OG 2: Cutfather, Pt. II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pollito Oviedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oviedo comes to the cage accompanied by Tony Presidio. Junior Dos Santos will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Oviedo
vs
Dos Santos

205 cm
19
270 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

193 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pollito Oviedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oviedo throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Dos Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Oviedo tries to sprawl out of it but Dos Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oviedo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pollito Oviedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oviedo misses with a low kick.
Dos Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oviedo throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Santos moves out of range easily.
Dos Santos jabs at Oviedo's body.
Dos Santos looks for a takedown but Oviedo sprawls well.
Pollito Oviedo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Santos.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up.
Oviedo slaps away a takedown attempt from Dos Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oviedo slips a jab and a cross from Dos Santos.
Oviedo wants to clinch up but Dos Santos keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oviedo throws a poor cross that misses
and Dos Santos counters with a leg kick.
Oviedo slips a jab and a cross from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oviedo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dos Santos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up but Oviedo circles away and keeps his distance.
Dos Santos misses with a body kick.
Dos Santos throws a shot to the body.
Oviedo tries to clinch up but Dos Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Dos Santos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dos Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses

and Oviedo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dos Santos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oviedo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Oviedo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt

and Oviedo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown but Oviedo manages to get underhooks.
Oviedo is pressed up against the cage. Dos Santos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oviedo down to the mat. Oviedo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dos Santos looks gassed!

Oviedo closes the distance and clinches.

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

Oviedo clinches.

Oviedo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dos Santos uses from the top position.
Oviedo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Oviedo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Oviedo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dos Santos is on top in guard.
Dos Santos distracts Oviedo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oviedo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oviedo lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Oviedo wants to stand up but Dos Santos is controlling him.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Oviedo keeps moving.
Oviedo working a defensive guard here.
Oviedo wants to stand and escape but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Oviedo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos Santos on the ground.
Oviedo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dos Santos trying to control but Oviedo is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Oviedo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dos Santos's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos pulls Oviedo in close to his closed guard and prevents Oviedo from doing any damage or advancing position.

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.
Oviedo throws and elbow that misses. Dos Santos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oviedo's guard. Nice move by Dos Santos!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dos Santos stands up over Oviedo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dos Santos throwing strikes from guard but Oviedo blocks nicely.
Dos Santos is looking to work some ground and pound but Oviedo has wrist control.
Dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oviedo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dos Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oviedo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dos Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Oviedo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Oviedo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dos Santos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dos Santos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dos Santos!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Junior Dos Santos will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A lazy body kick from Oviedo
and Dos Santos counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dos Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oviedo tries for a takedown but Dos Santos circles away easily
and Dos Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oviedo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Dos Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Dos Santos throws a series of strikes that have Oviedo backpedaling.
Oviedo slaps away a takedown attempt from Dos Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oviedo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dos Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oviedo is looking to clinch.
Dos Santos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Oviedo back to the cage. Dos Santos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Oviedo throws a left and a right that both miss

