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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between TW WO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jadyson Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jadyson Costa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

WO
vs
Costa

170 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

157 cm
25
144 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, TW WO!
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, Jadyson Costa!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

WO bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

WO is trying to get an arm triangle but Costa is defending well.
Costa wants to control but WO postures up.

WO swings around for an armbar but Costa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into WO's guard.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but WO is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

WO has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Costa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
WO on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if WO tries to get out of the position.

WO looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

WO throws his legs up looking for a submission but Costa uses it to pass to side control.
Costa is looking to take a break and control but WO is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
WO is looking to regain half guard here but Costa keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
WO is working hard here to advance position.
WO is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Costa trying to control from half guard but WO is working away.

WO is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Costa pulls his head out easily.
Costa wants to control but WO is keeping him busy.
Costa tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Costa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

WO is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Costa pulls his head out easily.

WO looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Costa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but WO does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

WO looking for submissions off his back.

WO looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Costa is trying to control. WO wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

WO actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
WO is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Costa stands up and beckons WO to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Costa duly obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
WO defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Costa.
Costa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

WO shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Costa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
WO trying to control the action but Costa is working from the bottom.
WO will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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

WO goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Costa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for WO but great work by Costa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa is looking to take a break and control but WO is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
WO on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
WO is trying to improve his position.
Costa misses with the ground and pound.
Costa working away.
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!
WO tries to buck Costa off but Costa is having none of it.
Costa trying to control the position but WO is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
WO tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that TW WO will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

WO looks to land a left hand but Costa moved out of range nicely.
Costa has a takedown stuffed.
Costa shoots for a double leg takedown but WO sprawls well. He's pushed Costa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Costa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as WO backs up against the cage.

WO drives through with a takedown into guard.
WO trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom.
Costa trying to strike off his back.

WO drops back, looking for a kneebar! Costa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Costa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Costa!
TW WO overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ground and pound from Costa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Costa has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for WO!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa prevents WO from getting the reversal.
Costa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
WO is just holding on here. Costa manages to take his back.
WO trying to control but not successfully.
Costa throwing wild punches that miss their target.

WO defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Costa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but WO has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
WO covering up well and avoiding damage.
Costa doesn't have the hooks in and WO manages to turn into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
WO postures up.
WO tries to free his leg and advance position but Costa is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

WO postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Costa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of WO, into his guard.
Costa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of WO is proving hard to escape from.

WO looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Costa has picked WO up and slammed him! WO can't keep hold of the triangle and Costa manages to pass to side control!
WO manages to get back to half guard.

WO looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Costa wants to stand but WO has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa is trying to control the action in half guard but WO is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Costa tries to pass to full mount but WO defends it.

WO actively working from the bottom here.

WO looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

WO with the active half guard here but Costa passes nicely into side control.
WO is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
WO is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Costa is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
WO can't escape the position.
WO wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Costa sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! WO taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jadyson Costa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zyzz Fuark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Arenas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fuark
vs
Arenas

187 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zyzz Fuark!
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, Nicolas Arenas!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arenas connects with a solid leg kick.
Fuark gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arenas.
Fuark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arenas throws a right hand that Fuark ducks under and follows up with a left that Fuark also avoids with ease.
Arenas falls off balance throwing a combination

