Act of War 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Man Young Gang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Young Gang
vs
Jorge

182 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

187 cm
21
212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light 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, Man Young Gang!
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, Tiago Jorge!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorge misses with a straight left.
Jorge tries to clinch there but Gang circles away.

Jorge tries to keep at a distance but Gang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jorge gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jorge stalls.
Gang is trying to drag Jorge to the mat but Jorge just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jorge gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Man Young Gang. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jorge works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Gang is looking for a triangle but Jorge pushes his legs off easily.
Gang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge content to stall in guard here.
Jorge stands up over Gang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gang keeping full guard, as Jorge tries to pass.
Jorge distracts Gang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jorge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

It looks like Man Young Gang has been cut.
Jorge is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jorge distracts Gang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jorge looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gang's head.
Jorge passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gang is looking for a sweep. Jorge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jorge lands strikes from half guard.
Jorge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jorge looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jorge scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gang trying to hold on to Jorge's head to control him but Jorge postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jorge lands with a punch from half guard.
Jorge is nestled in close to Gang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Gang is rocked!

Man Young Gang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jorge lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Gang quite badly. Gang pulls Jorge in close trying to recover. Jorge postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Gang on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Gang doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiago Jorge!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Smelly Nickers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryoga Hibiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ryoga Hibiki was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Nickers
vs
Hibiki

170 cm
24
140 lbs
7 - 15 - 0

185 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Smelly Nickers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryoga Hibiki!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hibiki shoots in looking for a takedown but Nickers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hibiki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Nickers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hibiki was covering up waiting for the punch and Nickers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nickers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Hibiki has his foot on Nickers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nickers works his way back into a safe position though.
Nickers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nickers cracks Hibiki with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nickers prevents Hibiki from getting back to his feet.
Hibiki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickers thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickers looking to pass the guard.
Hibiki wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickers connects with a couple of short punches.
Hibiki wants to get back to his feet but Nickers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hibiki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hibiki wants to stand and escape but Nickers is having none of it.

Nickers is sitting in close to Hibiki's body. Hibiki has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nickers is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nickers is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hibiki.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryoga Hibiki!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maguila Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilhermee Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Guilhermee Almeida enters the cage!

Silva
vs
Almeida

171 cm
21
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Maguila Silva!
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, Guilhermee Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Almeida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Almeida is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Almeida closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Almeida pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Almeida tries to clinch up.
Silva throws a series of strikes that have Almeida backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Almeida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Almeida.
Silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Almeida is rocked!
Silva with a nice cross.
Almeida is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva misses with the combination.
Silva lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maguila Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Augusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Augusto
vs
Rua

190 cm
21
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
21
170 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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, Fernando Augusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leo Rua!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua is looking to clinch.
Augusto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Augusto digs a good body shot into Rua's ribs.

Rua decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Augusto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rua pulls his head out easily.
Augusto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rua is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Augusto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rua defends well.
Rua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Augusto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Augusto swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Augusto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rua wants to control from the top but Augusto keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Augusto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rua gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Augusto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rua defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Augusto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rua pushes down on Augusto's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Augusto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Augusto keeps working.
Augusto tries to roll over but Rua keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augusto is working hard here to advance position.

Augusto actively working from the bottom here.

Augusto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rua is looking to advance position but Augusto won't allow it.

Augusto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Augusto moves into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rua postures up in Augusto's guard and throws a big left but Augusto blocks it.

Augusto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Rua avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Augusto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Augusto is looking for a triangle but Rua pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rua has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Augusto to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rua is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Augusto pulls down on the head and he's put Rua to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fernando Augusto!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simplicio Simplorio Da Simplicidade Simples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahmoud Izrani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Simplorio Da Simplicidade Simples
vs
Izrani

198 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Simplicio Simplorio Da Simplicidade Simples!
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, Mahmoud Izrani!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izrani is looking to clinch but Da Simplicidade Simples is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Izrani doesn't manage to clinch there - Da Simplicidade Simples circles away.
Izrani takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Izrani tries to clinch but Da Simplicidade Simples moves out of range.

