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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Basset (ranked 2743 p4p, 2846 weight class) and James Parker (ranked 317 p4p, 331 weight class). James Parker will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Basset
vs
Parker

177 cm
25
193
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
25
190
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matthew Basset!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Parker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Basset slips under a jab from Parker.
Basset throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Basset tries to close the distance and clinch but Parker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Basset tries to keep at a distance but Parker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Basset tries to pull guard but Parker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Basset is trying to push Parker away but Parker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee calls for Parker to work.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Parker pulls guard successfully.
Parker has control of Basset's left arm, preventing Basset from doing any damage.
Basset with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Basset throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing good reports from Basset's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Parker pulls Basset in close to prevent any damage.
Basset trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
Basset controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Basset preventing the sweep.
Basset has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

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.
Basset trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Basset has a takedown stuffed.

Parker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Basset shoots for a takedown but Parker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Basset. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Basset darts in and clinches Parker up against the cage.

Parker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Parker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Basset from controlling successfully.
Basset missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Parker working a defensive guard here.
Basset being controlled here momentarily.

Basset got a little sloppy there for a moment and Parker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Basset has managed to get both his arms back between Parker's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Parker throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parker shoots in looking for a takedown. Basset tries to sprawl out of it but Parker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Basset manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Basset attempts a counter takedown but Parker avoids it well and moves away.

Parker gets a takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Basset is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Parker 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.

Parker closes the distance and clinches up with Basset, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes Basset against the cage but Basset circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Basset seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Basset closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Parker to the mat! Parker manages to get full guard.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Basset from controlling successfully.
Parker trying to control the position here.
Basset postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basset with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Basset trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Basset slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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Parker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Basset's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Basset is looking for a kimura here.

Basset stands up and beckons Parker to join him on the feet.

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.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Basset could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Basset shoots in and drives through. Parker sprawls well.
Parker feints the counter takedown.
Parker looks for a takedown but Basset sprawls well.
Basset pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Parker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but Basset shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matthew Basset has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Parker.
Basset closes the distance and clinches up with Parker, looking for a takedown. Basset pushes Parker against the cage but Parker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Basset connects with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basset shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense.

Parker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Parker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Parker jumps guard but Basset stands there with Parker around his waist. Parker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Parker wants a takedown but no success here.
Basset is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Parker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Basset wants a takedown but no success here.
Basset trying to stall but Parker improves his position.

Parker manages to break the clinch.

Parker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Basset not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Basset is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Basset might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Parker throwing strikes but missing.
James Parker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Basset trying to control the position.
Parker content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Basset trying to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Matthew Basset will probably get the nod.
That's time! Basset's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Basset tries to clinch but Parker moves out of range.
Parker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice takedown defense from Parker. No joy for Basset on that attempt.
Basset slips under a jab.
Basset tries to clinch but Parker is having none of it.
Basset tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Basset somewhat.
Parker unleashes a big counter combination but Basset bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Basset fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Basset. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Basset is looking for a counter combo.
Basset rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parker misses with a double jab
and Basset counters with a three punch combo that has Parker backing up. Parker nods at Basset to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Basset with that takedown attempt.
Basset shoots in looking for a takedown but Parker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Basset's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Basset looking to score a takedown here. Parker is defending well but Basset drives through and ends up in Parker's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parker trying to control the position here.
Parker is continuing to stall.
Basset wants to get up but he can't break Parker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basset looking to pass the guard.
Parker wants to stand but Basset is controlling the position.

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

Basset is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Parker is controlling him.
Parker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basset is looking to sweep but instead, Parker has passed into half guard.
Basset is looking to control Parker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Basset avoid being mounted?

Parker decides to return to a standing position.
Left hook, right uppercut from Basset.
Parker fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Basset looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but Basset shows good takedown defense.
Parker swats away the attempt to clinch by Basset.
Parker tries to counter with a clinch but Basset shakes him off and moves away.
Basset shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parker but Parker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Parker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Parker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Parker jumps into guard, dragging Basset to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Parker.
I think Parker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... James Parker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Duncan (ranked 4013 p4p, 4062 weight class) and Lance Avery (ranked 442 p4p, 450 weight class). Roger Duncan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Duncan
vs
Avery

189 cm
25
200
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
197
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Duncan!
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, Lance Avery!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avery with a lazy takedown attempt
and Duncan counters with a series of strikes. Avery will be more careful next time no doubt.
Avery keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Avery closes the distance and clinches.

Avery pulls guard successfully.
Duncan trying to control the position from guard on top but Avery 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.
Duncan with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan trying to control the position from guard on top but Avery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avery not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duncan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery looking for a sweep. Not yet Avery, not yet.

Avery throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Duncan stands up and waves to Avery to follow him.
Duncan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Avery circles away.
Duncan misses with a head kick.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown but Avery shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Duncan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avery looks to land a combination but Duncan avoids it well.
Duncan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Avery has closed the distance and engaged Duncan in a clinch.
Avery tries a knee to the head but Duncan blocks it.
Avery lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duncan backwards.
Duncan wants to break the clinch but can't.

