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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ping Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juju Nuninho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juju Nuninho looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Wong
vs
Nuninho

200 cm
22
300 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

194 cm
18
288 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ping Wong!
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, Juju Nuninho!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wong controls the position.
Wong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nuninho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Nuninho's face as Wong controls the position.
Wong works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nuninho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wong controls the position.
Nuninho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wong controls the position from side control.
Nuninho wants to control but Wong postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nuninho will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wong's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ping Wong just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Wong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nuninho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wong takes a little break here. Nuninho wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nuninho 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuninho is looking for a sweep.

Wong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nuninho, who protects the arm well.
Nuninho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nuninho looks gassed!
Wong slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuninho tries to buck Wong off but Wong is having none of it.
Wong working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Wong.
Nuninho manages to get back to half guard.
Wong slows the pace down in half guard.

Nuninho actively working from the bottom here.

Nuninho is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Wong pulls his head out easily.
Wong works his way into full mount!
Wong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuninho is looking to get to half guard.
Nuninho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wong controlling his opponent.
Nuninho is trying to reverse the position but instead Wong has taken his back - oops!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ping Wong 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.

Wong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nuninho tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wong has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Nuninho is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nuninho is breathing heavily.
Wong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuninho looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Wong has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nuninho's body.
Wong seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nuninho for as long as he can get away with.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ping Wong just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nuninho shoots and misses

and Wong counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nuninho's guard now.
Wong sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wong sitting in guard here, content to control.

Nuninho looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wong has picked Nuninho up and slammed him! Nuninho can't keep hold of the triangle and Wong manages to pass to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Nuninho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wong controlling the position from side mount.
Nuninho is looking to regain half guard here but Wong keeps moving and retains side control.
Nuninho is letting Wong control him for a moment.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ping Wong just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Nuninho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wong forces his way into half guard.

Nuninho has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Wong escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Wong!
Nuninho tries to bench press Wong off him but Wong keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ping Wong dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Wong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nuninho is looking for a sweep.
Nuninho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nuninho tries to improve position but can't.
Wong happy to just control the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

Wong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ping Wong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong lands a decent elbow from side control.

Wong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nuninho has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wong wants to control but Nuninho is keeping him busy.
Nuninho gets back to half guard.
Wong wants to pass to mount but Nuninho is defending the position.

Nuninho looking for submissions off his back.

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.

Nuninho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nuninho wants to get back to full guard.
Wong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Nuninho actively working from the bottom here.
Nuninho trying to control but Wong postures up.

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.

Nuninho gets caught flat footed, as Wong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Nuninho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Nuninho is looking for a triangle but Wong pushes his legs off easily.

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

Nuninho is looking for a triangle but Wong pushes his legs off easily.
Wong is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Nuninho working for a triangle but Wong defends it easily.

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

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

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Ping Wong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wong 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 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ping Wong!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Barreto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daddy comes to the cage accompanied by For whom the bell tolls. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Daddy
vs
Barreto

191 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

175 cm
20
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Big Daddy!
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, Lucas Barreto!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barreto shoots for a double leg takedown but Daddy sprawls well. He's pushed Barreto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barreto shoots for a takedown but Daddy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown but Barreto shows good takedown defense.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barreto as he jumps to the side.
Barreto just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Daddy finds it's way through Barreto's defenses.
Daddy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barreto circles away quickly and effectively.
Daddy shoots in but Barreto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Daddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daddy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Daddy closes the distance and clinches.
Barreto wants a takedown but no success here.
Daddy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barreto prevents it.

Daddy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barreto tries to clinch up.
Daddy doesn't manage to clinch there - Barreto circles away.
Daddy lands with a kick to the temple. Barreto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Lucas Barreto has been cut.
Barreto looks for a takedown but Daddy sprawls well.
Daddy misses with a takedown attempt

and Barreto counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Daddy's guard now.
Barreto looks gassed!

Daddy looking for a guillotine here but Barreto defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daddy is trying to control the position but Barreto postures up.
Daddy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Barreto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Daddy slows the pace down in half guard.
Barreto trying to control but Daddy postures up.
Barreto is staying active underneath Daddy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Daddy works his way into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Daddy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barreto is looking for a sweep.
Daddy lands a decent elbow from side control.

