UFF 7 The Best Of The Best PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Chu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Assuncao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiger Chu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jorge Assuncao's chin.

Chu
vs
Assuncao

170 cm
26
137 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

157 cm
25
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiger Chu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Assuncao!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Assuncao closes the distance and pushes Chu back into the ropes.
Assuncao misses with some punches.
Chu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Assuncao.
Chu missing with knees to the body.
Chu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Assuncao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chu or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Assuncao.
Assuncao digs a right hand underneath Chu's ribcage. Chu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chu missing with knees to the body.
Chu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Assuncao presses Chu against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Assuncao blocks it with crossed arms.
Assuncao managing to block the knees to the body from Chu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assuncao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chu backwards.
Assuncao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Assuncao.
Chu working Assuncao over with knees to the body.
Chu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Assuncao.
Chu working Assuncao over with knees to the body.
Chu is breathing heavily.
Chu blocks a body shot from Assuncao.
Assuncao works on Chu's body with a couple of short punches.
Assuncao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assuncao lands with a light punch inside.
Assuncao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Assuncao avoids a wild elbow strike from Chu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chu.
Assuncao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Assuncao - that landed with a thud.
Assuncao is leaning against Chu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Assuncao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Assuncao lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Assuncao.
Assuncao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Assuncao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Assuncao avoids the elbow strike from Chu, against the ropes.
Assuncao lands an uppercut.
Assuncao lands a shoulder strike.
Assuncao lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Assuncao.
Assuncao digs a right hand into Chu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chu's gas tank.
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!
Still in the clinch, Assuncao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Assuncao.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assuncao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Assuncao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Assuncao on the inside.
Assuncao dodges an elbow strike from Chu.
Assuncao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Assuncao.
Assuncao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chu backwards.
Assuncao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chu backwards.
Assuncao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chu misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Assuncao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Chu is rocked!
Assuncao lands with a right to the head.
Oh Chu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from Assuncao.
Assuncao lands a body punch in the clinch.
Assuncao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Assuncao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Assuncao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Assuncao lands with a light punch inside.
Assuncao creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Chu with a big uppercut! Chu tries to clinch up but Assuncao pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Chu to the mat! Chu covers up and Assuncao unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jorge Assuncao!
Jorge Assuncao 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.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dollar Bill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TW WO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TW WO has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dollar Bill's chin.

Bill
vs
WO

165 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dollar Bill!
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, TW WO!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

WO shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bill's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Bill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

WO is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bill is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bill has escaped and now he's on top!

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

WO is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). TW WO!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo The Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustavo The Monster is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hernandez
vs
The Monster

189 cm
25
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo The Monster!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches The Monster flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! The Monster is out cold! Hernandez holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergio Hernandez!
A relieved looking Sergio Hernandez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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FIGHT
RATING
8%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mana Ching (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Carzola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ching
vs
Carzola

180 cm
19
270 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

175 cm
26
250 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mana Ching!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Carzola!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carzola throws a front kick aimed at Ching's knee but Ching avoids it well.

Ching gets tackled into the ropes by Carzola. Carzola maintains the clinch.

Ching breaks from the clinch.
Ching tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Carzola paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Ching has managed to clinch.

Carzola manages to break the clinch.

Ching tries to keep at a distance but Carzola has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carzola blocks a body shot from Ching.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ching just misses with a elbow thrown towards Carzola's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carzola as Ching tries to tie him up.
Ching trying to land knees to the body.
Ching misses with some punches.

Carzola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ching tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Carzola clinches with his opponent.

Carzola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carzola wants to clinch up but Ching keeps it at a distance.
Carzola misses with a head kick.
Carzola misses with a two punch combination.
Diego Carzola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Carzola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ching, pushing him back against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carzola blocking some punches.
Knees to the body from Ching.
Carzola looks winded!
Ching is trying to break the clinch but Carzola has him pressed against the ropes.
Carzola is trying to break the clinch but Ching is controlling him.

