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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caio Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Saavedra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigues's entrance music is 50 cent - Get Up. A fine choice. Saavedra has chosen Cant be touched as his entrance music. Caio Rodrigues looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Rodrigues
vs
Saavedra

198 cm
20
210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
22
250 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toni Saavedra!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues tests Saavedra's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Toni Saavedra has been cut.
Saavedra looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Saavedra blocks a head kick by Rodrigues.
Saavedra chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rodrigues can pounce on him.
A big head kick from Rodrigues and Saavedra is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saavedra keeping full guard, as Rodrigues tries to pass.
Rodrigues pushing down on Saavedra's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Rodrigues stands up and beckons Saavedra to join him on the feet.
Rodrigues lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A left and a right from Rodrigues both land. Nice combination.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters circling a little - Rodrigues finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Saavedra sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that half lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saavedra drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Caio Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues throws a nice head kick!
Rodrigues throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Rodrigues as Saavedra shoots in.
Saavedra moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rodrigues pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodrigues connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rodrigues misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues works Saavedra's body with a nice hook.
Saavedra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saavedra ducks right into an uppercut from Rodrigues.
Saavedra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Caio Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toni Saavedra.
Rodrigues keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that half lands.
Rodrigues scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Saavedra avoids a kick to the body.

Saavedra scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Saavedra tries for a kimura but Rodrigues is defending well.
Rodrigues prevents Saavedra from moving into mount.
Rodrigues wants to get back to his feet.

Saavedra wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodrigues, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues pushes Saavedra away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Saavedra gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

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

Saavedra is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rodrigues is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Rodrigues's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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.

Saavedra tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Saavedra thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Saavedra tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rodrigues tries to buck Saavedra off but Saavedra is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Saavedra goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rodrigues rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Saavedra's guard! Nice work there by Rodrigues!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Rodrigues dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toni Saavedra's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rodrigues scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rodrigues scores with a kick to the body.
Saavedra ducks right into an uppercut from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a spinning back kick!
Rodrigues throws a push kick but Saavedra slaps the foot to one side.
Rodrigues looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rodrigues pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodrigues goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rodrigues throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodrigues throws a sloppy head kick and Saavedra moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodrigues with a nice cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saavedra shoots in but no luck this time.
Saavedra shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well. He's pushed Saavedra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Caio Rodrigues is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodrigues misses with a double jab.
Rodrigues swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saavedra slips a jab and a cross from Rodrigues.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
Rodrigues lands with a slapping head kick.
Rodrigues throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rodrigues tries to bum rush Saavedra with a series of wild strikes but Saavedra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Saavedra moves out of range.
Rodrigues plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Saavedra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

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.
Rodrigues misses with a head kick.
Rodrigues stuffs the takedown attempt from Saavedra. Saavedra gets slowly back to his feet.
Caio Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toni Saavedra.
Saavedra moves away from the strike by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues cracks Saavedra with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rodrigues moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rodrigues misses with the combination.
Saavedra 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.
Rodrigues misses with a wild combination.
Rodrigues connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saavedra's hands.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
Horrible takedown by Saavedra or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodrigues which made him look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues lands a head kick. Saavedra smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rodrigues lands a jab.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that half lands.
Saavedra fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodrigues throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saavedra moves out of range as Rodrigues throws a body kick.
Saavedra moves out of range of the body kick.
A punch combination from Rodrigues misses.

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.
Rodrigues throws a sloppy head kick and Saavedra moves out of range easily.
Rodrigues pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodrigues throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodrigues misses with a body kick.
Saavedra ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
Saavedra misses with a takedown attempt - Rodrigues sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saavedra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodrigues misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodrigues lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saavedra circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Saavedra avoids them all with ease.
Rodrigues misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Rodrigues dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Toni Saavedra's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Saavedra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodrigues as he avoids it easily.
Rodrigues misses with a few strikes there.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rodrigues throws a head kick but Saavedra moves out of range.
Rodrigues misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rodrigues tries a head kick but it misses.
Saavedra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodrigues as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Saavedra moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodrigues throws a wild body kick that Saavedra sees coming a mile off.
Saavedra blocks the body kick.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues looks to land a body kick but Saavedra moved away.
Saavedra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Caio Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toni Saavedra.
A jab from Rodrigues misses.
Saavedra takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saavedra moves out of range as Rodrigues throws a body kick.

