Rebel 13 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claude Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moraes comes to the cage accompanied by Pan Panamericano. Claude Moraes has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Moraes
vs
Araujo

200 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
265 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Claude Moraes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeff Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moraes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Araujo tries to avoid it but Moraes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Araujo to the ground. Araujo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Araujo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moraes blocks a head kick by Araujo.
Moraes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Araujo has cracked Moraes with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Araujo lands another huge swinging hook and Moraes tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Moraes, before Araujo can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jeff Araujo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Gracie
vs
Silva

181 cm
18
184 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
24
195 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter striker
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Akira Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Silva.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.

Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.

Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Silva gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.

Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Silva is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Silva is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Gracie is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gracie's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Akira Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

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

Jack
vs
faria

190 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Czar Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, pedro faria!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
faria takes a shot right to the bread basket.
pedro faria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
faria walks into a left hand.
faria throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jack.
faria lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jack circles away quickly and effectively.
faria misses with a series of wild punches.
faria throws a series of punches but Jack moves out of range.
Jack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jack dips to his left and cracks faria with an uppercut!
Jack scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
faria looks gassed!
Jack stuns faria with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
faria throws a nice looking combination but Jack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jack moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jack with a jab.
Jack throws an overhand right that drops faria like a sack of potatoes! Jack dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Czar Jack!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dre Koow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dekkers The (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dre Koow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Koow
vs
The

188 cm
19
187 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dre Koow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dekkers The!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koow pinned against the cage. Koow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Koow with a lazy takedown attempt

and The moves into the clinch.
Koow tries to score a body lock takedown but The shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

The pulls guard effortlessly.
The is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Koow 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.
The throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The is trying to keep Koow in close.

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

Koow 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.
The trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The tries to clinch but Koow moves out of range.
Koow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dre Koow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The with a lazy takedown attempt

and Koow counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for The!
The wants to control but Koow is having none of it.

Koow is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. The is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. The flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Koow anticipates the leg and manages to get behind The and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Koow slips an arm under The chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Koow has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Koow is squeezing on The like an anaconda would it's prey. The fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dre Koow!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between king kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alas Malas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alas Malas looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

kong
vs
Malas

198 cm
21
191 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, king kong!
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, Alas Malas!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kong thuds a left hand into Malas's body.
Malas looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
kong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
kong fails in his attempt to clinch.
kong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malas sprawls well. Malas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. kong gets slowly back to his feet.

kong rushes Malas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Malas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from kong.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for king kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Malas is fighting off a takedown attempt but kong is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Malas to the mat. Malas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
kong is stalling in the full guard.
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!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
kong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
kong throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two 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.
kong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
kong passes Malas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
kong trying to control the action but Malas is working from the bottom.
kong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kong wants to pass the guard but Malas is defending well.
Malas is not content to let kong control the position.
kong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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.

kong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Malas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Malas is not content to let kong control the position.
kong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
kong is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

king kong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

kong instigates a clinch.

kong jumps guard and drags Malas to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

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

Malas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and kong dives on top into guard.
kong pushes down on Malas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
kong trying to control from half guard but Malas is working away.
Malas is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Malas is in trouble now - kong has advanced to mount!

Malas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from kong.

kong jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Malas manages to avoid the submission attempt.

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

kong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Malas has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
kong trying to control the action but Malas is working from the bottom.

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.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of king kong.

kong rushes Malas and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
kong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

king kong dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

kong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
kong controlling the pace.
Malas is staying active underneath kong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
kong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
kong controlling the pace.
Malas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
kong is looking to take a break and control but Malas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. kong connects with a nice short shot to Malas's temple.
Ground and pound from kong.
kong works his way into side control.

kong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Malas has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
kong working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Malas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
kong is looking to take a break and control but Malas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malas tries to buck kong off but kong is having none of it.

kong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no kong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
king kong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
kong controlling the position.
kong's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
king kong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well kong 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... king kong!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Duarte Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Blanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Howard
vs
Blanc

200 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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, Duarte Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Blanc!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard takes a swing at Blanc's ribcage but misses.
Blanc avoids the body shot from Howard.
Blanc shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Howard pinned against the cage. Howard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Howard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blanc momentarily.
Howard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Blanc gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Howard to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Blanc is rocked!
Howard wants to pass the guard but Blanc is keeping the position.

