FFB 116: Delicious v. Augustus PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gokay Kvr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martyn Paul Casey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gokay Kvr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kvr
vs
Paul Casey

170 cm
18
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

174 cm
25
155 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gokay Kvr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martyn Paul Casey!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kvr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kvr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kvr is looking to land body kicks.
Kvr tries to clinch but Casey moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvr wants to clinch up but Casey keeps it at a distance.
Kvr tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Casey misses with a takedown attempt - Kvr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kvr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kvr, right into the meat.
Gokay Kvr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Casey swats away the attempt to clinch by Kvr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kvr fails with an attempt to clinch.

Casey gets the takedown into side control.

Casey stands up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kvr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvr tries to clinch up.
Kvr tries to close the distance and clinch but Casey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kvr fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kvr doesn't manage to clinch there - Casey circles away.
Casey misses with a takedown attempt - Kvr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kvr tries to clinch there but Casey circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kvr moves in looking to clinch but Casey pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martyn Paul Casey dominated that round.
That's time! Kvr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Casey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kvr regains half guard.
Kvr wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kvr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kvr is trying to control but can't.
Kvr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvr is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kvr tries to close the distance and clinch but Casey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kvr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martyn Paul Casey 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!

Casey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kvr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Casey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kvr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Casey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey shoots in but Kvr avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvr tries to clinch there but Casey circles away.
Kvr is looking to clinch but Casey is avoiding it.
Kvr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Casey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kvr wants to clinch up but Casey keeps it at a distance.
Martyn Paul Casey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Casey keeps the fight on the outside.
Kvr tries to clinch there but Casey circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Casey.
Gokay Kvr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Casey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Casey gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Casey keeps the fight on the outside.
Casey fails with a takedown attempt.
Gokay Kvr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martyn Paul Casey.
Kvr throws a leg kick that misses.
Gokay Kvr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Casey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kvr.
Casey checks a leg kick nicely.
Kvr moves in looking to clinch but Casey pushes him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Casey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kvr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Casey somewhat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martyn Paul Casey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Casey 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martyn Paul Casey!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
8%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mac Paining (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mago Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Paining could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mago Gracie's chin.

Paining
vs
Gracie

179 cm
26
145 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

215 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

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 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mac Paining!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paining circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paining swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.

Paining scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Paining slips an elbow through the middle.
Paining looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paining throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Paining slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gracie is looking to stand up but Paining isn't so interested in that idea.
Paining is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Paining with a nice head shot there.
Paining won't allow Gracie to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paining trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paining throwing strikes but missing.
Paining is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Paining has managed to sneak the leg through.

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

Paining is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paining throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paining trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie taking some punishment here, with Paining in his half guard.
Gracie is trying to stand back up but Paining is controlling him
Paining not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Paining is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie tries to clinch but Paining moves out of range.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Paining swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Mago Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paining.
Gracie lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gracie.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paining avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie looks gassed!

Paining shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Paining was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Paining 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.
Paining with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is in a horrible position here. Paining smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Paining is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Gracie is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mac Paining!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucas CdS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patryck Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patryck Mendes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

CdS
vs
Mendes

190 cm
20
158 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

175 cm
22
160 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas CdS!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patryck Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says CdS as he avoids it easily.
Mendes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Mendes feints and as CdS raises his hands in defense, Mendes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mendes wanted to stand there but CdS had control of the position.
Mendes preventing the sweep.

CdS looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mendes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
CdS gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
CdS is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mendes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mendes's back!
CdS wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy.
Mendes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

CdS patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's one minute gone in the round.
CdS is looking to control Mendes but Mendes is wriggling around and keeping busy.

CdS has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

CdS is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mendes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
CdS is breathing heavily.
Mendes trying to get back to his feet but CdS is in full control for now.

CdS is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mendes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mendes tries to roll but CdS sticks to his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

CdS looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Mendes is controlling CdS 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but CdS is retaining full guard.
CdS looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendes wanted to stand there but CdS had control of the position.

