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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joanna Piechocka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira comes to the cage accompanied by Vai finaliza- Maggo MC. Piechocka is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kill YOU !!!. Antonio Oliveira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Oliveira
vs
Piechocka

166 cm
27
144 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

174 cm
26
140 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joanna Piechocka!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira shoots and misses
and Piechocka counters with a nice body shot.
Oliveira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Piechocka counters with a good, hard body kick but Oliveira shrugs it off.
Oliveira with a poor takedown
and Piechocka counters with a three punch combo that has Oliveira backing up. Oliveira nods at Piechocka to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Piechocka counters with a three punch combo that has Oliveira backing up. Oliveira nods at Piechocka to acknowledge the strikes.
Piechocka has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Piechocka moves out of range.
Oliveira has his takedown stuffed
and Piechocka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oliveira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Piechocka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oliveira shoots and misses
and Piechocka counters with a good, hard body kick but Oliveira shrugs it off.
Oliveira shoots and misses
and Piechocka counters with a head kick.
Oliveira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Piechocka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oliveira wants to clinch.
Oliveira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Piechocka counters with a two punch combo.
Piechocka throws a head kick that half lands.
Antonio Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piechocka throws a head kick that Oliveira semi-blocks.
Piechocka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Oliveira back to the cage. Piechocka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Piechocka is working the combinations to good effect here.
Oliveira misses with a takedown
and Piechocka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oliveira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Piechocka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Oliveira's knee momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Piechocka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira has his takedown stuffed
and Piechocka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Oliveira's knee momentarily.
Piechocka lands a high kick!
Piechocka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Piechocka duly obliges.
Oliveira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Piechocka counters with a right hand to the body.
Piechocka feints a jab promting Oliveira to slip. Piechocka then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Oliveira slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Piechocka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Oliveira will feel that in the morning.
Oliveira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Piechocka counters with a nice leg kick.
Oliveira moves forwards but Piechocka connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt
and Piechocka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Piechocka lands with a nice body punch.
Piechocka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Piechocka throws a nice head kick!
Piechocka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Oliveira's head.
Piechocka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Piechocka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oliveira with a poor takedown
and Piechocka counters with a two punch combo.
Oliveira misses with a takedown
and Piechocka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Piechocka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Oliveira if he has to take too many more of those.
That kick from Piechocka tenderised Oliveira's leg. Oliveira is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Oliveira. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piechocka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Piechocka defends it nicely.
Oliveira on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piechocka scores with a three punch combo!
Piechocka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oliveira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oliveira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Piechocka counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piechocka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Piechocka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Piechocka.
Oliveira darts in looking for a takedown but Piechocka gets double underhooks and turns Oliveira into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joanna Piechocka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Oliveira takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Oliveira scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Piechocka is trying to control but can't.
Piechocka might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Oliveira haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Oliveira is working for a kimura but Piechocka is defending it quite comfortably.
Piechocka wants to get back to his feet.
Piechocka gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Piechocka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oliveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oliveira working away.
Oliveira has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Piechocka!
Oliveira is trying to control here but Piechocka has managed to regain half guard.
Piechocka is looking to improve his position.

Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piechocka wants to control but Oliveira is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira decides to stand up.
Piechocka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oliveira shoots for a double leg takedown but Piechocka sprawls well. He's pushed Oliveira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Piechocka scores with a body shot.
Oliveira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Piechocka is fending him off so far but Oliveira persists. Nope, Piechocka circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Piechocka counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piechocka scores with a three punch combo!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Piechocka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Piechocka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oliveira shoots and misses
and Piechocka counters with a big head kick but Oliveira shrugs it off.
Oliveira takes a kick to the side of the head.
Piechocka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oliveira under the eye.
Oliveira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Piechocka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Piechocka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Piechocka slaps away a takedown attempt from Oliveira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oliveira tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Piechocka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piechocka scores with a nice body kick.
Oliveira with a poor takedown
and Piechocka counters with an outside leg kick.
Piechocka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Piechocka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Piechocka tries to avoid it but Oliveira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Piechocka to the ground. Piechocka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Piechocka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Piechocka scores with a head kick. Oliveira tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Joanna Piechocka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piechocka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oliveira doesn't seem bothered though.
Oliveira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Piechocka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joanna Piechocka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Piechocka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Piechocka circles away easily
and Piechocka counters with an inside leg kick.
Oliveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Piechocka counters with a body kick.
Oliveira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Piechocka counters with a head kick. That will keep Oliveira thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Piechocka swivels and escapes.
Oliveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Piechocka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Piechocka throws a front kick that sends Oliveira stumbling back into the cage.
Piechocka throws a head kick that half lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piechocka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oliveira doesn't seem bothered though.
Piechocka throws a combination. Oliveira tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oliveira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Piechocka delivers a nice body kick.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt
and Piechocka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Piechocka connects with a high kick.
Piechocka punishes Oliveira's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Piechocka.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown but Piechocka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oliveira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oliveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Piechocka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliveira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Piechocka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Piechocka counters with a straight right hand.
Piechocka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oliveira with a poor takedown
and Piechocka counters with a nice body shot.
Piechocka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Piechocka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Oliveira's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira goes for a double leg but Piechocka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Piechocka continues to drive forward.

