PPFL 3 - New Year Bloodbath PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Nazario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Browder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Nazario
vs
Browder

173 cm
21
188 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
20
182 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Nazario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Browder!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Browder moves into the clinch.
Browder taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Browder working aggressively here.
Browder is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nazario is working for takedown but Browder is calmly controlling the position for now.

Nazario gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Browder tries to kick Nazario off but Nazario keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nazario wants to free his trapped foot but Browder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Browder is staying active underneath Nazario, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nazario wants to stand up but Browder is controlling the position.
Nazario looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Browder wants to get back to full guard.
Browder trying to hold on to Nazario's head to control him but Nazario postures up.
Browder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Browder can do anything to dispel that myth.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Browder tries to clinch up but Nazario circles away and keeps his distance.

Browder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nazario prevents the takedown attempt.
Browder swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazario uses good head movement to avoid it.
Browder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nazario smiles and moves away.
Ronaldo Nazario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Browder.

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.

Browder has Nazario up against the cage in a clinch.
Browder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Browder pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nazario goes for a takedown in the clinch but Browder prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browder tries to pull guard but Nazario holds him up against the cage and eventually Browder drops back down to his feet.
Browder tries to score a body lock takedown but Nazario shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Browder ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Browder no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nazario trying to control the position from guard on top but Browder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazario slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nazario trying to control the position from guard on top but Browder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Browder managing to control the position.
Nazario could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Browder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nazario. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nazario trying to control but Browder is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ronaldo Nazario.
Browder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Browder will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nazario's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nazario shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Browder sprawls well. Browder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nazario gets slowly back to his feet.
Browder moves in looking to clinch but Nazario pushes him off.

Browder bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nazario is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nazario moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Browder wants to control from the top but Nazario keeps moving.
Nazario is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Nazario seems to be looking for submissions.
Browder is looking to control Nazario's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Browder avoid being mounted?
Browder is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nazario wants to work for an arm triangle but Browder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nazario sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Nazario is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Browder trying to control from the bottom.
Browder tries to roll over but Nazario keeps him under control.
Nazario controlling the action here.

Nazario is trying to work for a kimura but Browder is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browder trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nazario in particular looking to stall.
Browder is refusing to be controlled, as Nazario sits in half guard.
Browder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nazario is working away from the top position though.
Nazario prevents Browder from improving his position.
Nazario wants to free his trapped foot but Browder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Browder trying to control here.
Nazario not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Nazario closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nazario lands in his opponent's guard.
Browder keeping moving, preventing Nazario from controlling successfully.

Nazario drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nazario jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nazario trying to control the position from guard on top but Browder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazario is fighting to break Browder's control of his arms but Browder is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nazario wants to control from the top but Browder keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Browder looking for a sweep. Not yet Browder, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazario trying to control but Browder is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nazario fails to land the takedown.
Browder tries to clinch there but Nazario circles away.

Browder clinches up against the cage.
Browder gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nazario.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Nazario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Browder comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldo Nazario dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Browder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nazario paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nazario avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Browder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Browder with a poor takedown

and Nazario counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nazario trying to control but Browder is working from the bottom.
Browder looking to control.
Nazario trying to control but Browder is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Browder holds on and takes a little breather.
Browder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nazario trying to control but Browder is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazario looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

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

and Nazario decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Browder's guard.
Nazario trying to control the position from guard on top but Browder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazario is looking to work some ground and pound but Browder has wrist control.

Nazario drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nazario jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Browder wants to sweep here but Nazario controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nazario drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nazario jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Browder keeping moving, preventing Nazario from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nazario.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Browder tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Nazario counters with a shoot takedown. Browder fights it but they end up in guard.
Nazario sitting in guard here, content to control.
Browder controls Nazario momentarily but Nazario frees himself.
Nazario is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nazario trying to control but Browder is working from the bottom.
Browder being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browder controls Nazario momentarily but Nazario frees himself.
Browder is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

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

Browder drives through and clinches with Nazario against the cage.

