"GFL 1" The First Knock Down PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Atticus Jax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Falcao Silvinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jax
vs
Silvinho

185 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Atticus Jax!
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, Falcao Silvinho!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jax tries to work over Silvinho's front leg with a kick but Silvinho checks it.
Jax throws a leg kick that misses.
Silvinho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silvinho shoots in for a takedown but Jax shows good takedown defense.
Silvinho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jax. Jax obviously looking to wear him down.
Jax stalks Silvinho and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silvinho's face. Silvinho staggers backwards, shaken.

Jax closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Silvinho manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jax tries to kick Silvinho off but Silvinho keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jax is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jax defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Silvinho.
Jax is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jax knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silvinho on the ground.
Jax is desperately trying to improve his position but Silvinho has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvinho looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jax can't escape the position.
Silvinho working the ground and pound effectively.

Silvinho has control of Jax's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jax regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silvinho controlling from the full mount.
I looks like Silvinho might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jax is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silvinho is working for a guillotine from mount but Jax frees his head quite easily.
Silvinho looks gassed!
Jax is looking to improve his position but Silvinho isn't that keen on the idea.

Silvinho is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jax can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
You get the feeling that Jax really doesn't like being in this position too much.
BOOM! Silvinho connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jax really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Silvinho looking for a guillotine from mount but Jax is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jax is working to get back to half guard.

Silvinho working for a submission but Jax is keeping him at bay.
Jax is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silvinho controlling his opponent.
Jax taking shots to the head.
Silvinho lands a nice shot to the head.
Silvinho landing punches.
Silvinho scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jax?

Jax is rocked!
Silvinho with shots to the head and body - Jax looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Jax is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jax keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silvinho landing shots from mount.
Jax wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Jax seems to have got his legs back now.
You can see the frustration on Jax's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Silvinho has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Jax.
Jax is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Jax defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Silvinho's arms.
Jax is really stuck here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jax has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Falcao Silvinho dominated that round.
That's time! Jax's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Silvinho takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A punch combination from Jax misses.

Silvinho darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jax flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Falcao Silvinho has got the better of the ground game so far.

Silvinho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jax doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silvinho.
Silvinho drops an elbow to the side of Jax's head.
Jax wants to control but Silvinho is keeping busy.
Silvinho trying to control the action but Jax is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvinho frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jax tries to buck Silvinho off but Silvinho takes his back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
You can see the frustration on Jax's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Jax right now.

Jax won't enjoy being in this position. Silvinho looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Jax is tapping - it's over boys! Silvinho picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Falcao Silvinho!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Bancrofti Wuchereria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wuchereria kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Manowar - Blood of the Kings. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wuchereria
vs
Silva

175 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bancrofti Wuchereria!
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, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wuchereria pinned against the cage. Wuchereria gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wuchereria misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, jab by Wuchereria - just one landing.
Silva lands a jab to Wuchereria's midsection.
Wuchereria wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Wuchereria.
Wuchereria moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wuchereria misses with a few strikes there.
Bancrofti Wuchereria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Wuchereria sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Wuchereria gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Bancrofti Wuchereria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wuchereria gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wuchereria scores a nice knee to the body.

Wuchereria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva slips a straight right by Wuchereria.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wuchereria misses with a double jab.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Wuchereria.
Wuchereria misses the body punch

and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silva is keen to just control but Wuchereria is a slippery customer.
Wuchereria is trying to stand up here but Silva is controlling him well.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Wuchereria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wuchereria wants to get back to his feet.
Silva wants to control but Wuchereria is keeping him busy.
Wuchereria wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva is looking for a kimura here.

Silva is working for a kimura but Wuchereria is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva looks gassed!
Wuchereria is trying to stand up here but Silva is controlling him well.

Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Wuchereria defends the submission attempt.