Carzola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carzola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carzola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ching.
Ching tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been informed that Carzola has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ching dodges the punch combination from Carzola.
Ching is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carzola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Ching closes the distance and pushes Carzola back into the ropes.
Carzola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carzola trying to land knees to the body.
Carzola takes a shot to the head.
Carzola throws a head punch that misses.
Ching really is a fat lump.
Ching is working for takedown but Carzola is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ching throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ching stalling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ching drags the fight down to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ching is trying to keep Carzola in close.
Ching wants to get back to his feet but Carzola is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Carzola sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ching keeping moving, preventing Carzola from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Diego Carzola.
Ching misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carzola.
Ching tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carzola defends well and Ching ends up having to push Carzola into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mana Ching. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carzola has Ching pressed against the ropes, preventing Ching from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carzola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ching is defending well for now.

Carzola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Carzola rushes Ching and presses him up against the ropes.
Ching tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carzola avoids it.
Ching prevents a body shot from Carzola.
A frustrated look appears on Carzola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ching goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ching is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Carzola is keeping busy.
A short right from Carzola on the inside.
Carzola has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ching avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carzola wants a takedown.
Carzola is working for takedown but Ching is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ching missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ching looking to slow down the pace here.
Carzola blocking some punches.
Ching missing with knees to the body.
Ching is trying to stall.
Ching lands a shoulder strike.
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!

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

Carzola has closed the distance and engaged Ching in a clinch.
Ching comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ching is looking to take this one to the mat.
Carzola has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ching tries to land knees in the clinch but Carzola avoids the damage to the body.
Carzola works on Ching's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carzola has had enough of the clinch but Ching keeps him there for the moment.
Ching working Carzola over with knees to the body.
Ching is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Ching breaks from the clinch.
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 Mana Ching will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ching tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Carzola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ching looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A right-left combo lands from Carzola.

It looks like Mana Ching has been cut.

Ching clinches.
Carzola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ching stops a takedown attempt from Carzola.
Carzola wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carzola.

Ching escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ching tries for a takedown but Carzola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carzola.
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!
Ching fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ching doesn't manage to clinch there - Carzola circles away.
Ching tries to clinch there but Carzola circles away.
Ching fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ching tries to close the distance and clinch but Carzola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carzola is breathing heavily.
Ching checks a low kick from Carzola.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ching tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Carzola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mana Ching is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ching moves in looking to clinch but Carzola pushes him off.
Carzola slaps away a takedown attempt from Ching, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mana Ching. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ching misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carzola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ching tries to clinch

and Carzola counters with a takedown into side control.

Carzola thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Carzola is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ching knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Carzola trying to control the position but Ching is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ching manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carzola content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ching trying to control but Carzola postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ching is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carzola is looking to advance position but Ching won't allow it.
Carzola is trying to control the action in half guard but Ching is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Carzola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carzola stuffs the takedown attempt from Ching. Ching gets slowly back to his feet.
Carzola tries to clinch but Ching moves away

and Ching counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ching.
Carzola gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ching.
Ching tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Carzola breaks the clinch.
Carzola tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ching manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carzola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Carzola has Ching up against the ropes in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carzola.
Ching managing to block the knees to the body from Carzola.
Ching taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Carzola turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carzola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ching keeps working.
Carzola takes a little break here. Ching wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carzola trying to control the action but Ching is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Carzola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mana Ching's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ching wants to clinch.
Carzola throws a head kick that misses.
Ching wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ching.
Carzola stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carzola wants it to stay on the feet.

Ching shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ching trying to control the action but Carzola is working from the bottom.
Diego Carzola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carzola tries to roll over but Ching keeps him under control.
Carzola works his way to full guard. Good work.