Avery manages to pull guard.
Duncan stopping the sweep attempt from Avery.

Avery is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Duncan has his hands clasped together but Avery extends and breaks Duncan's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Avery.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lance Avery!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Miljic (ranked 4015 p4p, 4633 weight class) and Tony Rivers (ranked 501 p4p, 560 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Miljic
vs
Rivers

195 cm
25
215
0 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
220
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Konrad Miljic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rivers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Miljic's half guard.

Miljic kicks off Rivers and gets to his feet.

Miljic moves into the clinch successfully.

Miljic breaks from the clinch.
Miljic shoots for a takedown but Rivers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rivers tries for a takedown but Miljic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miljic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miljic fails with the takedown
and Rivers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konrad Miljic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miljic tries to avoid it but Rivers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miljic to the ground. Miljic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Rivers. No joy for Miljic on that attempt.
Rivers shoots in for a double leg but Miljic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rivers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miljic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miljic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Miljic moves into the clinch.

Rivers jumps into guard, dragging Miljic to the mat.
Rivers wants to sweep here but Miljic controlling him for the moment.
Miljic wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Miljic postures up.
Miljic wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Miljic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Miljic stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Miljic lands a head kick. Rivers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Miljic moves into range and clinches up with Rivers.
Rivers being controlled against the cage.
Miljic lands a left hand.
Miljic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miljic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers misses with a knee strike.
Rivers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rivers prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miljic stops a takedown attempt from Rivers.
Miljic tries to pull guard but Rivers holds him up against the cage and eventually Miljic drops back down to his feet.
Rivers prevents a takedown attempt there.

Miljic gets control of Rivers's arms and successfully pulls guard. Miljic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Miljic trying to strike off his back.
Miljic tries to strike from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers won't allow Miljic to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Miljic pushes Rivers off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Miljic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Miljic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Miljic has his feet on Rivers's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers misses with a takedown attempt - Miljic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Miljic clinches up against the cage.
Rivers pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konrad Miljic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Miljic fails with the takedown.
Miljic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rivers counters with a thumping low kick.

Rivers closes the distance and pushes Miljic back into the cage.
Miljic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rivers prevents it.
Rivers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miljic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konrad Miljic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miljic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rivers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Miljic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rivers walks away with a smile on his face. Miljic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Miljic tries for a takedown but Rivers circles away easily

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers jumps guard but Miljic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Miljic can't get the takedown.
Rivers prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rivers wants a takedown but no success here.
Rivers looking to throw knees to the head but Miljic is blocking nicely.
Miljic misses with the head strike.
Miljic is trying to break free.
Konrad Miljic has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Rivers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miljic is looking to clinch.

Miljic moves into the clinch.
Miljic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Miljic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rivers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Miljic tries for a takedown but Rivers manages to get underhooks.
Miljic is trying to drag Rivers to the mat but Rivers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Rivers jumps into guard, dragging Miljic to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miljic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rivers is proving hard to escape from.
Miljic passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Miljic stands up.
Miljic has his takedown stuffed

and Rivers moves into the clinch.
Miljic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rivers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Miljic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rivers sprawls well. Rivers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miljic gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Rivers rushes Miljic and presses him up against the cage.
Rivers tries to pull guard but Miljic won't allow it.

Rivers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers darts in looking for a takedown but Miljic gets double underhooks and turns Rivers into the cage.
Miljic tries to counter by clinching up but Rivers breaks away and moves out of range.
Rivers misses with a takedown attempt - Miljic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Miljic. Those never looked like landing.
Rivers dives in for a single leg takedown but Miljic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Miljic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miljic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Miljic goes for a double leg but Rivers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivers continues to drive forward.
Rivers with the counter takedown but Miljic avoids it easily.
Rivers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miljic just stands there and leans against the cage.

Miljic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Miljic with that takedown attempt.
Rivers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Rivers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Rivers punishes Miljic's body with a nice straight punch.
Konrad Miljic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miljic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rivers counters with a head kick.
Miljic fails with a takedown attempt.
Miljic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miljic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miljic tries for a takedown but Rivers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rivers with the counter takedown but Miljic avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konrad Miljic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miljic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tony Rivers seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miljic has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rivers shoots in looking for a takedown but Miljic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rivers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miljic throws a series of punches but Rivers moves out of range.

Rivers closes the distance and pushes Miljic back into the cage.

Rivers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivers shoots in and drives through. Miljic sprawls well.
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miljic was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
Miljic dives in for a single leg takedown but Rivers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rivers is working for takedown but Miljic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miljic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rivers to keep the fight standing.
Rivers tries to land a knee to the head but Miljic blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miljic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miljic tries to pull guard but Rivers won't allow it.
Miljic is trying to force a seperation but Rivers has the dominant position.
Miljic tries for a takedown but Rivers manages to get underhooks.
Miljic jumps guard but Rivers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rivers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miljic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Miljic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rivers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Miljic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rivers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miljic.
Rivers feints the counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miljic avoids the head kick by Rivers.