Nazario has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Browder uses from the top position.
Browder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nazario manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Browder manages to get himself to full guard.
Nazario wants to control from the top but Browder keeps moving.
Nazario with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Nazario stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Browder tries to clinch

and Nazario counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Browder wants to control but Nazario is keeping busy.

Nazario seems to be working for a kimura but Browder defends the submission attempt.

Nazario is looking for a kimura here.
Browder is trying to control but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldo Nazario showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nazario 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo Nazario!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Achmed Azunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaique Quadros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaique Quadros has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Azunga
vs
Quadros

172 cm
18
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
149 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Achmed Azunga!
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, Kaique Quadros!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Azunga closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Quadros did well to prevent Azunga getting side control.

Quadros is defending against the submission attempts here by Azunga.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azunga is thwarting Quadros's attempts to control the position.

Azunga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Quadros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Azunga.
Quadros wants to control but Azunga is keeping busy.

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

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

Azunga looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Azunga looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Azunga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Azunga is thwarting Quadros's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Quadros is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

Quadros is defending against the submission attempts here by Azunga.
Azunga is breathing heavily.

Azunga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Azunga is thwarting Quadros's attempts to control the position.

Azunga is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Quadros is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Azunga is working for a kimura but Quadros is defending it quite comfortably.
Quadros is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quadros is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Quadros trying to control but Azunga postures up.
Quadros really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azunga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Azunga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Quadros pushes Azunga up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Quadros breaks the clinch.
Azunga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Quadros as Azunga shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Achmed Azunga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Azunga.
A head kick from Quadros lands but Azunga takes it in his stride.

Quadros moves into range and clinches up with Azunga.

Quadros works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Azunga keeping full guard, as Quadros tries to pass.
Quadros trying to control but Azunga is working from the bottom.
Azunga wants to sweep here but Quadros controlling him for the moment.
Quadros works over Azunga with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Azunga fails to land the takedown.
Azunga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quadros as he avoids it easily.

Quadros has Azunga up against the cage in a clinch.

Quadros breaks the clinch.
Quadros thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Azunga if he has to take too many more of those.
Quadros throws a head kick that Azunga semi-blocks.
Azunga misses with a takedown attempt - Quadros sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Achmed Azunga. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Quadros has Azunga up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Azunga wants to break the clinch but can't.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Azunga wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quadros breaks from the clinch.
Azunga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Achmed Azunga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quadros scores with a kick to the midsection.

Azunga tries to keep at a distance but Quadros has taken the fight into the clinch.

Quadros wants the takedown. Azunga is fighting it off but Quadros persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Azunga's guard against the cage.

Azunga looking for a guillotine here but Quadros defends easily.
Quadros trying to control but Azunga is working from the bottom.
Quadros must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Azunga is on top in guard.
Azunga stopping the sweep attempt from Quadros.

Azunga is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Quadros is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Quadros has escaped and now he's on top!
Quadros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azunga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Quadros trying to control but Azunga is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azunga wants to sweep but no luck.

Azunga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Quadros defends it easily.

Azunga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Quadros gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Azunga looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Quadros passes into half guard.

Azunga looking for a kimura from the bottom but Quadros passes into side control!
Quadros scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azunga is trying to get back to half guard.
Quadros wants to stand but Azunga has his arm trapped.

Quadros wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Azunga, who protects the arm well.
Quadros wants to stand but Azunga has his arm trapped.
Azunga tries to escape but Quadros is in control.
Azunga manages to work his way to half guard, despite Quadros's best efforts.

Azunga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Quadros thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Azunga's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaique Quadros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Quadros has taken the fight to the clinch.
Azunga is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Quadros gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Quadros scores a nice knee to the body.
Azunga is trying to stall.

