TPG 22 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Tapia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Destructico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tapia
vs
Destructico

168 cm
23
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

160 cm
22
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Johnny Tapia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Destructico!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destructico looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tapia is fending him off so far but Destructico persists. Nope, Tapia circles away and we're back to standing.
Destructico looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tapia loads up on a big right hand but Destructico slips the punch.
No luck for Destructico with that takedown attempt.
Johnny Tapia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Destructico.
Tapia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tapia throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destructico shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Destructico shoots in and drives through. Tapia sprawls well.
Destructico will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destructico fails with a takedown attempt.
Tapia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Destructico.
Destructico misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice combo by Tapia! Oh, that's hurt him - Destructico falls to the canvas and Tapia follows him into side control.

Destructico is rocked!

It looks like Diego Destructico has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Destructico is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapia wants to stand but Destructico is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Destructico regains half guard.
Destructico is pressing down on Tapia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Destructico is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tapia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Destructico on the ground.
Destructico looks gassed!

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

Destructico is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Destructico working for a triangle but Tapia defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapia preventing the sweep.

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

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

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.
Tapia wants to stand but Destructico has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Destructico escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tapia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tapia tries to stand but Destructico is controlling from the bottom.

Destructico had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tapia is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Destructico Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tapia's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Tapia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Destructico's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Tapia throws a left that rocks Destructico and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Tapia dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Destructico regain composure!
Destructico is still in real trouble! Can Tapia finish him?
Tapia wants to stand but Destructico is controlling his arm.
Destructico seems to have recovered his senses.
Destructico sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Destructico gets full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Destructico has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tapia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Destructico is breathing heavily.

Tapia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Destructico escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tapia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tapia preventing the sweep.

Destructico has his foot on Tapia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tapia works his way back into a safe position though.
Tapia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Destructico looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tapia is one step ahead there.

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.
Tapia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Destructico looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tapia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Destructico is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapia wants to stand but Destructico is controlling his posture from full guard.

Tapia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diego Destructico!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

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

Whoa
vs
Silva

188 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Like Whoa!
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, Andy Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whoa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Whoa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whoa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva looks gassed!
Whoa darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Silva's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Whoa before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Like Whoa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuka Brasil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Ribiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brasil's entrance music is Gang Starr - Work. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Brasil
vs
Ribiero

175 cm
23
194 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

185 cm
22
191 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yuka Brasil!
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, Julio Ribiero!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Ribiero or perhaps it was just good defense by Brasil which made him look bad.
Brasil tries to bum rush Ribiero with a series of wild strikes but Ribiero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brasil fails to land with a series of punches.
Ribiero shoots in for a double leg but Brasil sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brasil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribiero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yuka Brasil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Ribiero.
Ribiero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brasil pinned against the cage. Brasil gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brasil throws a body punch but Ribiero moves out of range.
Brasil tries to bum rush Ribiero with a series of wild strikes but Ribiero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribiero shoots in but no luck this time.
Ribiero avoids a punch combination nicely.

Brasil bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ribiero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Brasil stalls from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribiero throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

Brasil is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ribiero has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brasil scores with punches from side control.
Ribiero throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Ribiero is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brasil's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brasil is looking to take a break and control but Ribiero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ribiero wants to get back to full guard.

Ribiero is defending against the submission attempts here by Brasil.

Brasil is working for a submission of some sort.

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.

Ribiero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brasil is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brasil with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ribiero is staying active underneath Brasil, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ribiero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribiero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ribiero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Brasil drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brasil jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brasil is breathing heavily.
Ribiero throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Brasil avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

Ribiero looking for a guillotine here but Brasil defends easily.

Brasil is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribiero working a defensive guard here.
Brasil wants to get up but he can't break Ribiero's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Ribiero has an active guard here but Brasil has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brasil is keen to just control but Ribiero is a slippery customer.

Ribiero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ribiero missing with punches from the bottom.

Brasil is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ribiero defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuka Brasil dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ribiero misses with a takedown attempt

and Brasil counters with a takedown into side control.
Brasil trying to control the position but Ribiero is working away.

Brasil is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ribiero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ribiero is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brasil's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brasil wants to stand but Ribiero has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Ribiero actively working from the bottom here.

Ribiero is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Brasil pulls his head out easily.

