CSI 22 - Older and Wiser PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Espozito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonathan Espozito could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lyoto Machida's chin.

Espozito
vs
Machida

197 cm
19
200 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

185 cm
21
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Mundo Green - World Verde

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonathan Espozito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Espozito scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

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

Espozito goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Machida has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Espozito but great work by Machida.
Espozito is trying to get back to half guard.

Machida looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Espozito is trying to control Machida's posture but Machida avoids it.
Espozito is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machida seems to be working for a kimura but Espozito defends the submission attempt.

Espozito looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Machida pushes past his half guard into mount!
Espozito is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Espozito is working to get back to half guard.
Espozito is breathing heavily.

Machida is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Espozito has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Espozito tries to improve his position but instead Machida has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida controlling well, preventing Espozito from escaping the position.

Machida has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Espozito has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Machida tightening his grip on Espozito, looking for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida keeps control of the position as Espozito tries to break free.

Machida patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Espozito trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espozito is really stuck here.

Machida is persistently looking for the submission but Espozito is defending it well.

Machida is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Espozito is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Machida is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Espozito has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Machida is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Espozito has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Machida has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Espozito taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Machida doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lyoto Machida!

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between sergio Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mateo valaquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn comes to the cage accompanied by Bruddah Iz - E Ala E. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Penn
vs
valaquez

176 cm
21
165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

225 cm
23
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, sergio Penn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, mateo valaquez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
valaquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penn throws a series of punches but valaquez moves out of range.
Penn thows a body shot but no joy.
Penn misses with a series of wild punches.
Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Penn dips to his left and cracks valaquez with an uppercut!
Penn misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
valaquez shoots in for a double leg but Penn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
valaquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Penn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn leaves valaquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by valaquez.
No joy there for Penn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
valaquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Penn.
Penn looks to land a combination but valaquez avoids it well.
Penn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
valaquez tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Penn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

valaquez closes the distance and clinches.

Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but valaquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot lands for Penn.
Penn leaves valaquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
sergio Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mateo valaquez.
Penn scores with a three punch combo!
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Penn loads up on a big right hand but valaquez slips the punch.
valaquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Penn avoids it really well and circles away.
Penn misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
valaquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penn.

valaquez scores with a takedown into Penn's guard.
valaquez slips nicely into half guard.
valaquez works his way into full mount!
Penn holds on for dear life.
valaquez throwing strikes here but Penn is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to stand up.
valaquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Penn wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Penn is really stuck here.
valaquez trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn trying to control the hands but valaquez breaks the grip.
Penn has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
valaquez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Penn's body.
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 sergio Penn will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Penn throws out a loose jab but valaquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn misses with a series of wild punches.
Penn works valaquez's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for Penn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Penn shoots in but valaquez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn throws a shot to the body.
Penn misses with a few strikes there.
valaquez with a lazy takedown attempt

and Penn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in valaquez's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn wants to stand but valaquez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
valaquez looking for a sweep. Not yet valaquez, not yet.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but valaquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
valaquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Penn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Penn trying to control but valaquez is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
valaquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penn is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
valaquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
valaquez slips under a jab.
Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
valaquez misses with a takedown attempt
and valaquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Penn does no damage.
Penn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but valaquez circles away quickly and effectively.
sergio Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
valaquez misses with a takedown
and valaquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
sergio Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mateo valaquez.
Penn misses with a few strikes there.
valaquez staying out of range there.
Penn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but valaquez avoids it really well and circles away.
Penn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
valaquez tries to clinch but Penn moves out of range.
Penn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn throws a right hand that valaquez ducks under and follows up with a left that valaquez also avoids with ease.
valaquez shoots and misses
and Penn counters with a one-two to the body.
sergio Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Penn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
valaquez with a poor takedown
and Penn counters with a one-two to the body.
Penn tries to bum rush valaquez with a series of wild strikes but valaquez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

valaquez closes the distance and clinches.
Penn is trying to break the clinch but valaquez has him pressed against the cage.
Penn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but valaquez has him pressed against the cage.
Penn has had enough of the clinch but valaquez keeps him there for the moment.
valaquez is working for takedown but Penn is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

sergio Penn dominated that second 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.

Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
valaquez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
valaquez has his takedown stuffed

and Penn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Penn wants to stand but valaquez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Penn trying to control but valaquez is working from the bottom.
valaquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
valaquez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Penn's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
valaquez pushing down on Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
valaquez prevents Penn from standing back up.
valaquez is looking to advance position but Penn won't allow it.
valaquez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Penn wants to get back to his feet.
valaquez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Penn is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute valaquez jumps into side control!