CdS is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of CdS's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lucas CdS!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Faction Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punch Von Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jackson
vs
Von Spar

182 cm
25
197 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
195 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Faction Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Punch Von Spar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Spar loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Von Spar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Spar circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson defending well as Von Spar loads up on a big left hand.
Von Spar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Spar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Von Spar misses with a straight left.
Von Spar throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Spar misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Punch Von Spar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Von Spar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
A jab from Von Spar does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Von Spar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Spar.
A big left from Von Spar misses.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faction Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Von Spar misses.
Von Spar 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.
Von Spar cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Faction Jackson has been cut.
Von Spar missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Von Spar.
Von Spar throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Von Spar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Von Spar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Spar looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Spar.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.

Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working Von Spar over with strikes.
Jackson is keen to just control but Von Spar is a slippery customer.
Jackson prevents Von Spar from standing back up.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Von Spar regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jackson.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson 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.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Von Spar keeps moving.
Jackson throws a strike but Von Spar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson pulls Von Spar in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson 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.
Von Spar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Von Spar wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Spar is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punch Von Spar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Faction Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Von Spar throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Spar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson throws a hook but Von Spar blocks it.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Spar.
Jackson punishes Von Spar's body with a nice straight punch.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jackson breaks from Von Spar's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jackson unloads with some shots from mount but Von Spar bucks and avoids them well.
Jackson looking to control but Von Spar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Von Spar can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to finish with strikes here!
Von Spar holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
A nice elbow there by Jackson.

It looks like Punch Von Spar has been cut.
Von Spar tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jackson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jackson throws some wild stikes that Von Spar manages to avoid easily.
Jackson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Von Spar because Jackson loaded up on that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jackson dominating with strikes here.

The cut above Punch Von Spar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jackson thowing shots but they're missing.
Jackson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Punch Von Spar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Punch Von Spar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Faction Jackson!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flex Luthor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dog Alpha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luthor's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Battleflag. Dog Alpha is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Luthor
vs
Alpha

