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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deamon Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Zaremba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Speed might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to El-Magico. On his way into the cage it seems that Deamon Speed has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Deamon Speed seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Speed
vs
Zaremba

175 cm
21
188 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
192 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Deamon Speed!
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, Pawel Zaremba!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaremba closes the distance but Speed moves to the side

and Speed counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Speed.
Speed tries to pull guard but Zaremba holds him up against the cage and eventually Speed drops back down to his feet.
Speed tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zaremba prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deamon Speed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaremba stops a takedown attempt from Speed.
Speed jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zaremba walks away with a smile on his face. Speed gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Speed wants to land a leg kick but Zaremba is out of range.
Speed blocks the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaremba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zaremba fails to land with a series of punches.
Speed slips a jab and a cross from Zaremba.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Speed throws a leg kick but Zaremba moved away.
Zaremba misses with a takedown attempt
and Speed counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zaremba's knee momentarily.
Zaremba throws a head kick that misses
and Speed counters with an outside leg kick.
Zaremba looks gassed!
Zaremba throws a jab when Speed was well out of range.
Zaremba tries to clinch up
and Speed counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zaremba's knee momentarily.
Speed attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zaremba is looking to clinch but Speed is avoiding it.
Zaremba tries for a takedown but Speed circles away easily
and Speed counters with an outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaremba tries to clinch but Speed moves away

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

Speed pulls Zaremba into guard.

Speed is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Speed drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Speed gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Speed thows a huge punch but Zaremba dodges it nicely.
Speed is nestled in close to Zaremba, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Speed sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zaremba defending well though.
Speed throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Speed not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Speed not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaremba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Speed.
Speed not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Speed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Speed throwing shots but Zaremba is blocking nicely.

Speed stands up and beckons Zaremba to join him on the feet.

Speed has Zaremba up against the cage in a clinch.

Speed gets control of Zaremba's arms and successfully pulls guard. Speed will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Zaremba won't allow Speed to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Speed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Speed tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Speed uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deamon Speed dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Zaremba shoots in for a double leg but Speed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Speed tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaremba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaremba wants to clinch up but Speed keeps it at a distance.

Zaremba clinches with his opponent.
Speed tries to pull guard but Zaremba won't allow it.

Speed manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zaremba stays in close to Speed's body and controls the position.
Speed wants to get back to his feet but Zaremba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zaremba trying to control the position from guard on top but Speed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaremba is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Speed pushes Zaremba off and scrambles back to his feet.
Deamon Speed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Speed misses with the combination.
Zaremba wants to clinch but Speed slips to the side
and Speed counters with a series of strikes. Zaremba will be more careful next time no doubt.
Speed closes the distance but Zaremba moves to the side

and Zaremba counters by moving into the clinch.

Zaremba pulls Speed into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Speed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Speed postures up in Zaremba's guard and throws a big left but Zaremba blocks it.
Zaremba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Speed.
Speed throws and elbow that misses. Zaremba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Speed's guard. Nice move by Zaremba!
Zaremba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zaremba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Speed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zaremba's guard.
Speed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Speed postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zaremba wants to sweep here but Speed controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zaremba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Speed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zaremba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Speed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Speed stands and throws Zaremba's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Speed could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed misses with the ground and pound.
Zaremba defending against the ground and pound.
Zaremba taking a bit of punishment here - Speed scoring with strikes.
Speed scores with punches from side control.

Speed decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Speed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Speed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Speed tries to clinch up but Zaremba circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deamon Speed dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Speed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Speed lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zaremba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zaremba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Speed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zaremba is out of range.
Speed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Zaremba
and Speed counters with a nice uppercut.
Pawel Zaremba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaremba tries to clinch up but Speed circles away and keeps his distance.
Speed throws a leg kick but Zaremba checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zaremba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Speed throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Speed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaremba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaremba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Speed. Speed obviously looking to wear him down.
Zaremba wants to clinch.
Zaremba swats away the attempt to clinch by Speed.
Speed lands a leg kick that knocks Zaremba off balance momentarily.
Speed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Speed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deamon Speed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Speed lands a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Speed, as that shot connected.
Zaremba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Speed counters with an outside leg kick.
Speed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaremba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Speed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zaremba.
Zaremba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Speed.
Zaremba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Speed is looking to slow Zaremba down with leg kicks.
Speed throws a front kick aimed at Zaremba's knee but Zaremba avoids it well.