Rivers drives through and clinches with Miljic against the cage.
Rivers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miljic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rivers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miljic walks away with a smile on his face. Rivers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Miljic pushes Rivers up against the cage in a clinch.
Miljic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rivers is pushing Miljic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rivers's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miljic is trying to pull guard but Rivers has him pressed against the cage.

Rivers ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rivers no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Miljic trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivers, not yet.
Rivers working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Miljic from controlling successfully.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Rivers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Dante (ranked 3354 p4p, 3676 weight class) and Ivan Vladivich (ranked 388 p4p, 422 weight class). The key to victory for Felipe Dante has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Dante
vs
Vladivich

180 cm
25
190
0 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
190
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Dante!
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, Ivan Vladivich!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vladivich moves into the clinch successfully.
Dante jumps guard but Vladivich turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vladivich is trying to break the clinch but Dante has him pressed against the cage.

Dante pulls Vladivich into guard.
Dante is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dante controls Vladivich momentarily but Vladivich frees himself.
Vladivich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dante swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vladivich gets to his feet - Dante follows without any prompting.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dante.
Vladivich throws a body punch but Dante moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dante looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Vladivich pushes Dante up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladivich wants to take the fight to the mat but Dante manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Vladivich tightens his grip and picks Dante up, before dumping him to the ground. Dante manages to land in guard.

Vladivich decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dante fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vladivich follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dante tries to clinch but Vladivich moves out of range.

Dante tries to keep at a distance but Vladivich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dante blocks the elbow strike.
Dante trying to control the position but instead, Vladivich has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dante into the cage.
Dante tries to work over Vladivich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dante tries to break the clinch but Vladivich is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladivich jumps guard but Dante turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dante softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vladivich wants to take the fight to the mat but Dante manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Felipe Dante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Vladivich.
Dante is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dante wants a takedown.
Dante is working for takedown but Vladivich is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dante tries to score a body lock takedown but Vladivich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dante is trying to break the clinch but Vladivich is controlling him.
Dante tries to pull guard but Vladivich holds him up against the cage and eventually Dante drops back down to his feet.
Dante has Vladivich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vladivich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dante is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dante stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dante gets control of Vladivich's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dante will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vladivich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vladivich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dante is keeping the position for now.
Vladivich is looking to work some ground and pound but Dante has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dante is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vladivich passes Dante's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dante wants to get back to full guard but Vladivich has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Vladivich dominated that round.
That's time! Dante's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vladivich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dante avoids it really well and circles away.
Vladivich misses with an attempted mid kick.

Vladivich darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dante is trying to maintain the position but Vladivich is very close to passing his half guard.
Vladivich is looking to stall here but Dante recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladivich landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vladivich stands and steps away. Dante gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vladivich misses with a wild combination.
Dante is looking to clinch.
Vladivich has a takedown stuffed.
Dante lands a high kick!
Vladivich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dante was well out of range. Poor timing from Vladivich.
Felipe Dante is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dante throws a lazy uppercut

and Vladivich counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladivich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dante looking to stall.

Vladivich breaks the clinch.
Dante closes the distance looking to clinch

and Vladivich counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vladivich stays in close to Dante's body and controls the position.
Dante tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dante wants to get back to his feet but Vladivich is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dante manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vladivich manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dante trying to control but Vladivich is working from the bottom.
Vladivich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dante throwing strikes from guard but Vladivich blocks nicely.
Dante loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dante is looking to stand up but Vladivich won't let him.
Vladivich has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dante stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vladivich swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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.
Dante trying to control the position from guard on top but Vladivich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vladivich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dante is one step ahead there.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dante connects with a high kick.

Vladivich moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ivan Vladivich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Vladivich clinches.
Dante is looking to control Vladivich's arms but Vladivich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dante has his back to the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dante tries to pull guard but Vladivich holds him up against the cage and eventually Dante drops back down to his feet.
Dante tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dante tries to circle away but Vladivich has him pinned against the cage.

Dante pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dante swings for the body but Vladivich moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dante displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vladivich.

Vladivich takes the fight into the clinch.

Vladivich gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladivich trying to control the pace.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Vladivich has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vladivich winds up and cracks Dante with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Vladivich stands up and beckons Dante to join him on the feet.
Vladivich fails with the takedown.
Dante tries to close the distance and clinch but Vladivich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dante fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Dante. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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.
Dante throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vladivich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dante throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vladivich's head.
Vladivich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dante.
And Vladivich tries to counter it with a takedown but Dante pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dante takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dante shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vladivich but Vladivich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body kick there by Dante.

