CMR 5 - Fim Da Journada PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davidson has chosen I wanna love you as his entrance music. Joe Davidson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Cruz
vs
Davidson

200 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesus Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Davidson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz connects with a solid leg kick.
Cruz connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice combination there by Cruz.

It looks like Joe Davidson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz is looking to clinch but Davidson is avoiding it.
Davidson keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Davidson scores with a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Cruz 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.
Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Davidson is proving a slippery customer.
Davidson won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Davidson chips away with some ground and pound.
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davidson on the ground.
Davidson won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cruz is looking for a triangle but Davidson pushes his legs off easily.
Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Davidson is proving a slippery customer.
Davidson won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Davidson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davidson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Davidson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cruz, pushing him back against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cruz.

Davidson jumps guard and drags Cruz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Davidson working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.

Davidson working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
Davidson looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz trying to control but Davidson is working from the bottom.
Cruz distracts Davidson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cruz stays in close to Davidson's body and controls the position.
Davidson is wriggling around but Cruz manages to pass to half guard.

Davidson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to stand but can't do so whilst Davidson controls his leg.
Cruz stops Davidson from getting back to his feet.
Davidson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Cruz manages to move to mount!
Cruz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Davidson is squirming around, avoiding Cruz's attempts to control the action.
Cruz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Davidson looks a forlorn figure.
Cruz trying to control but Davidson is having none of it.

That's four 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.
Davidson tries to hold on but Cruz postures up.
Cruz wants to control the pace but Davidson is squirming around nicely.
Cruz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Davidson is trying to escape the mount but Cruz keeps good control and instead manages to take Davidson's back.
Davidson prevents Cruz from getting a body triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davidson is trying to get back to his feet but Cruz has full control of the position and if anything, Davidson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Davidson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Cruz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Davidson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cruz tries to clinch but Davidson moves away

and Davidson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cruz wants to control but Davidson is keeping busy.
Davidson is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Davidson stands and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Davidson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Davidson is breathing heavily.
Davidson wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz misses with a strike from the bottom.
Cruz is trying to work for a sweep but Davidson has mounted him!
Cruz regains half guard.
Davidson tries to pass to full mount but Cruz defends it.
Cruz is pressing down on Davidson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davidson.

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.
Cruz has control of Davidson's left arm, preventing Davidson from doing any damage.

Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.

Davidson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cruz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Davidson has Cruz in his guard.
Cruz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cruz passes into half guard.

Davidson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson misses with a combination

and Cruz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Davidson!
Davidson is trying to stand.
Davidson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Davidson tries to hold on but Cruz postures up.
Davidson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Cruz with the ground and pound from mount.
Davidson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
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 Jesus Cruz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Davidson's cut.
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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Davidson pushes him off.
Cruz tries to clinch but Davidson moves out of range.
Cruz darts in trying to clinch

and Davidson counters with a shoot takedown. Cruz fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davidson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Davidson from controlling successfully.

Davidson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cruz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cruz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cruz!
Cruz trying to control the position but Davidson is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davidson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson is pushing Cruz's head away, looking to escape. Cruz manages to hold on to the position though.
Cruz taking a breather here.
Davidson is not content to let Cruz control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

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.
Cruz trying to control the position but Davidson is working away.
Davidson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cruz wants to clinch but Davidson slips to the side

and Davidson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Davidson tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Davidson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cruz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Davidson has Cruz in his guard.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Davidson keeps moving.
Davidson is trying to keep Cruz in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cruz pushes down on Davidson's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Davidson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Davidson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cruz is controlling him.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Davidson keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Davidson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cruz is defending well. Davidson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cruz has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Davidson celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Davidson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darren Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van DaRoss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes into the arena with 3005 blaring out of the sound system. DaRoss comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Camarillo Brillo, by Frank Zappa kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Miller
vs
DaRoss

189 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
297 lbs
2 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Darren Miller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Van DaRoss!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a nice looking combination but DaRoss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller really is a fat lump.
Miller dives in and grabs DaRoss's left leg, looking for a takedown. DaRoss pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
DaRoss fails with the takedown

and Miller counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from DaRoss.
DaRoss working a defensive guard here.
Miller wants to control from the top but DaRoss keeps moving.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from DaRoss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DaRoss is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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

DaRoss bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DaRoss tries for a kimura but Miller is defending well.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Miller is defending against the submission attempts here by DaRoss.
Miller is looking to improve his 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.
DaRoss passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Miller wants to hold on but DaRoss pushes him away.
DaRoss can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miller is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

A close round but Van DaRoss will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

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

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

DaRoss is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time DaRoss.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
DaRoss content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
DaRoss is trying to control the action in half guard but Miller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

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.