Brasil is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ribiero is just riding it out for now. Brasil eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ribiero has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Brasil. Oh but Ribiero has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Brasil goes limp - he's gone! Ribiero jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Julio Ribiero!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rigan Marcelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira comes into the arena with New Divide blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Oliveira
vs
Marcelo

180 cm
21
173 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

179 cm
22
182 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danilo Oliveira!
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, Rigan Marcelo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcelo lands a hook that stumbles Oliveira back into the cage. Marcelo follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Oliveira to the canvas! Marcelo pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Oliveira has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rigan Marcelo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

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

Pele
vs
Barral

182 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

188 cm
21
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, JoseLandis Pele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Barral!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barral keeps the fight on the outside.
Barral looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Pele is looking to clinch.
Pele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Pele.
Pele swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Pele has closed the distance and engaged Barral in a clinch.
Pele with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Pele manages to break the clinch.
Barral gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barral on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pele scores with a kick to the body.
Pele misses with a head kick.
Pele tries to clinch up but Barral circles away and keeps his distance.
JoseLandis Pele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pele. That's going to slow Barral down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pele lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fight stays on the outside here - Pele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pele instigates a clinch.
Pele landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Pele manages to break the clinch.
JoseLandis Pele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pele lands a head kick. Barral smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Pele clinches up with Barral and pushes him back against the cage.
Pele digs a right hand into Barral's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barral's gas tank.
Pele scores a nice knee to the body.
Pele misses with a knee to the head.

Pele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Pele rushes Barral and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Pele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barral swats him away and circles back towards the center.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pele scores with a knee to the head.

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

Pele moves into range and clinches up with Barral.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pele.
Pele using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barral has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barral takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice body punch from Pele - that landed with a thud.
Pele avoiding damage.
Pele missing with knees to the body.

Barral pulls Pele into guard.
Pele wants to stand but Barral has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barral has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pele has passed into side control.
Pele wants to control for a moment but Barral uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pele controlling the position for now.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pele manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pele is pulling down on Barral's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JoseLandis Pele dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pele tries to clinch up but Barral circles away and keeps his distance.
Pele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pele throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barral.
Barral on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pele scores with a shot to the body.

Pele pushes Barral up against the cage in a clinch.
Pele looking to throw knees to the head but Barral is blocking nicely.
Pele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barral's defenses.
Barral takes a knee right on the jaw!

Pele breaks the clinch.
Pele connects with a jab.
Pele's corner calls for a 1-2. Pele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pele misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barral tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body punch from Pele.

Barral tries to keep at a distance but Pele has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pele.
Pele connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barral's face.
A short left from Pele.
Pele just leaning against Barral, taking a breather.

Pele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barral circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barral shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Pele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pele landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barral.

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

Pele clinches up with Barral and pushes him back against the cage.

Barral successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pele content to stall in guard here.

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

Pele stands up from Barral's guard - Pele perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pele connects with a looping right hand.

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.
Pele lands with a right hand.
Barral tries to move into range but Pele moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barral walks into a left hand.
JoseLandis Pele is winning the standup battle so far.
Pele scores with a hook to the body. Barral takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pele lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barral takes a jab right on the kisser.

Pele takes the fight into the clinch.
Pele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barral can do to turn this around?
Pele lands an elbow that stopped Barral in his tracks for a moment.
Barral tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pele smiles and moves away.
Pele is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JoseLandis Pele dominated that second round.
That's time! Pele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Pele throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pele throws a head kick that misses.
Barral takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pele keeps Barral at a distance using the push kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pele.
Pele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pele tries to clinch but Barral moves out of range.
A head kick from Pele lands but Barral takes it in his stride.

Pele has Barral up against the cage in a clinch.
Pele landing knees to the body.
Barral wants to break free but Pele has control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pele landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pele will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barral up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barral manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Pele. That snapped Barral's head back.
Pele tries to clinch but Barral is having none of it.
Pele moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pele.
Pele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pele tries to clinch but Barral moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pele.
Jab, jab by Pele - just one landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Pele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pele slowing the pace effectively.
Pele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barral.
Pele displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barral up against the cage.
Pele landing knees to the body.
Pele stalls.
Pele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barral breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pele doesn't manage to clinch there - Barral circles away.

Barral tries to keep at a distance but Pele has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barral takes an elbow to the temple.
Pele lands an elbow inside.
Pele lands a body shot.
Barral on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pele slows down the pace here.
Pele missing with knees to the body.

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

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.
Barral chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pele can pounce on him.