Vladivich takes the fight into the clinch.
Dante jumps guard but Vladivich turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladivich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dante after a bit of a struggle.
Vladivich stalling against the cage.
Vladivich fails to pull guard.
Dante has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vladivich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Vladivich has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dante clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've been hearing good reports from Dante's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vladivich controls the action.

Vladivich seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Dante's chin but Dante turns very nicely into Vladivich's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Dante.
Ivan Vladivich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dante trying to control the position from guard on top but Vladivich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vladivich wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vladivich can do anything to dispel that myth.

Vladivich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dante defends well.
Dante trying to control the position from guard on top but Vladivich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Felipe Dante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Vladivich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Vladivich throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dante uses it to pass to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Vladivich.
I've got Vladivich 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Vladivich!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Snider (ranked 3694 p4p, 3152 weight class) and Ethan Reagan (ranked 476 p4p, 422 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Snider
vs
Reagan

185 cm
25
220
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
25
215
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Solomon Snider!
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, Ethan Reagan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reagan shoots in looking for a takedown. Snider tries to sprawl out of it but Reagan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Snider manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Snider fails to land with a series of punches.
Snider throws a series of punches but Reagan avoids them all with ease.

Reagan clinches up with Snider and pushes him back against the cage.

Reagan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reagan shoots for a double leg takedown but Snider sprawls well. He's pushed Reagan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reagan misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snider shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reagan but Reagan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reagan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snider is fending him off so far but Reagan persists. Nope, Snider circles away and we're back to standing.
Solomon Snider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Reagan.
Snider moves in looking to clinch but Reagan pushes him off.

Snider clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snider fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reagan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snider just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reagan is trying to pull guard but Snider turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Reagan manages to break the clinch.
Reagan leaves Snider with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Snider shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reagan sprawls well. Reagan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Snider gets slowly back to his feet.
Reagan throws a fast counter high kick but Snider manages to duck under it in time.
No luck for Reagan with that takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Snider tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reagan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reagan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snider sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reagan somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Reagan as Snider shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Snider. No joy for Reagan on that attempt.

Reagan clinches.
Reagan managing to block the knees to the body from Snider.
Reagan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Snider has had enough of the clinch but Reagan keeps him there for the moment.
Reagan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Snider can't get the takedown.
Snider is looking to take this one to the mat.
Snider lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reagan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Snider avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reagan tries to pull guard but Snider won't allow it.
Snider drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reagan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reagan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Reagan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reagan goes for a takedown attempt but Snider pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Snider shoots in looking for a takedown but Reagan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snider's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Reagan misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reagan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Snider swivels and escapes.
Snider throws a sloppy head kick and Reagan moves out of range easily.
Snider changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reagan tries to avoid it but Snider manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reagan to the ground. Reagan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Snider.
Reagan unleashes a big counter combination but Snider bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reagan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snider counters with a two punch combo.
Reagan takes a swing at Snider's ribcage but misses.
Reagan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Snider's waist but Snider gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reagan off to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Reagan clinches up against the cage.

Reagan pulls guard effortlessly.
Snider trying to control the position from guard on top but Reagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Solomon Snider will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Snider misses with a takedown
and Reagan counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Reagan closes the distance and clinches.
Snider blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Reagan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reagan dives in and grabs Snider's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snider pushes down on Reagan's head and hops out.
Snider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Snider moves into the clinch.
Snider taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Snider looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Reagan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Snider gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snider tries to score a body lock takedown but Reagan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Snider jumps guard but Reagan stands there with Snider around his waist. Snider gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Snider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reagan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Snider pulls his leg out and moves away.
Snider changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reagan tries to avoid it but Snider manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reagan to the ground. Reagan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reagan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

Snider moves into the clinch.
Reagan is trying to pull guard but Snider has him pressed against the cage.
Snider tries to pull guard but Reagan won't allow it.
Snider has had enough of the clinch but Reagan keeps him there for the moment.

Snider ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Snider no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Snider trying to keep a closed guard but Reagan is proving a slippery customer.
Reagan passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Snider sneaks out the side door and pushes Reagan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Reagan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Snider, pushing him back against the cage.
Snider tries for a takedown. No joy.

Reagan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reagan is looking to slow Snider down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reagan is defended easily by Snider.
Snider is looking to counter with head kicks.
Reagan closes the distance and clinches up with Snider, looking for a takedown. Reagan pushes Snider against the cage but Snider circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Snider misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reagan clinches.
Reagan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Snider is defending well.
Reagan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Reagan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reagan slowing the pace effectively.
Snider taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Snider manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Reagan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snider is looking to stand up but Reagan isn't so interested in that idea.
Snider seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Snider not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Snider looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Snider's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reagan wants to pass the guard but Snider is keeping the position.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Reagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Solomon Snider will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Reagan leaves Snider with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Reagan tries to counter it with a takedown but Snider pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Snider tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reagan swivels and escapes.
Reagan is looking to slow Snider down with leg kicks.
Snider falls off balance throwing a combination

and Reagan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reagan goes for a takedown attempt but Snider pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Reagan misses with a takedown attempt - Snider sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snider shoots in for a takedown but Reagan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reagan unleashes a big counter combination but Snider bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Snider. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Reagan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Snider has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reagan is working away from the top position though.
Reagan trying to mount his opponent but Snider defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reagan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Reagan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Snider is trying to get back to full guard.
Snider gets back to full guard.