Speed has Zaremba up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Speed gets control of Zaremba's arms and successfully pulls guard. Speed will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Speed throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Speed pushes Zaremba off and gets back to his feet.
Deamon Speed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Speed lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Speed is looking to clinch but Zaremba is avoiding it.
Zaremba throws a sloppy head kick and Speed moves out of range easily.
Speed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick by Zaremba misses
and Speed counters with a low kick, right behind Zaremba 's knee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaremba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Speed.
Speed moves in looking to clinch but Zaremba pushes him off.
Speed tries to clinch but Zaremba is having none of it.

Speed closes the distance and clinches.
Speed fails to pull guard.

Zaremba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Speed lands a head shot.
Zaremba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Speed misses with a few strikes there.
Pawel Zaremba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Speed throws a leg kick but Zaremba sees it coming and checks it nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deamon Speed!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

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

Durham
vs
Rambo

185 cm
25
183 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bazz Durham!
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, Johny Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Durham bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Durham working the ground and pound.
Durham lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rambo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Durham controlling the position.
Durham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rambo on the ground.

Durham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rambo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rambo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Durham has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rambo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Durham working the head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durham landing a few strikes.
Durham is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rambo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rambo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo tries to escape but Durham is in control.

Durham looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Durham working the head with strikes.
Rambo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Durham working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rambo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rambo looks gassed!
Check out the look on Durham's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rambo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rambo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham lands some shots froms side control.
Durham is chipping away with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rambo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Durham connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rambo some visible discomfort.
Durham trying to control the action but Rambo is working from the bottom.
Rambo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Durham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Durham working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rambo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Durham working the head and body with strikes.
Durham controlling from side mount.
Durham scores with punches from side control.
Durham is chipping away with strikes.
Durham scoring with punches from side control.
Rambo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Durham connects with a decent elbow.
Rambo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rambo pushes Durham away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Durham gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Durham working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durham moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Durham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Durham lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Durham controls the position from side control.
Durham lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bazz Durham dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rambo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Durham to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Durham tries to free his leg and advance position but Rambo is retaining full guard.
Durham works over Rambo with some ground and pound from guard.
Durham stands up over Rambo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Durham scoring with some ground and pound.
Durham cracks Rambo with a solid left hand.
Durham looking to pass the guard.
Durham works over Rambo with some ground and pound from guard.
Durham trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rambo's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham with a nice head shot there.
Rambo is breathing heavily.
Durham is working Rambo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Durham distracts Rambo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Durham with a nice head shot there.
Durham won't allow Rambo to get back to his feet.
Durham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rambo's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Durham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Durham from controlling successfully.
Durham not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Durham wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Durham passes Rambo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Durham scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rambo is staying active underneath Durham, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Durham takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Durham lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rambo wants to get back to his feet.
Durham looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Durham connects with a nice short shot to Rambo's temple.
Durham takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Durham looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Durham scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Durham prevents Rambo from standing back up.
Durham sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rambo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Durham scores with a couple of nice shots.
Durham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rambo won't allow Durham to pass to mount.
Durham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rambo taking some punishment here, with Durham in his half guard.
Durham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rambo has hold of Durham's hands but Durham slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Durham connects with a nice short shot to Rambo's temple.
Durham is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Durham lands a big shot there that rocks Rambo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Bazz Durham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Durham controlling from the full mount.
Durham lands a big elbow.
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!
Durham in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Durham with good strikes from the mount here!
Durham landing strikes from the mount and Rambo is in trouble!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Durham cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Rambo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Durham working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bazz Durham dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Durham shoots in and bounces Rambo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Durham won't allow Rambo to get back to his feet.
Durham trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durham is really struggling to control Rambo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Durham landing some decent shots from guard.
Rambo has momentary wrist control but Durham slips an elbow through the middle.
Durham trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rambo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durham lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Durham stops Rambo from standing up.
Durham cracks Rambo with a solid left hand.
Durham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Durham lands a couple of digs.
Durham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Durham is working Rambo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Durham postures up and lands a big shot to Rambo's brow.
Durham is in close to Rambo's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham is in close to Rambo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Durham wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.