and Fuark counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Arenas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arenas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fuark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fuark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arenas can pounce on him.
Fuark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arenas.
Fuark takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arenas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fuark.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arenas.
Arenas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Arenas finds it's way through Fuark's defenses.
Arenas looks to land a combination. Fuark sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Arenas lands a front kick.
Arenas misses with a two punch combination.
Arenas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fuark.
Arenas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fuark takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Arenas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arenas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fuark. Fuark circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Arenas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arenas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fuark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arenas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fuark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arenas.
Nice jab there from Arenas.
Good leg kick by Arenas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arenas throws a nice looking combination but Fuark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arenas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fuark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arenas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fuark doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arenas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fuarks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Arenas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Arenas cracks the inside of Fuark's front leg.
Fuark is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Arenas.
Arenas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Arenas misses with a wild combination.
Arenas clobbers Fuark with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arenas scores with a spinning back kick!
Arenas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Arenas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arenas feints and then cracks Fuark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fuark down.
Arenas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fuark back to the cage. Arenas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Arenas scores with a leg kick.
Arenas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Arenas misses with the combination.
Arenas swinging wildly here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arenas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fuark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arenas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Arenas!
Arenas misses with a double jab.
Arenas's corner calls for a 1-2. Arenas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nicolas Arenas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Arenas.
Fuark is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A punch combination from Arenas misses.
Arenas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fuark has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arenas.
Arenas scores with the left hand. Fuark knows he should have avoided that one.
Crunch! Arenas slams his shin into Fuark's torso.
Arenas throws a nice looking combination but Fuark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arenas. That's going to slow Fuark down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arenas scores with a jab to the body.
Fuark takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arenas.
Arenas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Arenas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arenas is working the combinations to good effect here.
Arenas throws a combination. Fuark tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Arenas scores with a three punch combo!
Fuark looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arenas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arenas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arenas lands a two punch combo.
Arenas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fuark walks forward, straight into a front kick from Arenas.
Arenas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fuark dodges the punch combination from Arenas.
Nicolas Arenas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arenas stalks Fuark and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fuark's face. Fuark staggers backwards, shaken.
Arenas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fuark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fuark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arenas.
Arenas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arenas lands with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Arenas misses.
Arenas lands a front kick.
Arenas scores with a leg kick.
Fuark moves forwards but Arenas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arenas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arenas scores with a three punch combo!
A lazy left from Arenas finds it's target.
Arenas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arenas catches Fuark with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Fuark is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arenas connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Fuark tumbling to the canvas! Arenas pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Fuark was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nicolas Arenas!
Nicolas Arenas decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Boswell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Boswell
vs
Fisher

192 cm
25
194 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 Rio de Janeiro, Bryce Boswell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Theo Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fisher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fisher scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fisher has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Forca Terrestre Academy $50 fee. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Fisher is pushing down on Boswell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boswell is fighting to maintain full guard but Fisher has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boswell wants to control but Fisher is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Fisher 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.
Boswell wants to get back to full guard but Fisher has mounted him!
Boswell is looking to improve his position but Fisher isn't that keen on the idea.
Fisher can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boswell is looking to escape.
Boswell flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher avoids the attempt from Boswell to control.
Fisher landing strikes, looking to finish!

Fisher goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Boswell turns into him and now he's in Fisher's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Fisher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boswell with a nice head shot there.

Fisher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boswell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boswell has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fisher wants to control the position but Boswell says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boswell trying to mount his opponent but Fisher defends it.
Boswell working Fisher over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boswell trying to control the action but Fisher is working from the bottom.
Fisher is looking for a sweep. Boswell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boswell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Fisher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boswell pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boswell controlling the pace.
Boswell winds up and cracks Fisher with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boswell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boswell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boswell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boswell working the head and body with strikes.
Boswell wants to control but Fisher is keeping him busy.
Boswell lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Boswell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher punching from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Boswell.
Boswell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fisher wants to control but Boswell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boswell wants to free his trapped foot but Fisher is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Fisher looking for subs from the bottom but Boswell mounts him!
Boswell controlling from mount.
Fisher is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Boswell.
BOOM! Boswell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Fisher is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Boswell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Boswell content just to control the position here.
Boswell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Boswell working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
BOOM! Boswell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Boswell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fisher tries to hold on but Boswell postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryce Boswell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fisher fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boswell on the side of the head.

Boswell gets caught napping as Fisher dives in and scores a takedown. Boswell manages to retain guard.
Boswell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boswell has control of Fisher's left arm, preventing Fisher from doing any damage.
Fisher won't allow Boswell to sweep him here.

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

Fisher is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Boswell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Boswell has escaped and now he's on top!
Boswell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fisher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boswell is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Boswell from controlling successfully.
Boswell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Fisher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boswell defends well.
Boswell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Fisher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boswell defends it easily.
Boswell stays in close to Fisher's body and controls the position.