Quadros's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quadros looks to land a combination. Azunga sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Achmed Azunga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Azunga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Quadros lands with a nice combination. Azunga backs away looking to recover.
Azunga closes the distance and clinches up with Quadros, looking for a takedown. Azunga pushes Quadros against the cage but Quadros circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Achmed Azunga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azunga fails with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Quadros.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Azunga misses with a takedown attempt - Quadros sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quadros lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Quadros.

Quadros closes the distance and clinches.
Azunga is looking to control Quadros's arms but Quadros gets an underhook and turns him. Now Azunga has his back to the cage.

Quadros breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

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

Azunga is looking for a kimura but Quadros is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Azunga to get the leverage.
Quadros wants to get back to full guard.
Quadros pushes Azunga off looking to stand but Azunga dives back in and keeps control.

Quadros looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Quadros trying to hold on to Azunga's head to control him but Azunga postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Azunga has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Quadros defend it? Azunga steps over the head and cranks it - Quadros is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Azunga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Achmed Azunga!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between JP Flaim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Flaim
vs
Sawyer

173 cm
26
151 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

175 cm
25
153 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, JP Flaim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Sawyer!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flaim circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sawyer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sawyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sawyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flaim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sawyer tries to clinch up but Flaim circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab from Flaim.
Sawyer tries to clinch but Flaim is having none of it.
Sawyer wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sawyer is looking to clinch.
Flaim shoots for a takedown but Sawyer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sawyer tries to clinch but Flaim is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer tries to clinch but Flaim moves out of range.
Flaim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sawyer wants to clinch.
Sawyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Flaim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flaim dives in and grabs Sawyer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sawyer pushes down on Flaim's head and hops out.
Sawyer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flaim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tommy Sawyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sawyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Flaim circles away.
Flaim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sawyer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sawyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Flaim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

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.
Sawyer tries to clinch but Flaim moves out of range.
Flaim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sawyer moves in looking to clinch but Flaim pushes him off.
Sawyer wants to clinch.
Flaim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sawyer tries to clinch up.
Sawyer wants to clinch.
Flaim dives in and grabs Sawyer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sawyer pushes down on Flaim's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JP Flaim. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sawyer is looking to clinch but Flaim is avoiding it.
Sawyer wants to clinch.
Flaim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sawyer tries to clinch up but Flaim circles away and keeps his distance.
Flaim keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sawyer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sawyer fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Flaim keeps the fight on the outside.

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

Flaim postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sawyer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Flaim, into his guard.

Sawyer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Flaim dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flaim looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flaim stops Sawyer from standing up.

Flaim drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sawyer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Flaim has Sawyer in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JP Flaim 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.

Flaim dives in and grabs Sawyer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sawyer pushes down on Flaim's head and hops out.
Sawyer tries to clinch but Flaim is having none of it.
Flaim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sawyer as he avoids it easily.
Sawyer moves in looking to clinch but Flaim pushes him off.
Sawyer moves in looking to clinch but Flaim pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sawyer tries to clinch but Flaim is having none of it.
Sawyer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sawyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flaim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sawyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flaim keeps the fight on the outside.
Sawyer tries to clinch up.

Flaim shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Sawyer is defending against the submission attempts here by Flaim.

Flaim is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Flaim is working for a submission of some sort.

Flaim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Flaim trying to pass the guard but Sawyer defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Flaim is looking for a kimura here.
Flaim throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Sawyer makes his way to full guard, as Flaim worked for a kimura.

Flaim has gone for a leg lock! Sawyer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Flaim's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sawyer postures up in Flaim's guard and throws a big left but Flaim blocks it.
Sawyer tries to free his leg and advance position but Flaim is retaining full guard.

Sawyer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Flaim looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Flaim looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Flaim!
Sawyer tries to escape but Flaim is in control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sawyer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Flaim.