Pele closes the distance and clinches.
Pele using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barral tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pele just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pele using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barral has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pele tries a knee to the head but Barral blocks it.
Barral tries to pull guard but Pele won't allow it.
Pele trying to land knees to the body.
Barral lands an elbow just above Pele 's eye.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barral tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
JoseLandis Pele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Barral.
Pele scores with a knee to the head.
Thiago Barral has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
JoseLandis Pele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barral tries a body shot but Pele blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
JoseLandis Pele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pele 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JoseLandis Pele!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piston Honda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soda Popinski (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.

Honda
vs
Popinski

200 cm
19
300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

200 cm
20
272 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Piston Honda!
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, Soda Popinski!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Piston Honda has been cut.
Honda waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Popinski. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Popinski to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

It looks like Soda Popinski has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Popinski wriggles free and stands up.
Popinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice cross by Popinski.
Honda cracks Popinski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Honda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Honda is looking to advance position but Popinski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Honda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Honda manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Popinski prevents Honda from improving his position.
Honda on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Honda tries to get out of the position.
Honda trying to control from the bottom.
Honda manages to get to full guard.
Honda wants to improve his position but instead Popinski has moved into half guard.
Honda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Honda will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Popinski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Honda keeping moving, preventing Popinski from controlling successfully.
Honda striking off his back but it's not causing Popinski any problems.
Popinski passes into half guard.
Popinski prevents Honda from improving his position.
Honda is working hard here to advance position.
Honda is looking to get back to full guard here but Popinski has managed to pass to side control instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda is in all sorts of trouble here.
Popinski punching from mount but Honda doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Honda slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Honda gets back to full guard.
Honda lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Popinski!
Popinski tries to lock up and control but Honda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honda pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Honda.
Popinski looks gassed!
Honda looking to ground and pound but Popinski is blocking nicely.
Honda landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honda looking to control but Popinski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Honda punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Honda wants to control the pace but Popinski is squirming around nicely.
Honda landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piston Honda dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Popinski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Honda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Honda misses with a wild body shot.
Honda digs a good body shot into Popinski's ribs.

Honda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Popinski sprawls well initially but Honda persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Honda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Honda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Honda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Popinski defending well though.
Popinski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Honda passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Popinski!
Honda lands a nice shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Honda working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The referee warns Popinski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Honda with good strikes from the mount here!
Honda cracks Popinski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popinski is in a horrible position here. Honda smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Honda lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Popinski hang on?
A big strike lands for Honda! That's really hurt Popinski and he's turned his back - Honda keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Honda Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piston Honda!

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 Ivan Zamarano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Acton is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Zamarano
vs
Acton

170 cm
22
151 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

160 cm
23
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Self confident

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Zamarano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Acton!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zamarano fails to land the takedown.
Acton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Zamarano counters with a nice double leg into side control. Acton won't be happy with that.
Acton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Acton seems to be working for a kimura but Zamarano defends the submission attempt.
Zamarano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Acton is working away from the top position though.
Acton trying to control from half guard but Zamarano is working away.
Zamarano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zamarano tries to get out of the position.
Zamarano is trying to get back to full guard.
Acton is tying to control. Zamarano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Acton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zamarano tries to get to full guard but Acton has control of the leg.
Acton is looking to take a break and control but Zamarano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Zamarano closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zamarano lands in his opponent's guard.
Acton wants to sweep here but Zamarano controlling him for the moment.
Acton trying to keep a closed guard but Zamarano is proving a slippery customer.
Zamarano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Acton looking to control.
Acton 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.
Zamarano chips away with some ground and pound.
Acton managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zamarano is working Acton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamarano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zamarano is in close to Acton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zamarano wants to control from the top but Acton keeps moving.
Acton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zamarano trying to control but Acton is working from the bottom.
Zamarano with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Acton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zamarano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zamarano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Zamarano.
Acton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zamarano taking some punishment here, with Acton in his half guard.
Zamarano is looking for a sweep. Acton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zamarano is trying to control but can't.
Zamarano is breathing heavily.
Acton wants to take a breather but Zamarano is having none of it.
Acton controlling the action here.
Zamarano is looking for a sweep. Acton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Acton works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zamarano is looking to regain half guard here but Acton keeps moving and retains side control.

Acton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zamarano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Acton is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Zamarano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Acton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Acton lands a nice short elbow.
Acton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Acton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zamarano keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Acton doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Zamarano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Acton's guard.
Acton keeping moving, preventing Zamarano from controlling successfully.
Zamarano distracts Acton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zamarano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Acton 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zamarano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Acton wants to sweep but no luck.
Acton is breathing heavily.
Acton keeping moving, preventing Zamarano from controlling successfully.