188 cm
23
181 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
175 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flex Luthor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Alpha!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alpha scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Alpha is looking for a kimura but Luthor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alpha to get the leverage.
Alpha moves nicely into side control.
Alpha is trying to ground and pound but Luthor uses the momentary lack of control by Alpha to regain half guard.
Luthor wants to control but Alpha passes into side.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alpha trying to control the action but Luthor is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha working away.
Alpha trying to control the action but Luthor is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alpha in side control, just content to control the action for now.
I looks like Alpha might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Alpha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Luthor stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Alpha just content to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luthor is looking to regain half guard here but Alpha keeps moving and retains side control.
Alpha working the ground and pound but Luthor is defending the strikes.
Alpha is looking to take a break and control but Luthor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Alpha tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alpha has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Alpha goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Luthor has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alpha but great work by Luthor.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alpha can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alpha is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Luthor asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Alpha gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luthor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dog Alpha dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Alpha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luthor as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Luthor. No joy for Alpha on that attempt.
Dog Alpha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luthor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alpha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alpha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alpha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alpha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luthor swivels and escapes.
Flex Luthor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dog Alpha.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luthor takes a swing at Alpha's ribcage but misses.
Alpha shoots in but no luck this time.
Luthor connects with a right hand. Alpha shakes it off.
Luthor leaves Alpha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alpha misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Luthor misses its intended target.
Flex Luthor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alpha shoots in for a takedown but Luthor shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Alpha with that takedown attempt.
Alpha has a takedown stuffed.
Alpha moves away from the strike by Luthor.
Alpha staying out of range there.
Luthor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luthor throws out a loose jab but Alpha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alpha shoots in for a takedown but Luthor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alpha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Luthor misses with a wild combination.
Alpha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luthor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luthor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Luthor scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice sprawl there from Luthor as Alpha shoots in.
Alpha tries to clinch but Luthor moves out of range.
Alpha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luthor tries to avoid it but Alpha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luthor to the ground. Luthor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Luthor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alpha fails with the takedown.
Dog Alpha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alpha avoids the body shot from Luthor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flex Luthor dominated that second round.
That's time! Luthor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Alpha gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Luthor tries to break the clinch but Alpha is controlling the position.
Alpha misses with the head strike.
Alpha throws an elbow but it misses.
Alpha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alpha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Luthor tries to break the clinch but Alpha is controlling the position.
Alpha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Luthor avoiding damage as Alpha throws knees to the body.
Alpha utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Luthor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alpha has Luthor pressed against the cage, preventing Luthor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alpha is trying to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alpha.
A knee to the head by Alpha.
Luthor is trying to force a seperation but Alpha has the dominant position.
Alpha pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha looking to throw knees to the head but Luthor is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alpha throws an elbow but misses.
Alpha goes for a takedown in the clinch but Luthor prevents it.
Alpha lands an elbow inside.
Alpha connects with a nasty looking knee right to Luthor's face.
Luthor trying to stall but Alpha improves his position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Alpha tries a knee to the head but Luthor blocks it.
Alpha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alpha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Alpha looking to throw knees to the head but Luthor is blocking nicely.
Alpha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luthor misses with a punch on the inside.
Alpha landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alpha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Luthor as Alpha tries to tie him up.
Alpha blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luthor has a couple of punches blocked by Alpha.
Alpha blocks an uppercut.
Luthor is trying to force a seperation but Alpha has the dominant position.
Luthor jumps guard but Alpha stands there with Luthor around his waist. Luthor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Luthor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alpha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Luthor blocks an elbow strike.
Alpha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alpha lands an elbow inside that Luthor shrugs off.
Luthor is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Luthor looking to stall.
Alpha content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alpha misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alpha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luthor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alpha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alpha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alpha can't get the takedown.
Alpha tries a knee to the head but Luthor blocks it.
Luthor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alpha throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alpha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Luthor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alpha has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Alpha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luthor has had enough of the clinch but Alpha keeps him there for the moment.
Alpha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Luthor is defending well for now.
Luthor throws a punch but it's blocked by Alpha.
Luthor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Flex Luthor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dog Alpha.
Luthor tries to circle away but Alpha has him pinned against the cage.
Luthor gets underhooks to prevent Alpha's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Luthor - that landed with a thud.
Alpha has Luthor pressed against the cage, preventing Luthor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Luthor successfully pulls guard.
Alpha won't allow Luthor to sweep him here.
Alpha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Luthor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alpha is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dog Alpha!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunmetal Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Piletich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grey comes to the cage accompanied by Killed By Death. Piletich is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Manowar-King of Kings. Matt Piletich acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Grey
vs
Piletich

182 cm
22
184 lbs
10 - 4 - 1

185 cm
26
181 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Gunmetal Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Piletich!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey throws a head kick but Piletich moves out of range.
Grey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grey throws a head kick but Piletich moves out of range.