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.
Reagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Snider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reagan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Reagan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reagan wants to control from the top but Snider keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Reagan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Snider.
Snider tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reagan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snider somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reagan throws a jab when Snider was well out of range.
Reagan throws a right and a left that Snider avoids nicely.
Reagan misses with a takedown attempt - Snider sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reagan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Snider closes the distance and clinches up with Reagan, looking for a takedown. Snider pushes Reagan against the cage but Reagan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Reagan gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Reagan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reagan shoots in for a takedown but Snider shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Snider pushes Reagan up against the cage in a clinch.
Snider blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snider wants to stall.
Snider is trying to pull guard but Reagan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Snider trying to control the position but instead, Reagan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Snider into the cage.

Reagan jumps guard.
Ethan Reagan has got the better of the ground game so far.

Snider got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reagan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snider has managed to get both his arms back between Reagan's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snider trying to control but Reagan is working from the bottom.
Ethan Reagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Solomon Snider is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Reagan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Reagan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Snider has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Snider!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Horace Cross (ranked 3355 p4p, 3053 weight class) and Danny Booker (ranked 389 p4p, 348 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cross
vs
Booker

190 cm
25
200
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
188
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Horace Cross!
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, Danny Booker!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross throws a body punch but Booker moves out of range.

Cross bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cross controls the position.
Cross tries to move into full mount but can't pass Booker's legs.
Cross throws a strike aimed at the side of Booker's head but Booker avoids it well.
Cross working away.

Cross stands up.

Cross scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cross is staying tight to Booker's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Booker some visible discomfort.
Cross controlling from side mount.
Booker is looking for a sweep.
Booker prevents Cross from moving into mount.
Cross trying to control the action but Booker is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cross throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cross working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Booker tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Cross tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cross will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Cross tries for a kimura but Booker is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross takes a little break here. Booker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cross has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cross creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Cross looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cross is chipping away with strikes.

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

Cross stands up.
Cross tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Booker defends well and Cross ends up having to push Booker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cross is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Booker is defending well for now.
Cross working hard to break the clinch.
Cross is trying to break free.

Booker gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Cross has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Booker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Cross is trying to force a seperation but Booker has the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Booker leaning against his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cross wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horace Cross dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Cross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Booker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Booker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Cross pushes Booker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Booker throws a right hand that Cross ducks under and follows up with a left that Cross also avoids with ease.
Booker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cross but Cross pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cross tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Booker manages to circle out of the way.
Cross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Booker.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Booker enables Cross to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Booker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross stays in close to Booker's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cross stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cross fails to land the takedown.
Booker shoots in but Cross avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cross half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Booker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cross.

Booker forces Cross back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booker avoiding damage.

Cross has picked Booker up - he's going for a ride! Cross dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Booker is refusing to be controlled, as Cross sits in half guard.
Booker is trying to control but can't.
Booker manages to get to full guard.
Cross works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Booker has one foot on Cross's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Cross keeps the fight on the outside.

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

Cross decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cross misses with a wild body shot.

Booker drives through and clinches with Cross against the cage.

Booker jumps guard.
Cross content to stall in guard here.
Cross wants to pass the guard but Booker is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Booker wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Cross's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Booker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cross slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Booker keeping full guard, as Cross tries to pass.
Cross sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Horace Cross will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Booker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cross quickly recovers to half guard.
Cross regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cross tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cross looking to control.
Booker preventing the sweep.
Booker wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving.
Booker stopping the sweep attempt from Cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross is pulling down on Booker's head to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Booker won't allow Cross to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Booker trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Booker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cross.
Cross misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Booker stuffs the takedown attempt from Cross. Cross gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horace Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Booker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cross is trying to defend but Booker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cross preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross trying to hold on to Booker's head to control him but Booker postures up.
Well, if Booker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Booker is continuing to stall.

Booker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cross sees it coming and defends easily.
Horace Cross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross wants to control the action here but instead Booker manages to pass to full mount!
Cross slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cross wants to control but Booker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cross is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Booker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Booker's back!
Cross has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Booker's body.

Booker preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Booker hold on?!
Cross avoiding Booker 's attempts to control his hands.

Cross is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Booker tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Booker right now.
Danny Booker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horace Cross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Booker tries to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Horace Cross.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cross, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horace Cross!

