CMR 6 - Violência Profissional PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Ruenos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marijan Matijevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Ruenos
vs
Matijevic

163 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
21
230 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Ruenos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marijan Matijevic!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruenos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matijevic as he jumps to the side.
Ruenos misses with a takedown attempt - Matijevic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Matijevic moves into range and clinches up with Ruenos.

Matijevic has Ruenos pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Matijevic pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ruenos tumbling to the mat - Matijevic dives into Ruenos's guard.
Ruenos really is a fat lump.
Matijevic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matijevic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matijevic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ruenos is trying to keep Matijevic in close.
Matijevic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruenos working a defensive guard here.
Ruenos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruenos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matijevic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ruenos is pulling down on Matijevic's head. It's preventing any offense from Matijevic, at least for the moment.

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.

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

Ruenos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruenos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Matijevic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Matijevic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Matijevic!
Matijevic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruenos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruenos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Matijevic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marijan Matijevic dominated that round.
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.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruenos.
Ruenos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matijevic avoids it really well and circles away.
Matijevic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Ruenos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruenos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matijevic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruenos somewhat.

Matijevic shoots in and bounces Ruenos off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Matijevic with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenos looking to control.
Ruenos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matijevic thows a big elbow that misses.

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.
Matijevic wants to stand but Ruenos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Matijevic is fighting to break Ruenos's control of his arms but Ruenos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenos is trying to control the position but Matijevic postures up.

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.

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

Ruenos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matijevic is trying to defend but Ruenos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Ruenos seems to be looking for submissions.

Matijevic is defending against the submission attempts here by Ruenos.

Ruenos seems to be looking for submissions.
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 Pablo Ruenos will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ruenos fails with the takedown

and Matijevic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ruenos won't be happy with that.
Ruenos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Matijevic working away.
Ruenos parries the strikes from Matijevic easily there. Matijevic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ruenos to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenos struggling a bit here.
Ruenos regains half guard, as Matijevic was trying to land strikes.
Marijan Matijevic has got the better of the ground game so far.

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.
Ruenos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matijevic is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Matijevic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ruenos controlling the position well.

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.

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

and Matijevic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ruenos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matijevic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Ruenos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruenos misses with a takedown

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

Ruenos pulls guard.
Ruenos is pulling down on Matijevic's head to control his posture.
Ruenos looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marijan Matijevic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matijevic 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marijan Matijevic!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aziz Karaoglu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davidson comes to the ring accompanied by I wanna love you. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Davidson
vs
Karaoglu

182 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Davidson!
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, Aziz Karaoglu!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Davidson feints and as Karaoglu raises his hands in defense, Davidson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Davidson is looking to stand up but Karaoglu won't let him.

Karaoglu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davidson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davidson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karaoglu working a defensive guard here.

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

Karaoglu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Davidson passes into half guard.
Karaoglu looks gassed!

Davidson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Davidson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karaoglu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Davidson.
Davidson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Davidson wants to control but Karaoglu is keeping him busy.
Davidson lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Davidson trying to control the action but Karaoglu is working from the bottom.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Davidson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karaoglu sees it coming and defends easily.
Davidson trying to control the action but Karaoglu is working from the bottom.

Davidson is looking for a kimura but Karaoglu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Davidson to get the leverage.
Davidson is looking to pass Karaoglu's guard but actually Karaoglu recovers to 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 thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karaoglu is keeping the position for now.
Karaoglu thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

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

and Davidson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Karaoglu's guard.
Davidson looking to sit in guard and control but Karaoglu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davidson is on top in guard.

Karaoglu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davidson defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson wants to stand but Karaoglu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Karaoglu keeping full guard, as Davidson tries to pass.
Davidson is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Davidson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Karaoglu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Karaoglu wants to work for an arm triangle but Davidson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Davidson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Karaoglu stops Davidson from standing up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karaoglu preventing the sweep.