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

Flaim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Flaim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sawyer tries to clinch up but Flaim circles away and keeps his distance.
Flaim fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Flaim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

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

Flaim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sawyer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Flaim.
Flaim misses with a head shot. Sawyer uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flaim wants to pass the guard but Sawyer is keeping the position.

Flaim drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sawyer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sawyer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sawyer!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flaim managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sawyer.

Sawyer tries for a kimura but Flaim is defending well.

Sawyer is trying to get an arm triangle but Flaim is defending well.
Sawyer fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sawyer tries for a kimura but Flaim is defending well.

Sawyer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Flaim rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sawyer's guard! Nice work there by Flaim!
Sawyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flaim pushes down on Sawyer's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Flaim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tommy Sawyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Sawyer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Flaim is trying to work for a kimura but Sawyer is defending well.
Flaim stops Sawyer from getting back to his feet.

Flaim is working for a kimura but Sawyer is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sawyer pushes Flaim off looking to stand but Flaim dives back in and keeps control.

And that's the end of the fight!
JP Flaim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flaim, 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JP Flaim!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
17%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philippe Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Philippe Chuteboxe has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Chuteboxe
vs
Lesnar

210 cm
18
273 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
20
276 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Philippe Chuteboxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lesnar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lesnar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Lesnar in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Chuteboxe tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lesnar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergio Lesnar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelo Tribbiani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos comes to the cage accompanied by CXA - Contos do Crime. Tribbiani has chosen Killswitch Engage - Eye of the Storm as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Angelo Tribbiani is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Santos
vs
Tribbiani

171 cm
21
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danilo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angelo Tribbiani!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tribbiani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santos tries to clinch there but Tribbiani circles away.
Tribbiani keeps the fight on the outside.
Tribbiani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tribbiani keeps the fight on the outside.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tribbiani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tribbiani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Tribbiani or perhaps it was just good defense by Santos which made him look bad.
Tribbiani avoids the head kick by Santos.
Danilo Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tribbiani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos throws a right hand that Tribbiani ducks under and follows up with a left that Tribbiani also avoids with ease.
Santos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tribbiani.
Danilo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angelo Tribbiani.
Santos throws a right hand that Tribbiani ducks under and follows up with a left that Tribbiani also avoids with ease.
Tribbiani fails to land the takedown.
Tribbiani shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tribbiani looks gassed!
Santos tries to clinch up but Tribbiani circles away and keeps his distance.
Santos throws a shot to the body.
Santos tries to clinch but Tribbiani moves out of range.
Santos tries to clinch but Tribbiani is having none of it.

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.
Tribbiani dives in and grabs Santos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes down on Tribbiani's head and hops out.
Santos lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Angelo Tribbiani has been cut.
Danilo Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos misses with a series of wild punches.

Santos gets a clinch.

Santos manages to break the clinch.
Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Tribbiani shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Tribbiani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos lands a jab to the head.
Tribbiani circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santos throws a shot to the body.

Santos forces Tribbiani back against the cage and clinches.
Tribbiani keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Santos's efforts to push away.

Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Santos does no damage.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Tribbiani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santos is looking to clinch but Tribbiani is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tribbiani paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
Santos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tribbiani is trying desperately to land a takedown but Santos is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tribbiani.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Santos is looking to clinch.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santos throws a right hand that Tribbiani ducks under and follows up with a left that Tribbiani also avoids with ease.
Santos tries to clinch but Tribbiani moves out of range.
Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santos tries to clinch but Tribbiani is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danilo Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angelo Tribbiani's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tribbiani has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Santos is looking to clinch but Tribbiani is avoiding it.
Santos wants to clinch.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santos wants to clinch.
Santos throws a right and a left that Tribbiani avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribbiani circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is looking to clinch.
Santos throws a series of punches but Tribbiani moves out of range.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos looks to throw the jab but Tribbiani is out of range.

Tribbiani gets the takedown into side control.

Tribbiani thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tribbiani is breathing heavily.