Silva is working for an americana but Wuchereria has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Silva was thinking about the submission.
Wuchereria is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Wuchereria 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.
Wuchereria can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wuchereria looks like he's trying to stand up.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Wuchereria is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Wuchereria is defending well.
Silva wants to control but Wuchereria is keeping him busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wuchereria swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wuchereria misses with a right hand

and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wuchereria's guard now.
Wuchereria keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Silva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Silva tries to control but Wuchereria wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wuchereria kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Silva is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wuchereria can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wuchereria is surviving well by controlling Silva's body position as best he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wuchereria misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Wuchereria as Silva shoots in.
Wuchereria misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wuchereria tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wuchereria to the ground. Wuchereria escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wuchereria throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Wuchereria throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Bancrofti Wuchereria is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wuchereria circles away.
Bancrofti Wuchereria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva.
Wuchereria throws a poor cross that misses

and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Wuchereria is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Silva dives into side control.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wuchereria keeps working.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Wuchereria wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wuchereria's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Wuchereria is keeping him busy.
Wuchereria is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Silva has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Wuchereria tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Wuchereria pushes Silva away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Silva gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wuchereria swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Wuchereria misses.
A jab from Wuchereria misses.
Wuchereria throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wuchereria doesn't seem bothered though.
Wuchereria finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Wuchereria. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Wuchereria.
Wuchereria throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Wuchereria, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Wuchereria against the cage but Wuchereria circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wuchereria loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Silva lands a jab to Wuchereria's midsection.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wuchereria tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wuchereria to the ground. Wuchereria escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wuchereria works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Wuchereria sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wuchereria tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wuchereria to the ground. Wuchereria escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wuchereria swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Wuchereria is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wuchereria manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to hold on but Wuchereria pushes him away.

Wuchereria goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Silva turns into him and now he's in Wuchereria's guard.
Wuchereria wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva pushes down on Wuchereria's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wuchereria wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.

Silva is looking for a kimura but Wuchereria is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.

Wuchereria manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wuchereria fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.

Wuchereria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wuchereria lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
Wuchereria stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No joy there for Wuchereria, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wuchereria misses with a double jab.
Wuchereria misses with a shot to the body

and Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Silva 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.
Wuchereria keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Wuchereria knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Wuchereria can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Wuchereria misses with the combination.
Wuchereria thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wuchereria misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wuchereria stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wuchereria swivels and escapes.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wuchereria.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Wuchereria which made him look bad.
Bancrofti Wuchereria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva.
Wuchereria misses with a wild body shot.
Wuchereria swings away with a body shot that misses

and Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wuchereria!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wuchereria trying desperately to get to his feet.

Silva goes for an armbar but Wuchereria turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wuchereria.
Silva is trying to control the position but Wuchereria postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuchereria throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wuchereria trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.

Silva working for a triangle but Wuchereria defends it easily.
Anderson Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wuchereria puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wuchereria is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wuchereria manages to get himself to full guard.
Silva won't allow Wuchereria to get back to his feet.
Wuchereria has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wuchereria is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anderson Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Celvin Saddleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Banan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Saddleman
vs
Banan

169 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
18
168 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Celvin Saddleman!
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, Jan Banan!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saddleman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banan swivels and escapes.

Banan has closed the distance and engaged Saddleman in a clinch.
Banan tries to score a body lock takedown but Saddleman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Banan.
Saddleman tries to stall but Banan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Saddleman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banan stalls.
Saddleman stops a takedown attempt from Banan.
Banan landing knees to the head.
Saddleman could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Banan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Banan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banan tries to pull guard but Saddleman won't allow it.
Celvin Saddleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Banan.
Saddleman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Saddleman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Banan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Banan connects with a knee to the head.
Banan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Saddleman is breathing heavily.
Banan with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saddleman is looking to break free of the clinch but Banan has double underhooks.
Saddleman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Banan with a knee to the head.

It looks like Celvin Saddleman has been cut.
Banan tries for a takedown but Saddleman manages to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banan.
The crowd are getting on Banan's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Banan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saddleman prevents it.
Banan lands a nice elbow.
Banan with a knee to the head.
Banan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knees to the body from Banan.
Banan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Banan cracks Saddleman with a nice body shot.
Banan looking for a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Banan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saddleman blocks it with crossed arms.
Saddleman just leaning against Banan, taking a breather.