Saavedra shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saavedra showed some decent athleticism there.
Rodrigues wants to get back to full guard.

Saavedra seems to be working for a kimura but Rodrigues defends the submission attempt.

Saavedra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rodrigues doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saavedra.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Saavedra is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Rodrigues has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rodrigues won't allow Saavedra to pass to mount.

Saavedra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rodrigues doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saavedra.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saavedra is working for a kimura but Rodrigues is defending it quite comfortably.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saavedra crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rodrigues - the referee stops the clock and Saavedra gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rodrigues. Saavedra manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Saavedra has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a head kick.
Toni Saavedra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodrigues throws a head kick that Saavedra semi-blocks.
Rodrigues throws a wild body kick that Saavedra sees coming a mile off.
Rodrigues tries to land a front kick but Saavedra steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saavedra takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saavedra.
Rodrigues cracks Saavedra with a good jab.

That's four 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.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rodrigues.
Saavedra shoots in and drives through. Rodrigues sprawls well.
Rodrigues misses the jab.
Rodrigues looks for the body kick but Saavedra saw that one coming.
Saavedra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodrigues throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rodrigues lands a head kick. Saavedra smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Caio Rodrigues is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodrigues lands with a straight right. Saavedra didn't see that one coming.
Rodrigues throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that half lands.
Rodrigues lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saavedra circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodrigues throws a push kick but Saavedra slaps the foot to one side.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Caio Rodrigues.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rodrigues, 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Rodrigues!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Matyushenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Thiago
vs
Matyushenko

190 cm
20
208 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
19
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Thiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Matyushenko!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thiago gets caught flat footed, as Matyushenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Matyushenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thiago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matyushenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thiago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matyushenko is one step ahead there.
Thiago on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thiago tries to get out of the position.
Thiago throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Thiago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matyushenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Thiago has wrist control.
Thiago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matyushenko.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Matyushenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thiago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matyushenko shoots for a takedown but Thiago saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matyushenko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thiago swinging wilding here.
Thiago scores with a one two! Matyushenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thiago misses with a wild combination.
Thiago throws a head kick that Matyushenko semi-blocks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matyushenko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thiago's guard.
Matyushenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matyushenko being controlled here momentarily.
Matyushenko throwing strikes from guard but Thiago blocks nicely.
Matyushenko throws a strike but Thiago rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thiago slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Matyushenko 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.
Thiago is in close to Matyushenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matyushenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matyushenko looks gassed!
Thiago working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matyushenko's head.
Thiago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matyushenko is keeping the position for now.

Thiago decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thiago scores with a sloppy right hand. Matyushenko should have avoided that one.
Thiago tries to clinch but Matyushenko is having none of it.
A jab from Thiago does it's job there.
No luck for Matyushenko with that takedown attempt.
Thiago with a lazy takedown attempt

and Matyushenko counters with a single leg into guard. Thiago didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thiago is on top in guard.
Thiago won't allow Matyushenko to sweep him here.

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

Thiago decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Matyushenko with a poor takedown

and Thiago counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Matyushenko's guard now.
Paulo Thiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Matyushenko.
Matyushenko wants to stand up but Thiago is controlling him.
Thiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Matyushenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thiago cracks Matyushenko with a solid left hand.
Matyushenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Matyushenko keeping moving, preventing Thiago from controlling successfully.

Thiago decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Matyushenko, up you get!
Matyushenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paulo Thiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matyushenko fails with a takedown attempt.

Thiago moves into the clinch.

Thiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matyushenko misses with a double jab.
Thiago with a poor takedown

and Matyushenko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thiago's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thiago pulls Matyushenko in to control the position.
Thiago looking for a sweep. Not yet Thiago, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Thiago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matyushenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matyushenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Matyushenko stands up over Thiago, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Matyushenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thiago.
Matyushenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thiago but Thiago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matyushenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thiago counters with a straight right hand.
Matyushenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thiago lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Matyushenko backs up against the cage.