Ching is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Carzola has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ching is looking to defend but Carzola has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ching! Carzola pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ching taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diego Carzola!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Viale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Basil Helmers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helmers has chosen Sorrow - Last cry as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Viale
vs
Helmers

183 cm
20
183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

179 cm
18
167 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Dynamo Clothing
Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

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, Mauro Viale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Basil Helmers!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helmers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Viale circles away.
Viale swinging wildly here.
Viale scores with a shot to the body.
Helmers darts in looking for a takedown but Viale gets double underhooks and turns Helmers into the ropes.
Viale looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Viale prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mauro Viale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Basil Helmers.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Viale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Viale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Viale throws a combination. Helmers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Basil Helmers has been cut.
Helmers gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Viale gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Viale!
Post fight, Mauro Viale stared into the camera and said 'Man, if you keep smoking pipes probably die, like if you keep fighting against me. haha.'.
Basil Helmers spoke after the fight, saying 'I did not have right gameplan for the fight. Now home to look the fight and try to figure out what went wrong..'.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jugdish Patel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ty Daves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jugdish Patel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ty Daves's chin.

Patel
vs
Daves

188 cm
27
204 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

194 cm
24
220 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jugdish Patel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ty Daves!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patel misses with a low kick.
Daves moves out of range as Patel strikes.

Daves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Patel has a couple of punches blocked by Daves.
Patel takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Jugdish Patel has been cut.
Daves lands a knee to the head.

Patel is rocked!
Daves misses with a knee strike.
Daves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Patel tries to work over Daves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daves will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Patel up against the ropes.

Daves drops Patel with a big knee straight up the middle! Patel is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Oh Patel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Patel rushes Daves and presses him up against the ropes.
Patel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Daves to keep the fight standing.
Daves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Patel blocks it with crossed arms.
Patel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daves misses with a knee to the head.
Daves effectively controlling the action here.
Patel seems to have got his legs back now.
Daves lands a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Daves as Patel tries to tie him up.
Daves tries to land knees in the clinch but Patel avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daves has Patel pressed against the ropes, preventing Patel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Daves misses with a knee strike.
Daves tries to land a knee to the head but Patel blocks with his arms.

Patel jumps guard.

Patel has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Daves doesn't defend quickly enough and Patel has managed to lock this one up! Can Daves escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Patel on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jugdish Patel!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mano Thao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Dobzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thao comes to the ring accompanied by Sabotage by Beastie Boys. Dobzinski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Waters Of Nazareth - Justice kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Thao
vs
Dobzinski

197 cm
34
212 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

188 cm
27
199 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mano Thao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Dobzinski!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thao lands a jab to the head.
Dobzinski throws a push kick but Thao slaps the foot to one side.

Dobzinski gets tackled into the ropes by Thao. Thao maintains the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Thao as the two fighters clinch.
Dobzinski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thao's efforts to push away.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thao looking to throw knees to the head but Dobzinski is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dobzinski prevents a body shot from Thao.
Thao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thao is trying to break the clinch but Dobzinski is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thao.
Dobzinski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dobzinski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thao's elbow.
Dobzinski is trying to break the clinch but Thao is controlling him.
Dobzinski wants to get back to striking at distance but Thao won't allow it.

Thao breaks from the clinch.

Thao clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobzinski looking to slow down the pace here.
Thao tries to land a knee to the head but Dobzinski blocks with his arms.
Dobzinski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dobzinski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dobzinski stalling in the clinch but Thao improves position.
Dobzinski keeps control of Thao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thao tries to stall but Dobzinski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good body shot from Dobzinski.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thao as Dobzinski tries to tie him up.
Dobzinski avoiding damage as Thao throws knees to the body.
Thao scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thao looking to throw knees to the head but Dobzinski is blocking nicely.
Thao creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dobzinski's defenses.
Thao blocks a body shot from Dobzinski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobzinski lands a body shot.
Thao struggles to land a body shot inside as Dobzinski controls his hands.
Dobzinski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thao backwards.

Thao breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Dobzinski finds it's way through Thao's defenses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dobzinski, as that shot connected.