Piletich changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grey taking a bit of punishment here - Piletich scoring with strikes.
Piletich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Piletich postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Grey can't do much from the bottom here.
Grey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Well, if Grey 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.
Piletich tries to roll over but Grey keeps him under control.
Grey works his way into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piletich is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Piletich can't do much from the bottom here.
Piletich gets back to half guard.
Grey prevents Piletich from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Piletich is looking to control Grey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Piletich avoid being mounted?
Grey is trying to control. Piletich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Grey slips a jab and a cross from Piletich.
Gunmetal Grey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piletich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grey circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grey.
Grey thumps Piletich with a low kick.
Grey tests Piletich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Piletich moves out of range of the strikes.
Piletich throws a hook but Grey avoids it easily.
Piletich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piletich looks to land a combination but Grey avoids it well.
Grey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grey misses with a head kick.
Piletich looks to land a right hand but Grey moved out of range.
Grey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Grey throws a leg kick which misses Piletich's front leg but catches the back leg as Piletich tries to avoid it.
Piletich looks gassed!
Grey scores with a nice body kick.
Piletich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Piletich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grey throws a head kick that misses.
Piletich tries for a takedown but Grey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grey connects with a solid leg kick.
Grey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Grey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grey stuns Piletich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grey misses with a series of wild punches.
Grey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Piletich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Piletich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grey looks to land a combination. Piletich sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grey scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grey lands with a nice body punch.
Piletich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grey.
Piletich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunmetal Grey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Grey slips a straight right by Piletich.
Grey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grey there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grey.
Grey scores with a sloppy right hand. Piletich should have avoided that one.
Grey scores with the left hand. Piletich knows he should have avoided that one.
Piletich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Piletich.
Piletich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Piletich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Piletich is breathing heavily.
Grey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey scoring well with a low kick there.
Grey throws a front kick that sends Piletich stumbling back into the cage.
Gunmetal Grey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Grey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grey scores with a leg kick.
Grey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Piletich.
Grey scores with a head kick.
Grey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grey lands with a good body shot.
Grey needs to keep his hands up - Piletich had a free shot at his head there.
Grey lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grey scores with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piletich fails with a takedown attempt.
Grey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Grey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Piletich missing with a left hand there. Grey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grey lands with a good body shot.
Grey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Piletich.
Grey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Piletich can do to turn this around?

Piletich throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grey was covering up waiting for the punch and Piletich finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Grey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piletich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Piletich looking to sit in guard and control but Grey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Grey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grey wants to pass the guard but Piletich is keeping the position.
Grey throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grey wants to pass the guard but Piletich is keeping the position.
Grey postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Grey misses with the combination.
Grey is looking to slow Piletich down with leg kicks.
Grey lands with a kick to the temple. Piletich shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A swing and a miss from Grey.
Decent striking displayed by Piletich there.

It looks like Gunmetal Grey has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gunmetal Grey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Piletich.
Grey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunmetal Grey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunmetal Grey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Piletich misses with a looping right.
Grey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Piletich darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Grey is trying is best to control the position here.

Grey actively working from the bottom here.
Piletich tries to pass to full mount but Grey defends it.

Piletich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grey is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey trying to control but Piletich postures up.
Grey is trying to get back to full guard.
Piletich trying to mount his opponent but Grey defends it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Grey with a nice cross.
Piletich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grey.
Piletich looks to throw the jab but Grey is out of range.
Piletich takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Piletich shoots in for a double leg but Grey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grey lands a nice looking body kick.
Grey lands with a nice combination. Piletich backs away looking to recover.
Grey lands with a good body shot.
Horrible takedown by Piletich or perhaps it was just good defense by Grey which made him look bad.
Piletich takes a kick to the side of the head.
Grey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Piletich throws a shot from downtown. Grey moves away and avoids it.
Piletich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grey connects with a jab.
Grey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gunmetal Grey is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey lands a head kick. Piletich smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Piletich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Piletich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grey can pounce on him.
Piletich is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Piletich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gunmetal Grey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Piletich.
A good leg kick by Grey.
Grey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grey lands with a kick to the ribs.
Piletich tries to move into range but Grey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grey chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey scores with a three punch combo!
Matt Piletich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grey.
Grey misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grey.
Grey digs a good hook to Piletich's body.
Matt Piletich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunmetal Grey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Piletich 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.
A good leg kick by Grey.
Grey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Piletich.
Piletich dodges the punch combination from Grey.
Piletich looks to land a left hand but Grey moved out of range nicely.
Piletich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Piletich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grey was well out of range. Poor timing from Piletich.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunmetal Grey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grey, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunmetal Grey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pizzazz Longez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angola Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Good, The Bad & The Ugly theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Longez
vs
Bob