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.
Penn is trying to escape the position but valaquez is controlling the position.
valaquez prevents Penn from escaping the position.

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

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

Penn throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn looks to land a combination but valaquez avoids it well.
Penn throws a nice looking combination but valaquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
valaquez tries for a takedown but Penn circles away easily

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

valaquez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but valaquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Penn decides to stand and escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
valaquez misses with a takedown attempt
and Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
sergio Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mateo valaquez.
valaquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
valaquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Penn throws a right and a left that valaquez avoids nicely.
Penn stuffs the takedown attempt from valaquez. valaquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Penn dips to his left and cracks valaquez with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

sergio Penn clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Penn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
valaquez is staying active underneath Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

valaquez looking for submissions off his back.
Penn wants to get back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
valaquez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Penn tries to stand but his hand is stuck under valaquez.
Penn has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, valaquez works to full guard.
Penn postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
valaquez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Penn counters with a one-two to the body.
valaquez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Penn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
valaquez fails with the takedown
and Penn counters with a nice body shot.
sergio Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mateo valaquez.

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.
Some wild striking there from Penn.
valaquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
valaquez tries for a takedown but Penn circles away easily
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
valaquez slips under a jab.
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but valaquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
valaquez with a lazy takedown attempt

and Penn counters with a single leg into guard. valaquez didn't expect that.
Penn trying to control but valaquez is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to sit in guard and control but valaquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
valaquez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Penn's guard.
Penn tries to kick valaquez off in order to stand up. valaquez Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
valaquez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Penn!
Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
valaquez controlling the position easily from mount.
valaquez prevents Penn from getting the reversal.
valaquez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn gets back to half guard.
valaquez prevents Penn from standing back up.
valaquez controlling the pace.
Penn trying to hold on to valaquez's head to control him but valaquez postures up.
valaquez not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

sergio Penn had his way with mateo valaquez in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

valaquez tries for a takedown but Penn circles away easily

and Penn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in valaquez's guard now.
sergio Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
valaquez keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Penn wants to stand but valaquez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Penn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
valaquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

valaquez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Penn defends it easily.

Penn stands up and waves to valaquez to follow him.
valaquez closes the distance looking to clinch

and Penn counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for valaquez!
Penn wants to control the pace but valaquez is squirming around nicely.
valaquez gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Penn is going to stand back up.
Penn wants to stand but his hand is trapped. valaquez uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
valaquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Penn manages to get himself to full guard.
valaquez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
valaquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
valaquez is standing up over Penn. Penn looks to escape but valaquez dives into side control.
valaquez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Penn!
Penn is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.
valaquez wants to control the pace but Penn is squirming around nicely.
Penn tries to improve his position but instead valaquez has taken his back!
Penn is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
valaquez is controlling the position but Penn somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
valaquez is keen to just control but Penn is a slippery customer.
Penn pushes valaquez off looking to stand but valaquez dives back in and keeps control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
valaquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Penn as he avoids it easily.
A shot to de liver by Penn. Beautiful body shot.
Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by valaquez.
mateo valaquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penn misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
sergio Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Penn, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for sergio Penn!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for sergio Penn!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for sergio Penn!

sergio Penn wins by unanimous decision!
sergio Penn retains his lightweight title!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vito Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goaf Avelino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fertit comes to the cage accompanied by Riot. Avelino is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ela sai de saia de bicicletinha. Vito Fertit could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Goaf Avelino's chin.

Fertit
vs
Avelino

180 cm
22
188 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

186 cm
22
184 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vito Fertit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Goaf Avelino!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fertit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Avelino drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Avelino tries to circle away but Fertit has him pinned against the cage.
Fertit connects with a nasty looking knee right to Avelino's face.
Avelino is trying to drag Fertit to the mat but Fertit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Fertit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fertit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Avelino.
Fertit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fertit lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fertit Rushes Avelino and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Avelino is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Fertit Piles on the pressure and Avelino crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vito Fertit!
Vito Fertit is the new middleweight champion!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Lakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sasha Lakovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lakovic
vs
Riddick

189 cm
22
178 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

180 cm
20
175 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

[JMFC] AFN - Q156 REC/CARDIO $ 45!

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sasha Lakovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Riddick!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lakovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lakovic is looking to clinch but Riddick is avoiding it.
Lakovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Richard Riddick has been cut.