C
A

C
B

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 Quincy Featherstone (ranked 2836 p4p, 2390 weight class) and Greg Trouble (ranked 393 p4p, 341 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Featherstone
vs
Trouble

195 cm
25
220
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
215
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Quincy Featherstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Greg Trouble!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trouble fails with a takedown attempt.
Featherstone feinted with a counter takedown.

Featherstone shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Trouble is trying to defend but Featherstone finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Trouble is staying active underneath Featherstone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Featherstone is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Trouble on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Featherstone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Featherstone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Featherstone trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trouble is trying to stand.
Trouble trying to control from the bottom.
Featherstone working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Featherstone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trouble doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Featherstone.
Trouble is doing well to control the position and prevent Featherstone from advancing to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Featherstone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trouble does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Trouble is looking to improve his position.
Featherstone slips a nice elbow through Trouble's hands, connecting with Trouble's forehead.
Trouble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Featherstone working the head and body with strikes.
Featherstone wants to advance to full mount but Trouble doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
We've been hearing good reports from Featherstone's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Featherstone tries to stand but Trouble is controlling from the bottom.
Featherstone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Trouble keeping moving, preventing Featherstone from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Featherstone moves into the clinch successfully.
Trouble tries for a takedown. No joy.
Featherstone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Featherstone working hard to break the clinch.

Trouble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trouble goes for a double leg but Featherstone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Featherstone continues to drive forward.
As Trouble looks to move away, Featherstone throws a big counter combo but Trouble just gets out of the way.
Quincy Featherstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Trouble.
Trouble looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Featherstone is fending him off so far but Trouble persists. Nope, Featherstone circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Featherstone throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Trouble tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Featherstone is in Trouble's guard.

Trouble manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Featherstone scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trouble gets underhooks to prevent Featherstone's takedown attempt.
Trouble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Featherstone is looking for a takedown.

Trouble drags the fight down to the ground.
Trouble not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Featherstone stands up and waves to Trouble to follow him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Featherstone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Featherstone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trouble pinned against the cage. Trouble gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Trouble throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Featherstone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Trouble is in Featherstone's guard.
Featherstone controls Trouble momentarily but Trouble frees himself.
Trouble wants to pass the guard but Featherstone is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Trouble stands up from Featherstone's guard - Trouble perhaps looking for a knockout.

Featherstone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Trouble manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trouble throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Featherstone preventing the sweep.
Featherstone wants to control from the top but Trouble keeps moving.
Featherstone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trouble keeping moving, preventing Featherstone from controlling successfully.
Featherstone looking to pass the guard.

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.
Featherstone has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Trouble is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Trouble has his hands on Featherstone's head, controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Featherstone moves into the clinch.
Featherstone trying to land knees to the body.
Featherstone managing to block the knees to the body from Trouble.
Trouble jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Featherstone walks away with a smile on his face. Trouble gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Featherstone works over Trouble's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Greg Trouble has been cut.
Featherstone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Featherstone throws the kick towards the body but Trouble avoids it.

Featherstone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Trouble did well to prevent Featherstone getting side control.
Featherstone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trouble preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Trouble is not content to let Featherstone control the position.

Trouble has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Featherstone is on him like a limpet, forcing Trouble back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Featherstone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trouble has him pressed against the cage.
Trouble changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Featherstone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Featherstone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Trouble slaps away a takedown attempt from Featherstone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Featherstone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trouble.
Quincy Featherstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Trouble.
Featherstone throws a sloppy head kick
and Trouble counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trouble dives in for a single leg takedown but Featherstone sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Featherstone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Featherstone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Quincy Featherstone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Greg Trouble's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Trouble shoots for a double leg takedown but Featherstone sprawls well. He's pushed Trouble's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Featherstone tries to clinch up but Trouble circles away and keeps his distance.

Featherstone rushes Trouble and presses him up against the cage.
Featherstone slowing the pace effectively.

Trouble has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Featherstone uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Featherstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Trouble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trouble working a defensive guard here.
Featherstone tries to stand but Trouble is controlling from the bottom.
Greg Trouble has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Featherstone won't allow Trouble to sweep him here.

Featherstone decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A head kick misses from Trouble.

Trouble decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Featherstone tries to kick Trouble off but Trouble keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Trouble missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Featherstone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Trouble has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Featherstone gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Featherstone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trouble's guard.

Trouble has control of Featherstone's left arm, preventing Featherstone from doing any damage.
Featherstone is looking to stand up but Trouble won't let him.
Featherstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Trouble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Featherstone looking to pass the guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Featherstone trying to control but Trouble is working from the bottom.
Featherstone passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Featherstone goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Trouble rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Featherstone's guard! Nice work there by Trouble!
Trouble controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trouble trying to control but Featherstone is working from the bottom.
Featherstone wants to stand but Trouble is controlling the position.
Featherstone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Greg Trouble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quincy Featherstone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Trouble drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Featherstone dives on top into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Quincy Featherstone.
Well Featherstone 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quincy Featherstone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Seagal (ranked 2689 p4p, 3028 weight class) and Garry East (ranked 310 p4p, 344 weight class). Jake Seagal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Seagal
vs
East

186 cm
25
190
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
197
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Seagal!
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, Garry East!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Seagal shoots in but no luck this time.
Seagal does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Seagal rushes East and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Seagal looking for a takedown.

East breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seagal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seagal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Seagal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
East keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
East is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Seagal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
East lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seagal at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
East tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Seagal defends well and East ends up having to push Seagal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
East throws a sloppy head kick and Seagal moves out of range easily.
East tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seagal swivels and escapes.
Seagal moves in looking to clinch but East pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
East tries a head kick but it misses.
Seagal looks for a takedown but East sprawls well.
Seagal tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from Seagal. No joy for East on that attempt.
East shoots in but no luck this time.
Seagal shoots in looking for a takedown. East tries to sprawl out of it but Seagal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. East manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Seagal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

East escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
East closes the distance and clinches up with Seagal, looking for a takedown. East pushes Seagal against the cage but Seagal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Seagal is looking to clinch.
Seagal shoots in for a takedown but East shows good takedown defense.
East tries to counter with a clinch but Seagal shakes him off and moves away.
Seagal shoots in and drives through. East sprawls well.
Seagal doesn't succeed with the takedown

and East counters by clinching up.
East changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Seagal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
East is trying hard to land a takedown here. Seagal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - East scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
East misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Seagal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
East is looking for the big counter here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Seagal.
Seagal throws out a leg kick but East moves out of range and Seagal only half commits.
Seagal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and East holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Seagal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Seagal has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics East uses from the top position.
East controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
East looking to pass the guard.

Seagal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and East defends well.
East looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seagal is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and East dives into side control.
East throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that East has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
You can see the frustration on Seagal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
East throws a strike aimed at the side of Seagal's head but Seagal avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garry East dominated that round.
That's time! Seagal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

East fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
East shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Seagal sprawls well. Seagal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. East gets slowly back to his feet.
East keeps the fight on the outside.
East shoots in but no luck this time.
Jake Seagal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garry East.
Seagal is looking to clinch.
Garry East seems to be getting the better of the standup.
East tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seagal swivels and escapes.
East tries to score a power double leg takedown but Seagal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten East somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
East tries to move into range but Seagal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
East shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Seagal as he avoids it easily.
Jake Seagal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
East tries to clinch but Seagal moves out of range.
East is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

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

Seagal drags the fight down to the ground.
Seagal pulls East in close to his closed guard and prevents East from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
East stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seagal swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
East postures up.

East decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Seagal, up you get!
Seagal throws a sloppy head kick and East moves out of range easily.
East lands with a right hand.
East darts in looking for a takedown but Seagal gets double underhooks and turns East into the cage.
East avoids a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
East throws a half hearted mid kick.
East shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Seagal pinned against the cage. Seagal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Seagal keeps the fight on the outside.
East has his takedown stuffed

and Seagal counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

East manages to break the clinch.

Oooooh!!! Seagal has knocked East down with a huge combo! Seagal steps away and waves a wobbly East back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

East is rocked!

It looks like Garry East has been cut.
Seagal shoots in for a takedown but East shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
East is still on wobbly legs! Can Seagal finish him?
East shoots in and drives through. Seagal sprawls well.
Seagal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
East seems to have recovered his senses.
East defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Seagal.
East is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seagal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says East as he avoids it easily.
Seagal blocks a head kick by East.
No luck for East with that takedown attempt.
Seagal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
East is breathing heavily.
Seagal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but East swivels and escapes.
Seagal misses with a takedown attempt - East sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
East's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and East duly obliges.
East shoots in looking for a takedown. Seagal tries to sprawl out of it but East keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Seagal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Seagal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Garry East's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Seagal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
East unleashes a big counter combination but Seagal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
East uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seagal.
East is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
No luck for East with that takedown attempt.
Seagal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Seagal shoots in but East avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Seagal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and East counters with a three punch combo that has Seagal backing up. Seagal nods at East to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Seagal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
East dives in for a single leg takedown but Seagal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

East gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Seagal is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables East to keep the fight standing.
Seagal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as East walks away with a smile on his face. Seagal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
East rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seagal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for East with that takedown attempt.
Seagal tries a low kick but East avoids it.
East wants to counter the offense by Seagal and move into the clinch position.
East changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Seagal tries to avoid it but East manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Seagal to the ground. Seagal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
East takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Seagal misses the shot to the body.

East gets a clinch.
East is looking for a takedown.
Seagal fails to pull guard.
Seagal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

East breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagal dives in for a single leg takedown but East sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Seagal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Seagal jumps guard but East stands there with Seagal around his waist. Seagal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Seagal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. East gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Seagal misses with the head strike.
Seagal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but East has him pressed against the cage.

