No Exit FC 13 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Cisterna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Cisterna acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Jensen
vs
Cisterna

193 cm
24
260 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
28
285 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Jensen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Cisterna!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cisterna with a hook.
Cisterna misses with a right hand
and Jensen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Jensen misses the target.
Cisterna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jensen.
Jensen misses with a hook to the body
and Cisterna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jensen misses with a looping left.
Cisterna throws a shot from downtown. Jensen moves away and avoids it.
Cisterna is looking to clinch but Jensen is avoiding it.

Cisterna darts in and clinches Jensen up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Cisterna.
Jensen is looking to break free of the clinch but Cisterna has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cisterna lands a body punch.
Jensen is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cisterna lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jensen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jensen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cisterna.

Cisterna pulls guard.
Cisterna 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.
Cisterna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen prevents Cisterna from getting back to his feet.
Cisterna looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jensen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jensen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cisterna is trying to stand back up but Jensen is controlling him
Cisterna moves into full guard.
Cisterna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jensen's guard.
Jensen wants to stand up but Cisterna is controlling him.
Cisterna postures up.
Jensen wants to stand up but Cisterna is controlling him.
Cisterna throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cisterna is one step ahead there.
Cisterna looking to pass the guard.

Cisterna postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jensen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cisterna, into his guard.
Jensen wants to control from the top but Cisterna keeps moving.
Jensen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cisterna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jensen postures up.
Jensen forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jensen is keen to just control but Cisterna is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jensen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cisterna is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cisterna scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jensen manages to mount him!
Jensen prevents Cisterna from getting the reversal.

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.
Jensen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cisterna's face.
Cisterna is squirming around, avoiding Jensen's attempts to control the action.
Cisterna bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jensen wants to sweep here but Cisterna controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cisterna stops Jensen from standing up.
Cisterna postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jensen thows a body shot but no joy.
Cisterna slips under a jab.
Cisterna tries to clinch but Jensen moves out of range.
Jensen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cisterna lands an overhand right.
Cisterna throws a lazy uppercut
and Jensen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cisterna thinking.
Jensen lands a lovely overhand right.

It looks like Ryan Cisterna has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jensen fails with a takedown attempt.
Jensen dives in and grabs Cisterna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cisterna pushes down on Jensen's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Jensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jensen thows a body shot but no joy.
Jensen lands a jab to the head.
Cisterna shoots in and drives through. Jensen sprawls well.
Jensen misses with a straight right.
Jensen throws a body punch but Cisterna moves out of range.
Cisterna walks into a left hand.
Cisterna walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cisterna is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jensen throws a shot to the body.
A cross from Jensen lands.
Jensen lands a really nice looking cross but Cisterna seems unphased.

Jensen drops his shoulder and cracks Cisterna with a huge uppercut! Cisterna goes down! Can Jensen finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jensen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jensen wants to pass the guard but Cisterna is keeping the position.
Jensen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cisterna keeping full guard, as Jensen tries to pass.
Jensen works over Cisterna with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cisterna wants to stand up but Jensen is controlling him.

Cisterna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jensen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jensen wants to control from the top but Cisterna keeps moving.
Jensen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cisterna swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Jensen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jensen distracts Cisterna with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cisterna can't keep his opponent in guard - Jensen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jensen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cisterna knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jensen prevents Cisterna from improving his position.
Jensen is trying to control. Cisterna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cisterna regains full guard. Nicely done.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jensen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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.
Jensen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cisterna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cisterna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jensen is really struggling to control Cisterna but he's trying to hold on to the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Peter Jensen.
Cisterna drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That has opened up Ryan Cisterna's cut even more.
Jensen connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Jensen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jensen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cisterna looks to land a left hand but Jensen moved out of range nicely.
Cisterna throws a body punch but Jensen moves out of range.
Cisterna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jensen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Jensen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Cisterna's cut.
That's time! Jensen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cisterna moves to clinch but Jensen breaks away
and Jensen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cisterna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jensen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cisterna throws a shot from downtown. Jensen moves away and avoids it.
Jensen throws out a loose jab but Cisterna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jensen cracks Cisterna with a good jab.
Jensen scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cisterna moves away from the strike by Jensen.
Jensen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Jensen misses its intended target.

Jensen drops Cisterna with a big left hand and mounts him. Cisterna is in big trouble!
Jensen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jensen lands a big shot to the head and Cisterna winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Peter Jensen!
Peter Jensen retains his heavyweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clovis Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Harris might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sad But True. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Harris
vs
Nunes

200 cm
20
250 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

191 cm
23
260 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clovis Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Nunes misses.