DaRoss wants to work for an arm triangle but Miller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Miller is defending against the submission attempts here by DaRoss.
DaRoss is thwarting Miller's attempts to control the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DaRoss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miller sees it coming and defends easily.
DaRoss is breathing heavily.

DaRoss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miller is trying to maintain the position but DaRoss is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

DaRoss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

DaRoss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

DaRoss is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Van DaRoss 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.

Miller shoots in and bounces DaRoss off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
DaRoss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
DaRoss looking to control.
Miller wants to control from the top but DaRoss keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DaRoss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DaRoss keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
DaRoss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DaRoss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
DaRoss shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Miller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
DaRoss is trying to get back to full guard.
DaRoss is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miller's back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Miller is in a bad position with DaRoss working for a choke. Miller manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DaRoss looking for a guillotine here but Miller defends easily.
DaRoss pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but DaRoss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

DaRoss working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaRoss wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
DaRoss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
DaRoss trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.

DaRoss drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and DaRoss jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

DaRoss has gone for a leg lock! Miller slips out almost immediately though and dives into DaRoss's guard.
Miller distracts DaRoss with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
DaRoss wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.

Miller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Miller clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

DaRoss stuns Miller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Miller doesn't succeed with the takedown

and DaRoss counters with a single leg into guard. Miller didn't expect that.

DaRoss thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
DaRoss wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.

DaRoss 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DaRoss 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.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

DaRoss drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Miller dives on top into guard.
DaRoss wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.

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.
Miller postures up in DaRoss's guard and throws a big left but DaRoss blocks it.
DaRoss looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miller puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
DaRoss moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
DaRoss manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
DaRoss can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miller is looking to escape.
Van DaRoss has got the better of the ground game so far.

DaRoss goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Miller is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from DaRoss.
Miller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DaRoss is on top in guard.
DaRoss sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miller's guard.

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.

DaRoss seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Miller is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Van DaRoss!
Van DaRoss is the new super heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aster Camacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willian Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Camacho comes to the ring accompanied by Bionic Commando Remix by Rusko. Willian Oliveira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Camacho
vs
Oliveira

203 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
263 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Amber Swan CBK
Hell's Balls Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aster Camacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Willian Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camacho throws a combination. Oliveira tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Willian Oliveira has been cut.
Camacho shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Camacho.
Camacho throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oliveira's waist but Oliveira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Camacho off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aster Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira fails with the takedown
and Camacho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left and a right from Camacho both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camacho with a lazy takedown attempt

and Oliveira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Camacho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oliveira is keen to just control but Camacho is a slippery customer.
Camacho looks like he's trying to stand up.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camacho keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira prevents Camacho from standing back up.
Camacho is refusing to be controlled, as Oliveira sits in half guard.
Camacho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oliveira is keen to just control but Camacho is a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Camacho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Camacho wants it to stay on the feet.
Camacho misses with a takedown attempt

and Oliveira counters with a shoot takedown. Camacho fights it but they end up in guard.
Camacho on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Camacho tries to get out of the position.
Camacho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Camacho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oliveira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oliveira looks gassed!
Oliveira throws a big right hand that misses.
Camacho trying to control the position.
Oliveira prevents Camacho from getting back to his feet.
Oliveira throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Camacho misses with a takedown

and Oliveira counters with a single leg into guard. Camacho didn't expect that.
Oliveira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho trying to control the position here.
Oliveira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Camacho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oliveira lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Camacho wants to get back to his feet but Oliveira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Camacho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Camacho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliveira is one step ahead there.

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.
Oliveira lands a couple of digs.
Oliveira with a nice head shot there.
Oliveira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Camacho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Camacho.
Oliveira postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira trying to control but Camacho is working from the bottom.
Oliveira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willian Oliveira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Willian Oliveira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Camacho closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Camacho lands a decent elbow from side control.
Camacho working away.
Camacho throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Oliveira works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Oliveira is staying active underneath Camacho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Camacho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oliveira defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho with the ground and pound but Oliveira uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Oliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camacho is one step ahead there.
Camacho wanted to stand there but Oliveira had control of the position.
Camacho won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Camacho goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Oliveira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Camacho looks to land a combination but Oliveira avoids it well.
Camacho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Camacho scores with a four punch combination!
Camacho has his takedown stuffed

and Oliveira counters with a takedown into side control.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Camacho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliveira tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Camacho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camacho is working hard here to advance position.
Oliveira scoring with punches and elbows.