180 cm
26
175 lbs
10 - 2 - 1

190 cm
22
183 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pizzazz Longez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angola Bob!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Longez catches Bob right on the button with a cross.
Bob throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Longez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Longez throws a shot from downtown. Bob moves away and avoids it.
Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longez.
Bob ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longez moves away.
Bob fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longez manages to avoid it.
Bob keeps the fight on the outside.
Longez misses with a wild body shot.
Longez is looking to clinch but Bob is avoiding it.
Longez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bob manages to avoid it.
Longez thows a body shot but no joy.
Longez looks to score with a jab to the body but Bob is just out of range.
Bob scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Longez looks to score with a jab to the body but Bob is just out of range.
Bob takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Longez.
Longez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bob slips under a jab.
Bob takes a swing at Longez's ribcage but misses.
Bob moves out of range as Longez strikes.
Bob misses with a hook to the body

and Longez counters with a crisp one two that drops Bob! Longez thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bob to his feet! Bob is in big trouble!

Bob is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longez closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Bob out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pizzazz Longez!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Racka Lamb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Dingle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dingle has chosen The Dingle Puck Goat as his entrance music. Racka Lamb has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Lamb
vs
Dingle

180 cm
26
164 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

166 cm
25
162 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Racka Lamb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Dingle!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dingle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lamb.
Lamb jabs at Dingle's body.
Lamb throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lamb throws a nice looking combination but Dingle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lamb scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dingle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dingle scores with a spinning back kick!
Dingle slips a jab and a cross from Lamb.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dingle.
A shot to de liver by Lamb. Beautiful body shot.
Lamb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lamb misses with a body shot.

Dingle closes the distance and clinches.
Dingle blocking some punches.
Dingle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamb lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dingle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dingle avoids the elbow strike from Lamb, against the cage.
Dingle lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Racka Lamb has been cut.
Dingle misses with an elbow strike.
Dingle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dingle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lamb tries to work over Dingle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dingle lands an elbow inside that Lamb shrugs off.
Dingle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lamb blocks it with crossed arms.
Dingle lands a nice elbow.
Lamb stalls.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dingle landing knees to the body.
Lamb is breathing heavily.
Dingle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dingle misses with an elbow strike.
Lamb working hard to break the clinch.
Dingle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Racka Lamb's cut is getting worse.
Dingle lands a good knee to the midsection. Lamb won't want to take too many of those.
Dingle lands a nice knee to the body.
Lamb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dingle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dingle lands an elbow inside.
Dingle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dingle lands a nice elbow.
Dingle working Lamb over with knees to the body.
Dingle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dingle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lamb's defenses.

Lamb is rocked!

Racka Lamb's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dingle pushes off an throws an elbow but Lamb leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Oh Lamb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dingle throws an elbow but it misses.
Dingle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dingle throws an elbow that misses.
Lamb avoids a wild elbow strike from Dingle.
Lamb seems to have got his legs back now.
Dingle connects with a knee to the head.
Dingle lands a damaging elbow.
Lamb takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dingle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lamb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lamb misses with some punches.
Dingle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dingle lands an elbow just above Lamb 's eye.

Jeez, Racka Lamb's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dingle lands an elbow inside that Lamb shrugs off.
Dingle working Lamb over with knees to the body.
Lamb misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dingle lands an elbow that stopped Lamb in his tracks for a moment.
Dingle creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Lamb! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Dingle.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Dingle!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Asmir Zslevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chiquito Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asmir Zslevski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zslevski
vs
Fairtex

181 cm
22
176 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

182 cm
25
180 lbs
9 - 1 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asmir Zslevski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chiquito Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zslevski.

It looks like Asmir Zslevski has been cut.
Fairtex misses with a head kick.
Zslevski shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zslevski misses with a head kick.
Fairtex moves forwards but Zslevski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fairtex closes the distance and clinches up with Zslevski, looking for a takedown. Fairtex pushes Zslevski against the cage but Zslevski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zslevski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
Fairtex throws a lazy head kick

and Zslevski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fairtex's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zslevski throws a big right hand that misses.
Zslevski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zslevski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fairtex keeps working.
Fairtex wants to control but Zslevski is keeping busy.