Davidson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Karaoglu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Davidson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karaoglu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karaoglu wants to control from the top but Davidson keeps moving.

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

Davidson is looking for a triangle but Karaoglu pushes his legs off easily.

That's two 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.
Davidson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karaoglu is one step ahead there.
Karaoglu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Davidson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Karaoglu trying to control but Davidson is working from the bottom.
Karaoglu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davidson is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karaoglu working some strikes from top position.
Davidson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Karaoglu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Karaoglu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davidson keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Davidson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Karaoglu drops back looking for a leg! Davidson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davidson manages to kick Karaoglu off! Karaoglu jumps back into Davidson's guard.
Davidson trying to keep a closed guard but Karaoglu is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Karaoglu stops Davidson from standing up.
Davidson trying to control the position.
Karaoglu stops Davidson from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karaoglu fails with the takedown

and Davidson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Karaoglu won't be happy with that.
Karaoglu is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Davidson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Karaoglu with a lazy takedown attempt

and Davidson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Davidson postures up in Karaoglu's guard and throws a big left but Karaoglu blocks it.
Karaoglu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davidson trying to control the position from guard on top but Karaoglu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davidson wants to pass the guard but Karaoglu is keeping the position.
Davidson is looking to work some ground and pound but Karaoglu has wrist control.

Karaoglu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davidson is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davidson trying to control the position from guard on top but Karaoglu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson tries to free his leg and advance position but Karaoglu is retaining full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Karaoglu doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Davidson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Davidson.
Davidson working hard to break the clinch.
Davidson has Karaoglu pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Karaoglu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Davidson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joe Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aziz Karaoglu.
Karaoglu can't get the takedown.
Karaoglu is working for takedown but Davidson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Karaoglu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Davidson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

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.

Davidson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Davidson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karaoglu sees it coming and defends easily.

Davidson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karaoglu defends it well.
Karaoglu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Karaoglu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Karaoglu has his foot on Davidson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davidson works his way back into a safe position though.
Davidson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Davidson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Davidson cracks Karaoglu with an elbow. That is naaassty.

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

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

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

Davidson swings around for an armbar but Karaoglu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Davidson's guard.
Davidson wants to stand up but Karaoglu is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Davidson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davidson 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Davidson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sehertaui Intef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederico Pretty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Intef kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pain - Shut your mouth. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Intef
vs
Pretty

188 cm
20
224 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light 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, Sehertaui Intef!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frederico Pretty!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Intef loads up on a big right hand but Pretty slips the punch.
Pretty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Intef paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pretty cracks Intef with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pretty tries to close the distance and clinch but Intef swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Intef avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pretty stuffs the takedown attempt from Intef. Intef gets slowly back to his feet.
Pretty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Pretty misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pretty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Intef.
Intef connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Intef looks to land a right hand but Pretty moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pretty fails to land with a series of punches.
Intef uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pretty.
Pretty just misses with a punch to the body.
Intef misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pretty.
Intef ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Pretty.
Pretty ducks under a wild hook from Intef.
Pretty looks to land a right hand but Intef moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Intef.
Pretty misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Intef digs a good body shot into Pretty's ribs.

Intef looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pretty tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Intef has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Pretty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Intef. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Intef cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sehertaui Intef!
Sehertaui Intef is the new light heavyweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Cazzeo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Jorome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Cazzeo
vs
Jorome

185 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
20
200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Cazzeo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Jorome!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cazzeo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jorome looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cazzeo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jorome swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jorome takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cazzeo lands a lovely overhand right.
Jorome looks to score with a jab to the body but Cazzeo is just out of range.
Cazzeo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jorome backs up against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cazzeo with a hook.
Cazzeo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jorome.
Cazzeo moves out of range of the body kick from Jorome.
Jorome is looking to land body kicks.
Jorome takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jorome tries to clinch up but Cazzeo circles away and keeps his distance.
Jorome misses with a straight left.
Cazzeo throws a series of punches but Jorome moves out of range.
Cazzeo misses the shot to the body.
Jorome throws a shot from downtown. Cazzeo moves away and avoids it.
Jorome throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jorome ducks right into an uppercut from Cazzeo.
Jorome gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jorome looks gassed!
Jorome misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorome takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jorome throws a body kick that misses.
Cazzeo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jorome takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jorome throws a looping overhand right but Cazzeo ducks down to avoid it.
Cazzeo throws a shot to the body.
Cazzeo lands a jab to the nose.