Banan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Banan wants to control but Saddleman is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saddleman is trying to control Banan's posture but Banan avoids it.
Banan taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banan wants to control but Saddleman is keeping him busy.
Banan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Banan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saddleman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jan Banan just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Banan has Saddleman up against the cage in a clinch.
Saddleman takes an elbow to the forehead.

Banan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Saddleman can't fight it off and eventually Banan manages to take the fight to the floor. Saddleman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saddleman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saddleman tries to get out of the position.
Banan controlling from the top position.
Banan wanted to stand there but Saddleman had control of the position.
Banan preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Saddleman has his feet on Banan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Saddleman misses with a looping right.

Banan closes the distance and clinches.
Saddleman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saddleman stops a takedown attempt from Banan.
Saddleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saddleman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Banan stalling in the clinch.
Saddleman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Banan is keeping busy.
Banan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saddleman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Banan defending well as Saddleman loads up on a big left hand.
Banan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banan with a lazy takedown attempt

so Saddleman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banan wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Banan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Celvin Saddleman's cut.
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.

Banan clinches up with Saddleman and pushes him back against the cage.
Banan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Banan lands a knee to the body.
Saddleman is trying to break the clinch but Banan has him pressed against the cage.
Banan scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Banan.
Banan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Banan just leaning against Saddleman, taking a breather.
Banan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saddleman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Banan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Banan lands a hook that snaps the head of Saddleman backwards.
Saddleman tries to pull guard but Banan holds him up against the cage and eventually Saddleman drops back down to his feet.
Banan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saddleman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Banan scores a nice knee to the body.
Saddleman just leaning against Banan, taking a breather.
Banan is trying to maintain a safe position but Saddleman gets an underhook and turns Banan into the cage.
Banan is breathing heavily.
Saddleman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saddleman struggles to land a body shot inside as Banan controls his hands.
Banan lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saddleman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Banan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saddleman stalling the fight.
Saddleman wants to get back to striking at distance but Banan won't allow it.
Saddleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saddleman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saddleman stalling.
Banan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Saddleman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Celvin Saddleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Banan.
Saddleman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Banan with a knee to the head.
Banan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Come on Banan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Banan is working for takedown but Saddleman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Banan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Banan scores with a knee to the head.
Banan crunches a lovely knee into Saddleman's ribcage.

Banan has clasped his hands together around Saddleman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Saddleman is looking to regain half guard here but Banan keeps moving and retains side control.
Saddleman prevents Banan from moving into mount.
Banan working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Saddleman's face as Banan controls the position.
Saddleman is trying to improve his position.
Banan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Banan trying to control the action but Saddleman is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banan taking a breather here.
Saddleman sneaks back into half guard.
Banan is tying to control. Saddleman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Banan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jan Banan just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Banan has managed to clinch.
Banan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Saddleman up against the cage.
Banan crunches a lovely knee into Saddleman's ribcage.
Banan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Banan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Saddleman gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banan scores a nice knee to the body.
Banan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banan.
Banan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Saddleman wants to stall.
Banan lands a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Banan.

Banan pulls guard effortlessly.
Banan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Saddleman postures up.
Banan wants to stand and escape but Saddleman is having none of it.
Banan trying to control the position.
Banan pulls Saddleman in close to prevent any damage.
Banan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Banan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Celvin Saddleman'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. This is the final round!

Banan with a lazy takedown attempt

and Saddleman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Celvin Saddleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banan is pulling down on Saddleman's head to control his posture.
Saddleman wants to control from the top but Banan keeps moving.
Banan trying to control the position here.
Banan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banan working a defensive guard here.
Banan wants to sweep here but Saddleman controlling him for the moment.
Banan keeping moving, preventing Saddleman from controlling successfully.
Banan managing to control the position.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jan Banan just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Saddleman feints and as Banan raises his hands in defense, Saddleman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saddleman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Banan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Banan content just to control the position here.
Saddleman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

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.
Banan looking to finish Saddleman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Saddleman!
Saddleman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banan with a couple of short strikes.
Banan with good strikes from the mount here!
Saddleman tries to hold on but Banan pushes him away.
Banan raining down shots from the mount!
Saddleman is working to get back to half guard.
Banan tries to control but Saddleman wriggling away.
Saddleman tries to reverse the position but Banan maintains control.
Banan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Saddleman is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banan landing shots from mount.
Banan controlling his opponent.
Saddleman is desperately trying to improve his position but Banan has a good base and remains in mount.
Saddleman is working hard here to advance position.
Banan lands with some strikes.
Banan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