Fisher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boswell defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fisher throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Boswell escapes and throws Fisher's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fisher is trying to get back to half guard.
Bryce Boswell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boswell is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fisher will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fisher takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boswell is looking to take a break and control but Fisher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boswell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fisher to see if he's OK.
Boswell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fisher to see if he's OK.
Fisher is trying to get back to half guard.
Boswell trying to control the position but Fisher is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher tries to buck Boswell off but Boswell is having none of it.
Boswell is working Fisher over with some ground and pound from side control.
Boswell scoring with punches from side control.
Boswell trying to control the position but Fisher is working away.
Fisher tries to improve position but can't.
Boswell is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fisher tries to improve position but can't.
Boswell scores with punches from side control.
Fisher is trying to work for a sweep but Boswell has mounted him!
Fisher gets back to half guard.

Fisher looking for submissions off his back.
Fisher is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boswell stalling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisher taking some punishment here, with Boswell in his half guard.
Boswell 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.
Boswell tries to pass to full mount but Fisher defends it.
Boswell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fisher with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fisher trying to control here.

Fisher actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fisher trying to control from the bottom.
Boswell content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryce Boswell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Fisher darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boswell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boswell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boswell keeping full guard, as Fisher tries to pass.
Boswell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fisher is staying active underneath Boswell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boswell is controlling the pace.
Fisher trying to hold on to Boswell's head to control him but Boswell postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boswell wants to work for an arm triangle but Fisher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fisher is looking to control Boswell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fisher avoid being mounted?
Fisher wants to improve his position but Boswell is controlling well.
Boswell trying to control the action but Fisher is working from the bottom.
Boswell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boswell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boswell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fisher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fisher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boswell is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boswell content to control rather than advance.
Fisher is trying to get back to full guard.
Boswell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boswell working over Fisher with some ground and pound. Fisher looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boswell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fisher keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Boswell lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boswell slows the pace down in half guard.
Boswell wants to control but Fisher is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Boswell.
Fisher tries to roll over but Boswell keeps him under control.
Fisher trying to control but Boswell postures up.

Fisher looking for submissions off his back.
Fisher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boswell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boswell wants to free his trapped foot but Fisher is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boswell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boswell not doing much here.
Fisher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boswell wants to take a breather but Fisher is having none of it.
Boswell is nestled in close to Fisher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boswell is taking a breather. Fisher 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.

Boswell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fisher doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boswell.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boswell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryce Boswell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boswell, 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryce Boswell!
After the fight, Bryce Boswell was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Pascal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pascal
vs
Douglas

189 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derek Pascal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Douglas closes the distance and pushes Pascal back into the cage.
Douglas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pascal gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Douglas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pascal uses from the top position.
Pascal advances position into side control!

Douglas wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Pascal has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Douglas's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Douglas is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Pascal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Derek Pascal!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Ankarstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eleven Twelve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Ankarstrom has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ankarstrom
vs
Twelve

178 cm
21
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charlie Ankarstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eleven Twelve!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twelve throws a series of punches but Ankarstrom avoids them all with ease.
Twelve moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Charlie Ankarstrom has been cut.
Twelve throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Twelve works over Ankarstrom's head and body with a nice combination.
Twelve connects with a body shot.
Twelve works over Ankarstrom's head and body with a nice combination.
Twelve connects with a nice looking jab.
Ankarstrom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ankarstrom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ankarstrom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ankarstrom is looking to chop away at Twelve's legs.
Charlie Ankarstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ankarstrom closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ankarstrom lands in his opponent's guard.
Ankarstrom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ankarstrom throwing strikes from guard but Twelve blocks nicely.
Twelve wants to stand and escape but Ankarstrom is having none of it.

Ankarstrom drops back, looking for a kneebar! Twelve looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Twelve looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Twelve!
Ankarstrom is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Twelve wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ankarstrom, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Twelve crashes against the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Twelve is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ankarstrom has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ankarstrom manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ankarstrom throwing shots but Twelve is blocking nicely.
Ankarstrom is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Ankarstrom 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.
Ankarstrom is breathing heavily.
Ankarstrom working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twelve makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Twelve.