Nunes waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Harris. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Harris to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

It looks like Frank Harris has been cut.
Nunes wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Harris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nunes.

Nunes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Nunes misses its intended target.
Harris moves out of range as Nunes strikes.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Nunes.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nunes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Nunes misses.
Nunes throws a hook but Harris avoids it easily.
Nunes misses with a hook.
Harris misses with a combination
enabling Nunes to counter with a crisp jab.
Nunes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A swing and a miss from Nunes.
Nunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nunes throws a right hand that misses

and Harris counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes is trying to stand.
Nunes looks gassed!
Nunes won't allow Harris to pass to mount.
Nunes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nunes is trying to escape back to his feet but Harris uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Harris working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Harris working the ground and pound.
Harris working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Harris creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nunes sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nunes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Harris throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Harris trying to control the action but Nunes is working from the bottom.
Harris 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nunes throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Harris with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Nunes counter with a right hand.
Harris doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Nunes to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harris tries for a takedown but Nunes circles away easily
and Nunes counters with a stiff right hand.

Frank Harris's cut is getting worse.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris blocks a jab.
Nunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nunes throws a jab when Harris was well out of range.
Harris closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nunes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clovis Nunes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Harris's cut.
That's time! Harris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nunes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Harris tries to clinch up
and Nunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harris doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nunes throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harris fails with the takedown

and Nunes counters with a big uppercut that knocks Harris off his feet! Nunes dives into side control looking to finish!

Frank Harris's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nunes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Nunes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nunes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nunes throws a strike aimed at the side of Harris's head but Harris avoids it well.
Nunes throws a strike aimed at the side of Harris's head but Harris avoids it well.
Nunes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Jeez, Frank Harris's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frank Harris's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Clovis Nunes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zbysiek Lalalalala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gracie
vs
Lalalalala

170 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyron Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zbysiek Lalalalala!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lalalalala fails with the takedown
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lalalalala throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Lalalalala counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lalalalala preventing the sweep.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lalalalala with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lalalalala stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie really is a fat lump.
Lalalalala trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Lalalalala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalalalala might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zbysiek Lalalalala.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Lalalalala counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that.
Lalalalala's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lalalalala wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Lalalalala controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kyron Gracie.
Lalalalala gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lalalalala is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalalalala wants to get back to his feet but Gracie passes into half guard.
Lalalalala looks gassed!
Gracie passes to full mount!
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.

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.
Gracie dominating with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lalalalala can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gracie lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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 Kyron Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lalalalala gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lalalalala won't be happy with that.
Gracie controls the position.
Lalalalala parries the strikes from Gracie easily there. Gracie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lalalalala to escape.
Gracie controlling from side mount.

Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie has an Americana. Lalalalala didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gracie is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gracie hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kyron Gracie!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Bolognesi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adriano Flamenguista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Bolognesi
vs
Flamenguista

185 cm
20
192 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
190 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Bolognesi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adriano Flamenguista!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bolognesi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bolognesi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bolognesi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bolognesi tries to free his leg and advance position but Flamenguista is retaining full guard.
Flamenguista is trying to control the position but Bolognesi postures up.
Bolognesi passes into half guard.
Flamenguista is looking to control Bolognesi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flamenguista avoid being mounted?
Bolognesi slows the pace down in half guard.
Flamenguista moves into full guard.
Flamenguista is trying to keep Bolognesi in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolognesi wants to pass the guard but Flamenguista is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Flamenguista can't keep his opponent in guard - Bolognesi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Flamenguista tries to get to full guard but Bolognesi has control of the leg.
Bolognesi is controlling the pace.
Flamenguista tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flamenguista trying to hold on to Bolognesi's head to control him but Bolognesi postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bolognesi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bolognesi throwing shots but Flamenguista is blocking nicely.
Bolognesi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Flamenguista shoots and misses

and Bolognesi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Flamenguista's guard.
Flamenguista trying to keep a closed guard but Bolognesi is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolognesi is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flamenguista is trying to keep Bolognesi in close.

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

Bolognesi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bolognesi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Flamenguista is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flamenguista wants to get back to his feet.