Jorome is rocked!
Cazzeo connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Jorome! He's out on his feet! Cazzeo rushes in and drops Jorome with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pedro Cazzeo!
Pedro Cazzeo is the new middleweight champion!

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Justus Crona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas de Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crona comes to the ring accompanied by Timbuktu, Det kommer til och ordna seg. Lucas de Santana will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Crona
vs
de Santana

179 cm
21
167 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justus Crona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas de Santana!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from de Santana as Crona shoots in.

Crona closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crona lands in his opponent's guard.
Crona with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crona stops de Santana from standing up.
de Santana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crona advances position into side control!
Crona throws a strike aimed at the side of de Santana's head but de Santana avoids it well.
de Santana is trying to control Crona's posture but Crona avoids it.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crona is looking to take a break and control but de Santana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
de Santana is looking for a sweep.
Crona fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Crona wants to control but de Santana is keeping him busy.

Crona is trying to get an arm triangle but de Santana is defending well.

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.

Crona decides to stand up, so the ref orders de Santana to his feet.
Crona swats away the attempt to clinch by de Santana.
Crona closes the distance and clinches up with de Santana, looking for a takedown. Crona pushes de Santana against the ropes but de Santana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crona shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. de Santana defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justus Crona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
de Santana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Crona paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lucas de Santana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crona looks for a takedown but de Santana sprawls well.
de Santana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crona circles away quickly and effectively.
de Santana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Justus Crona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crona looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? de Santana is fending him off so far but Crona persists. Nope, de Santana circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - de Santana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
de Santana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and de Santana wants it to stay on the feet.

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.
de Santana wants to clinch.
de Santana wants to clinch.
de Santana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Crona paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crona fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crona shoots in but de Santana avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justus Crona dominated 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.

Crona moves out of range of the body kick.
de Santana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Crona scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
de Santana is trying to control Crona's posture but Crona avoids it.

Crona is trying to get an arm triangle but de Santana is defending well.
de Santana really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crona. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
de Santana wants to control but Crona postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
de Santana parries the strikes from Crona easily there. Crona is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable de Santana to escape.
de Santana is not content to let Crona control the position.

Crona wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by de Santana, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crona prevents de Santana from escaping the position.
Crona tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
de Santana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

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.
de Santana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crona.
de Santana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
de Santana tries to bum rush Crona with a series of wild strikes but Crona uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
de Santana tries to clinch there but Crona circles away.
de Santana fails to land with a series of punches.
de Santana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crona moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crona tries to clinch up but de Santana circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Santana throws a right and a left that Crona avoids nicely.

Crona has closed the distance and engaged de Santana in a clinch.
de Santana is trying to break free.
Crona has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. de Santana avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justus Crona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
de Santana gets underhooks to prevent Crona's takedown attempt.
de Santana can't break the clinch.
Crona is trying to work for a single leg takedown but de Santana pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Crona has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. de Santana is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
de Santana can't break the clinch.
de Santana lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
de Santana is looking to break free of the clinch but Crona has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Santana can't break the clinch.
Crona drops down looking for an ankle pick but de Santana pulls his leg out and moves away.
Crona circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crona counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
de Santana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Crona counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Crona 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.
de Santana looking for a sweep. Not yet de Santana, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justus Crona dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

de Santana misses with a few strikes there.
de Santana tries to clinch but Crona moves out of range.
Crona keeps the fight on the outside.