Tribbiani tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tribbiani prevents Santos from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tribbiani is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Santos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Santos is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tribbiani is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tribbiani tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tribbiani has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Santos is pushing Tribbiani's head away, looking to escape. Tribbiani manages to hold on to the position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
Santos lands with a nice body punch.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tribbiani fails with the takedown.
Santos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tribbiani swats away the attempt to clinch by Santos.
Santos wants to clinch.

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.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tribbiani paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Tribbiani moves out of range easily.
Tribbiani shoots in for a double leg but Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Santos throws a series of strikes that have Tribbiani backpedaling.
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tribbiani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danilo Santos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Angelo Tribbiani's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Santos moves into the clinch successfully.
Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tribbiani.

Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danilo Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tribbiani slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Tribbiani slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Tribbiani dodges the punch combination from Santos.
Danilo Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribbiani circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Santos misses the target.
Santos is looking to clinch but Tribbiani is avoiding it.
Santos throws a series of punches but Tribbiani avoids them all with ease.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tribbiani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Santos tries to bum rush Tribbiani with a series of wild strikes but Tribbiani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santos is looking to clinch but Tribbiani is avoiding it.
Tribbiani shoots for a double leg takedown but Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Tribbiani's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tribbiani takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Santos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Santos.
Tribbiani fails to land the takedown.
Danilo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angelo Tribbiani.
Santos throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tribbiani's head.
Santos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Tribbiani fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santos sprawls well initially but Tribbiani persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Santos wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tribbiani is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Santos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tribbiani.
Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tribbiani on the ground.

Tribbiani is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santos has managed to free his arm - good work.

Tribbiani is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Santos is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Tribbiani is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
Santos is trying to stand up here but Tribbiani is controlling him well.

Santos makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tribbiani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Santos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tribbiani keeps the fight on the outside.
Angelo Tribbiani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danilo Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tribbiani.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danilo Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santos, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danilo Santos!

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 Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devid Sakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devid Sakara is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Silva
vs
Sakara

180 cm
25
203 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanderlei Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Devid Sakara!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sakara tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sakara shoots in but no luck this time.
Sakara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wanderlei Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devid Sakara.
Sakara is looking to land body kicks.
Sakara moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Sakara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Sakara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sakara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Sakara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Silva moves into the clinch.
Sakara tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sakara.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Sakara looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Silva landing knees to the head.

It looks like Devid Sakara has been cut.

Silva drops Sakara with a big knee straight up the middle! Sakara is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Sakara is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Silva and Sakara falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wanderlei Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pooper Kidal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hyury Freire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kidal
vs
Freire

170 cm
18
169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
180 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pooper Kidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hyury Freire!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kidal as he avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Freire.
Kidal tries to clinch up but Freire circles away and keeps his distance.
Kidal misses with a head kick.
Freire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kidal as he avoids it easily.
Freire shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kidal sprawls well. Kidal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Freire gets slowly back to his feet.
Pooper Kidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyury Freire.
Nice sprawl there from Kidal as Freire shoots in.

Freire closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Freire lands in his opponent's guard.

Kidal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Freire can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Freire throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freire throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidal is trying to keep Freire in close.
Kidal looking for a sweep. Not yet Kidal, not yet.
Freire thows a big elbow that misses.
Kidal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Freire is stalling in the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Freire is defended easily by Kidal.

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.
Freire looks for a takedown but Kidal sprawls well.
Freire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Freire takes a swing at Kidal's ribcage but misses.
Kidal misses with a double jab.
Kidal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Freire on the side of the head.
Kidal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Freire's head.
Kidal stuffs the takedown.
Freire looks gassed!
Freire stuffs the takedown attempt from Kidal. Kidal gets slowly back to his feet.
Freire tries for a takedown but Kidal circles away easily
and Kidal counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Kidal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Freire did well to prevent Kidal getting side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidal is pressing down on Freire's thigh, looking to free his foot. Freire is holding on for now.
Freire is concentrating on defense, preventing Kidal from advancing position.
Freire tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Freire is not content to let Kidal control the position.
Freire wants to control but Kidal is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Freire manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Kidal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Freire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kidal has managed to get both his arms back between Freire's legs - danger averted.
Freire throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hyury Freire will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kidal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Freire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Freire shoots and misses

and Kidal counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kidal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kidal is looking to control Freire's arms but Freire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kidal has his back to the cage.
Freire fails to pull the fight into his guard.