Zslevski seems to be working for a kimura but Fairtex defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zslevski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Zslevski is looking for a kimura here.
Fairtex slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Zslevski has gone for a leg lock! Fairtex slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zslevski's guard.
Fairtex wants to control from the top but Zslevski keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fairtex throws a big right hand that misses.
Zslevski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fairtex wants to get up but he can't break Zslevski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zslevski keeping moving, preventing Fairtex from controlling successfully.
Zslevski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Zslevski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fairtex has passed into half guard!
Fairtex is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zslevski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zslevski gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairtex tries to stand but Zslevski is controlling from the bottom.
Zslevski working a defensive guard here.
Fairtex preventing the sweep.
Zslevski has a closed guard, preventing Fairtex from standing up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zslevski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fairtex was well out of range. Poor timing from Zslevski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zslevski slips a jab from Fairtex.
Fairtex misses with a head kick.
Zslevski throws the left hand but Fairtex avoids the punch easily.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fairtex looks to land a combination but Zslevski avoids it well.

Zslevski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fairtex sprawls well initially but Zslevski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fairtex trying to hold on to Zslevski's head to control him but Zslevski postures up.

Zslevski wants to work for an arm triangle but Fairtex is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zslevski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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 Asmir Zslevski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Asmir Zslevski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fairtex.
Zslevski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fairtex misses with a head kick.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick

and Zslevski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fairtex's guard.
Zslevski postures up in Fairtex's guard and throws a big left but Fairtex blocks it.
Zslevski wants to control from the top but Fairtex keeps moving.

Fairtex throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zslevski wants to pass the guard but Fairtex is keeping the position.
Fairtex is trying to keep Zslevski in close.
Zslevski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Zslevski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zslevski tries to advance to mount but can't.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fairtex is not content to let Zslevski control the position.
Zslevski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fairtex!

Zslevski is working for a guillotine from mount but Fairtex frees his head quite easily.
Fairtex is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zslevski working for a guillotine from mount but Fairtex is in no mood to give up.
Fairtex wants to control but Zslevski is having none of it.
Zslevski lands a heavy elbow.
Zslevski tries to control but Fairtex wriggling away.

Zslevski goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fairtex is on top in guard.
Zslevski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Fairtex decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fairtex throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zslevski lands with a hook. Fairtex tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fairtex tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zslevski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fairtex somewhat.
Zslevski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zslevski throws a lazy head kick
and Fairtex counters with a head kick. That will keep Zslevski thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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 Asmir Zslevski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Asmir Zslevski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Zslevski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fairtex!
Fairtex is trying to escape the mount but Zslevski keeps good control and instead manages to take Fairtex's back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Zslevski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Zslevski looking for the RNC.
Fairtex is trying to get back to his feet but Zslevski has full control of the position and if anything, Fairtex has just worked his way into a worse spot.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Zslevski's hands.

Zslevski working for a choke but Fairtex is defending well.

Fairtex 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 Zslevski gets his way!
Fairtex trying to get back to his feet but Zslevski is in full control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Zslevski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fairtex looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Asmir Zslevski!

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FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Delicious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abidah Augustus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delicious comes to the cage accompanied by Leonard Nimoy - Ballad of Bilbo Baggins. Abraham Delicious is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Delicious
vs
Augustus

167 cm
26
145 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

160 cm
26
145 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Good kicks
Granite chin