and Dos Santos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Oviedo!
Dos Santos is landing with some decent strikes but Oviedo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Oviedo hang on?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oviedo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dos Santos lands a nice shot to the head.
Oviedo is looking to get to half guard.
Dos Santos with the ground and pound from mount.
Dos Santos blocks Oviedo's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Dos Santos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Oviedo?
Dos Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dos Santos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oviedo tries to hold on but Dos Santos postures up.
Dos Santos raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dos Santos is landing with some decent strikes but Oviedo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dos Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dos Santos landing strikes from the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oviedo tries to hold on but Dos Santos pushes him away.
Dos Santos with the ground and pound from mount.
Dos Santos lands a big shot there that rocks Oviedo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dos Santos wants to control the pace but Oviedo is squirming around nicely.
Oviedo'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.
Oviedo is desperately trying to improve his position but Dos Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
Oviedo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Oviedo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dos Santos raining down shots from the mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oviedo swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Oviedo flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Oviedo tries to lock up and control but Dos Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dos Santos with shots to the head and body - Oviedo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dos Santos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Oviedo looks a forlorn figure.
Dos Santos trying to control but Oviedo is having none of it.
Oviedo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dos Santos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
BOOM! Dos Santos connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dos Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oviedo is trying to escape the mount.
Dos Santos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dos Santos. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Oviedo is desperately trying to improve his position but Dos Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
Oviedo is working hard here to advance position.
Oviedo tries to lock up and control but Dos Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dos Santos landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oviedo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Dos Santos breaks from Oviedo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dos Santos unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Dos Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Oviedo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Dos Santos counters with a shoot takedown. Oviedo fights it but they end up in guard.
Dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oviedo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dos Santos trying to control but Oviedo is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos working some strikes from top position.
Oviedo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oviedo tries to strike from the bottom.
Oviedo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Oviedo has his feet on Dos Santos's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Oviedo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dos Santos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dos Santos scores with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Oviedo enables Dos Santos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Oviedo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dos Santos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dos Santos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oviedo's head.
Dos Santos throwing strikes from guard but Oviedo blocks nicely.
Oviedo is looking to stand up but Dos Santos isn't so interested in that idea.
Dos Santos distracts Oviedo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oviedo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oviedo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oviedo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dos Santos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oviedo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Oviedo keeps moving.
Dos Santos is looking to stand up but Oviedo won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throwing strikes from guard but Oviedo blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oviedo wants to stand and escape but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Dos Santos scoring with some ground and pound.
Dos Santos prevents Oviedo from getting back to his feet.

Oviedo has his foot on Dos Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dos Santos works his way back into a safe position though.
Pollito Oviedo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oviedo has momentary wrist control but Dos Santos slips an elbow through the middle.
Dos Santos is looking to work some ground and pound but Oviedo has wrist control.
Junior Dos Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Oviedo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dos Santos passes into side control.
Oviedo throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Oviedo can't do much from the bottom here.
Oviedo is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos trying to control the position but Oviedo is working away.
Oviedo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dos Santos is controlling him well.
Oviedo tries to buck Dos Santos off but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Oviedo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oviedo is being controlled here.
Oviedo misses with a strike from the bottom.
Oviedo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dos Santos in the domination position with Oviedo hanging on.
Oviedo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dos Santos is looking to take a break and control but Oviedo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Oviedo tries to escape but Dos Santos is in control.
Oviedo is trying to improve his position.
Junior Dos Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dos Santos working the head and body with strikes.
Oviedo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dos Santos lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Oviedo down.

Dos Santos decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Dos Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dos Santos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Dos Santos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boon Baboon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jr De Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jr De Guzman looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Baboon
vs
De Guzman

180 cm
26
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

178 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boon Baboon!
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, jr De Guzman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baboon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Baboon feints and as De Guzman raises his hands in defense, Baboon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Baboon has gone for a leg lock! De Guzman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Baboon's guard.

Baboon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Guzman defends it easily.

Baboon looking for a guillotine here but De Guzman defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

De Guzman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Guzman won't allow Baboon to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Guzman wants to control from the top but Baboon keeps moving.
Baboon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Guzman's guard.

Baboon 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.
De Guzman is trying to keep Baboon in close.
Baboon with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Guzman looks gassed!
Baboon stands and throws De Guzman's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Baboon tries for a kimura but De Guzman is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baboon tries for a kimura but De Guzman is defending well.

Baboon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Baboon is working to tighten is grip on De Guzman's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. De Guzman has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Baboon is really squeezing tight and eventually De Guzman passes out! Baboon breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Boon Baboon!

C
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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zhain Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhain Garcia has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Garcia
vs
Silva

191 cm
19
245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Slam-or-Fist

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zhain Garcia!
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, Renzo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva checks a leg kick.
Silva scores with a nice body kick.

Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Garcia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Garcia bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garcia.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slapping body kick lands there for Silva.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Silva scores with a push kick.
Silva avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Garcia shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Garcia if he has to take too many more of those.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garcia's sensitive parts.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Silva clinches up with Garcia and pushes him back against the cage.
Garcia working hard to break the clinch.
Silva with a knee to the head.

It looks like Zhain Garcia has been cut.
Silva lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to stall.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Garcia improves position.
Silva taking a breather.

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

Silva clinches up with Garcia and pushes him back against the cage.

Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.

Silva gets the takedown into side control.

Silva has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Garcia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silva.
Garcia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
Garcia takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silva wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.

Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Silva.

Silva breaks the clinch.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Silva has managed to clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Silva.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Garcia gets an underhook and turns Silva into the cage.
Garcia is trying to break free.
Garcia tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.

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

Silva instigates a clinch.
Garcia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garcia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva throws a head kick that half lands.

Silva moves into the clinch.
Garcia letting Silva take a breather here.
Garcia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva is looking to control Garcia's arms but Garcia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva has his back to the cage.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garcia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garcia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Silva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Garcia's ribcage.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.

Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva throws a nice head kick!
Garcia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Garcia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Garcia tries to strike from the bottom.
Silva prevents Garcia from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Silva stands up and waves to Garcia to follow him.
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renzo Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zhain Garcia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Silva lands a nice looking body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Garcia.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Renzo Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Garcia throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a big head kick but Garcia shrugs it off.

Silva has managed to clinch.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva is trying to stall.
Garcia tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.

Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garcia throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
A bone on bone clash there as Silva blocks the leg kick.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Silva forces Garcia back against the cage and clinches.
Garcia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Garcia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Garcia has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garcia's defenses.
Garcia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garcia as Silva tries to tie him up.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Garcia being controlled against the cage.
Silva working Garcia over with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garcia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for Silva to work.
Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garcia is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Garcia is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Renzo Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Garcia takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva working Garcia over with knees to the body.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silva landing knees to the head.

Silva breaks the clinch.
Garcia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Silva lands a nice looking body kick.
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!
Silva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Garcia will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Garcia pushes him off.
Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Garcia shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silva looks to land a combination but Garcia avoids it well.
Garcia clobbers Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Silva lands a high kick!

Silva gets a takedown into half guard.

Silva stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Garcia to get to his feet.
Garcia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva tries to clinch there but Garcia circles away.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Garcia which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renzo Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zhain Garcia'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. This is the final round!

Silva wants to clinch
and Garcia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Garcia counters with a nice body kick.
Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Garcia shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Silva shoots and misses
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
Silva wants to clinch.
Garcia throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garcia thinking.
Zhain Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Silva thows a body kick. Garcia tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Silva throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garcia as he avoids it easily.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Garcia.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva wants to clinch.
A head kick from Silva lands but Garcia takes it in his stride.
Silva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Garcia.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Silva wants to clinch
and Garcia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Silva's knee momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with a high kick.

Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Garcia can't break the clinch.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garcia's face.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garcia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Silva tries to stall but Garcia uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Silva keeps control of Garcia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garcia is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Garcia won't want to take too many of those.
Garcia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva blocks a body shot from Garcia.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Garcia stalling in the clinch but Silva improves position.

Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva tries to clinch
and Garcia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Silva's knee momentarily.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Renzo Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Zhain Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renzo Silva.
Silva wants to clinch
and Garcia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garcia throws a low kick, looking for Silva's leg but Silva calmly moves out of range.
Silva misses with the combination.
Silva tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks to land a combination but Garcia avoids it well.
Garcia wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Garcia is looking to wear down Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Garcia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Garcia enables Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Garcia manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva passes into half guard.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renzo Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 25:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 25:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renzo Silva!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kakihara Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barlko Fatko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatko has chosen T.Rex-20th century boy as his entrance music. Barlko Fatko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wallace
vs
Fatko

185 cm
18
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
164 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Gilop®

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kakihara Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barlko Fatko!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace lands a slapping body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fatko looks gassed!
Wallace lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

It looks like Barlko Fatko has been cut.