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

Kidal looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Freire is trying to maintain the position but Kidal is very close to passing his half guard.
Freire pushes Kidal off but Kidal dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidal is looking to take a break and control but Freire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Kidal stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Freire misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kidal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Freire shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kidal pinned against the cage. Kidal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pooper Kidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyury Freire.
Kidal throws a right hand that Freire ducks under and follows up with a left that Freire also avoids with ease.

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.
Freire has his takedown stuffed
and Kidal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kidal slips a straight right by Freire.
Kidal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Freire.
Freire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kidal moves out of range of the body kick.

Kidal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kidal working the ground and pound effectively.
Freire is breathing heavily.
Freire is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kidal trying to control but Freire is having none of it.
Freire squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Freire is squirming around, avoiding Kidal's attempts to control the action.
Freire is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Freire tries to hold on but Kidal pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kidal jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Freire is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Freire and Kidal has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pooper Kidal dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kidal ducks right into an uppercut from Freire.
Freire throws a nice outside leg kick.

Freire shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kidal's guard.
Freire chips away with some ground and pound.
Freire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Freire stopping the sweep attempt from Kidal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Freire scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freire scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kidal wants to sweep here but Freire controlling him for the moment.

Freire gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kidal throws a low kick, looking for Freire's leg but Freire calmly moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kidal.
Freire lands a front kick.
Freire with a poor takedown

and Kidal counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Freire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pooper Kidal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Freire gets a takedown into half guard.

That's two 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!
Freire slips a nice elbow through Kidal's hands, connecting with Kidal's forehead.
Kidal taking some punishment here, with Freire in his half guard.
Freire trying to control the pace.
Freire tries to stand and escape but Kidal is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freire missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Freire stands up out of the half guard.
Freire shoots for a takedown but Kidal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kidal lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Freire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Freire throws a predictable looking body shot

and Kidal holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kidal tries a knee to the head but Freire blocks it.

Freire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Freire shoots and misses
and Kidal counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pooper Kidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyury Freire.
Kidal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Kidal throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Freire was covering up waiting for the punch and Kidal finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hyury Freire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kidal looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freire is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kidal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hyury Freire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Freire 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hyury Freire!

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Moura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moura comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing - Kanye west. Leo Lopez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Moura
vs
Lopez

191 cm
19
252 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

210 cm
25
267 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Moura!
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, Leo Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moura keeps the fight on the outside.

Lopez closes the distance and pushes Moura back into the cage.
Moura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lopez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moura can't get the takedown.

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

Lopez rushes Moura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lopez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moura is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Lopez.
Lopez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lopez landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moura in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lopez lands a good knee to the midsection. Moura won't want to take too many of those.
Lopez lands a knee to the body.
Lopez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lopez scores a nice knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Moura takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lopez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lopez landing knees to the body.

Lopez manages to break the clinch.

Lopez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

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

Lopez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lopez has closed the distance and engaged Moura in a clinch.
Lopez scores a nice knee to the body.
Lopez prevents the takedown attempt.

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

Lopez forces Moura back against the cage and clinches.
Lopez lands a nice knee to the body.
Lopez lands a good knee to the midsection. Moura won't want to take too many of those.

Lopez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lopez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Moura tries to lock up and control but Lopez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lopez working for a guillotine from mount but Moura is in no mood to give up.

Lopez get's back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Lopez clinches up with Moura and pushes him back against the cage.
Lopez crunches a lovely knee into Moura's ribcage.
Moura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lopez pulls his leg out and moves away.