Thao is rocked!
Thao throws out a leg kick but Dobzinski moves out of range and Thao only half commits.
Oh Thao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thao is looking to clinch.
Thao seems to have got his legs back now.
Thao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thao misses with a double jab.
Thao scores with a leg kick.
Dobzinski thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Dobzinski misses
and Thao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dobzinski thinking.
Dobzinski slips a jab from Thao.
Dobzinski misses with a leg kick
and Thao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thao misses with a hook. Dobzinski ducked under it nicely.
Dobzinski swats away the attempt to clinch by Thao.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Thao gets through Dobzinski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dobzinski managing to block the knees to the body from Thao.
Thao misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Thao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thao blocks a low kick nicely.

Thao clinches up with Dobzinski and pushes him back against the ropes.
Thao is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dobzinski is keeping busy.
Thao connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dobzinski's face.

Dobzinski is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Thao.
Dobzinski is still on wobbly legs! Can Thao finish him?
Thao creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dobzinski with a big uppercut! Dobzinski tries to clinch up but Thao pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Dobzinski to the mat! Dobzinski covers up and Thao unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mano Thao!
Mano Thao decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Marcelo Dobzinski was interviewed post fight and said 'This is ridiculous... 4 fights in a row? How could that happen?'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Fuego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sherk comes to the ring accompanied by Divinations by Mastodon. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Sherk
vs
Fuego

185 cm
22
186 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

183 cm
26
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dave Sherk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Fuego!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sherk forces Fuego back against the ropes and clinches.
Fuego tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fuego dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.

Sherk lands a takedown into guard.
Sherk controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sherk tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuego is retaining full guard.
Sherk throwing strikes but missing.
Fuego is trying to control the position but Sherk postures up.
Sherk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuego swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fuego wants to stand but Sherk is controlling the position.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Rio inform us that Fuego has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fuego utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuego swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fuego keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Fuego tries to keep at a distance but Sherk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sherk works on Fuego's body with a couple of short punches.

Sherk has clasped his hands together around Fuego's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sherk scoring with punches from side control.
Fuego is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
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!
Sherk just content to control the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Sherk seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sherk controls the position.
Fuego parries the strikes from Sherk easily there. Sherk is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fuego to escape.
You can see the frustration on Fuego's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fuego is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fuego wants to control but Sherk postures up.
Fuego is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sherk is staying active.
Fuego regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sherk's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sherk seems to be looking for submissions.
Sherk is looking to take a break and control but Fuego is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sherk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sherk is trying to control. Fuego wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sherk prevents Fuego from improving his position.

Sherk is working for a submission of some sort.
Fuego controlling the position well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuego is refusing to be controlled, as Sherk sits in half guard.
Sherk throwing shots but Fuego is blocking nicely.
Fuego trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sherk lands a nice looking body shot.

Sherk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fuego sprawls well initially but Sherk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sherk is keen to just control but Fuego is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sherk scores with a body shot.

Sherk changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fuego looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sherk working the ground and pound.

Sherk goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fuego has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sherk but great work by Fuego.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Fuego tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fuego has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fuego trying to control the action but Sherk is working from the bottom.
Sherk prevents Fuego from improving position.
Sherk is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fuego's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sherk wants to control but Fuego is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk tries to kick Fuego off but Fuego keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sherk controlling the position for now.
Fuego takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sherk trying to control here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Fuego is working for a submission of some sort.

Fuego 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.
Fuego is breathing heavily.
Sherk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fuego's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fuego's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.

Sherk is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fuego is defending well though. Sherk let's go of the attempt for now.
Fuego manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sherk's guard. Nice work there by Fuego.

Sherk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fuego can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!

Sherk wriggles free and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sherk clinches.
Fuego can't get the takedown.
Sherk digs a right hand underneath Fuego's ribcage. Fuego let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sherk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fuego or not.
The referee calls for Sherk to work.
Sherk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fuego lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sherk stalling in the clinch.
Sherk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fuego can do to turn this around?