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.
Camacho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camacho is trying to control Oliveira's posture but Oliveira avoids it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Camacho has his takedown stuffed

so Oliveira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Oliveira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Camacho wants to stand up but Oliveira is controlling him.
Oliveira is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliveira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 Aster Camacho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Willian Oliveira's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Camacho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Camacho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Oliveira counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Camacho to see if he's OK.
Oliveira tries to advance to mount but Camacho denies him.
Oliveira in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Camacho is trying to control Oliveira's posture but Oliveira avoids it.
Camacho trying to remain calm as Oliveira controls from the top position.
Oliveira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
What's Camacho going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira throws an elbow but Camacho slips to the side and avoids it well.
Camacho can't do much from the bottom here.

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

Camacho fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oliveira sprawls well initially but Camacho persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Oliveira is looking to control Camacho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oliveira avoid being mounted?
Camacho is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Willian Oliveira has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to improve his position but Camacho is controlling well.
Camacho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Oliveira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oliveira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oliveira trying to control from the bottom.
Camacho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Camacho circles away easily
and Camacho counters with a series of strikes. Oliveira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Camacho throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aster Camacho is winning the standup battle so far.

Camacho lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Oliveira sprawling to the canvas. Camacho follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Oliveira hang on?

Oliveira is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliveira keeps working.
Camacho lands with a punch from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ground and pound from Camacho.
Camacho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aster Camacho!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Auron Almasy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magalhaes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fight Music. The crowd seem to be enjoying Almasy's choice of entrance music: Ram Jam - Black Betty. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Magalhaes
vs
Almasy

187 cm
18
189 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danilo Magalhaes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Auron Almasy!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magalhaes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Almasy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magalhaes misses with a head kick.
Magalhaes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Almasy swivels and escapes.
Magalhaes throws a head kick but Almasy moves out of range.

Almasy drops Magalhaes with a right and a left! Almasy comes rushing in but Magalhaes regains his composure and manages to keep Almasy in guard.

It looks like Danilo Magalhaes has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magalhaes throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Almasy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Magalhaes has momentary wrist control but Almasy slips an elbow through the middle.
Magalhaes throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Almasy is in close to Magalhaes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Almasy wants to pass the guard but Magalhaes is keeping the position.
Almasy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Almasy content to stall in guard here.
Almasy scoring with some ground and pound.
Magalhaes 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.
Almasy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magalhaes is keeping the position for now.
Almasy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Almasy scoring with some ground and pound.
Almasy working some strikes from top position.
Almasy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magalhaes throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Magalhaes trying to strike off his back.
Almasy postures up and lands a big shot to Magalhaes's brow.
Almasy wants to control from the top but Magalhaes keeps moving.
Magalhaes throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Almasy stopping the sweep attempt from Magalhaes.
Almasy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Magalhaes trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Almasy trying to control but Magalhaes is working from the bottom.

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.
Magalhaes trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Magalhaes is breathing heavily.
Almasy scoring with some ground and pound.
Almasy content to stall in guard here.
Magalhaes trying to strike off his back.
Almasy trying to control but Magalhaes is working from the bottom.
Almasy is working Magalhaes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Almasy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Almasy stays in close to Magalhaes's body and controls the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Magalhaes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Almasy landing some decent shots from guard.
Almasy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magalhaes's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almasy working Magalhaes over with strikes.
Almasy slips a nice elbow through Magalhaes's hands, connecting with Magalhaes's forehead.
Almasy is keen to just control but Magalhaes is a slippery customer.
Magalhaes manages to get to full guard.
Magalhaes trying to strike off his back.
Magalhaes keeping moving, preventing Almasy from controlling successfully.
Magalhaes throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Almasy stands up over Magalhaes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Almasy is in close to Magalhaes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magalhaes has momentary wrist control but Almasy slips an elbow through the middle.
Almasy wants to control from the top but Magalhaes keeps moving.
Almasy landing with the ground and pound.
Almasy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magalhaes is keeping the position for now.