Lopez clinches up with Moura and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez digs a right hand into Moura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moura's gas tank.
Lopez connects with a knee to the head.
Moura wants a takedown but no success here.
Lopez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moura in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lopez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moura is working for takedown but Lopez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Moura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lopez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lopez fails with an attempt to clinch.

Lopez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lopez crunches a lovely knee into Moura's ribcage.
Moura could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

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

Lopez forces Moura back against the cage and clinches.
Moura is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lopez pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Lopez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but Moura defending well.
Lopez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez tries to stand and escape but Moura is controlling the position.
Lopez is pressing down on Moura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moura is holding on for now.
Lopez wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Moura uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Lopez stands and steps away. Moura gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moura has his takedown stuffed

and Lopez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Moura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lopez prevents it.

Lopez breaks the clinch.

Lopez closes the distance and clinches.
Lopez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moura lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lopez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lopez unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Lopez has picked Moura up - he's going for a ride! Lopez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lopez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Lopez stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Moura to get to his feet.
Moura with a lazy takedown attempt

and Lopez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moura's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lopez gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lopez counters with an outside leg kick.
Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Moura tries to keep at a distance but Lopez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lopez lands a good knee to the midsection. Moura won't want to take too many of those.
Lopez lands a good knee to the midsection. Moura won't want to take too many of those.
Leo Lopez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lopez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moura tries to score a body lock takedown but Lopez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lopez prevents it.

Lopez manages to break the clinch.

Lopez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moura, pushing him back against the cage.
Lopez missing with knees to the body.
Lopez lands a knee to the body.
Moura is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A knee to the head by Lopez.
Moura is trying to drag Lopez to the mat but Lopez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moura is working for takedown but Lopez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lopez with a knee to the head.
Lopez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moura prevents it.
Moura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lopez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez lands a knee to the body.
Lopez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moura is defending well for now.
Moura looking for a takedown.
Lopez lands a shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lopez.
Lopez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moura in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moura avoiding damage as Lopez throws knees to the body.
Lopez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moura is defending well for now.

Lopez wants the takedown. Moura is fighting it off but Lopez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Moura's guard against the cage.
Lopez is pushing down on Moura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moura is fighting to maintain full guard but Lopez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lopez wants to pass to mount but Moura is defending the position.
Lopez wants to stand up but Moura manages to regain full guard.

Lopez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez cracks the inside of Moura's front leg.

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

Lopez wants to work for an arm triangle but Moura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moura is looking to control Lopez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moura avoid being mounted?
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Moura is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lopez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Leo Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Lopez drives through and clinches with Moura against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez prevents the takedown attempt.
Lopez landing knees to the body.

Moura has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lopez regains guard immediately.
Moura looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lopez drives through and clinches with Moura against the cage.
Lopez stops a takedown attempt from Moura.

Lopez manages to break the clinch.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moura paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Lopez rushes Moura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lopez lands a knee to the body.
Lopez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moura is keeping busy.
Lopez lands a nice knee to the body.
Lopez working Moura over with knees to the body.

Lopez has picked Moura up - he's going for a ride! Lopez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lopez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Moura has given up his back.
Lopez missing with strikes from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez tries to keep control of the position but Moura is staying busy.

Lopez is looking for the choke from the back position but Moura is controlling his hands well.

Moura is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lopez trying to control momentarily.

Lopez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura breaks Lopez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Moura wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Moura is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lopez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Moura stops Lopez from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lopez is on top in guard.
Moura working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.

Lopez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lopez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Lopez takes the fight into the clinch.
Lopez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lopez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lopez wants to clinch up but Moura keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moura scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez tries to hold on but Moura postures up.
Moura trying to control but Lopez is having none of it.

Moura jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lopez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lopez and Moura has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lopez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Moura asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Moura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lopez is trying to buck Moura off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Lopez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lopez 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Lopez!