Izrani clinches up with Da Simplicidade Simples and pushes him back against the cage.
Izrani lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Simplicio Simplorio Da Simplicidade Simples has been cut.
Da Simplicidade Simples dodges an elbow strike from Izrani.
Izrani has Da Simplicidade Simples pressed against the cage.
Da Simplicidade Simples drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Izrani gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Da Simplicidade Simples jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Izrani walks away with a smile on his face. Da Simplicidade Simples gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Da Simplicidade Simples lands with an uppercut that bounces Izrani off the cage and back into rage.
Da Simplicidade Simples throws a lazy right hand but Izrani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da Simplicidade Simples waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Izrani.
Da Simplicidade Simples misses with an uppercut. Izrani saw that one coming.
Izrani is looking to clinch but Da Simplicidade Simples is avoiding it.
Izrani slips a jab from Da Simplicidade Simples.
Izrani is looking to clinch but Da Simplicidade Simples is avoiding it.
Da Simplicidade Simples scores with a jab. Izrani acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Izrani takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Simplicidade Simples working hard to break the clinch.
Da Simplicidade Simples is trying to force a seperation but Izrani has the dominant position.
Izrani lands a knee to the head.
Izrani taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries for a takedown but Izrani manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simplicio Simplorio Da Simplicidade Simples. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Izrani tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Izrani lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Da Simplicidade Simples blocks the elbow strike.
Izrani misses with a knee strike.
Izrani connects with a nasty looking knee right to Da Simplicidade Simples's face.
Izrani looks gassed!
Izrani with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Izrani just stands there and leans against the cage.
Izrani utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Izrani's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izrani lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Izrani prevents Da Simplicidade Simples from breaking the clinch.
Da Simplicidade Simples takes a knee right on the jaw!
Da Simplicidade Simples is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Izrani just stands there and leans against the cage.
Izrani lands a knee to the head.
Da Simplicidade Simples looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Da Simplicidade Simples takes an elbow to the temple.
Izrani misses with a knee strike.
Da Simplicidade Simples can't get the takedown.
Izrani lands a knee to the head.
Izrani throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izrani tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Izrani smiles and moves away.
Da Simplicidade Simples lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Da Simplicidade Simples circles away from the clinch attempt.
Izrani is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Izrani drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Izrani rushes Da Simplicidade Simples and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Izrani misses with a knee to the head.
Izrani throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Da Simplicidade Simples blocks it with crossed arms.
Da Simplicidade Simples is trying to break free.
Izrani landing knees to the head.
Izrani just leaning against Da Simplicidade Simples, taking a breather.
Da Simplicidade Simples is trying to push Izrani away but Izrani has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Simplicidade Simples is trying to break the clinch but Izrani is controlling him.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries to circle away but Izrani has him pinned against the cage.
Izrani tries a knee to the head but Da Simplicidade Simples blocks it.
Izrani misses with a knee strike.
Da Simplicidade Simples working hard to break the clinch.
Izrani gets underhooks to prevent Da Simplicidade Simples's takedown attempt.
Da Simplicidade Simples is trying to break the clinch but Izrani has him pressed against the cage.
Da Simplicidade Simples fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Da Simplicidade Simples wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Izrani has him pressed against the cage.
Izrani tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Izrani with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Izrani keeps control of Da Simplicidade Simples as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Izrani with a knee to the head.
Da Simplicidade Simples wants to break free but Izrani has control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Da Simplicidade Simples letting Izrani take a breather here.
Da Simplicidade Simples is trying to break the clinch but Izrani has him pressed against the cage.
Da Simplicidade Simples working hard to break the clinch.
Izrani gets underhooks to prevent Da Simplicidade Simples's takedown attempt.
Izrani landing knees to the head.
Izrani tries to land a knee to the head but Da Simplicidade Simples blocks with his arms.
Da Simplicidade Simples wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Izrani landing knees to the head.
Izrani tries to land a knee to the head but Da Simplicidade Simples blocks with his arms.
Da Simplicidade Simples is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries to break free but Izrani pushes him back against the cage.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries for a takedown. No joy.
Izrani tries to land a knee to the head but Da Simplicidade Simples blocks with his arms.
Da Simplicidade Simples is trying to push Izrani away but Izrani has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Izrani tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Da Simplicidade Simples looking for a takedown.
Da Simplicidade Simples wants a takedown.
Da Simplicidade Simples fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Da Simplicidade Simples can't get the takedown.
Izrani working Da Simplicidade Simples over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Izrani with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Da Simplicidade Simples wants to break the clinch but can't.
Izrani is pushing Da Simplicidade Simples up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Izrani throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Da Simplicidade Simples's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Da Simplicidade Simples takes a knee right on the jaw!
Da Simplicidade Simples has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries to circle away but Izrani has him pinned against the cage.
Izrani working Da Simplicidade Simples over with knees to the body.
Izrani lands a knee to the head.
Izrani throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Da Simplicidade Simples blocks it with crossed arms.
Izrani connects with a knee to the head.
Da Simplicidade Simples is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A knee to the head by Izrani.
Izrani dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Da Simplicidade Simples looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Izrani with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Izrani is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Izrani pushes off an throws an elbow but Da Simplicidade Simples leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries to break the clinch but Izrani is controlling the position.
Da Simplicidade Simples fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Izrani unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries to break the clinch but Izrani is controlling the position.
Izrani landing knees to the body.
Izrani lands a knee to the head.
Da Simplicidade Simples takes a knee right on the jaw!
Izrani looking to throw knees to the head but Da Simplicidade Simples is blocking nicely.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries for a takedown but Izrani manages to get underhooks.
Izrani using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Da Simplicidade Simples has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Da Simplicidade Simples wants a takedown but no success here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Izrani connects with a knee to the head.
Izrani tries to land a knee to the head but Da Simplicidade Simples blocks with his arms.
Da Simplicidade Simples is trying to break the clinch but Izrani is controlling him.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries to break the clinch but Izrani is controlling the position.
Izrani has Da Simplicidade Simples pressed against the cage, preventing Da Simplicidade Simples from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Izrani connects with a nasty looking knee right to Da Simplicidade Simples's face.
Da Simplicidade Simples working hard to break the clinch.
Izrani tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Da Simplicidade Simples is trying to break free.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries to pull guard but Izrani holds him up against the cage and eventually Da Simplicidade Simples drops back down to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Izrani tries to land a knee to the head but Da Simplicidade Simples blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Da Simplicidade Simples's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Izrani connects with a nasty looking knee right to Da Simplicidade Simples's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mahmoud Izrani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simplicio Simplorio Da Simplicidade Simples's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A jab from Da Simplicidade Simples finds it's way through Izrani's defenses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Da Simplicidade Simples.
Da Simplicidade Simples scores with a nice right hand.
Da Simplicidade Simples cracks Izrani with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Izrani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Da Simplicidade Simples.
Da Simplicidade Simples closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Da Simplicidade Simples throws a hook to the side of Izrani's head but Izrani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Izrani tries to clinch but Da Simplicidade Simples is having none of it.
Da Simplicidade Simples misses with a straight right.
Izrani lands a front kick.
Izrani is looking to clinch but Da Simplicidade Simples is avoiding it.
Izrani wants to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Izrani defending well as Da Simplicidade Simples loads up on a big left hand.