East breaks from the clinch.
East shoots in looking for a takedown but Seagal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing East's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Seagal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with East, pushing him back against the cage.
East missing with knees to the body.
Seagal managing to block the knees to the body from East.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Seagal stops a takedown attempt from East.

Seagal pulls guard successfully.
East is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Seagal isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. East stacks Seagal on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by East!
East throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
East working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
East controlling the position from side mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Seagal's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
East working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
East trying to control the position but Seagal is working away.
East throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garry East!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wendall Arnold (ranked 2236 p4p, 2314 weight class) and Joel Kemp (ranked 268 p4p, 280 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Arnold
vs
Kemp

180 cm
25
197
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
190
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wendall Arnold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joel Kemp!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kemp misses with a series of wild punches.
Arnold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arnold moves in looking to clinch but Kemp pushes him off.
Kemp tries to counter with a clinch but Arnold shakes him off and moves away.
Arnold tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kemp defends well and Arnold ends up having to push Kemp into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Kemp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arnold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Kemp gets a double leg takedown into Arnold's guard.

Kemp is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Arnold has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kemp is looking to defend but Arnold has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kemp! Arnold pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kemp taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wendall Arnold!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
84%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Baine (ranked 2231 p4p, 2490 weight class) and Sampson Sullivan (ranked 330 p4p, 353 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Baine
vs
Sullivan

195 cm
25
215
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
220
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Herbert Baine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sampson Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Sullivan. No joy for Baine on that attempt.

Sullivan drives through and clinches with Baine against the cage.

Sullivan breaks the clinch.
Baine misses with a takedown attempt
letting Sullivan counter with a right hand.

Sullivan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Sullivan jumps guard.
Baine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sullivan is trying to control the position but Baine postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baine trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baine tries to stand but Sullivan is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baine stops Sullivan from standing up.
Sullivan is pulling down on Baine's head. It's preventing any offense from Baine, at least for the moment.
Sullivan looking to control.
Baine wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Baine doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sullivan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Baine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sullivan is fending him off so far but Baine persists. Nope, Sullivan circles away and we're back to standing.

Sullivan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sullivan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baine pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baine tries to sprawl but Sullivan drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Baine makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A head kick misses from Baine.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baine with a lazy takedown attempt

and Sullivan counters by moving into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baine.

Sullivan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baine throws a shot from downtown. Sullivan moves away and avoids it.

Baine rushes Sullivan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baine wants to take the fight to the mat but Sullivan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sullivan blocks a body shot from Baine.
Baine works on Sullivan's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sullivan walks away with a smile on his face. Baine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Baine gets caught flat footed, as Sullivan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sullivan stopping the sweep attempt from Baine.
Sullivan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sullivan trying to control but Baine is working from the bottom.
Sullivan prevents Baine from getting back to his feet.
Sullivan won't allow Baine to sweep him here.
Baine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan trying to control but Baine is working from the bottom.
Sullivan is stalling in the full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Baine gets caught flat footed, as Sullivan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Sullivan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sampson Sullivan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Baine wants to clinch.
Herbert Baine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baine is defended easily by Sullivan.
Sullivan needs to keep his hands up - Baine had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sullivan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Baine on his heels. He'll look to pass Baine's guard now, I'm sure.
Baine is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Baine trying to keep a closed guard but Sullivan is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sullivan manages to get himself to full guard.

Baine is looking to pass into half guard but Sullivan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sullivan is in guard.

Sullivan preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Baine's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sullivan's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Baine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sullivan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sullivan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sullivan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan postures up.
Baine keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully.

Sullivan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sullivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sullivan swats away the attempt to clinch by Baine.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sullivan shoots in and bounces Baine off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but Baine keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan with a nice head shot there.
Baine looking for a sweep. Not yet Baine, not yet.
Baine looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan trying to control but Baine is working from the bottom.
Baine keeping full guard, as Sullivan tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Baine throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Sullivan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Baine quickly recovers to half guard.
Sampson Sullivan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baine is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baine is trying to control but Sullivan passes into side control!
Baine is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sampson Sullivan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Baine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Sullivan stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Sullivan clinches up against the cage.
Baine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan just leaning against Baine, taking a breather.
Baine can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Baine. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sullivan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baine is doing well to control the position and prevent Sullivan from advancing to side control.
Baine wants to control but Sullivan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Sullivan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baine is looking to improve his position.
Baine works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sullivan scoring with punches to the head and body.

Baine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sullivan defends well.
Sullivan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

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.
Sullivan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sullivan passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Sullivan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Baine tries to buck Sullivan off but Sullivan is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan takes a little break here. Baine wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Baine regains half guard.
Sullivan wants to take a breather but Baine is having none of it.
Baine trying to hold on to Sullivan's head to control him but Sullivan postures up.
Baine is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baine wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Sullivan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sullivan throws a combination. Baine tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Baine drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sullivan is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sampson Sullivan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sullivan 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sampson Sullivan!