Acton looking for a guillotine here but Zamarano defends easily.
Zamarano trying to move into half guard but instead Acton has managed to sweep!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Acton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zamarano controls Acton momentarily but Acton frees himself.
Acton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zamarano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zamarano wants to sweep here but Acton controlling him for the moment.
Ivan Zamarano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zamarano working a defensive guard here.
Zamarano 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.
Acton trying to control but Zamarano is working from the bottom.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Acton shoots and misses

and Zamarano counters with a takedown into side control.
Acton is not content to let Zamarano control the position.
Acton is looking for a sweep.
Zamarano wants to control but Acton is keeping him busy.
Zamarano lands a decent elbow from side control.
Zamarano landing strikes.
Acton wants to control but Zamarano postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zamarano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Acton keeps working.
Acton tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamarano landing strikes.
Zamarano lands a decent elbow from side control.
Acton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Acton trying to pass the guard but Zamarano defending well.
Zamarano keeping hold of Acton's head, controlling as best he can.
Zamarano is trying to control but can't.
Zamarano striking from half guard on the bottom.
Zamarano wants to get back to full guard.

Acton is trying to work for a kimura but Zamarano is defending well.
Zamarano regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acton is pushing down on Zamarano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zamarano is fighting to maintain full guard but Acton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Acton trying to control from half guard but Zamarano is working away.
Zamarano landing rabbit punches to the side of Acton's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Acton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Acton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zamarano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zamarano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zamarano 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.

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

and Acton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zamarano's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Zamarano dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Zamarano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Zamarano bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Acton parries the strikes from Zamarano easily there. Zamarano is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Acton to escape.
You can see the frustration on Acton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zamarano looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Acton is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Acton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Acton tries to bench press Zamarano off him but Zamarano keeps the position.
Zamarano is working Acton over with some ground and pound from side control.
Zamarano working the head and body with strikes.
Acton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zamarano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Acton wants to control but Zamarano postures up.
What's Acton going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Acton is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamarano scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Acton to see if he's OK.
Acton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Zamarano working the head and body with strikes.
Acton is trying to control Zamarano's posture but Zamarano avoids it.
Acton is looking to reverse the position.
Zamarano taking a breather here.
Acton is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zamarano connects with a decent elbow.
Zamarano scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zamarano cracks Acton with a big right hand but Acton just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Acton takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Acton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zamarano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zamarano throwing shots but Acton is blocking nicely.
Acton is trying to get back to full guard.
Zamarano is pressing down on Acton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Acton is holding on for now.
Zamarano is thwarting Acton's attempts to control the position.
Acton manages to get to full guard.
Acton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton wants to improve his position but instead Zamarano has moved into half guard.
Acton is looking for a sweep. Zamarano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Acton is staying active underneath Zamarano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Acton strikes from the bottom but Zamarano uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Zamarano scores with punches from side control.
Acton is looking to reverse the position.
Acton is not content to let Zamarano control the position.
Zamarano is putting a hurting on Acton here, landing some big shots from side control.

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

Acton feints and as Zamarano raises his hands in defense, Acton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zamarano 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Acton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zamarano working a defensive guard here.
Acton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zamarano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Acton wants to control from the top but Zamarano keeps moving.

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

Zamarano scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Zamarano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zamarano, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tirion Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigues kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Disturbed - Liberate. Jackson has chosen as his entrance music. Tirion Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rodrigues
vs
Jackson

178 cm
19
164 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

ZSTAR
ZSTAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Rodrigues!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tirion Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodrigues.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Rodrigues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a straight right.

Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Rodrigues with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Rodrigues swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jackson is now in Rodrigues's guard. A big mistake from Rodrigues there, giving up the dominant position!

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

Rodrigues has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson wants to stand but Rodrigues has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rodrigues is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jackson won't allow Rodrigues to sweep him here.

Rodrigues throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Jackson trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rodrigues's guard.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Rodrigues with that takedown attempt.
Rodrigues blocks a jab.
Rodrigues takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rodrigues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Rodrigues manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodrigues shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodrigues takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.

Rodrigues is rocked!
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Rodrigues saw that one coming.
Oh Rodrigues is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodrigues takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rodrigues seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Tirion Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws the left hand but Rodrigues avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Rodrigues tumbling to the canvas! Jackson pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Rodrigues was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tirion Jackson!
Tirion Jackson is the new lightweight champion!