into side control!
Sudo trying to control the action but Perkins is working from the bottom.

Sudo is trying to get an arm triangle but Perkins is defending well.
Sudo is looking to take a break and control but Perkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkins is trying to buck Sudo off.

Sudo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Perkins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Sudo is trying to get an arm triangle but Perkins is defending well.

Perkins explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Sudo has his takedown stuffed
and Perkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sudo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Perkins as he avoids it easily.
Perkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Sudo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkins wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sudo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Perkins is trying to stand.
Perkins is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tenacity Elite - 17 Coaches that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Sudo moves nicely into side control.
Sudo wants to control but Perkins is keeping him busy.

Sudo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Perkins, who protects the arm well.
Sudo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Perkins!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Genki Sudo!
Genki Sudo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Steven Perkins was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll beat you next time'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nonito Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aviya Sherman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melo comes to the cage accompanied by fleetwood mac - the chain. Aviya Sherman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Melo
vs
Sherman

190 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nonito Melo!
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, Aviya Sherman!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sherman drives through with a takedown into Melo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sherman trying to control the position from guard on top but Melo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sherman is looking to work some ground and pound but Melo has wrist control.
Melo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sherman on the ground.
Sherman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sherman throwing strikes but missing.
Sherman with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sherman.
Melo is looking to stand up but Sherman isn't so interested in that idea.
Sherman with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Melo wants to get back to his feet but Sherman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sherman throws a big elbow that misses.
Melo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sherman controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherman throwing strikes from guard but Melo blocks nicely.
Sherman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sherman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sherman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sherman in side control, throwing shots but Melo defends.
Sloppy strikes there by Sherman.
Sherman trying to control the action but Melo is working from the bottom.
Sherman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo being controlled for a moment.
Sherman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Melo dodges the ground and pound from Sherman.
Sherman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sherman throws a strike aimed at the side of Melo's head but Melo avoids it well.
Melo parries the strikes from Sherman easily there. Sherman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Melo to escape.
Sherman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sherman controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo wants to get back to his feet but Sherman drags him back down.
Melo is not content to let Sherman control the position.
Sherman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sherman is looking to take a break and control but Melo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aviya Sherman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Sherman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Melo's guard.
Sherman prevents Melo from getting back to his feet.
Sherman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sherman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Melo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Melo is wriggling around but Sherman manages to pass to half guard.

Sherman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Melo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sherman.
Sherman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Melo's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sherman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Melo defending well though.
Sherman is taking a breather. Melo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sherman throwing shots but Melo is blocking nicely.
Sherman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sherman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melo keeps working.
Melo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sherman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sherman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Melo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sherman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Melo defending well though.
Aviya Sherman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sherman throwing shots but Melo is blocking nicely.
Sherman is keen to just control but Melo is a slippery customer.
Melo is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sherman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Melo's head.
Sherman thows a huge punch but Melo dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Melo defending well though.
Sherman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Melo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sherman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Sherman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sherman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Sherman wants to work for an arm triangle but Melo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sherman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Melo is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sherman seems to be working for a kimura but Melo defends the submission attempt.
Melo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sherman throwing shots but Melo is blocking nicely.
Sherman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melo keeps working.
Sherman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sherman trying to control the action but Melo is working from the bottom.
Sherman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aviya Sherman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Sherman checks a leg kick.
Nonito Melo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sherman cracks a nice hook into Melo's ribs.

Sherman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sherman is looking to take a break and control but Melo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Melo parries the strikes from Sherman easily there. Sherman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Melo to escape.
You can see the frustration on Melo's face as Sherman controls the position.
Sherman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Sherman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Melo defending against the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherman working the strikes but Melo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sherman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Melo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sherman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Melo wants to get back to his feet.
Melo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sherman.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sherman in particular looking to stall.
Sherman trying to control the action but Melo is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sherman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sherman looks to land a strike but Melo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sherman wants to control from the top but Melo keeps moving.
Sherman postures up in Melo's guard and throws a big left but Melo blocks it.
Sherman looking to sit in guard and control but Melo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo tries to stand but Sherman is controlling from the bottom.
Sherman has his hands on Melo's head, controlling the position.
Sherman throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Melo is looking to stand up but Sherman won't let him.
Sherman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sherman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Melo wants to stand but Sherman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sherman working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sherman lands a right hook to the body.
Sherman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sherman lands a nice hook to Melo's body. Melo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Some wild striking there from Sherman.
Sherman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Melo's waist but Melo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sherman off to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sherman punishes Melo's body with a nice straight punch.
Nonito Melo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've been told by Melo's head coaches at Soco na mãe - Stand Up Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sherman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Melo's waist but Melo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sherman off to one side.
Aviya Sherman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sherman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Melo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melo takes a shot right to the bread basket.