Roberto Bolognesi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Flamenguista has his takedown stuffed

and Bolognesi counters with a takedown into side control.
Bolognesi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bolognesi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Flamenguista will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Flamenguista is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bolognesi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Flamenguista looks gassed!
Bolognesi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Flamenguista down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolognesi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Flamenguista's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Flamenguista has his takedown stuffed

and Bolognesi counters with a single leg into guard. Flamenguista didn't expect that.
Bolognesi sitting in guard here, content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bolognesi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Flamenguista for as long as he can get away with.
Bolognesi preventing the sweep.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Flamenguista fails with the takedown

and Bolognesi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bolognesi controlling the action here.
Bolognesi trying to pass the guard but Flamenguista defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolognesi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bolognesi passes to full mount!
Flamenguista is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bolognesi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bolognesi controlling from the full mount.
Flamenguista is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bolognesi controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flamenguista is desperately trying to improve his position but Bolognesi has a good base and remains in mount.
Bolognesi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Flamenguista taking shots to the head.
Flamenguista wants to control but Bolognesi is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolognesi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bolognesi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Flamenguista tries to reverse the position but Bolognesi maintains control.
Bolognesi controlling from the full mount.

Bolognesi working for a guillotine from mount but Flamenguista is in no mood to give up.
Bolognesi controlling the position easily from mount.
Flamenguista is bucking up trying to escape but Bolognesi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flamenguista manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Flamenguista looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Flamenguista looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flamenguista is breathing heavily.
Bolognesi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Flamenguista trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flamenguista wants to get back to his feet.
Flamenguista is looking for a sweep. Bolognesi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Bolognesi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Bolognesi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Flamenguista wants to control but Bolognesi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bolognesi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Flamenguista is looking to escape.

Flamenguista looking for submissions off his back.
Bolognesi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Flamenguista takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bolognesi'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.

Roberto Bolognesi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Bolognesi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bolognesi is standing up over Flamenguista. Flamenguista looks to escape but Bolognesi dives into side control.
Roberto Bolognesi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bolognesi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Flamenguista is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Bolognesi stalls from top position.
Flamenguista is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flamenguista takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Flamenguista tries to buck Bolognesi off but Bolognesi is having none of it.
Flamenguista pushes Bolognesi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bolognesi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bolognesi grinds an elbow into Flamenguista's temple.
Flamenguista is being controlled here.
Flamenguista is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bolognesi trying to pass the guard but Flamenguista defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flamenguista is looking to improve his position.
Bolognesi uses his free foot to push down on Flamenguista's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Flamenguista.
Bolognesi controlling from the full mount.
Bolognesi scoring with strikes but Flamenguista is staying in there.
Bolognesi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flamenguista tries to hold on but Bolognesi postures up.
Flamenguista keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bolognesi controlling from mount.
Bolognesi with the ground and pound from mount.
Adriano Flamenguista has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flamenguista's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Roberto Bolognesi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bolognesi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Bolognesi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bolognesi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Bolognesi!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Almero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gracie
vs
Almero

181 cm
21
153 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

172 cm
26
164 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francis Almero!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Almero shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Almero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Almero throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Almero has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Almero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Almero's guard.
Almero keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Matt Gracie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
No joy there for Almero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Almero lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Almero avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Almero scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Almero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Almero connects with a looping right hand.
Almero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Almero counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Almero manages to avoid it.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Almero lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Almero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Almero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almero scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Almero goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Almero scores with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Almero.

Gracie is rocked!
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Almero throws an uppercut from hell that sends Gracie clean off his feet! He's out cold! Almero stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francis Almero!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricardinho Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Peltier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gabriel
vs
Peltier

180 cm
23
163 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

179 cm
23
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Shorts a [JMFC] Joint

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardinho Gabriel!
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, Jimmy Peltier!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabriel misses with a lunging right hand
and Gabriel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jimmy Peltier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peltier misses with a lunging right hand

and Gabriel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gabriel is just content to waste time from the top position. Peltier takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gabriel slips nicely into half guard.

Gabriel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peltier sees it coming and defends easily.
Gabriel stalling.
Peltier is looking for a sweep. Gabriel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Peltier pushes Gabriel off and gets back to his feet.
Peltier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gabriel.
Peltier misses with a body shot.

Peltier tries to keep at a distance but Gabriel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gabriel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Peltier letting Gabriel take a breather here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peltier.
Gabriel wants a takedown but no success here.
Peltier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Peltier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel wants to get back to striking at distance but Peltier won't allow it.
Gabriel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardinho Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabriel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Peltier just stands there and leans against the cage.
Peltier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Peltier lands a body shot.
Peltier swings wildly with an uppercut but Gabriel uses good head movement to avoid it.

Gabriel lands a takedown into guard.
Gabriel stops Peltier from standing up.
Gabriel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gabriel tries to stand but Peltier is controlling from the bottom.
Peltier keeping moving, preventing Gabriel from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltier is looking to stand up but Gabriel isn't so interested in that idea.
Peltier scores with a short punch from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabriel looking to sit in guard and control but Peltier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gabriel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

Gabriel is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Peltier misses with a body punch.
Gabriel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Peltier just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gabriel wants a takedown but no success here.
Gabriel blocks an uppercut.
Peltier stops a takedown attempt from Gabriel.
Gabriel wants a takedown but no success here.
Peltier working aggressively here.
Peltier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gabriel.
Gabriel throws an elbow that misses.
Peltier lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Gabriel enables Peltier to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gabriel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gabriel trying to keep a closed guard but Peltier is proving a slippery customer.