Riddick shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riddick throwing shots but Lakovic is blocking nicely.
Riddick trying to control from half guard but Lakovic is working away.
Lakovic pushes Riddick off looking to stand but Riddick dives back in and keeps control.
Riddick prevents Lakovic from improving his position.
Lakovic trying to control but Riddick postures up.

Riddick is working for an americana but Lakovic has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Riddick was thinking about the submission.
Riddick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lakovic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Riddick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lakovic is trying to get an arm triangle but Riddick is defending well.
Lakovic in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Lakovic tries for a kimura but Riddick is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lakovic lands a decent elbow from side control.
Riddick sneaks back into half guard.

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.

Lakovic is looking for a kimura but Riddick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lakovic to get the leverage.
Lakovic thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Riddick to regain full guard.
Lakovic won't allow Riddick to sweep him here.

Riddick isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lakovic stacks Riddick 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 Lakovic!
Riddick wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Lakovic is trying to get an arm triangle but Riddick is defending well.
Lakovic postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lakovic sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Riddick is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Riddick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Lakovic goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Riddick has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lakovic but great work by Riddick.
Lakovic is breathing heavily.
Riddick throwing shots but missing, from side control.

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

Riddick has his foot on Lakovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lakovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Riddick keeping moving, preventing Lakovic from controlling successfully.
Lakovic pushes down on Riddick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Riddick flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Riddick wants to get back to his feet.

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

Lakovic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Riddick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Lakovic is looking for a kimura but Riddick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lakovic to get the leverage.
Riddick taking some punishment here, with Lakovic in his half guard.

Lakovic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Riddick trying to control from the bottom.
Riddick is pressing down on Lakovic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lakovic looking to pass the guard.

Riddick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lakovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lakovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Riddick is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sasha Lakovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Riddick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lakovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lakovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lakovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lakovic tries to clinch up but Riddick circles away and keeps his distance.
Lakovic throws a sloppy head kick and Riddick moves out of range easily.
Lakovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Riddick.

Riddick closes the distance and clinches.

Riddick has picked Lakovic up - he's going for a ride! Riddick dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Riddick 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.

Riddick wants to work for an arm triangle but Lakovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Riddick is looking for a kimura here.
Riddick is breathing heavily.
Lakovic trying to control but Riddick postures up.
Lakovic gets full guard.
Riddick won't allow Lakovic to sweep him here.
Lakovic is adopting a defensive guard.
Lakovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Riddick manages to get himself to full guard.
Lakovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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.

Lakovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lakovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

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

Lakovic has gone for a leg lock! Riddick slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lakovic's guard.
Lakovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riddick trying to control but Lakovic is working from the bottom.
Lakovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lakovic tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddick stopping the sweep attempt from Lakovic.
Riddick wants to control from the top but Lakovic keeps moving.
Lakovic is trying to control the position but Riddick postures up.

Riddick has gone for a leg lock! Lakovic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Riddick's guard.
Lakovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Lakovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lakovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Lakovic drops back looking for a leg! Riddick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riddick manages to kick Lakovic off! Lakovic jumps back into Riddick's guard.
Riddick trying to keep a closed guard but Lakovic is proving a slippery customer.

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

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

Lakovic drops back looking for a leg! Riddick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riddick manages to kick Lakovic off! Lakovic jumps back into Riddick's guard.

Riddick looking for a guillotine here but Lakovic defends easily.

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

Lakovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lakovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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 Sasha Lakovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Richard Riddick's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Lakovic lands a head kick. Riddick smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Riddick throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Riddick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lakovic looks to clinch
and Riddick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Riddick takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lakovic scores with a hook.
Lakovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riddick manages to avoid it.
Riddick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sasha Lakovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lakovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Riddick. Riddick gets slowly back to his feet.
Riddick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Riddick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Riddick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lakovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lakovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riddick circles away from the clinch attempt

and Riddick counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right hook to the body lands for Riddick.
Lakovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lakovic looking to throw knees to the head but Riddick is blocking nicely.
Riddick can't get the takedown.
Sasha Lakovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Riddick.
Nice body punch from Lakovic.
Lakovic trying to land knees to the body.
Lakovic missing with knees to the body.
Lakovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lakovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Riddick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Riddick avoiding damage as Lakovic throws knees to the body.
Riddick blocks an elbow strike.
Lakovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riddick.
Still in the clinch, Riddick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lakovic tries a knee to the head but Riddick blocks it.

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.
Riddick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lakovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Riddick blocks the elbow strike.
Lakovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riddick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lakovic fails to land.
Riddick wants a takedown.
Riddick dodges an elbow strike from Lakovic.
Lakovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lakovic tries to land a knee to the head but Riddick blocks with his arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Riddick decides to pull guard.
Riddick is pulling down on Lakovic's head to control his posture.
Riddick trying to control the position.