Omertà Clothing
Syndicate Drugs

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abraham Delicious!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abidah Augustus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delicious throws a jab but it's blocked by Augustus.
Augustus misses with a takedown attempt - Delicious sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Augustus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Delicious.
Delicious looks to land a right hand but Augustus moved out of range.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abraham Delicious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delicious just misses with a punch to the body.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delicious throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Augustus throws a push kick but Delicious slaps the foot to one side.
Delicious swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Augustus slips a jab from Delicious.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Augustus.
Augustus ducks under a wild hook from Delicious.
Augustus tries a low kick but Delicious avoids it.
A right-left combo lands from Delicious.
Augustus slips a jab from Delicious.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delicious misses the shot to the body.
Delicious throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delicious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Delicious misses with an uppercut.
Delicious throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delicious throws a right hand that Augustus ducks under and follows up with a left that Augustus also avoids with ease.
Delicious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augustus moves away.
Abraham Delicious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Delicious checks a leg kick.
Augustus scores with a spinning back kick!
Augustus misses with a head kick.
Delicious swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
Delicious digs a good hook to Augustus's body.
Augustus wants to land a leg kick but Delicious is out of range.
No joy there for Delicious, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Augustus avoids the body shot from Delicious.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A head kick misses from Augustus.
Delicious just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Delicious.
A head kick from Augustus lands but Delicious takes it in his stride.
Delicious is looking to wear down Augustus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Delicious clobbers Augustus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Delicious misses.
Delicious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Augustus slips a straight right by Delicious.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Augustus.
Delicious is trying to improve his position.
Augustus trying to control the action but Delicious is working from the bottom.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delicious controls the position from side control.
Delicious wants to stand but Augustus is controlling his arm.
Augustus looks to move to half guard but instead Delicious has passed into mount! Damn!
Augustus tries to reverse the position but Delicious maintains control.
Augustus tries to lock up and control but Delicious gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Augustus is looking to improve his position but Delicious isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delicious controlling the pace for now.
Augustus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Augustus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Delicious looking to control and managing it successfully.
Augustus tries to reverse the position but Delicious maintains control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Delicious controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Delicious dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Delicious throws a looping overhand right but Augustus ducks down to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Delicious as Augustus shoots in.
Augustus keeps Delicious at a distance using the push kick.
Delicious scores with a jab to the body.
Delicious lands a right hook to the body.
Delicious looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delicious.
Augustus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Delicious misses with a body shot.
Augustus cracks the inside of Delicious's front leg.
Augustus throws a body kick that misses.
Delicious lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus is looking to slow Delicious down with leg kicks.
Augustus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Delicious throws a good cross that connects.
Delicious thows a body shot but no joy.
Augustus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Augustus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Delicious slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Augustus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delicious swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Augustus looking to sit in guard and control but Delicious gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delicious trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delicious is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Delicious won't allow Augustus to sweep him here.
Delicious would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Delicious trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Delicious swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augustus looks for the body kick but Delicious saw that one coming.
Augustus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Delicious stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delicious thows a left - swing and a miss!
Augustus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Delicious looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
A big left from Delicious misses.
Augustus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Augustus misses with a head kick.
Delicious is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Augustus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Delicious. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus thows a body kick. Delicious tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice uppercut there from Delicious.
Delicious connects with the punch.
Delicious tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Delicious scores with a decent looking hook.
Augustus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delicious misses with a hook. Augustus ducked under it nicely.
Augustus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Delicious stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Augustus.
Augustus scores with a head kick.
Delicious cracks Augustus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Delicious.
A big left from Delicious misses.
A swing and a miss from Delicious.
Delicious dips to his left and cracks Augustus with an uppercut!
Augustus throws a push kick but Delicious slaps the foot to one side.
Augustus avoids the body shot from Delicious.
Augustus misses with a low kick as Delicious jumps back.
Delicious scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Delicious dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Augustus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Augustus throws the kick towards the body but Delicious avoids it.
Nice body punch from Delicious.
Augustus thumps Delicious with a low kick.
Delicious lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Augustus at a distance.
Augustus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Augustus is rocked!
Delicious lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Augustus - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Delicious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abraham Delicious!
Abraham Delicious retains his bantamweight title!