Durham drops back looking for a leg! Rambo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rambo manages to kick Durham off! Durham jumps back into Rambo's guard.
Durham pushing down on Rambo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Durham takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rambo taking some punishment here, with Durham in his half guard.
Durham working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Durham slows the pace down in half guard.

Durham is trying to work for a kimura but Rambo is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Durham slips a nice elbow through Rambo's hands, connecting with Rambo's forehead.

Durham looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Durham is trying to control. Rambo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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 two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Durham connects with a nice short shot to Rambo's temple.
Rambo is trying to stand back up but Durham is controlling him
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Durham in particular looking to stall.
Durham seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Durham working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Durham trying to control the pace.
Durham wants to control but Rambo is keeping him busy.
Rambo taking some punishment here, with Durham in his half guard.
Johny Rambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bazz Durham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Durham takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bazz Durham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durham 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:24
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:24
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bazz Durham!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joselito Carioca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adriano Rafetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Carioca
vs
Rafetti

170 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

170 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joselito Carioca!
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, Adriano Rafetti!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carioca lands a nice hook to Rafetti's body. Rafetti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rafetti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carioca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rafetti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carioca as he jumps to the side.
Rafetti misses with an uppercut

and Carioca holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Carioca gets through Rafetti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carioca stalling in the clinch.
Carioca lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carioca gets through Rafetti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Carioca to work.
Rafetti is trying to break the clinch but Carioca is controlling him.
Carioca is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rafetti takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carioca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rafetti is looking to break free of the clinch but Carioca has double underhooks.
Carioca on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Carioca.
Rafetti is trying to break the clinch but Carioca is controlling him.
Carioca leaning against his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Carioca scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rafetti jumps guard but Carioca stands there with Rafetti around his waist. Rafetti gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Carioca.
Rafetti looks gassed!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carioca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carioca scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carioca has Rafetti pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Rafetti is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Carioca - that's hurt Rafetti badly! Oh, another knee lands and Rafetti is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Rafetti doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Joselito Carioca!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

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

Glembocki
vs
Kinho

197 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Romek Glembocki!
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, Emerson Kinho!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kinho looking to score a takedown here. Glembocki is defending well but Kinho drives through and ends up in Glembocki's guard.
Kinho trying to control but Glembocki is working from the bottom.
Glembocki wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kinho manages to pass to side control.
Kinho wants to stand up but Glembocki is controlling the position.
Glembocki is looking for a sweep. Kinho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kinho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Glembocki pushes Kinho off looking to stand but Kinho dives back in and keeps control.
Glembocki wants to control but Kinho is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glembocki tries to get to full guard but Kinho has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Glembocki's head.
Kinho moves nicely into side control.
Glembocki is trying to buck Kinho off.
You can see the frustration on Glembocki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kinho trying to control the position but Glembocki is working away.

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.
Kinho is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Glembocki prevents Kinho from improving position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Glembocki is trying to control Kinho's posture but Kinho avoids it.
Glembocki prevents Kinho from moving into mount.
Kinho throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Kinho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Glembocki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Glembocki wants to get back to his feet.
Glembocki is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kinho decides to stand up, so the ref orders Glembocki to his feet.
A punch combination from Kinho misses.
Glembocki fails with the takedown

and Kinho counters with a crisp one two that drops Glembocki! Kinho thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Glembocki to his feet! Glembocki is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Glembocki gets caught flat footed, as Kinho shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Glembocki keeping moving, preventing Kinho from controlling successfully.
Kinho stands and throws Glembocki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Glembocki is not content to let Kinho control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kinho stands up and beckons Glembocki to his feet.