That's four 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.
Almasy stays in close to Magalhaes's body and controls the position.
Magalhaes wants to sweep here but Almasy controlling him for the moment.
Almasy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Almasy passes Magalhaes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magalhaes punching from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Almasy there.
Magalhaes punching from the bottom.
Almasy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Almasy moves nicely into side control.
Magalhaes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Almasy working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Auron Almasy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danilo Magalhaes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Magalhaes dives in and grabs Almasy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Almasy pushes down on Magalhaes's head and hops out.
Almasy connects with a nice looking jab.
Magalhaes walks into a stiff left hand from Almasy.

Almasy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Almasy showed some decent athleticism there.
Magalhaes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Almasy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magalhaes keeping moving, preventing Almasy from controlling successfully.
Almasy cracks Magalhaes with a solid left hand.
Magalhaes keeping moving, preventing Almasy from controlling successfully.
Magalhaes trying to strike off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Almasy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Magalhaes will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Almasy scores with a spinning back kick!
Almasy with a jab.
Almasy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magalhaes's hands.
Almasy scores with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Almasy.
Almasy lunges at Magalhaes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magalhaes's hand.

Almasy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Magalhaes tries to strike from the bottom.
Magalhaes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Almasy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Magalhaes throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Magalhaes trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes is striking from the bottom but Almasy uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Magalhaes taking some punishment here, with Almasy in his half guard.
Almasy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Almasy prevents Magalhaes from getting the reversal.
Almasy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Magalhaes flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Almasy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Magalhaes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Magalhaes throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Almasy landing punches.
Magalhaes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Magalhaes is squirming around, avoiding Almasy's attempts to control the action.
Almasy blocks Magalhaes's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Almasy trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almasy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Magalhaes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Magalhaes throwing hammer fists to the chest of Almasy. What's that going to do exactly?
Magalhaes is working to get back to half guard.
Magalhaes flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Magalhaes is trying to escape the mount.
Almasy controlling the position easily from mount.
Almasy with the ground and pound from mount.
Magalhaes flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Magalhaes is desperately trying to improve his position but Almasy has a good base and remains in mount.
Almasy dominating with strikes here.

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.
Almasy with good strikes from the mount here!
Magalhaes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Magalhaes flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Almasy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Almasy wants to take a breather but Magalhaes is having none of it.
Almasy lands with a punch from half guard.
Magalhaes throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Magalhaes punching from the bottom.
Magalhaes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Almasy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Almasy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick misses from Magalhaes.

Almasy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Magalhaes throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Almasy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magalhaes's guard.
Almasy blocks the strikes from Magalhaes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Auron Almasy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Danilo Magalhaes's cut.
That's time! Magalhaes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Almasy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magalhaes is trying to defend but Almasy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Almasy is trying to control the action in half guard but Magalhaes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Almasy working the head and body with strikes.
Magalhaes missing with punches from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Magalhaes missing with punches from the bottom.
Magalhaes is staying active underneath Almasy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Almasy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Almasy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magalhaes keeps working.
Magalhaes missing with punches from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Magalhaes shoots and misses
and Almasy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Almasy lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Almasy scores a takedown into full mount!
Almasy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Almasy blocks Magalhaes's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Magalhaes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Almasy with the ground and pound from mount.
Almasy working Magalhaes over with strikes here.
Almasy lands a big shot there that rocks Magalhaes but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Magalhaes throwing hammer fists to the chest of Almasy. What's that going to do exactly?
Magalhaes swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Magalhaes tries to reverse the position but Almasy maintains control.
Almasy looking to control but Magalhaes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Magalhaes throwing hammer fists to the chest of Almasy. What's that going to do exactly?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Magalhaes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Magalhaes is in a horrible position here. Almasy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Magalhaes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magalhaes throwing hammer fists to the chest of Almasy. What's that going to do exactly?
Almasy lands a big shot there that rocks Magalhaes but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Almasy landing shots from mount.
Almasy cracks Magalhaes with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Almasy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Almasy working the ground and pound effectively.

Almasy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Magalhaes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Almasy has a closed guard, preventing Magalhaes from standing up.

Almasy is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Almasy is pressed up against the ropes. Magalhaes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Almasy down to the mat. Almasy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Danilo Magalhaes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Almasy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Magalhaes lands with a kick to the temple. Almasy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almasy throws a combination. Magalhaes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A left and a right from Almasy both land. Nice combination.
Magalhaes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Almasy scores with a leg kick.
Magalhaes tries for a takedown but Almasy circles away easily
letting Almasy counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danilo Magalhaes. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Almasy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Almasy uses his free foot to push down on Magalhaes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Magalhaes.
Almasy is landing with some decent strikes but Magalhaes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Magalhaes throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Magalhaes throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Almasy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Magalhaes throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Auron Almasy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Almasy breaks from Magalhaes's wrist control and lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Auron Almasy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Almasy 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Auron Almasy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Don Masato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Masato has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Masato
vs
Mayweather

225 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
148 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Don Masato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mayweather doesn't manage to clinch there - Masato circles away.
Masato misses with a body shot.
Mayweather shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Masato as he jumps to the side.
Mayweather fails with a takedown attempt.
Mayweather blocks a head kick by Masato.