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

Lakovic drops back looking for a leg! Riddick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riddick manages to kick Lakovic off! Lakovic jumps back into Riddick's guard.

Riddick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Richard Riddick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Riddick is trying to control the position but Lakovic postures up.
Lakovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lakovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riddick is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Riddick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lakovic trying to control but Riddick is working from the bottom.
Riddick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Riddick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lakovic is aware though and is defending well.

Lakovic drops back looking for a leg! Riddick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riddick manages to kick Lakovic off! Lakovic jumps back into Riddick's guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A jab lands there for Lakovic.
Lakovic wants to clinch but Riddick slips to the side

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

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Richard Riddick.
I think Lakovic 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight for Sasha Lakovic!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Sasha Lakovic!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Sasha Lakovic!

Sasha Lakovic wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lou Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asmir Zslevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fertit might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Chop Suey. 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.

Fertit
vs
Zslevski

175 cm
24
177 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

181 cm
21
176 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lou Fertit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asmir Zslevski!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fertit instigates a clinch.

Fertit has hold of one of Zslevski's legs. Zslevski is fighting the takedown attempt but Fertit gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fertit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fertit trying to control but Zslevski is working from the bottom.
Zslevski working a defensive guard here.
Fertit scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zslevski keeping moving, preventing Fertit from controlling successfully.
Fertit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zslevski swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Zslevski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fertit is aware though and is defending well.

Zslevski working for a triangle but Fertit defends it easily.
Fertit is working Zslevski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zslevski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fertit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fertit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zslevski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zslevski manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fertit to take his back!
Zslevski has the hooks in. Fertit is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Zslevski working for a choke but Fertit is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fertit rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zslevski moves nicely into side control.
Fertit sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

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

Fertit looking for a kimura from the bottom but Zslevski passes into side control!

Zslevski is trying to get an arm triangle but Fertit is defending well.
Fertit tries to bench press Zslevski off him but Zslevski keeps the position.
Fertit manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fertit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fertit wants to get back to his feet.

Zslevski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fertit sees it coming and defends easily.

Fertit has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Zslevski escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Zslevski!
Zslevski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fertit keeps working.
Fertit tries to buck Zslevski off but Zslevski is having none of it.
Zslevski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fertit keeps working.
Fertit is looking for a sweep.

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.
Fertit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zslevski off and has taken his back!
Zslevski turns into Fertit and is now in his guard.

Fertit looking for subs off his back but Zslevski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fertit is breathing heavily.
Fertit wants to improve his position but Zslevski is controlling well.

Fertit actively working from the bottom here.
Zslevski is looking to take a break and control but Fertit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fertit is trying to maintain the position but Zslevski is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Asmir Zslevski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fertit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zslevski pinned against the cage. Zslevski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fertit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fertit fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Fertit. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fertit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Zslevski actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zslevski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zslevski keeping moving, preventing Fertit from controlling successfully.
Fertit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zslevski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zslevski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fertit is one step ahead there.
Fertit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Zslevski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Zslevski is looking for a triangle but Fertit pushes his legs off easily.

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

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.

Zslevski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zslevski is breathing heavily.

Zslevski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fertit defends well.
Fertit throws a big right hand that misses.
Fertit distracts Zslevski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

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

Fertit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Zslevski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zslevski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Fertit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zslevski defends well.
Zslevski trying to control the position from guard on top but Fertit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fertit tries to strike 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.
Fertit keeping full guard, as Zslevski tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Zslevski drops back looking for a leg! Fertit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fertit manages to kick Zslevski off! Zslevski jumps back into Fertit's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zslevski misses with a takedown

and Fertit counters with a takedown into side control.
Zslevski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zslevski is not content to let Fertit control the position.
Zslevski tries to improve position but can't.

Fertit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zslevski, who protects the arm well.
Zslevski manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fertit misses with a takedown attempt

and Zslevski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Zslevski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zslevski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Fertit throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zslevski uses it to pass to side control.
Fertit tries to buck Zslevski off but Zslevski is having none of it.
Asmir Zslevski has got the better of the ground game so far.

Zslevski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fertit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fertit gets back to half guard.
Zslevski passes into side control, despite Fertit's attempt to control the position.
Fertit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zslevski passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fertit tries to improve his position but instead Zslevski has taken his back!
I really don't envy Fertit right now.

Zslevski is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Fertit won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Zslevski off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Asmir Zslevski! Asmir Zslevski retains his welterweight title!