Kinho feints and as Glembocki raises his hands in defense, Kinho changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kinho looking to pass the guard.
Kinho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kinho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kinho trying to control but Glembocki is working from the bottom.
Glembocki looking for a sweep. Not yet Glembocki, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emerson Kinho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Glembocki blocks a head kick by Kinho.
Glembocki shoots for a takedown but Kinho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Glembocki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kinho to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kinho would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Glembocki keeping moving, preventing Kinho from controlling successfully.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kinho. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kinho pushing down on Glembocki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kinho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kinho keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinho trying to control the action but Glembocki is working from the bottom.
Glembocki is looking to improve his position.
Kinho content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Glembocki is staying active underneath Kinho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Emerson Kinho.

Kinho darts in and clinches Glembocki up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kinho has had enough of the clinch but Glembocki keeps him there for the moment.

Glembocki is trying to trip Kinho. He has hold of a leg but Kinho is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Glembocki persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Kinho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kinho wants to stand up but Glembocki is controlling him.

Kinho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kinho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Glembocki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kinho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Glembocki is one step ahead there.
Kinho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Glembocki is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinho controls Glembocki momentarily but Glembocki frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Emerson Kinho wasn't active enough on the ground.
Glembocki misses with a takedown

and Kinho counters with a single leg into guard. Glembocki didn't expect that.
Kinho advances position into side control!
Kinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glembocki keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kinho decides to stand up, so the ref orders Glembocki to his feet.

Kinho clinches up against the cage.

Kinho jumps guard and drags Glembocki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Kinho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Glembocki stopping the sweep attempt from Kinho.
Kinho looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emerson Kinho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Glembocki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kinho shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Glembocki napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glembocki keeps working.
Glembocki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kinho tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The referee asks Kinho politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kinho prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kinho tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glembocki is not content to let Kinho control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Glembocki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinho trying to control the action but Glembocki is working from the bottom.
Glembocki gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kinho throws some wild stikes that Glembocki manages to avoid easily.
Glembocki wants to control but Kinho is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Glembocki throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kinho. What's that going to do exactly?
Glembocki takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kinho looking to control but Glembocki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Kinho working for a submission but Glembocki is keeping him at bay.

Kinho is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glembocki tries for a takedown but Kinho circles away easily

and Kinho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Glembocki won't be happy with that.
Kinho trying to control the position but Glembocki is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Kinho crashes against the mat.

Kinho decides to stand back up.
Glembocki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kinho finds it's way round the side to connect with Glembocki's head.
Glembocki moves out of range of the body kick.

Kinho fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Glembocki sprawls well initially but Kinho persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kinho passes to side control.
Kinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glembocki keeps working.
Kinho might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Glembocki kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emerson Kinho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kinho 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 25:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emerson Kinho!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Purple Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ardiano Pyzosky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Haze
vs
Pyzosky

201 cm
25
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Purple Haze!
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, Ardiano Pyzosky!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haze with a poor takedown

and Pyzosky counters by clinching up.
Haze fails to pull guard.
Pyzosky is pushing Haze up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Haze drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Purple Haze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haze is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pyzosky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pyzosky has Haze pushed against the cage.
Pyzosky receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The crowd are getting on Pyzosky's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze tries to score a body lock takedown but Pyzosky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Haze has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pyzosky is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pyzosky manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pyzosky continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ardiano Pyzosky.
Haze closes the distance but Pyzosky moves to the side

and Pyzosky moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyzosky stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Haze tries to pull guard but Pyzosky holds him up against the cage and eventually Haze drops back down to his feet.
Pyzosky slows down the pace here.
Haze changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pyzosky fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Haze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Haze misses with a takedown

and Pyzosky counters by clinching up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Haze goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pyzosky prevents 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.
Haze wants a takedown.
Haze fails to pull guard.
Pyzosky taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Haze has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pyzosky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pyzosky has Haze pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ardiano Pyzosky.
Haze shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Pyzosky counters by clinching up.
Pyzosky slowing the pace effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pyzosky gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Haze is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pyzosky is pressed up against the cage. Haze has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pyzosky down to the mat. Pyzosky avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Haze is breathing heavily.