Wallace cracks Fatko with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fatko looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wallace finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fatko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fatko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wallace misses with a double jab.
Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
Wallace throws a series of punches but Fatko avoids them all with ease.
Wallace works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wallace walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Fatko drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Wallace swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Fatko's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kakihara Wallace!

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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 Philippe Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Chuteboxe
vs
Newton

210 cm
20
273 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

193 cm
25
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

▲Rage Fight Gear - As Low As $4

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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Philippe Chuteboxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Newton!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuteboxe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Newton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Newton scores with a takedown into Chuteboxe's guard.
Chuteboxe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Newton is controlling him.
Chuteboxe keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
Newton distracts Chuteboxe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Chuteboxe is working an open guard so Newton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Chuteboxe enables Newton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chuteboxe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Newton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Newton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chuteboxe lands an overhand right.
A head kick by Chuteboxe misses

and Newton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chuteboxe's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Newton prevents Chuteboxe from getting back to his feet.
Newton sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Carlos Newton hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Newton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Newton trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton trying to mount his opponent but Chuteboxe defends it.
Chuteboxe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newton on the ground.
Chuteboxe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Newton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Carlos Newton hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chuteboxe.
A low kick from Chuteboxe is predictable there

so Newton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Newton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Newton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Newton lands in his opponent's guard.
Carlos Newton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chuteboxe pushes Newton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Newton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Newton remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuteboxe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Newton is controlling him well.

Newton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Newton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chuteboxe is trying to defend but Newton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Newton is looking to advance position but Chuteboxe won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Newton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Newton is looking to advance position but Chuteboxe won't allow it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Newton. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Newton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Carlos Newton.

Newton clinches up against the cage.

Newton drags the fight down to the ground.
Chuteboxe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Newton pushes Chuteboxe off and gets back to his feet.
Chuteboxe throws a left and a right that both miss

and Newton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Newton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Carlos Newton hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Newton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Newton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Newton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chuteboxe sprawls well. Chuteboxe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Newton gets slowly back to his feet.
Newton checks a leg kick nicely.
Chuteboxe throws a head kick but Newton moves out of range.
A head kick by Chuteboxe misses

and Newton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chuteboxe is trying to stand back up but Newton is controlling him
Newton trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Carlos Newton wasn't active enough on the ground.
Chuteboxe throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Newton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Newton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton advances to half guard.
Newton stalling.
Newton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Philippe Chuteboxe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Newton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
BOOM! Newton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Carlos Newton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chuteboxe swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Newton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Newton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Newton!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marian Czikago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cortez
vs
Czikago

175 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

172 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Absolution 159 ($79)

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Cortez!
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, Marian Czikago!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez avoids the head kick by Czikago.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Czikago drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Czikago throwing strikes but missing.
Cortez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Czikago is looking for a sweep. Cortez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cortez in particular looking to stall.
Czikago is trying to maintain the position but Cortez is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez is pressing down on Czikago's thigh, looking to free his foot. Czikago is holding on for now.
Czikago pushes Cortez off but Cortez dives into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Czikago struggling a bit here.
Cortez trying to control the action but Czikago is working from the bottom.
Czikago is trying to control Cortez's posture but Cortez avoids 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.

Cortez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Czikago tries to escape but Cortez is in control.
Czikago tries to improve position but can't.

Cortez is trying to get an arm triangle but Czikago is defending well.
Czikago is trying to escape the position but Cortez is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Czikago bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Cortez doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Czikago counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cortez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Czikago wanted to stand there but Cortez had control of the position.
Czikago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cortez has control of Czikago's left arm, preventing Czikago from doing any damage.
Cortez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cortez tries to get out of the position.
Czikago postures up in Cortez's guard and throws a big left but Cortez blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez is adopting a defensive guard.