Ankarstrom has gone for a leg lock! Twelve slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ankarstrom's guard.
Ankarstrom keeping moving, preventing Twelve from controlling successfully.
Twelve working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ankarstrom's head.
Ankarstrom keeping moving, preventing Twelve from controlling successfully.
Ankarstrom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Twelve in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ankarstrom seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Twelve avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ankarstrom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ankarstrom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Twelve trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Twelve stops Ankarstrom from standing up.
Twelve advances position into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ankarstrom is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Twelve tries to stand but Ankarstrom is controlling his head.
Twelve tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ankarstrom is trying to improve his position.
Ankarstrom can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eleven Twelve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Ankarstrom's cut.
That's time! Ankarstrom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Twelve!
Twelve misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Ankarstrom gets a double leg takedown into Twelve's guard.
Twelve looking for a sweep. Not yet Twelve, not yet.
Ankarstrom postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ankarstrom with a nice head shot there.
Ankarstrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Twelve is keeping the position for now.
Twelve looking for a sweep. Not yet Twelve, not yet.
Twelve looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ankarstrom puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Twelve wants to improve his position but Ankarstrom is controlling well.
Ankarstrom is thwarting Twelve's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankarstrom trying to mount his opponent but Twelve defends it.
Ankarstrom wants to take a breather but Twelve is having none of it.
Twelve trying to control from the bottom.
Twelve is trying to stand up here but Ankarstrom is controlling him well.

Twelve looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ankarstrom is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Twelve avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ankarstrom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ankarstrom wants to work for an arm triangle but Twelve is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Twelve wants to sweep but Ankarstrom has passed to side control!
Twelve struggling a bit here.
Twelve tries to improve position but can't.
Twelve is still trying to improve position.
Ankarstrom works to advance to full mount. Twelve defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ankarstrom is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ankarstrom working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ankarstrom putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Twelve is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ankarstrom cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Twelve slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Twelve looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ankarstrom has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Twelve is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ankarstrom postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Twelve looks a forlorn figure.
Charlie Ankarstrom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ankarstrom cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ankarstrom landing strikes from the mount and Twelve is in trouble!
Ankarstrom prevents Twelve from getting the reversal.
Ankarstrom is in the full mount, landing strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ankarstrom is landing with some decent strikes but Twelve is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Ankarstrom looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Twelve taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Ankarstrom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Ankarstrom's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Twelve lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Twelve tries to bum rush Ankarstrom with a series of wild strikes but Ankarstrom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ankarstrom shoots in looking for a takedown. Twelve tries to sprawl out of it but Ankarstrom keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Twelve manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ankarstrom fails with a takedown attempt.
Twelve listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Twelve works over Ankarstrom's head and body with a nice combination.
Twelve feints a jab promting Ankarstrom to slip. Twelve then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ankarstrom slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Ankarstrom instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Twelve can't break the clinch.

Ankarstrom manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Ankarstrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Twelve is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Twelve tries to free his leg and advance position but Ankarstrom is retaining full guard.
Twelve is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Ankarstrom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Twelve can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Twelve stops Ankarstrom from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ankarstrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Twelve stands and throws Ankarstrom's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ankarstrom tries to improve position but can't.
Twelve misses with the ground and pound.
Twelve misses with the ground and pound.
Ankarstrom is looking for a sweep.
Twelve wants to control but Ankarstrom is keeping him busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ankarstrom taking a bit of punishment here - Twelve scoring with strikes.

Twelve is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ankarstrom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Twelve thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Twelve misses with the ground and pound.
Ankarstrom tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Twelve wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ankarstrom tries to escape but Twelve is in control.

Twelve working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Twelve tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Twelve has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ankarstrom manages to work his way to half guard, despite Twelve's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ankarstrom tries to kick Twelve off but Twelve keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Twelve is looking for a kimura but Ankarstrom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Twelve to get the leverage.
Twelve not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Ankarstrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ankarstrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Ankarstrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ankarstrom wants to control but Twelve is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eleven Twelve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Twelve has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eleven Twelve!
Post fight, an emotional Eleven Twelve said 'Kopovosian! Aramaitie! Thanks to all my fans! '.