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

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

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

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheldon Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Sheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Cooper
vs
Sheck

185 cm
26
206 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

178 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sheldon Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Sheck!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheck fails with the takedown

and Cooper counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sheck wants to improve his position but Cooper is controlling well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cooper is controlling the pace.

Sheck is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cooper pulls his head out easily.
Sheck trying to control but Cooper postures up.
Cooper not doing much here.
Cooper is thwarting Sheck's attempts to control the position.
Sheck flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cooper has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cooper is thwarting Sheck's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper is looking to advance position but Sheck won't allow it.
Cooper not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sheck misses with a takedown

and Cooper counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sheck keeping moving, preventing Cooper from controlling successfully.
Cooper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Sheck looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sheck working a defensive guard here.
Cooper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sheck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cooper is working hard here to advance position.
Cooper is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sheck had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cooper defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sheck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sheck looking for a sweep. Not yet Sheck, not yet.
Cooper wants to control from the top but Sheck keeps moving.

Sheldon Cooper has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sheck shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Cooper counters with a shoot takedown. Sheck fights it but they end up in guard.
Sheldon Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Sheck.

Cooper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sheck looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Our spies down at at The Shield inform us that Sheck has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cooper looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Sheck is looking for a triangle but Cooper pushes his legs off easily.
Sheck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Sheck is looking for a triangle but Cooper pushes his legs off easily.
Cooper passes Sheck's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cooper sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sheck is trying to maintain the position but Cooper is very close to passing his half guard.

Sheck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper trying to control the action but Sheck is working from the bottom.
Cooper content to control rather than advance.

Sheck is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cooper pulls his head out easily.
Cooper content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sheck trying to control from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sheck wants to improve his position but Cooper is controlling well.
Sheck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sheck tries for a takedown but Cooper circles away easily

and Cooper counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sheck won't be happy with that.
Cooper trying to control the position but Sheck is working away.
Sheck wants to control but Cooper postures up.
Sheck is trying to get back to half guard.
Sheck can't do much from the bottom here.
Sheck wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Sheck is trying to get back to half guard.
Sheck wants to control but Cooper postures up.
Sheck is looking for a sweep.
Sheldon Cooper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper tries to move to mount but Sheck blocks the move with his legs.
Sheck struggling a bit here.
Sheck is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Sheck's face as Cooper controls the position.
Sheck tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cooper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sheck is not content to let Cooper control the position.
Cooper happy to just control the position for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooper. Sheck does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheck throws a head kick that misses.
Sheck throws a head kick that misses.
Sheck fails with the takedown

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

Sheck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cooper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cooper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cooper seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sheck for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sheldon Cooper just wasn't active enough.
Sheck doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Cooper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sheldon Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Sheck.
Cooper forces his way into half guard.

Sheck looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cooper trying to control the pace.
Cooper wants to free his trapped foot but Sheck is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sheck is not content to let Cooper control the position.
Cooper controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sheck wants to control but Cooper is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sheldon Cooper just wasn't active enough.
Sheck misses with a takedown

and Cooper counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cooper performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sheck wants to control but Cooper is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooper wants to free his trapped foot but Sheck is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheldon Cooper dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Cooper. No joy for Sheck on that attempt.