Thiago gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thiago.

Thiago turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Thiago decides to stand back up. Thiago steps back and let's Matyushenko get back to his feet.
Thiago misses with a wild combination.

Matyushenko tries to keep at a distance but Thiago has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matyushenko stops a takedown attempt from Thiago.
Matyushenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Thiago shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paulo Thiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Matyushenko.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matyushenko jumps guard but Thiago stands there with Matyushenko around his waist. Matyushenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago blocks an elbow strike.

Thiago manages to break the clinch.
Thiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Matyushenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matyushenko trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Matyushenko trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Thiago takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Matyushenko tries to strike from the bottom.
Thiago won't allow Matyushenko to sweep him here.
Thiago forces his way into half guard.
Thiago wants to control but Matyushenko is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thiago wants to control but Matyushenko is keeping him busy.
Matyushenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thiago trying to control but Matyushenko is working from the bottom.
Thiago passes Matyushenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Matyushenko is pressing down on Thiago's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thiago prevents Matyushenko from getting back to his feet.
Matyushenko is striking off his back. Thiago thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matyushenko wants to improve his position but Thiago is controlling well.
Matyushenko is trying to stand back up but Thiago is controlling him

Thiago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matyushenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thiago.
Matyushenko is pressing down on Thiago's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Matyushenko throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Thiago won't allow Matyushenko to sweep him here.

Thiago stands up from Matyushenko's guard - Thiago perhaps looking for a knockout.

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.
Some wild striking there from Thiago.
Matyushenko swings for the body but Thiago moves out of range.
Matyushenko throws a shot to the body.

Matyushenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Thiago!
Poor strikes thrown by Matyushenko there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Thiago is working to get back to half guard.
Matyushenko with good strikes from the mount here!
Thiago sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thiago wants to improve his position but Matyushenko is controlling well.
Thiago taking some punishment here, with Matyushenko in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Thiago dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Thiago throws a one two combo.
Paulo Thiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thiago lands a high kick!
Thiago shoots in and drives through. Matyushenko sprawls well.
Matyushenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thiago counters with a head kick.

Thiago gets caught flat footed, as Matyushenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thiago is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Thiago looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Matyushenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matyushenko gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago tries to free his leg and advance position but Matyushenko is retaining full guard.
Matyushenko will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Matyushenko keeping full guard, as Thiago tries to pass.
Matyushenko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thiago!
Matyushenko lands a heavy elbow.
Thiago wants to hold on but Matyushenko pushes him away.
Thiago is in a horrible position here. Matyushenko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Thiago gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matyushenko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thiago with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thiago is looking for a sweep. Matyushenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matyushenko trying to pass the guard but Thiago defending well.
Matyushenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thiago wants to improve his position but Matyushenko is controlling well.
Thiago on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Matyushenko is looking to pass Thiago's guard but actually Thiago recovers to full guard.
Matyushenko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thiago's guard.

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.
Thiago misses with a combination

and Matyushenko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thiago's guard now.
Thiago controls Matyushenko momentarily but Matyushenko frees himself.
Matyushenko works over Thiago with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thiago keeping full guard, as Matyushenko tries to pass.
Thiago pulls Matyushenko in close to prevent any damage.
Thiago can't keep his opponent in guard - Matyushenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Matyushenko stands up from half guard.
Thiago lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matyushenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matyushenko misses with a wild combination.
Thiago misses with a combination

and Matyushenko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thiago tries to get to full guard but Matyushenko has control of the leg.

Matyushenko stands up and beckons Thiago to join him on the feet.
Thiago wants to clinch up but Matyushenko keeps it at a distance.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Matyushenko.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matyushenko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tommy Matyushenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulo Thiago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thiago tries to bench press Matyushenko off him but Matyushenko keeps the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Thiago!