Sherk lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sherk is working Fuego over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sherk landing with the ground and pound.
Sherk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fuego's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherk throws a big elbow that misses.
Sherk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fuego's guard.
Sherk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sherk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fuego is not content to let Sherk control the position.
Fuego blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sherk.
Fuego is staying active underneath Sherk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sherk uses his free foot to push down on Fuego's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fuego.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Sherk with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Sherk is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fuego can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sherk.
Sherk lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sherk working the head and body with strikes.

Sherk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sherk in side control lands a decent elbow.

Fuego is rocked!
Sherk is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fuego will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fuego is still in real trouble! Can Sherk finish him?
Sherk cracks Fuego with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Sherk immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Fuego is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Sherk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Sherk!
Dave Sherk is the new middleweight champion!
Dave Sherk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandez comes to the ring accompanied by Yakety Sax. 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.

Fernandez
vs
Garcia

183 cm
33
190 lbs
16 - 3 - 0

182 cm
32
195 lbs
21 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez shoots in looking for a takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl out of it but Fernandez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Garcia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Fernandez drives through with a takedown into Garcia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fernandez is pushing down on Garcia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garcia is fighting to maintain full guard but Fernandez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fernandez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Garcia to regain full guard.
Fernandez trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Fernandez from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fernandez trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fernandez.
Garcia manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fernandez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Garcia connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fernandez can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fernandez is working hard here to advance position.
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!
Garcia lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fernandez hang on?

It looks like Jason Fernandez has been cut.
A nice elbow there by Garcia.
Garcia prevents Fernandez from getting the reversal.
Garcia wants to control the pace but Fernandez is squirming around nicely.
Fernandez is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Garcia with a couple of short strikes.

Fernandez is rocked!
Garcia tries to control but Fernandez wriggling away.
Oh Fernandez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fernandez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fernandez seems to have got his legs back now.
Fernandez throws an elbow that misses. Garcia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fernandez's guard. Nice move by Garcia!
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Fernandez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Garcia passes into side control.
Garcia lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

Garcia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fernandez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Garcia off and has taken his back!

Garcia is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fernandez gets his way!
Garcia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Fernandez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Garcia is defending well though. Fernandez let's go of the attempt for now.

Fernandez is looking for a rear naked choke here but Garcia reverses the position brilliantly into Fernandez's guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Damien Garcia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Fernandez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Garcia throws a head kick that misses.

Garcia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garcia lands in his opponent's guard.
Garcia cracks Fernandez with a solid left hand.

Fernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garcia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garcia scoring with punches to the head and body.

Garcia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Fernandez has his feet on Garcia's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jason Fernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Garcia. Beautiful body shot.
Fernandez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garcia circles away.
Nice shot lands for Garcia.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Fernandez tries for a takedown but Garcia circles away easily
and Fernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fernandez swinging wildly here.

Fernandez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernandez stalling away here and it's allowed Garcia to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fernandez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fernandez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fernandez looking to sit in guard and control but Garcia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Garcia stands up over Fernandez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Fernandez, not yet.
Fernandez keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fernandez is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fernandez keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Fernandez wants to stand and escape but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia is looking to work some ground and pound but Fernandez has wrist control.
Garcia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garcia postures up.

Fernandez is looking for a triangle but Garcia pushes his legs off easily.
Garcia has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fernandez is proving hard to escape from.