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.
Saddleman tries to hold on but Banan pushes him away.
Saddleman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saddleman wants to hold on but Banan pushes him away.
Banan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Banan controlling the pace for now.
Banan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saddleman is looking to escape.
Celvin Saddleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saddleman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saddleman throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Celvin Saddleman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Banan 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Banan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Liam Colt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lae Praye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lae Praye is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Colt
vs
Praye

180 cm
18
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

157 cm
22
163 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Colt!
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, Lae Praye!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Praye looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Praye should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Praye tries to keep at a distance but Colt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Praye goes for a takedown attempt but Colt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Praye thows a body shot but no joy.

Praye looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Colt being controlled here, momentarily.
Praye is pushing down on Colt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Colt is fighting to maintain full guard but Praye has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Praye prevents Colt from improving his position.

Colt is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Praye pulls his head out easily.
Colt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Praye blocks the strikes from Colt.
Praye wants to pass to mount but Colt is defending the position.
Colt is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Praye jumps into side control!
Colt wants to control but Praye postures up.
Praye controls the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Colt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Praye paws at him with a jab and circles away.

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.

Praye shoots in and bounces Colt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Praye slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Colt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Colt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Praye is one step ahead there.
Praye is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Praye stopping the sweep attempt from Colt.
Praye controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Colt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Praye controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
I looks like Praye might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Colt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Praye controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Colt looking to control.
Praye slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Despite being in the dominant position, Lae Praye just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Colt with a poor takedown

and Praye counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Colt is breathing heavily.
Praye stays in close to Colt's body and controls the position.
Praye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lae Praye 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.

Colt is looking to slow Praye down with leg kicks.
Colt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Praye shoots for a double leg takedown but Colt sprawls well. He's pushed Praye's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Colt wants to clinch but Praye slips to the side

so Praye counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Praye is stalling in the full guard.

Colt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Colt wants to sweep but no luck.
Praye controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Colt is trying to keep Praye in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Praye controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Praye must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Praye trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Colt manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Colt being controlled here momentarily.
Colt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Praye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Colt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Colt trying to control the position from guard on top but Praye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Colt wants to pass the guard but Praye is keeping the position.
Praye looking to hit a scissor sweep but Colt is one step ahead there.
Colt looking to pass the guard.
Praye really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Colt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Praye can't keep his opponent in guard - Colt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Praye is doing well to control the position and prevent Colt from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colt wants to control but Praye is keeping him busy.
Praye trying to control but Colt postures up.
Praye gets back to full guard.
Praye is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Colt throwing strikes but missing.
Praye has Colt pulled in close to control his posture.

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.

Despite being in the dominant position, Lae Praye just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Praye displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Colt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Praye shoots in and drives through. Colt sprawls well.

Praye drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Colt is letting Praye control him for a moment.
Colt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Praye staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lae Praye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Praye shoots in but Colt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Colt pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Praye closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Colt to the mat! Colt manages to get full guard.
Colt wants to get back to his feet but Praye passes into half guard.
Colt has a hand on Praye's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Praye takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Praye tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lae Praye has got the better of the ground game so far.
Colt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Praye tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Colt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Colt is working hard here to advance position.

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.
Praye sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Colt is working to get back to half guard.
Praye sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Colt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Praye controlling from mount.
Colt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Praye avoids the attempt from Colt to control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Praye has eaten all the pies!
Praye controlling from mount.
Colt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Praye controlling from the full mount.

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.
Praye wants to control the pace but Colt is squirming around nicely.

Despite being in the dominant position, Lae Praye just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Colt tries for a takedown but Praye circles away easily

and Praye decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Colt's guard.
Praye stopping the sweep attempt from Colt.
Praye looking to pass the guard.
Colt controls Praye momentarily but Praye frees himself.
Liam Colt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Praye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colt is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lae Praye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Praye 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lae Praye!