Piechocka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt
and Piechocka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Oliveira has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piechocka keeps Oliveira at a distance using the push kick.
Oliveira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Piechocka counters with a straight right hand.
Joanna Piechocka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Piechocka scores with a one two! Oliveira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oliveira moves forwards but Piechocka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Piechocka lands a head kick. Oliveira smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Piechocka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Piechocka throws a nice head kick!
Jab by Piechocka.
Oliveira dives in for a single leg takedown but Piechocka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Piechocka stalls.
Joanna Piechocka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oliveira will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Piechocka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Antonio Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joanna Piechocka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piechocka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joanna Piechocka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Piechocka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joanna Piechocka!
Joanna Piechocka got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
Antonio Oliveira spoke after the fight, saying 'infelizmente não deu,um nojento'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Braga
vs
Galvao

191 cm
27
186 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
19
186 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Braga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Galvao avoids it really well and circles away.
Braga looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Galvao fails with the takedown

and Braga counters with a takedown into side control.
Braga wants to control but Galvao is keeping him busy.
Galvao is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Braga has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Braga thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Braga stands up and beckons Galvao to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Galvao is defended easily by Braga.
Braga dives in for a single leg takedown but Galvao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao looking for a takedown.
Antonio Braga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Galvao.
Galvao tries to break the clinch but Braga is controlling the position.
Galvao blocking some punches.
Galvao wants to stall.

Galvao is fighting off a takedown attempt but Braga is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Galvao to the mat. Galvao regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Braga wants to stand but Galvao has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andre Galvao!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Olivieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Satkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olivieira comes to the cage accompanied by POWER. Satkowski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: RPK. Demian Satkowski struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Demian Satkowski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Charles Olivieira's chin.

Olivieira
vs
Satkowski

177 cm
25
177 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Olivieira!
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, Demian Satkowski!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Satkowski dives in and scores a takedown into Olivieira's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Olivieira wants to stand and escape but Satkowski is having none of it.
Satkowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Satkowski keeps trying to improve his position.
Satkowski won't allow Olivieira to get back to his feet.

Satkowski drops back looking for a leg! Olivieira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Olivieira manages to kick Satkowski off! Satkowski jumps back into Olivieira's guard.
Satkowski won't allow Olivieira to get back to his feet.
Olivieira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satkowski trying to control but Olivieira is working from the bottom.
Olivieira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Satkowski is controlling him.

Demian Satkowski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Satkowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Olivieira is breathing heavily.
Satkowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Olivieira won't allow Satkowski to pass to mount.

Satkowski wants to work for an arm triangle but Olivieira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Olivieira is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satkowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Olivieira's head.
Olivieira is refusing to be controlled, as Satkowski sits in half guard.
Satkowski slips a nice elbow through Olivieira's hands, connecting with Olivieira's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Satkowski is looking to take a break and control but Olivieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satkowski prevents Olivieira from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olivieira trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satkowski tries to pass to full mount but Olivieira defends it.
Olivieira wants to get back to his feet.
Olivieira tries to kick Satkowski off in order to stand up. Satkowski Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Olivieira is pushing Satkowski's head away, looking to escape. Satkowski manages to hold on to the position though.

Satkowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Olivieira, who protects the arm well.
Olivieira wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Satkowski tries for a kimura but Olivieira is defending well.
Satkowski trying to control the position but Olivieira is working away.
Olivieira wants to get back to his feet but Satkowski drags him back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satkowski is looking to take a break and control but Olivieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Olivieira is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Olivieira is not content to let Satkowski control the position.
Olivieira is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Satkowski is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satkowski controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demian Satkowski dominated that round.
That's time! Olivieira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Satkowski takes the fight into the clinch.
Olivieira drops down looking for an ankle pick but Satkowski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Demian Satkowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Satkowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

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

Olivieira kicks Satkowski off and gets to his feet.

Satkowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Olivieira is trying to stand up here but Satkowski is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Satkowski trying to mount his opponent but Olivieira defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Satkowski is trying to work for a kimura but Olivieira is defending well.
Satkowski prevents Olivieira from standing back up.
Demian Satkowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Satkowski trying to control the action but Olivieira is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Satkowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Olivieira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Satkowski.
Satkowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satkowski stops Olivieira from getting back to his feet.

Satkowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Olivieira is just riding it out for now. Satkowski eventually gives up the hold.
Satkowski is keen to just control but Olivieira is a slippery customer.
Satkowski trying to mount his opponent but Olivieira defends it.
Satkowski stops Olivieira from getting back to his feet.

Satkowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Olivieira is trying to stand back up but Satkowski is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satkowski wants to free his trapped foot but Olivieira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Olivieira pushes Satkowski off looking to stand but Satkowski dives back in and keeps control.
Satkowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Olivieira scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Satkowski manages to mount him!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Satkowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Olivieira is looking to escape.

Satkowski is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Olivieira to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Olivieira shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demian Satkowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Satkowski drives through with a takedown into Olivieira's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Olivieira wants to stand but Satkowski is controlling the position.
Olivieira wants to get back to his feet but Satkowski passes into half guard.
Satkowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Olivieira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Olivieira is looking to escape.
Satkowski trying to control the action but Olivieira is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olivieira wants to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Demian Satkowski was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Satkowski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Olivieira to the mat! Olivieira manages to get full guard.

Satkowski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Satkowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Olivieira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Olivieira wants to get back to his feet but Satkowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Satkowski stands and steps away. Olivieira gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Satkowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Olivieira's half guard.
Olivieira wants to get back to his feet.

That's two 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!
Satkowski tries to pass to full mount but Olivieira defends it.
Olivieira is trying to stand back up but Satkowski is controlling him
Satkowski wants to free his trapped foot but Olivieira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Satkowski stops Olivieira from getting back to his feet.

Satkowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Olivieira is just riding it out for now. Satkowski eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Olivieira kicks Satkowski off and gets back to his feet.

Olivieira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Satkowski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Satkowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olivieira swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Olivieira kicks Satkowski off and gets to his feet.

Satkowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olivieira is trying to stand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Satkowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Olivieira is looking to escape.
Satkowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Olivieira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Olivieira is trying to stand back up but Satkowski is controlling him
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Charles Olivieira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demian Satkowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Satkowski is keen to just control but Olivieira is a slippery customer.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demian Satkowski!
Demian Satkowski got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Hanga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Mackenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Hanga had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Hanga
vs
Mackenzie

179 cm
26
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

172 cm
27
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Hanga!
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, Jake Mackenzie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanga dives in for a single leg takedown but Mackenzie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Mackenzie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanga shoots in for a takedown but Mackenzie shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanga.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Hanga. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hanga shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mackenzie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Mackenzie kicks Hanga off and gets to his feet.

Mackenzie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hanga's half guard.
Hanga wants to improve his position but Mackenzie is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, if Mackenzie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanga scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mackenzie manages to mount him!

Mackenzie is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Adam Hanga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Hanga with that takedown attempt.

Hanga bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hanga is breathing heavily.
Mackenzie gets back to half guard.
Mackenzie wants to get back to his feet.
Hanga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Mackenzie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Mackenzie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanga pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mackenzie has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hanga. Oh but Mackenzie has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hanga goes limp - he's gone! Mackenzie jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Mackenzie!
After winning the bout, Jake Mackenzie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCarthy comes to the cage accompanied by Busta Rhymes - We Made It ft. Linkin Park. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McCarthy
vs
Storm

180 cm
20
180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

179 cm
30
185 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Grand Royal Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David McCarthy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mason Storm!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Storms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

It looks like Mason Storm has been cut.
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCarthy.
Storm dives in for a single leg takedown but McCarthy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McCarthy slows down the pace here.
McCarthy pushes Storm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCarthy misses with some punches.
I was talking to McCarthy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCarthy stuffs the takedown.
Storm dives in for a single leg takedown but McCarthy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
David McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Storm.

McCarthy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Storm is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McCarthy to the mat. McCarthy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McCarthy looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy looking to control but Storm passes into half guard.
McCarthy is refusing to be controlled, as Storm sits in half guard.
McCarthy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Storm is working away from the top position though.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
McCarthy tries to get to full guard but Storm has control of the leg.
McCarthy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Storm is working away from the top position though.
Storm sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Storm shoots in looking for a takedown. McCarthy tries to sprawl out of it but Storm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCarthy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCarthy clobbers Storm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy looks to land a left hand but Storm moved out of range nicely.
Storm tries for a takedown but McCarthy circles away easily
and McCarthy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCarthy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCarthy looks to land a right hand but Storm moved out of range.
Storm shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCarthy defends it nicely.
McCarthy connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCarthy. McCarthy obviously looking to wear him down.
Storm slips a jab and a cross from McCarthy.
Storm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Storm tries for a takedown but McCarthy circles away easily
and McCarthy counters with a three punch combo that has Storm backing up. Storm nods at McCarthy to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McCarthy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mason Storm's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McCarthy lands a jab to the nose.
Storm shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCarthy but McCarthy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Storm changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCarthy tries to avoid it but Storm manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCarthy to the ground. McCarthy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCarthy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Storm's sensitive parts.

McCarthy cracks Storm with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Storm looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McCarthy finish him?

Storm is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy throws a powerful right kick. Storm tried to block low but the kick was high! Storm was taken right off of his feet! McCarthy jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). David McCarthy!
David McCarthy retains his welterweight title!
David McCarthy decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.