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

Blanc looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blanc looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Howard wants to stand but Blanc has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Howard works over Blanc with some ground and pound from guard.
Howard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blanc on the ground.
Howard controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Blanc looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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.
Howard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Blanc is proving hard to escape from.
Howard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Blanc looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Howard wanted to stand there but Blanc had control of the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Howard looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Howard fails with a takedown attempt.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blanc sprawls well. Blanc wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Howard gets slowly back to his feet.
Howard misses with a series of wild punches.
Blanc misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Duarte Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blanc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blanc dodges the punch combination from Howard.
Blanc is looking to clinch but Howard is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Howard with a jab.
Blanc looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Duarte Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Blanc.
Howard throws an overhand right that has Blanc reeling! Howard follows up with more punches and Blanc is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Duarte Howard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doro Gipsy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Lukashenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Gipsy
vs
Lukashenko

180 cm
22
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Doro Gipsy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roman Lukashenko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukashenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Gipsy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lukashenko.

Gipsy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lukashenko wants to stall.
Gipsy prevents Lukashenko from breaking the clinch.
Lukashenko has had enough of the clinch but Gipsy keeps him there for the moment.
Gipsy scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Roman Lukashenko has been cut.
Lukashenko stalling in the clinch but Gipsy improves position.
Lukashenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Gipsy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gipsy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lukashenko.
Lukashenko misses with a few strikes there.

Gipsy lands a left and a right that send Lukashenko crashing to the mat, dazed. Gipsy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Lukashenko is rocked!
Lukashenko throws a nice looking combination but Gipsy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lukashenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Gipsy finish him?
Lukashenko throws a combination that misses
and Gipsy counters with a good low kick that Lukashenko was not able to check.
Lukashenko looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lukashenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Gipsy is looking to slow Lukashenko down with leg kicks.

Gipsy dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Lukashenko has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Doro Gipsy!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nero Boston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luan Sousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boston comes to the cage accompanied by Loituma - . Sousa has chosen Voodoo Child as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Nero Boston has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Boston
vs
Sousa

180 cm
24
210 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

190 cm
23
200 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nero Boston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luan Sousa!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sousa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sousa lands a head kick!
Boston avoids the head kick by Sousa.
Sousa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sousa wants to slow Boston down by chopping away at his legs.
Boston checks a leg kick.
Boston digs a good hook to Sousa's body.
Sousa looks gassed!
Boston darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Sousa's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Boston before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nero Boston!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bartez Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodef Canmelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canmelianenko has chosen Emperor - The Loss And Curse Of Reverence as his entrance music. Bartez Pitbull is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Pitbull
vs
Canmelianenko

202 cm
24
230 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

189 cm
23
226 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bartez Pitbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodef Canmelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Pitbull.
Canmelianenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pitbull to score with a decent uppercut.

It looks like Rodef Canmelianenko has been cut.
Canmelianenko avoids the body shot from Pitbull.
Pitbull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitbull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitbull fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pitbull throws a body punch but Canmelianenko moves out of range.
Pitbull misses with the combination.
Pitbull throws a body punch but Canmelianenko moves out of range.
Canmelianenko moves out of range as Pitbull strikes.
No joy there for Pitbull, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pitbull digs a good hook to Canmelianenko's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canmelianenko.

Canmelianenko darts in and clinches Pitbull up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canmelianenko.

Canmelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pitbull misses the shot to the body.

Canmelianenko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pitbull did well to prevent Canmelianenko getting side control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Canmelianenko connects with a nice short shot to Pitbull's temple.

Canmelianenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pitbull doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Canmelianenko.
Canmelianenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pitbull does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pitbull wants to get back to his feet.
Canmelianenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canmelianenko is taking a breather. Pitbull says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Canmelianenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Pitbull is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Canmelianenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Canmelianenko is trying to control. Pitbull wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Canmelianenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pitbull wants to improve his position but Canmelianenko is controlling well.
Canmelianenko is trying to control. Pitbull wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Canmelianenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pitbull doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Canmelianenko.
Pitbull wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull is looking to improve his position.
Canmelianenko looks to land a strike but Pitbull avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Canmelianenko blocks a jab.
Canmelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Pitbull shows good takedown defense.
Canmelianenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Canmelianenko with that takedown attempt.
Bartez Pitbull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodef Canmelianenko.
Pitbull throws a body punch but Canmelianenko moves out of range.