Fernandez wriggles free and stands up.
Fernandez slips a jab from Garcia.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez fails with the takedown
and Fernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Fernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia drops Fernandez with a straight right hand, right on the button! Garcia follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Garcia!
Damien Garcia thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between SergiO Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milosz Barchandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz comes to the ring accompanied by Eminem ft. DMX and Obie Trice - Go To Sleep'. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ortiz
vs
Barchandao

188 cm
39
185 lbs
47 - 19 - 0

185 cm
27
180 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 47 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, SergiO Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Milosz Barchandao!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a low kick but Barchandao moves out of range easily.
Ortiz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ortiz wants to slow Barchandao down by chopping away at his legs.
Ortiz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barchandao blocks a head kick by Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a body punch but Barchandao moves out of range.
Barchandao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barchandao's coach down at Tenacity Elite - 17 Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Barchandao's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ortiz connects with a solid leg kick.
Ortiz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ortiz throws a hook but Barchandao blocks it.
Ortiz ducks right into an uppercut from Barchandao.
We've been told by Ortiz's head coaches at Loucademia muito crazy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barchandao looks to land a left hand but Ortiz moved out of range nicely.
Ortiz ducks under a wild hook from Barchandao.
Ortiz misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barchandao missing with a left hand there. Ortiz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Ortiz moves into range and clinches up with Barchandao.
Ortiz has Barchandao pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Barchandao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Barchandao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barchandao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barchandao tests Ortiz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barchandao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Ortiz shoots in and gets a takedown into Barchandao's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barchandao looking to control.

Ortiz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barchandao manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ortiz has Barchandao in his guard.
Barchandao wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
Ortiz working a defensive guard here.
Ortiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barchandao is one step ahead there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barchandao wants to get up but he can't break Ortiz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ortiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barchandao is one step ahead there.
Ortiz is working hard here to advance position.
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!
Ortiz is adopting a defensive guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A jab from Barchandao misses.
SergiO Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barchandao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ortiz counters with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Barchandao misses.
Ortiz cracks the inside of Barchandao's front leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ortiz staying out of range there.
Ortiz lunges at Barchandao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barchandao's hand.
Ortiz misses with a body kick.
Barchandao lands a body shot.
Barchandao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ortiz.
Ortiz moves forwards but Barchandao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ortiz throws a head kick but Barchandao moves out of range.
Ortiz slips a straight right by Barchandao.
Barchandao misses the shot to the body.
Nice cross by Barchandao.
Ortiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Barchandao misses with a hook.
Ortiz slips under a jab from Barchandao.
Barchandao shoots for a takedown but Ortiz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barchandao misses with a double jab.
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!
Barchandao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ortiz lands with a nice body kick.
Ortiz misses with a head kick.
Ortiz ducks under a wild hook from Barchandao.
Barchandao throws a poor cross that misses
and Ortiz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Barchandao is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ortiz lands a jab to Barchandao's midsection.
A jab from Ortiz does it's job there.
Barchandao misses with a body shot.
Barchandao misses with a right hand
and Ortiz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Barchandao is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Barchandao lands a jab to the nose.
Barchandao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Barchandao.
Barchandao misses with a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ortiz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ortiz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barchandao is out of range.
Ortiz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ortiz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Barchandao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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 SergiO Ortiz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ortiz ducks under a wild hook from Barchandao.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ortiz.
Barchandao throws a hook to the side of Ortiz's head but Ortiz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ortiz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barchandao is fending him off so far but Ortiz persists. Nope, Barchandao circles away and we're back to standing.
Ortiz throws a head kick that half lands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ortiz.
Ortiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barchandao cracks Ortiz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Barchandao.
Ortiz connects with an inside leg kick.
Barchandao moves out of range of the strikes.
Barchandao works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barchandao throws the left hand but Ortiz avoids the punch easily.
Barchandao throws the left hand but Ortiz avoids the punch easily.
Barchandao catches Ortiz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barchandao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Ortiz is rocked!