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86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Sortello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gracie
vs
Sortello

178 cm
18
178 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

182 cm
20
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renzo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mario Sortello!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sortello throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sortello.
Sortello throws a head kick that misses.
Sortello is looking to score with low kicks.
Sortello throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Sortello gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Sortello is retaining full guard.
Sortello wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sortello looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sortello looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sortello!
Sortello wants to stand but Gracie has his arm trapped.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
It looks like Sortello is going to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Sortello looks gassed!
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie passes to full mount!
Sortello wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Gracie working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Sortello turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Gracie off and cradles Sortello's limp body as Gracie celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Renzo Gracie!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Carbone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Four Words To Choke Upon" by BFMV. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Evans
vs
Carbone

189 cm
20
186 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
21
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

5th Round

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Carbone!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Carbone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Evans is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carbone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carbone's back!
You can see the frustration on Carbone's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Carbone is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Evans has the hooks in. Carbone is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Evans passes his arm under Carbone's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Carbone taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anderson Evans!

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100%

Undercard bout

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

Ferdinand
vs
Rua

174 cm
19
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
21
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Ferdinand!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Rua.
Ferdinand takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ferdinand fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rua.
Ferdinand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ferdinand is looking to slow Rua down with leg kicks.
Rua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ferdinand.
Ferdinand lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rua circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferdinand looks to land a combination. Rua sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Rogerio Rua has been cut.
Rua looks gassed!
Ferdinand lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferdinand scores with a one two! Rua had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Ferdinand drives through with a takedown into guard.

Rua is rocked!

Rua working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ferdinand has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdinand is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ferdinand'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.

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.
Rua is trying to maintain the position but Ferdinand is very close to passing his half guard.
Rua is concentrating on defense, preventing Ferdinand from advancing position.
Rua is looking to control Ferdinand's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rua avoid being mounted?
Ferdinand lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Ferdinand is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rua wants to get back to his feet.
Ferdinand is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rua makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rua.

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.
Rua trying to keep a closed guard but Ferdinand is proving a slippery customer.

Ferdinand stands and steps away. Rua gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rua falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferdinand counters with a nice uppercut.
Rogerio Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferdinand throws a series of punches but Rua moves out of range.
Ferdinand rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferdinand jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ferdinand moves away from the strike by Rua.
Rua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferdinand counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rua's knee momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ferdinand throws a right hand that Rua ducks under and follows up with a left that Rua also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Ferdinand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rogerio Rua's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ferdinand moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Rua on the inside.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Ferdinand decides to pull guard.
Rua is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferdinand has wrist control.
Ferdinand keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.

Ferdinand has his feet on Rua's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ferdinand wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rua on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ferdinand fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rua swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferdinand counters with a left and a right that stings Rua.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferdinand throws a right hand that Rua ducks under and follows up with a left that Rua also avoids with ease.
Ferdinand works over Rua's head and body with a nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdinand stalks Rua and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rua's face. Rua staggers backwards, shaken.
Ferdinand lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rua backs up against the cage.
Ferdinand scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ferdinand lands with an overhand left.
Rua takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rua throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferdinand counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Antonio Ferdinand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua throws a leg kick but Ferdinand checks it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Ferdinand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferdinand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rua misses with a double jab
and Ferdinand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rua goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ferdinand is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rua takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Antonio Ferdinand is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferdinand moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
No joy there for Ferdinand, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rua shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ferdinand pinned against the cage. Ferdinand gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ferdinand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rua.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferdinand makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rua misses with a combination
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rua tries to clinch but Ferdinand moves away
and Ferdinand counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ferdinand changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferdinand catches Rua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rua misses with a double jab.
Ferdinand has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rua.

Ferdinand gets a clinch.
Rua is trying to break the clinch but Ferdinand has him pressed against the cage.
Rua wants a takedown but no success here.