Pyzosky drives through and clinches with Haze against the cage.
Pyzosky is pushing Haze up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pyzosky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haze has a couple of punches blocked by Pyzosky.
Haze tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pyzosky holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Haze goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pyzosky prevents it.
Pyzosky taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ardiano Pyzosky.

Pyzosky gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pyzosky - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Haze wants a takedown.
Pyzosky manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pyzosky lands a shot to the body.
Haze drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pyzosky gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Haze wants a takedown but no success here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ardiano Pyzosky dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Haze shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Pyzosky counters by clinching up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pyzosky as Haze tries to tie him up.
Pyzosky holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Haze struggles to land a body shot inside as Pyzosky controls his hands.
Haze changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pyzosky fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pyzosky tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pyzosky drives through and clinches with Haze against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyzosky is pressed up against the cage. Haze has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pyzosky down to the mat. Pyzosky avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Purple Haze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haze has his takedown stuffed

and Pyzosky counters by clinching up.
Pyzosky stalls.
Haze changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pyzosky fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Haze fails with the takedown

and Pyzosky moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ardiano Pyzosky.

Pyzosky drives through and clinches with Haze against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze fails to pull guard.
Haze wants a takedown.
Pyzosky content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Pyzosky.
Haze drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pyzosky avoiding damage.
Haze goes for a takedown attempt but Pyzosky pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haze with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pyzosky moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Pyzosky - that landed with a thud.
Pyzosky manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ardiano Pyzosky.

Pyzosky moves into range and clinches up with Haze.
Pyzosky has Haze pressed against the cage.
Haze avoiding damage as Pyzosky throws knees to the body.
Pyzosky stalling in the clinch.

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.
A left hand lands to the body for Pyzosky.
Come on Pyzosky - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Haze fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Haze tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pyzosky pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ardiano Pyzosky.
Haze gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Pyzosky counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pyzosky.
Pyzosky taking a breather.
Pyzosky gets underhooks to prevent Haze's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ardiano Pyzosky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Pyzosky doesn't manage to clinch there - Haze circles away.
Pyzosky wants to clinch.
Purple Haze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haze misses with a takedown attempt

and Pyzosky counters by moving into the clinch.
Pyzosky stops a takedown attempt from Haze.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pyzosky gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Haze.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Purple Haze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyzosky throws an elbow but it misses.
Pyzosky taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Haze fails to pull guard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze can't get the takedown.
Haze goes for a takedown attempt but Pyzosky pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Pyzosky closes the distance and pushes Haze back into the cage.
Pyzosky stops a takedown attempt from Haze.
Pyzosky stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ardiano Pyzosky.
Haze shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Pyzosky counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pyzosky.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyzosky stalling.
Ardiano Pyzosky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Haze goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pyzosky prevents it.
Pyzosky taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Haze has Pyzosky pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pyzosky manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The referee calls for Pyzosky to work.
Haze looking for a takedown.
Pyzosky prevents the takedown attempt.
Pyzosky is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Haze is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pyzosky - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ardiano Pyzosky.
Haze fails with the takedown

and Pyzosky counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Haze taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Pyzosky.
Haze is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pyzosky gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pyzosky has Haze pushed against the cage.
Pyzosky is pressed up against the cage. Haze has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pyzosky down to the mat. Pyzosky avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Pyzosky has managed to clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pyzosky.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ardiano Pyzosky.