Masato has Mayweather up against the ropes in a clinch.
Masato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mayweather backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayweather wants a takedown.
Don Masato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Mayweather.
Masato stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mayweather managing to block the knees to the body from Masato.
Mayweather drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masato throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Masato as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Masato throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mayweather blocks it with crossed arms.
Masato using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mayweather has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masato stalling the fight.
Masato lands a shoulder strike.
Mayweather tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Masato throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mayweather blocks an elbow strike.
Mayweather tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mayweather tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Masato just stands there and leans against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Masato as the two fighters clinch.
Mayweather tries to pull guard but Masato won't allow it.
Masato really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Masato tries to land knees in the clinch but Mayweather avoids the damage to the body.
Come on Masato - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Masato gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Mayweather tries to pull guard but Masato won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masato.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masato lands a damaging elbow.
Masato is stalling here.
Mayweather fails to pull guard.
Mayweather drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Masato.
Masato is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mayweather jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Masato walks away with a smile on his face. Mayweather gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Masato drives through and clinches with Mayweather against the ropes.
Masato with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Masato.
Masato lands a nice uppercut.
Masato digs a right hand underneath Mayweather's ribcage. Mayweather let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mayweather looks gassed!
Masato is stalling here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Don Masato.

Masato moves into the clinch.
Mayweather jumps guard but Masato stands there with Mayweather around his waist. Mayweather gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Masato with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Mayweather pulls guard effortlessly.
Masato not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Masato trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mayweather's guard.

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.
Masato looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Masato has closed the distance and engaged Mayweather in a clinch.
Masato tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mayweather avoids it.
Mayweather takes a shot to the head.
Mayweather tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Masato leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Masato trying to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Masato.
Masato works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Masato.
Masato landing knees to the body.
Masato with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Masato.
Masato misses with a knee to the head.
Mayweather is breathing heavily.
Masato misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mayweather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Masato takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Masato lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masato content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mayweather fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Masato stalling against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Don Masato.
Masato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masato misses with a low kick.
Masato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mayweather paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Masato gets a clinch.
Masato lands with a right to the head.
Masato lands with a left to the head.
Nice elbow from Masato.

It looks like Roger Mayweather has been cut.
Masato misses with a knee to the head.
Masato prevents the takedown attempt.
Don Masato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Mayweather.
Masato is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masato lands an uppercut.
Mayweather avoiding damage as Masato throws knees to the body.
Masato lands a nice knee to the body.
Mayweather managing to block the knees to the body from Masato.
Mayweather avoids a wild elbow strike from Masato.
Masato stalling against the ropes.
Mayweather blocks the elbow strike.
Masato lands a body punch in the clinch.
Masato leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Don Masato.
Masato closes the distance but Mayweather moves to the side

and Mayweather counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masato controlling the action here for a moment.
A hook to the body from Masato.
Masato tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mayweather avoids it.
Masato is stalling here.
Masato putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mayweather in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Masato's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Masato throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Masato throws an elbow but misses.
Masato lands a good knee to the midsection. Mayweather won't want to take too many of those.
Masato effectively controlling the action here.
Masato lands a knee to the body.
Masato has Mayweather pressed against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masato lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mayweather or not.
Masato leaning his opponent against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Don Masato.

Masato moves into range and clinches up with Mayweather.
Masato misses with a knee to the head.
Masato lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Masato missing with knees to the body.
Mayweather jumps guard but Masato stands there with Mayweather around his waist. Mayweather gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Masato is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mayweather takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mayweather avoiding damage as Masato throws knees to the body.
Masato throws an elbow that misses.
Masato has Mayweather pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Masato throws out a leg kick but Mayweather moves out of range and Masato only half commits.
Masato attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Masato has managed to clinch.
Mayweather takes an elbow to the forehead.
Masato tries a knee to the head but Mayweather blocks it.
Nice body punch from Masato - that landed with a thud.
Mayweather fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Masato missing with knees to the body.
Mayweather fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Masato misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masato stalling against the ropes.
Mayweather takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mayweather managing to block the knees to the body from Masato.
Mayweather blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mayweather working aggressively here.
Knees to the body from Masato.
Masato leaning his opponent against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Masato throws an elbow but misses.
Mayweather jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Masato walks away with a smile on his face. Mayweather gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Don Masato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Mayweather.