Rua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferdinand goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rua takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rua misses with a double jab
and Ferdinand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rua gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses with a double jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Ferdinand scores with a four punch combination!
Rua falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferdinand counters with a nice uppercut.
Rua falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferdinand counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rua misses with a double jab
and Ferdinand makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rua slips a jab and a cross from Ferdinand.
Rua lands a jab to the nose.
Rua falls off balance throwing a combination

and Ferdinand counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ferdinand controlling from the top position.
Ferdinand postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand is looking to stand up but Rua won't let him.
Ferdinand stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Ferdinand from controlling successfully.
Rua has his hands on Ferdinand's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Ferdinand dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rogerio Rua's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ferdinand circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ferdinand counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Ferdinand.
Rua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferdinand lands a jab-cross combination.
Ferdinand throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rua throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferdinand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferdinand moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ferdinand throws a series of punches but Rua moves out of range.
Ferdinand connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rua throws a combination that misses
and Ferdinand counters with a straight right hand.
Ferdinand throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ferdinand throws a series of strikes that have Rua backpedaling.
Rua swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferdinand counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Rua coming out on top.
Ferdinand lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rua has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rua falls off balance throwing a combination

and Ferdinand counters with a single leg into guard. Rua didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua looking for a sweep. Not yet Rua, not yet.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Ferdinand from controlling successfully.
Rua wants to control but Ferdinand passes easily into half guard.

Rua has one foot on Ferdinand's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Rua.
Rua misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rua there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ferdinand throws a one two combo.
Rua misses with a double jab
and Ferdinand counters with a thumping low kick.
Ferdinand rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferdinand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rua can do to turn this around?
Rua misses with a combination
and Ferdinand counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rua throws a series of punches but Ferdinand moves out of range.
Ferdinand slips a jab and a cross from Rua.
Rua throws a shot from downtown. Ferdinand moves away and avoids it.
Rua misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ferdinand displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rua misses with a double jab
and Ferdinand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rua tries to bum rush Ferdinand with a series of wild strikes but Ferdinand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rua on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Ferdinand drives through and clinches with Rua against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ferdinand gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rua regains guard.

Rua is looking for a triangle but Ferdinand pushes his legs off easily.
Ferdinand wants to stand and escape but instead Rua has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ferdinand on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ferdinand tries to get out of the position.
Rua wants to control from the top but Ferdinand keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ferdinand manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ferdinand showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rua is trying to control the position but Ferdinand postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Ferdinand clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rogerio Rua'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.

Ferdinand looks to land a combination but Rua avoids it well.
Rua scores with a one two! Ferdinand had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferdinand counters with a series of strikes. Rua will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferdinand circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferdinand throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A shot to de liver by Ferdinand. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Ferdinand does it's job there.
Ferdinand works Rua's body with a nice hook.
Rua misses with a double jab
and Ferdinand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferdinand lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ferdinand.
Ferdinand lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rua backs up against the cage.
Rua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferdinand was well out of range. Poor timing from Rua.
Ferdinand stalks Rua and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rua's face. Rua staggers backwards, shaken.
Ferdinand goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ferdinand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferdinand rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rua throws a right and a left that both miss.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ferdinand tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rua takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ferdinand scores with a one two! Rua had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ferdinand fails with the takedown.
Ferdinand avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferdinand. That's going to slow Rua down.
Rua tries for a takedown but Ferdinand sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rua there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rua takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ferdinand lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferdinand counters with a three punch combo that has Rua backing up. Rua nods at Ferdinand to acknowledge the strikes.
A combination from Rua does no damage.
Ferdinand looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rua misses with a double jab
and Ferdinand counters with a body kick.
Ferdinand throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rua falls off balance throwing a combination

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rua fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ferdinand takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ferdinand scores with a one two! Rua had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rua moves in looking to clinch but Ferdinand pushes him off.
Ferdinand displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferdinand counters with a solid body kick.
Rua falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferdinand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferdinand avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Ferdinand looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rua is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand stopping the sweep attempt from Rua.

Ferdinand stands up from Rua's guard - Ferdinand perhaps looking for a knockout.