de Santana rushes Crona and presses him up against the ropes.
Crona is trying to work for a single leg takedown but de Santana pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Crona has de Santana pressed against the ropes, preventing de Santana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
de Santana prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crona drops down looking for an ankle pick but de Santana pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justus Crona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
de Santana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
de Santana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crona fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
de Santana lands with a hook. Crona tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crona shoots in for a takedown but de Santana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
de Santana closes the distance looking to clinch

and Crona counters with a shoot takedown. de Santana fights it but they end up in guard.
Crona trying to control the position from guard on top but de Santana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crona looking to pass the guard.
Crona stopping the sweep attempt from de Santana.

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

Crona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Crona has his foot on de Santana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. de Santana works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Santana lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crona keeping moving, preventing de Santana from controlling successfully.
de Santana looking to pass the guard.

Crona looking for a guillotine here but de Santana defends easily.
Lucas de Santana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
de Santana sitting in guard here, content to control.
de Santana trying to control the position from guard on top but Crona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
de Santana wanted to stand there but Crona had control of the position.
de Santana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Crona dives in and grabs de Santana's left leg, looking for a takedown. de Santana pushes down on Crona's head and hops out.
de Santana misses with a double jab

and Crona counters with a takedown into side control.
de Santana wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
The strikes coming from Crona are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Justus Crona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
de Santana is not content to let Crona control the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justus Crona!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wolf Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles St Isabel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf Logan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Charles St Isabel's chin.

Logan
vs
St Isabel

170 cm
24
165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wolf Logan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles St Isabel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

St Isabel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Logan to the mat! Logan manages to get full guard.

Logan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but St Isabel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
St Isabel tries to free his leg and advance position but Logan is retaining full guard.

St Isabel drops back looking for a leg! Logan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Logan manages to kick St Isabel off! St Isabel jumps back into Logan's guard.

St Isabel drops back looking for a leg! Logan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Logan manages to kick St Isabel off! St Isabel jumps back into Logan's guard.
St Isabel tries to free his leg and advance position but Logan is retaining full guard.

Logan has his foot on St Isabel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. St Isabel works his way back into a safe position though.

Logan has his foot on St Isabel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. St Isabel works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Logan keeping full guard, as St Isabel tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan wants to stand up but St Isabel is controlling him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Logan misses with a jab, cross combination.
St Isabel wants to clinch.
St Isabel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

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.
St Isabel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Logan.
Logan lands with a big right hook that stumbles St Isabel - he's out on his feet here! Logan follows up with another monster hook that separates St Isabel from consciousness! St Isabel falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Logan stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wolf Logan!
Wolf Logan is the new lightweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Humberto Faro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis kenneth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Faro
vs
kenneth

180 cm
23
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

179 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Humberto Faro!
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, Francis kenneth!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kenneth closes the distance and clinches up with Faro, looking for a takedown. kenneth pushes Faro against the ropes but Faro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from kenneth.
kenneth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
kenneth has a takedown stuffed.
Faro works the jab nicely.

It looks like Francis kenneth has been cut.
Some wild striking there from kenneth.
Faro lands a jab to kenneth's midsection.

Faro drops kenneth with a nice combination! Faro dives into kenneth's guard, looking to finish!

kenneth is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
kenneth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
kenneth being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faro'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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Humberto Faro.
kenneth throws a head kick but Faro moves out of range.
kenneth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
kenneth looks gassed!
Faro scores with a nice right hand.
Faro lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faro throws a series of punches but kenneth avoids them all with ease.

Oooh a lovely combination from Faro sends kenneth down but not out. Faro dives into side control looking to finish.
kenneth is still in real trouble! Can Faro finish him?
Faro working the ground and pound.

Faro decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faro steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! kenneth is out on his feet! Faro sets himself and nearly takes kenneth's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Humberto Faro!