Daddy stands up and beckons Barreto to his feet.
Daddy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barreto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Daddy misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Daddy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barreto, pushing him back against the cage.
Barreto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daddy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Daddy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Daddy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daddy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barreto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Daddy.
Barreto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daddy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Daddy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barreto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Daddy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Daddy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Daddy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barreto throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Daddy trying to control but Barreto is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daddy pushing down on Barreto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barreto is breathing heavily.
Barreto is looking for a sweep. Daddy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy wants to take a breather but Barreto is having none of it.
Barreto wants to control but Daddy is keeping busy and won't allow it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Daddy is looking to slow Barreto down with leg kicks.
Daddy misses with a two punch combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Daddy.
Big Daddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daddy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Big Daddy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Daddy scores a takedown into full mount!
Daddy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Daddy trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Daddy has hold of Barreto's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Barreto manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barreto wants to hold on but Daddy pushes him away.
Daddy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barreto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barreto in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Daddy working for a submission but Barreto is keeping him at bay.

Daddy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Barreto can't escape the position.
Barreto tries to improve his position but instead Daddy has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daddy controlling the position well here. Barreto rolled but Daddy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Daddy is hanging on to Barreto's back as he tries to escape.

Daddy tightening his grip on Barreto, looking for the choke.
Barreto tries to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daddy has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Barreto.

Daddy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Daddy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barreto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Daddy tries to clinch up

and Barreto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Daddy trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Barreto manages to pass to mount!
Barreto dominating with strikes here.
Daddy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barreto is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy tries to reverse the position but Barreto maintains control.
Barreto fails to advance to Daddy's back.
Barreto prevents Daddy from getting the reversal.
Barreto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Barreto is trying to control here but Daddy has managed to regain half guard.

Daddy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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.

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

Barreto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barreto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daddy keeps working.

Barreto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barreto working away.
Daddy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barreto.
Daddy sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barreto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barreto's back!
Big Daddy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daddy not allowing Barreto to control his hands.

Barreto is trying to roll into a better position but Daddy has get a rear naked choke and Barreto is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Big Daddy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Radamen Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rad Thibodeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Slipknot-Wait and Bleed. Radamen Sanchez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Sanchez
vs
Thibodeaux

180 cm
24
178 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

190 cm
21
174 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Radamen Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rad Thibodeaux !
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux circles away and keeps his distance.

Sanchez moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanchez landing knees to the body.
Thibodeaux tries to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling the position.

Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thibodeaux stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radamen Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux .
Thibodeaux looks to clinch

and Sanchez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
Thibodeaux wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thibodeaux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Thibodeaux is keeping the position.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez pushes down on Thibodeaux 's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Sanchez is working for a kimura here but Thibodeaux manages to reverse the position and he's now in Sanchez's guard.

Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Thibodeaux defends easily.
Sanchez has a closed guard, preventing Thibodeaux from standing up.
Thibodeaux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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.

Sanchez working for a triangle but Thibodeaux defends it easily.
Thibodeaux preventing the sweep.
Thibodeaux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.

Sanchez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Thibodeaux stacks Sanchez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Thibodeaux !
Thibodeaux slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Sanchez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to get to half guard.
Thibodeaux looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanchez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thibodeaux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.

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.
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thibodeaux trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sanchez is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thibodeaux tries to clinch

and Sanchez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanchez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sanchez missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.

Thibodeaux breaks the clinch.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Thibodeaux darts in trying to clinch

and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thibodeaux won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Sanchez swings around for an armbar but Thibodeaux sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sanchez's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thibodeaux passes into side control.
Thibodeaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.

Thibodeaux has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves away
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.

Thibodeaux closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

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

Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux misses with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux .
Thibodeaux has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Sanchez shrugs off.
Thibodeaux has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Sanchez throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.

Thibodeaux breaks the clinch.

Thibodeaux has managed to clinch.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
Thibodeaux tries a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks it.
Thibodeaux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanchez missing with knees to the body.
Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thibodeaux lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thibodeaux .
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Thibodeaux .

Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Sanchez avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux , against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanchez's defenses.
Sanchez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
Sanchez lands an elbow just above Thibodeaux 's eye.
Sanchez prevents Thibodeaux from breaking the clinch.

Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rad Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sanchez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Thibodeaux darts in trying to clinch

and Sanchez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thibodeaux !
BOOM! Sanchez connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Sanchez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Thibodeaux is now in Sanchez's guard. A big mistake from Sanchez there, giving up the dominant position!
Thibodeaux tries to stand but Sanchez is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Thibodeaux controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Radamen Sanchez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez shoots in but Thibodeaux avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Thibodeaux .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch

and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thibodeaux won't be happy with that.
Sanchez lands a few punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez throwing strikes but Thibodeaux manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Sanchez is looking to reverse the position.
Radamen Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Thibodeaux decides to stand back up. Thibodeaux steps back and let's Sanchez get back to his feet.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux circles away and keeps his distance.

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.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick

and Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Sanchez throws knees to the body.
Sanchez lands a knee to the body.
Thibodeaux landing knees to the body.

Thibodeaux 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Thibodeaux both land. Nice combination.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Thibodeaux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Thibodeaux closes the distance looking to clinch

and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanchez throws a strike but Thibodeaux rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thibodeaux wanted to stand there but Sanchez had control of the position.
Sanchez 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.

Sanchez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thibodeaux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rad Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Sanchez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Thibodeaux is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sanchez.

Thibodeaux thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Radamen Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanchez, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radamen Sanchez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Crash Holly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holly's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Slow Death. Figueroa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Samba Pa Ti by Carlos Santana. 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.

Holly
vs
Figueroa

175 cm
18
148 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Likes ground

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight 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, Crash Holly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Figueroa !
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figueroa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holly.
Holly takes a swing at Figueroa 's ribcage but misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Figueroa .
Figueroa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holly keeps working.
Holly is looking for a sweep.
Holly is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Figueroa off and has taken his back!
Holly has the hooks in. Figueroa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Holly misses with punches from the back.
Holly is looking to control Figueroa but Figueroa is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Holly working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Figueroa tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Figueroa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holly working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Figueroa wants to control but Holly is having none of it.

Holly looking to secure an arm triangle but Figueroa defends it well.
Figueroa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Figueroa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Holly is working for a guillotine from mount but Figueroa frees his head quite easily.
Holly prevents Figueroa from getting the reversal.

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.
Figueroa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Figueroa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Holly has control of Figueroa 's left arm, preventing Figueroa from doing any damage.
Figueroa trying to control but Holly is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Holly wants to pass the guard but Figueroa is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa is looking to control Holly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Figueroa avoid being mounted?

Holly is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Figueroa is not content to let Holly control the position.
Holly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Figueroa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Holly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Figueroa looking for a sweep. Not yet Figueroa , not yet.

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.
Figueroa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holly trying to control the position from guard on top but Figueroa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holly advances to half guard.
Figueroa preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Holly is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Figueroa is in trouble now - Holly has advanced to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Figueroa is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Crash Holly 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.

Holly lands a jab to Figueroa 's midsection.
Holly swings for the body but Figueroa moves out of range.
Holly moves in looking to clinch but Figueroa pushes him off.
Holly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Holly.
Figueroa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Figueroa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Holly working a defensive guard here.

Holly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Figueroa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Figueroa trying to control the position from guard on top but Holly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Figueroa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holly swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Holly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Holly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Figueroa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Figueroa wants to pass the guard but Holly is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Holly has his hands on Figueroa 's head, controlling the position.

Holly looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Figueroa passes into side control.
Holly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Figueroa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Holly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Figueroa is defending against the submission attempts here by Holly.
Figueroa controlling the position well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Figueroa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holly.
Figueroa tries to get to full guard but Holly has control of the leg.

Holly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Figueroa sees it coming and defends easily.
Figueroa trying to control from the bottom.

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.
Figueroa is refusing to be controlled, as Holly sits in half guard.

Holly is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Holly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Figueroa manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Holly coming out on top.
Figueroa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Figueroa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Holly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holly has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holly lands a jab to the nose.
Figueroa misses with a wild combination.
Holly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Figueroa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Figueroa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Holly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Figueroa .
Holly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Figueroa does no damage.
Figueroa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holly lands with a cross.
Figueroa scores with a three punch combo!
Holly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Figueroa .
Rafael Figueroa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A leg kick checked by Holly.

Figueroa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Figueroa content to control rather than advance.
Holly trying to hold on to Figueroa 's head to control him but Figueroa postures up.
Figueroa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Figueroa wants to control from the top but Holly keeps moving.
Holly is trying to keep Figueroa in close.
Holly keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Holly is trying to control the position but Figueroa postures up.
Figueroa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holly is keeping the position for now.

Holly has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Figueroa should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Holly has tightened it up now! Figueroa should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Crash Holly!
Crash Holly retains his featherweight title!