Rua drives through and clinches with Ferdinand against the cage.
Ferdinand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Rua has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferdinand avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

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

Ferdinand gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferdinand is one step ahead there.
Rua is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rua is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Ferdinand had his way with Rogerio Rua in that round.
The cut man is working on Rogerio Rua's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Ferdinand.
Rua misses with a double jab
and Ferdinand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferdinand misses with a combination
letting Rua counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ferdinand.
Ferdinand takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Ferdinand clinches.
Rua is looking to control Ferdinand's arms but Ferdinand gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rua has his back to the cage.
Ferdinand has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rua is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

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

Ferdinand has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ferdinand tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Rua turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rua manages to end up in side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ferdinand tries to bench press Rua off him but Rua keeps the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Rua.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdinand is looking to regain half guard here but Rua keeps moving and retains side control.
Rua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferdinand keeps working.

Rua stands up.
Rua throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferdinand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Ferdinand clinches up with Rua and pushes him back against the cage.

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

Rua scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rua seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferdinand does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand is trying to stand.

Rua stands up out of the half guard.
Rua throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferdinand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferdinand lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rua misses with a combination
and Ferdinand counters with a one-two to the body.
Some wild striking there from Rua.
Ferdinand throws a nice head kick!
Rua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rua has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rua tries for a takedown but Ferdinand circles away easily

and Ferdinand counters with a shoot takedown. Rua fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferdinand trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ferdinand has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferdinand.
Ferdinand wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.

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.
Ferdinand postures up in Rua's guard and throws a big left but Rua blocks it.
Antonio Ferdinand overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rua is trying to keep Ferdinand in close.

Rua looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferdinand's corner is telling him to maintain position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rogerio Rua.
Well Ferdinand 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Ferdinand!
Antonio Ferdinand is the new lightweight champion!

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Co-main event

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

Souza
vs
Davids

193 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
19
258 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Souza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mikel Davids!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Souza as Davids shoots in.

Souza fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Davids sprawls well initially but Souza persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Souza!
Miguel Souza is the new heavyweight champion!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Sewell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Menkhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Menkhoff looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Sewell
vs
Menkhoff

186 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

187 cm
21
208 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Sewell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Menkhoff!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sewell doesn't manage to clinch there - Menkhoff circles away.

Menkhoff darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Menkhoff with the ground and pound but Sewell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Menkhoff throws a strike but Sewell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Menkhoff trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sewell is looking to stand up but Menkhoff won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sewell is stalling in the full guard.
Menkhoff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sewell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Menkhoff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sewell is controlling him.
Menkhoff wants to sweep here but Sewell controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sewell wants to control from the top but Menkhoff keeps moving.
Menkhoff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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

and Menkhoff counters by moving into the clinch.
Sewell digs a right hand into Menkhoff's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Menkhoff's gas tank.
Menkhoff looks gassed!
Menkhoff jumps guard but Sewell stands there with Menkhoff around his waist. Menkhoff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Sewell pulls guard.
Menkhoff throwing strikes but missing.
Sewell trying to control the position.
Menkhoff is working Sewell 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.
Menkhoff thows a big elbow that misses.
Sewell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Menkhoff throws and elbow that misses. Sewell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Menkhoff's guard. Nice move by Sewell!
Menkhoff has momentary wrist control but Sewell slips an elbow through the middle.
Menkhoff trying to strike off his back.
Sewell trying to control the position from guard on top but Menkhoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sewell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Menkhoff can do anything to dispel that myth.
Menkhoff is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sewell is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sewell scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Menkhoff?
Sewell trying to control but Menkhoff is having none of it.
Menkhoff swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Sewell tries to control but Menkhoff wriggling away.
Menkhoff tries to hold on but Sewell pushes him away.
Sewell trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Menkhoff swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Menkhoff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Menkhoff is squirming around, avoiding Sewell's attempts to control the action.

Sewell goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Menkhoff turns into him and now he's in Sewell's guard.
Sewell keeping moving, preventing Menkhoff from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Sewell 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.

Menkhoff doesn't manage to clinch there - Sewell circles away.
Sewell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Menkhoff counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sewell has his takedown stuffed

and Menkhoff decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sewell's guard.
Menkhoff landing some decent shots from guard.
Menkhoff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Menkhoff tries to free his leg and advance position but Sewell is retaining full guard.
Menkhoff trying to control but Sewell is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Sewell looking for a guillotine here but Menkhoff defends easily.
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.
Menkhoff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Menkhoff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Menkhoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sewell is trying to control the position but Menkhoff postures up.