Peltier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peltier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gabriel keeping moving, preventing Peltier from controlling successfully.
Peltieris looking to pass into half guard but Gabriel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gabriel is in guard.
Peltier manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel is looking to get to half guard.
Gabriel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Peltier lands with some strikes.

Peltier goes for an armbar but Gabriel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gabriel.
Peltier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gabriel is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gabriel's guard.
Peltier is looking to work some ground and pound but Gabriel has wrist control.
Peltier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Gabriel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Peltier escapes and throws Gabriel's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gabriel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Peltier off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gabriel is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Peltier controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Gabriel lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Gabriel.
Ricardinho Gabriel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gabriel lands punches and elbows.
Peltier covering up well and avoiding damage.
Gabriel looking to hold on to the position here but Peltier rolls and ends up regaining guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gabriel stands up and waves to Peltier to follow him.
Gabriel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Peltier back to the cage. Gabriel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Peltier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Peltier tries to sprawl but Gabriel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gabriel wants to pass to mount but Peltier is defending the position.
Peltier is not content to let Gabriel control the position.
Gabriel trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Peltier misses with a double jab

and Gabriel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Peltier lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gabriel!
Peltier raining down shots from the mount!
Gabriel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peltier blocks Gabriel's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Peltier lands a nice shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltier landing punches.
Gabriel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gabriel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gabriel is looking to improve his position.
Peltier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gabriel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Peltier scores with a couple of nice shots.

Gabriel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel wants to control but Peltier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Peltier lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gabriel is trying to stand.

Peltier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gabriel wants to get back to full guard.
Gabriel trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Peltier manages to pass to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gabriel taking shots to the head.

It looks like Ricardinho Gabriel has been cut.
Peltier tries to control but Gabriel wriggling away.
Gabriel throwing hammer fists to the chest of Peltier. What's that going to do exactly?
Gabriel tries to reverse the position but Peltier maintains control.
The referee warns Gabriel that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel wants to hold on but Peltier pushes him away.

Peltier goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gabriel turns into him and now he's in Peltier's guard.
Gabriel landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Peltier really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardinho Gabriel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Gabriel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peltier tries to avoid it but Gabriel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peltier to the ground. Peltier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Peltier shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gabriel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gabriel is trying to control Peltier's posture but Peltier avoids it.
Peltier working the head with strikes.
Gabriel struggling a bit here.
Gabriel is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Peltier has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltier throws a strike aimed at the side of Gabriel's head but Gabriel avoids it well.
Gabriel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Peltier throwing shots but Gabriel is blocking nicely.
Gabriel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Peltier preventing the sweep.

Gabriel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peltier defends well.
Peltier won't allow Gabriel to sweep him here.

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.
Peltier looking to pass the guard.
Peltier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Gabriel is looking for a triangle but Peltier pushes his legs off easily.
Gabriel looking to control.

Gabriel is looking for a triangle but Peltier pushes his legs off easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel throws a big right hand that misses.
Gabriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Peltier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Peltier wants to stand but Gabriel is controlling the position.
Peltier keeping moving, preventing Gabriel from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Peltier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gabriel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Jimmy Peltier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ricardinho Gabriel'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!

Peltier closes the distance looking to clinch

and Gabriel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Peltier won't be happy with that.
Peltier defending against the ground and pound.
Gabriel fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gabriel trying to control the action but Peltier is working from the bottom.

Gabriel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Peltier throws Gabriel to one side and escapes!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Peltier.
Peltier fails in his attempt to clinch.

Gabriel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gabriel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gabriel trying to control but Peltier is working from the bottom.
Peltier wants to sweep here but Gabriel controlling him for the moment.
Gabriel wants to control from the top but Peltier keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gabriel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Peltier is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Peltier has escaped and now he's on top!
Gabriel is trying to control the position but Peltier postures up.

Peltier drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gabriel dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel wanted to stand there but Peltier had control of the position.
Gabriel looking to pass the guard.
Gabriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Peltier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.

We're going to have a standup here because Ricardinho Gabriel wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gabriel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Gabriel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gabriel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Peltier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Peltier.
Peltier throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Peltier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gabriel manages to get himself to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardinho Gabriel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gabriel 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 48:47
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:47
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardinho Gabriel!