Barchandao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz throws a big right hand that misses.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Barchandao keeps moving.
Barchandao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ortiz is working Barchandao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ortiz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Barchandao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortiz is looking to pass into half guard but Barchandao pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barchandao is in guard.
Barchandao wants to pass the guard but Ortiz is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barchandao postures up in Ortiz's guard and throws a big left but Ortiz blocks it.
Ortiz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ortiz keeping moving, preventing Barchandao from controlling successfully.
Ortiz is pulling down on Barchandao's head. It's preventing any offense from Barchandao, at least for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Barchandao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barchandao trying to control but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Milosz Barchandao wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ortiz throws a front kick that sends Barchandao stumbling back into the ropes.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barchandao sprawls well. Barchandao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ortiz gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ortiz tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Barchandao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barchandao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Ortiz.
Nice shot lands for Barchandao.
Barchandao might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Barchandao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ortiz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barchandao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ortiz scrambles back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ortiz.
Ortiz tries to clinch there but Barchandao circles away.
Ortiz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for SergiO Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barchandao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barchandao has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ortiz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz slips a jab from Barchandao.
Ortiz thuds his right hand into Barchandao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barchandao connects with a jab.
Barchandao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Ortiz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ortiz scores with a head kick.
Barchandao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortiz.
Ortiz moves away from the strike by Barchandao.
Ortiz seems to have got his legs back now.
A shot to the liver by Ortiz. Beautiful body shot.
Ortiz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Ortiz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ortiz throws a big right hand that misses.
Barchandao looking to control.
Ortiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ortiz is looking to advance position but Barchandao has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ortiz is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that SergiO Ortiz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ortiz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ortiz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ortiz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barchandao missing with a left hand there. Ortiz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barchandao shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortiz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice shot by Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barchandao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Ortiz gets a clinch.
Ortiz stalling against the ropes.
Ortiz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barchandao's elbow.
Ortiz tries for a takedown but Barchandao manages to get underhooks.
Ortiz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barchandao is trying to force a seperation but Ortiz has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Barchandao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barchandao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barchandao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ortiz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barchandao tries to break free but Ortiz pushes him back against the ropes.

Barchandao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barchandao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barchandao looks to land a right hand but Ortiz moved out of range.
Barchandao walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ortiz.
Barchandao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice combination there by Ortiz.
Ortiz dips to his left and cracks Barchandao with an uppercut!
Ortiz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barchandao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barchandao throws an overhand right that lands on Ortiz's shoulder, as Ortiz tries to avoid the shot.
Barchandao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortiz.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barchandao sprawls well. Barchandao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ortiz gets slowly back to his feet.
Barchandao throws a shot from downtown. Ortiz moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barchandao on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ortiz throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
Barchandao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good shot there by Barchandao.
Ortiz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ortiz misses with the combination.
Ortiz tries to score with a low kick but Barchandao moves his leg out of the way.
Barchandao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ortiz shoots in for a double leg but Barchandao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for SergiO Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a low kick, looking for Barchandao's leg but Barchandao calmly moves out of range.
Ortiz tries to land a leg kick but Barchandao saw it coming and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barchandao finds it's way round the side to connect with Ortiz's head.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barchandao on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barchandao avoids the head kick by Ortiz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ortiz throws a hook but Barchandao blocks it.
Barchandao loads up on a big right hand but Ortiz slips the punch.
Barchandao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters circling a little - Ortiz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barchandao lands with an overhand left.
Barchandao throws a poor cross that misses
and Ortiz counters with a good low kick that Barchandao was not able to check.
Ortiz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barchandao was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortiz.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ortiz.
Ortiz is looking to chop away at Barchandao's legs.

Barchandao tries to keep at a distance but Ortiz has taken the fight into the clinch.