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

Menkhoff closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sewell to the mat! Sewell manages to get full guard.
Menkhoff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Menkhoff throws a strike but Sewell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sewell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sewell won't allow Menkhoff to sweep him here.
Sewell won't allow Menkhoff to get back to his feet.
Menkhoff trying to strike off his back.
Sewell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Menkhoff thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Menkhoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sewell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Menkhoff scores with a takedown into Sewell's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menkhoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Menkhoff has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sewell is proving hard to escape from.
Menkhoff throws a strike but Sewell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Menkhoff looking for a guillotine here but Sewell defends easily.
Menkhoff tries to strike from the bottom.

That's four 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.

Menkhoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sewell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sewell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Menkhoff trying to control the position.
Menkhoff looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sewell puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sewell blocks the strikes from Menkhoff.

Menkhoff manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Menkhoff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sewell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sewell fails with the takedown
and Menkhoff counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Menkhoff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sewell doesn't manage to clinch there - Menkhoff circles away.
Sewell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sewell throws a head kick but Menkhoff moves out of range.
Sewell fails with the takedown
and Menkhoff counters with a head kick.
Menkhoff shoots for a double leg takedown but Sewell sprawls well. He's pushed Menkhoff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sewell circles away from the clinch attempt

and Sewell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Menkhoff's guard now.
Menkhoff thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Menkhoff has his feet on Sewell's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Menkhoff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sewell tries to clinch there but Menkhoff circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Sewell as Menkhoff shoots in.
Michael Sewell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Menkhoff.
Sewell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Menkhoff counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sewell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sewell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sewell tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menkhoff scores with a three punch combo!
Sewell tries for a takedown but Menkhoff circles away easily

and Menkhoff counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sewell's guard now.

Sewell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Menkhoff lands a couple of elbows.
Menkhoff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Menkhoff wants to control from the top but Sewell keeps moving.
Menkhoff trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sewell's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sewell controls Menkhoff momentarily but Menkhoff frees himself.
David Menkhoff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Menkhoff throws and elbow that misses. Sewell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Menkhoff's guard. Nice move by Sewell!
Menkhoff looking for a sweep. Not yet Menkhoff, not yet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Good leg kick by Menkhoff there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Menkhoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sewell with a lazy takedown attempt

and Menkhoff counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menkhoff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Menkhoff trying to control the action but Sewell is working from the bottom.
Sewell is trying to control but can't.
Menkhoff wants to free his trapped foot but Sewell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sewell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Menkhoff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sewell is staying active underneath Menkhoff, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sewell doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Menkhoff counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Menkhoff really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Menkhoff misses with a combination

and Sewell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sewell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sewell fails to pull guard.
Sewell tries to pull guard but Menkhoff won't allow it.
Sewell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Menkhoff has him pressed against the cage.
Sewell jumps guard but Menkhoff stands there with Sewell around his waist. Sewell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Sewell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sewell is looking to control Menkhoff's arms but Menkhoff gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sewell has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sewell tries to pull guard but Menkhoff won't allow it.

Menkhoff lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Menkhoff lands strikes from half guard.
Menkhoff is just content to waste time from the top position. Sewell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sewell working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Menkhoff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sewell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Menkhoff trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sewell trying to control but Menkhoff is having none of it.

Sewell goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Menkhoff turns into him and now he's in Sewell's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Menkhoff lands a couple of digs.
Menkhoff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Menkhoff lands a couple of digs.
Menkhoff thows a big elbow that misses.
Menkhoff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Menkhoff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Menkhoff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sewell's head.
Menkhoff wants to pass the guard but Sewell is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Menkhoff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Menkhoff blocks a head kick by Sewell.

Menkhoff drives through with a takedown into guard.
Menkhoff stands up over Sewell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Menkhoff postures up.
Sewell keeping moving, preventing Menkhoff from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Menkhoff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Menkhoff wants to get up but he can't break Sewell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Menkhoff wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Sewell's closed guard. He's half up but Sewell has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Sewell pivots and extends the arm, Menkhoff falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Sewell! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Sewell!
Michael Sewell is the new light heavyweight champion!

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