Sheck feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cooper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sheck is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cooper pulls his head out easily.
Cooper controlling the action here.
Cooper tries to pass to full mount but Sheck defends it.
Cooper is looking to take a break and control but Sheck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Sheck is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cooper pulls his head out easily.
Cooper is keen to just control but Sheck is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper works his way into full mount!
Sheck is squirming around, avoiding Cooper's attempts to control the action.
Sheck tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cooper moves to his opponent's back but Sheck bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Cooper.
Sheck stands up over Cooper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sheck preventing the sweep.
Cooper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cooper trying to keep a closed guard but Sheck is proving a slippery customer.
Sheck wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sheck wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sheck doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Cooper counters with a shoot takedown. Sheck fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooper's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Sheck is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cooper defends well.
Cooper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Sheck working for a triangle but Cooper defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper tries to free his leg and advance position but Sheck is retaining full guard.
Sheck being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sheck controls Cooper momentarily but Cooper frees himself.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sheck misses with a takedown

and Cooper counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cooper.
Sheldon Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Sheck.
Cooper controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Sheck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cooper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cooper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sheck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cooper is aware though and is defending well.
Cooper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sheck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooper content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Cooper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sheck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cooper has managed to get both his arms back between Sheck's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Roger Sheck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Cooper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sheldon Cooper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cooper, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheldon Cooper!
After the big win, Sheldon Cooper 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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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rajesh Koothrappali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Marcelo Aurelio enters the cage!

Koothrappali
vs
Aurelio

178 cm
26
173 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

180 cm
19
173 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rajesh Koothrappali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelo Aurelio!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Aurelio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koothrappali doesn't seem phased though.
Koothrappali has his takedown stuffed

and Aurelio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Koothrappali has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

Koothrappali is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koothrappali on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Koothrappali tries to get out of the position.

Koothrappali working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Aurelio has passed into half guard!
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. Aurelio connects with a nice short shot to Koothrappali's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aurelio looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Koothrappali with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koothrappali tries to get to full guard but Aurelio has control of the leg.
Aurelio landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Koothrappali is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aurelio pulls his head out easily.
Aurelio wants to take a breather but Koothrappali is having none of it.

Koothrappali actively working from the bottom here.

Koothrappali looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koothrappali is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali is working hard here to advance position.
Aurelio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aurelio working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Aurelio.
Koothrappali wants to improve his position but Aurelio is controlling well.
Koothrappali knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aurelio on the ground.
Koothrappali is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Aurelio jumps into side control!
Aurelio is looking to take a break and control but Koothrappali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aurelio lands a decent elbow from side control.
Aurelio trying to control the action but Koothrappali is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aurelio lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koothrappali tries to bench press Aurelio off him but Aurelio keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio gets to mount! Koothrappali was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Aurelio landing punches.
Aurelio scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Koothrappali?

Koothrappali is rocked!
Aurelio cracks Koothrappali with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Aurelio!
Marcelo Aurelio thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daeron Inglorion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Barros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inglorion's entrance music is Fabio Brazza - Anderson Silva. A fine choice. Barros has chosen Carmina burana as his entrance music. Eduardo Barros acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Inglorion
vs
Barros

186 cm
26
210 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)
Namunamu Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daeron Inglorion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Barros!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inglorion misses with a takedown attempt
and Barros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barros thows a body shot but no joy.
Barros misses with a looping left.
Inglorion with a poor takedown
and Barros counters with a left to the body.
Inglorion is breathing heavily.
Inglorion shoots and misses
and Barros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daeron Inglorion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inglorion.
Inglorion misses with a takedown
and Barros cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Inglorion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A cross from Barros lands.
Barros lands with a right hand.

Inglorion is rocked!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barros has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Barros ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Inglorion out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eduardo Barros!
Eduardo Barros gave a mention to KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Daeron Inglorion stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like to thank the fans who have given me strength and say I'll train harder not to disappoint them again'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pepe Lepew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Granger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pepe Lepew could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Granger's chin.

Lepew
vs
Granger

178 cm
26
155 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

162 cm
24
165 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 7 - 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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Granger!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lepew.

Lepew takes the fight into the clinch.
Granger is trying to break the clinch but Lepew is controlling him.
Lepew lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Lepew.
Granger wants a takedown but no success here.
Lepew lands a right hand that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
Granger jumps guard but Lepew stands there with Granger around his waist. Granger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Granger pulls Lepew into guard.

Granger is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lepew throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Granger's body to avoid the submission. Granger has instead reached around Lepew's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Granger arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Granger!
James Granger is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath James Granger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.