Cortez working for a triangle but Czikago defends it easily.
Czikago is working Cortez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cortez managing to control the position.

Cortez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Czikago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Czikago manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Czikago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Czikago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cortez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cortez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marian Czikago will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cortez doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Czikago decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cortez's guard.
Cortez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Czikago.
Cortez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cortez is controlling Czikago's posture.
Czikago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cortez managing to control the position.
Czikago with a nice head shot there.
Cortez 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.
Czikago is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Czikago connects with a couple of short punches.
Cortez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Czikago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Czikago postures up.
Czikago throws a strike but Cortez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Czikago wants to stand and escape but Cortez is having none of it.
Cortez trying to control but Czikago is working from the bottom.

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

Czikago looking for subs off his back but Cortez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Still in half guard, Cortez seems content to control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czikago wants to get back to full guard.
Czikago wants to get back to his feet.
Czikago is breathing heavily.
Cortez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Czikago won't allow Cortez to pass to mount.
Czikago has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cortez is trying to control the action in half guard but Czikago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

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.
Cortez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cortez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cortez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marian Czikago will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Cortez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Cortez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Czikago counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cortez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Czikago throwing strikes but missing.

Czikago avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cortez trying to control the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Miguel Cortez!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fatu Tua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Tua
vs
Thunder

184 cm
18
269 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

198 cm
20
230 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fatu Tua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Big Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Thunder tries to clinch but Tua moves away
and Tua counters with a stiff right hand.
Thunder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thunder misses with a two punch combination.
Thunder wants to clinch but Tua slips to the side
and Tua counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Tua coming out on top.
Thunder staying out of range there.
Thunder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tua connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thunder scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunder takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thunder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thunder there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thunder tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tua counters with a stiff right hand.

Tua cracks Thunder with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tua has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Thunder to stand back up!
Tua tests Thunder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thunder takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thunder looks gassed!
Tua jabs at Thunder's body.
Tua connects with a right hand. Thunder shakes it off.
Thunder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tua to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tua lands with a good body shot.
Jab from Tua.
Tua jabs Thunder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thunder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thunder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thunder avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Tua.
Tua lands with a right and another and another! Thunder is in big trouble! Tua lands again and this time it's lights out for Thunder! A quality knockout there for Tua.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fatu Tua!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Mengoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobral comes to the cage accompanied by captain jack sparrow. Mengoff has chosen DMX Get in to the floor as his entrance music. Renato Sobral has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Sobral
vs
Mengoff

185 cm
21
202 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Sobral!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Mengoff!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sobral shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mengoff wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mengoff is trying to escape the mount.

Sobral looking to secure an arm triangle but Mengoff defends it well.
Sobral controlling from the full mount.
Sobral prevents Mengoff from getting the reversal.

Sobral looking for a guillotine from mount but Mengoff is having none of it.

Sobral wants to finish this one by submission but Mengoff is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sobral.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sobral looking to secure an arm triangle but Mengoff defends it well.

Sobral jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mengoff is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mengoff and Sobral has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Sobral is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mengoff has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mengoff wants to get back to his feet but Sobral drags him back down.

Sobral is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mengoff has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sobral is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mengoff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mengoff is not content to let Sobral control the position.

Sobral is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mengoff knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mengoff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sobral is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mengoff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sobral has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mengoff!

Sobral looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sobral had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mengoff defends it easily.

Sobral looking for subs off his back but Mengoff has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mengoff has his takedown stuffed

and Sobral counters with a takedown into side control.

Sobral is trying to get an arm triangle but Mengoff is defending well.

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

Sobral goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mengoff has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sobral but great work by Mengoff.
Sobral is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mengoff off and has taken his back!

Sobral looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Mengoff taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renato Sobral!
Renato Sobral is the new light heavyweight champion!