Masato clinches up with Mayweather and pushes him back against the ropes.
Masato tries to land knees in the clinch but Mayweather avoids the damage to the body.
Mayweather is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Masato is stalling here.
Masato tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masato scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Don Masato has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Masato tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mayweather blocks an elbow strike.
Masato is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Masato throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mayweather blocks it with crossed arms.
Masato holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Masato with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masato is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mayweather is defending well for now.
Don Masato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Masato lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mayweather.
Mayweather blocks the elbow strike.
Masato lands a body shot.
Masato creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mayweather's defenses.
Masato throws an elbow but it misses.
Masato stalling against the ropes.
Masato looking to throw knees to the head but Mayweather is blocking nicely.
Masato content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mayweather tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Masato just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Mayweather fails to pull guard.
Masato holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Masato lands a body shot.
Masato trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masato lands with a short shot to the head.
Mayweather avoiding damage as Masato throws knees to the body.
Masato throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mayweather blocks it with crossed arms.
Masato scores with a shoulder strike.
Masato effectively controlling the action here.
Masato throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mayweather blocks it with crossed arms.
Masato dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Mayweather avoiding damage as Masato throws knees to the body.
Masato's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Masato unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mayweather lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mayweather tries to pull guard but Masato won't allow it.

That's four 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.
Mayweather letting Masato take a breather here.
Still in the clinch, Masato scores with a nice short uppercut.
Masato's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Don Masato.

Masato closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Mayweather drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Masato just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mayweather's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masato is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Roger Mayweather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masato with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Masato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Masato has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Masato!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Humberto Faro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenta Michinoku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Michinoku's choice of entrance music: Yamato Suite Four. This should be fireworks!

Faro
vs
Michinoku

180 cm
22
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
21
152 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Humberto Faro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenta Michinoku!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michinoku lunges at Faro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Faro's hand.
Faro just misses with a punch to the body.
Faro misses the jab.
Faro misses with a two punch combination.
Faro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Faro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Michinoku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Faro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michinoku throws a push kick but Faro slaps the foot to one side.
Faro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Faro lands with a good body shot.
Michinoku throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michinoku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michinoku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faro looks to score with a jab to the body but Michinoku is just out of range.
Faro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michinoku.
A slapping leg kick lands for Michinoku.
Faro is breathing heavily.
Michinoku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Michinoku thuds his right hand into Faro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Humberto Faro has been cut.
Michinoku is looking to slow Faro down with leg kicks.
Michinoku throws a front kick that sends Faro stumbling back into the ropes.
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!
Michinoku takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

A head kick lands from Michinoku that sends Faro to the canvas. Faro tries to scramble back to his feet but Michinoku brings him back down into side control.

Michinoku stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Look low, kick high! Michinoku uses the oldest trick in the book to send Faro tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Michinoku is absolutely delighted - when Faro wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kenta Michinoku!
Kenta Michinoku is the new featherweight champion!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Laidlaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tassio Victor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Laidlaw
vs
Victor

175 cm
24
129 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

170 cm
23
130 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

BLKOUT Clothing

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Laidlaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tassio Victor!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Victor stuffs the takedown attempt from Laidlaw. Laidlaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Victor.
Laidlaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Victor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laidlaw somewhat.
Victor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laidlaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Laidlaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laidlaw dodges the punch combination from Victor.

Victor rushes Laidlaw and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Victor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Victor cracks Laidlaw with a nice body shot.
Victor scores with a shot to the side of Laidlaw's head.
A short body shot lands from Victor as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Victor - that landed with a thud.
Victor tries to break the clinch but Laidlaw is controlling the position.
Victor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Laidlaw is breathing heavily.

Victor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Victor just misses with a punch to the body.
Laidlaw moves in looking to clinch but Victor pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Victor misses with a two punch combination.
Laidlaw on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A combination from Victor does no damage.
Victor lands a jab to the nose.

Laidlaw is rocked!
A combination from Victor does no damage.
Oh Laidlaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Victor connects with a superb combination that knocks Laidlaw out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Victor before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Laidlaw!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tassio Victor!