Barchandao breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barchandao throws a hook but Ortiz blocks it.
Barchandao throws a hook but Ortiz blocks it.
Ortiz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Oooooh!!! Barchandao has knocked Ortiz down with a huge combo! Barchandao steps away and waves a wobbly Ortiz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Nice body kick from Ortiz.
A slow jab from Barchandao misses its intended target.
Ortiz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barchandao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ortiz lands a head kick. Barchandao smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ortiz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ortiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barchandao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barchandao tries for a takedown but Ortiz circles away easily
and Ortiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barchandao walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barchandao lands a glancing blow to the side of Ortiz's head.
Barchandao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Milosz Barchandao just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Barchandao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barchandao looks to land a left hand but Ortiz moved out of range nicely.
Ortiz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ortiz misses the jab.
Barchandao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ortiz.
Ortiz moves away from the strike by Barchandao.
Barchandao just misses with a punch to the body.
Milosz Barchandao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barchandao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ortiz fails with a takedown attempt.
Barchandao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barchandao misses with a hook to the body
and Ortiz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ortiz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ortiz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ortiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barchandao.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz throws a head kick but Barchandao moves out of range.
Ortiz throws a head kick but Barchandao moves out of range.
Barchandao lands a right hook to the body.
Barchandao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Ortiz drives through with a takedown into Barchandao's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ortiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Barchandao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortiz throwing strikes but missing.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Barchandao keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz wants to pass the guard but Barchandao is keeping the position.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Barchandao keeps moving.
Ortiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

SergiO Ortiz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ortiz takes a swing at Barchandao's ribcage but misses.
Ortiz tries to clinch up.
Ortiz pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz connects with the punch.
Ortiz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ortiz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barchandao misses with a straight left.
Ortiz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barchandao swivels and escapes.
Ortiz ducks under a wild hook from Barchandao.
Barchandao misses with a hook. Ortiz ducked under it nicely.
Barchandao throws a right hand that misses

and Ortiz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ortiz.

Barchandao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ortiz takes a swing at Barchandao's ribcage but misses.
Ortiz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barchandao.
Ortiz wants to clinch.
Ortiz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barchandao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ortiz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz defending well as Barchandao loads up on a big left hand.
Barchandao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ortiz can pounce on him.
Barchandao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barchandao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Ortiz drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barchandao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ortiz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barchandao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

SergiO Ortiz had his way with Milosz Barchandao in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ortiz fails with an attempt to clinch.

Barchandao gets tackled into the ropes by Ortiz. Ortiz maintains the clinch.
Ortiz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barchandao or not.
Ortiz can't find room to land a body shot as Barchandao controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Barchandao manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Ortiz. Beautiful body shot.
Ortiz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ortiz misses with a takedown
and Barchandao counters with a straight right hand.
Crunch! Ortiz slams his shin into Barchandao's torso.
Barchandao lands a jab to Ortiz's midsection.
Barchandao throws a looping overhand right but Ortiz ducks down to avoid it.
Barchandao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ortiz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barchandao throws a hook but Ortiz avoids it easily.
Barchandao misses with an uppercut

and Ortiz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A left hand lands to the body for Ortiz.
Ortiz wants to stall.
Ortiz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ortiz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ortiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ortiz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barchandao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ortiz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barchandao is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for SergiO Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barchandao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ortiz works on Barchandao's body with a couple of short punches.
Barchandao wants to break free but Ortiz has control.
SergiO Ortiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barchandao wants to get back to striking at distance but Ortiz won't allow it.
Barchandao is trying to break the clinch but Ortiz is controlling him.
Ortiz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barchandao is trying to break the clinch but Ortiz is controlling him.

Barchandao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barchandao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barchandao throws a body shot but no joy.
Ortiz throws a head kick that half lands.
Barchandao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Barchandao decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz controlling the position for now.
Ortiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ortiz trying to hold on to Barchandao's head to control him but Barchandao postures up.
Ortiz is refusing to be controlled, as Barchandao sits in half guard.
Ortiz is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Barchandao with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Milosz Barchandao hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ortiz with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barchandao misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Ortiz.

Ortiz pushes Barchandao up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ortiz prevents Barchandao from breaking the clinch.
Ortiz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barchandao's efforts to push away.
Barchandao wants to get back to striking at distance but Ortiz won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barchandao is trying to break the clinch but Ortiz is controlling him.
Milosz Barchandao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barchandao is trying to break the clinch but Ortiz has him pressed against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
SergiO Ortiz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ortiz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 49:46
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... SergiO Ortiz!
Jumping up and down and very excited, SergiO Ortiz waved his t-shirt featuring FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)'s logo in front of the cameras.