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.
Canmelianenko misses with a double jab
and Pitbull counters with a nice uppercut.
Pitbull throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pitbull misses with a combination

and Canmelianenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Canmelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitbull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitbull is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Canmelianenko lands a couple of digs.
Pitbull looking for a sweep. Not yet Pitbull, not yet.
Canmelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitbull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pitbull will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Canmelianenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rodef Canmelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rodef Canmelianenko's cut.
That's time! Pitbull's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pitbull throws a combination. Canmelianenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pitbull falls off balance throwing a combination

and Canmelianenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Canmelianenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Canmelianenko preventing the sweep.
Pitbull throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Canmelianenko won't allow Pitbull to sweep him here.
Canmelianenko with a nice head shot there.
Canmelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pitbull is keeping the position for now.
Pitbull keeping moving, preventing Canmelianenko from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Canmelianenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Pitbull as Canmelianenko shoots in.
Bartez Pitbull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pitbull throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Canmelianenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pitbull's guard.
Pitbull tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pitbull wants to stand but Canmelianenko is controlling the position.

Canmelianenko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pitbull manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Canmelianenko has Pitbull in his guard.
Canmelianenko is breathing heavily.
Pitbull is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pitbull wants to control from the top but Canmelianenko keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canmelianenko trying to control the position.
Pitbull trying to control but Canmelianenko is working from the bottom.

Canmelianenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pitbull trying to control the position from guard on top but Canmelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pitbull has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pitbull stops Canmelianenko from standing up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Canmelianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pitbull.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canmelianenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pitbull counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bartez Pitbull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodef Canmelianenko.
Canmelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Pitbull shows good takedown defense.
Canmelianenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pitbull avoids it really well and circles away.
Pitbull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pitbull misses with a series of wild punches.
Bartez Pitbull is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Canmelianenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pitbull avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Canmelianenko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull is not content to let Canmelianenko control the position.
Pitbull is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pitbull gets full guard.
Pitbull wants to sweep here but Canmelianenko controlling him for the moment.
Canmelianenko trying to control but Pitbull is working from the bottom.
Canmelianenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pitbull trying to keep a closed guard but Canmelianenko is proving a slippery customer.
Pitbull wants to get back to his feet but Canmelianenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodef Canmelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodef Canmelianenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Pitbull misses with a straight right.
Canmelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pitbull.
Pitbull keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Canmelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Pitbull shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pitbull falls off balance throwing a combination

and Canmelianenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pitbull won't be happy with that.

Pitbull throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Pitbull circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pitbull misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canmelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pitbull swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pitbull swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Canmelianenko counters with a single leg into guard. Pitbull didn't expect that.
Pitbull keeping full guard, as Canmelianenko tries to pass.
Canmelianenko stands and throws Pitbull's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Canmelianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pitbull tries to bench press Canmelianenko off him but Canmelianenko keeps the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Canmelianenko stalls from top position.
Canmelianenko passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pitbull!
Pitbull is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Canmelianenko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pitbull is on top in guard.
Canmelianenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pitbull wants to control from the top but Canmelianenko keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull postures up.
Pitbull tries to free his leg and advance position but Canmelianenko is retaining full guard.
Pitbull is working hard here to advance position.
Pitbull trying to control but Canmelianenko is working from the bottom.

Canmelianenko working for a triangle but Pitbull defends it easily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pitbull throws a looping overhand right but Canmelianenko ducks down to avoid it.

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.
No luck for Canmelianenko with that takedown attempt.
Bartez Pitbull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodef Canmelianenko.
Pitbull falls off balance throwing a combination

and Canmelianenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bartez Pitbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodef Canmelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pitbull keeping moving, preventing Canmelianenko from controlling successfully.
Pitbull is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Canmelianenko is controlling him.

Pitbull is looking for a triangle but Canmelianenko pushes his legs off easily.
Canmelianenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodef Canmelianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Canmelianenko 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodef Canmelianenko!