Pyzosky moves into the clinch.
Haze fails to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for Pyzosky to work.
Pyzosky stops a takedown attempt from Haze.
Purple Haze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ardiano Pyzosky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pyzosky taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Pyzosky.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ardiano Pyzosky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pyzosky 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ardiano Pyzosky!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Durden
vs
Oliveira

190 cm
23
275 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

195 cm
18
280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden thuds his right hand into Oliveira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Thiago Oliveira has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Durden.
Oliveira avoids a punch combination nicely.

Oliveira feints and as Durden raises his hands in defense, Oliveira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Durden is looking to sweep but instead, Oliveira has passed into half guard.
Oliveira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Oliveira slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Oliveira 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.

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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durden is keeping the position for now.
Durden on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Durden tries to get out of the position.

Thiago Oliveira has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Durden.
Durden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Durden wants it to stay on the feet.

Oliveira closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Durden did well to prevent Oliveira getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden is trying is best to control the position here.
Oliveira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Oliveira is pressing down on Durden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Durden is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Thiago Oliveira.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown. Durden tries to sprawl out of it but Oliveira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Durden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oliveira should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Durden pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Oliveira back to the cage. Durden follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Durden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Oliveira's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Durden scores with a jab to the body.
Durden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Durden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Durden throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Oliveira's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Durden dives in looking to finish as Oliveira flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Durden's strikes! Durden is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Oliveira's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Oliveira was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Durden!

C
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 Hatzu Hayoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett has chosen Whoomp There it is as his entrance music. Hatzu Hayoki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hayoki
vs
Sackett

183 cm
23
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
261 lbs
16 - 15 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Powerful

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, Hatzu Hayoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Orlando Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayoki throws a body kick the misses

and Sackett counters with a takedown into side control.

Sackett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hayoki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hayoki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sackett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hayoki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Hayoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sackett pulls his head out easily.
Hayoki trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sackett manages to pass to mount!
Hayoki could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hayoki tries to improve his position but instead Sackett has taken his back!
Sackett is hanging on to Hayoki's back as he tries to escape.

Sackett has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sackett scores with punches to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayoki is really stuck here.
Sackett is working the ground and pound. Can Hayoki escape?

It looks like Hatzu Hayoki has been cut.
You can see the frustration on Hayoki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Sackett working for a choke but Hayoki is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Hayoki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sackett has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Hayoki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sackett lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Sackett tries to keep control of the position but Hayoki is staying busy.
Hayoki rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hayoki actively working from the bottom here.
Hayoki is breathing heavily.
Hayoki tries to get to full guard but Sackett has control of the leg.
Hayoki is working hard here to advance position.
Sackett working Hayoki over with strikes.

Sackett moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hayoki.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayoki tries to bench press Sackett off him but Sackett keeps the position.

Sackett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hayoki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sackett cracks Hayoki with a big right hand but Hayoki just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hayoki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Sackett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hayoki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sackett's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Hayoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sackett pulls his head out easily.

Hayoki actively working from the bottom here.
Sackett wants to pass to mount but Hayoki is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayoki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hayoki 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Sackett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hatzu Hayoki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sackett lands a front kick.
Hayoki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orlando Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sackett fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hayoki sprawls well initially but Sackett persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hayoki wants to get back to full guard.
Hayoki trying to get back to full guard but Sackett takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Orlando Sackett!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Avicus Anstoldos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Larente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstoldos comes to the cage accompanied by Rotting Christ - Athanati Este. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Anstoldos
vs
Larente

185 cm
25
197 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Avicus Anstoldos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johny Larente!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstoldos throws a sloppy head kick and Larente moves out of range easily.
Anstoldos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Larente has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Larente scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anstoldos on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Larente is chipping away with strikes.

Larente is trying to get an arm triangle but Anstoldos is defending well.
Anstoldos trying to control but Larente flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Anstoldos rolls, trying to escape but Larente keeps control of the position.
Anstoldos is trying to get back to his feet but Larente has full control of the position and if anything, Anstoldos has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Larente lands shots from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larente scoring with big shots to the body. Anstoldos is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Anstoldos was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Larente!