Izrani clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Izrani connects with a nasty looking knee right to Da Simplicidade Simples's face.
Izrani landing knees to the head.
Izrani landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Izrani.
Da Simplicidade Simples takes a knee right on the jaw!
Izrani looking to throw knees to the head but Da Simplicidade Simples is blocking nicely.
Da Simplicidade Simples on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Da Simplicidade Simples wants to break the clinch but can't.
Da Simplicidade Simples wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Izrani throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Da Simplicidade Simples blocks it with crossed arms.
Da Simplicidade Simples jumps guard but Izrani stands there with Da Simplicidade Simples around his waist. Da Simplicidade Simples gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Izrani tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Da Simplicidade Simples drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izrani with a knee to the head.
Izrani with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Da Simplicidade Simples looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simplicio Simplorio Da Simplicidade Simples. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Izrani lands a knee to the head.
Da Simplicidade Simples is trying to break the clinch but Izrani has him pressed against the cage.
Izrani throws a knee to the head but misses.
Da Simplicidade Simples is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mahmoud Izrani seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
Izrani misses with a knee strike.
Da Simplicidade Simples looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Izrani just stands there and leans against the cage.
Izrani landing knees to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Simplicidade Simples is trying to break the clinch but Izrani is controlling him.
Izrani with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Da Simplicidade Simples fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Da Simplicidade Simples jumps guard but Izrani stands there with Da Simplicidade Simples around his waist. Da Simplicidade Simples gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Izrani misses with a knee strike.
Da Simplicidade Simples wants to break the clinch but can't.
Izrani leaning against his opponent.
Izrani misses with a knee to the head.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries to break the clinch but Izrani is controlling the position.
Izrani throws a knee to the head but misses.
Da Simplicidade Simples has had enough of the clinch but Izrani keeps him there for the moment.
Da Simplicidade Simples takes a knee right on the jaw!
Da Simplicidade Simples wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Simplicidade Simples wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Da Simplicidade Simples has had enough of the clinch but Izrani keeps him there for the moment.
Da Simplicidade Simples is trying to force a seperation but Izrani has the dominant position.
Izrani misses with a knee to the head.
Izrani throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Da Simplicidade Simples blocks it with crossed arms.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries to break free but Izrani pushes him back against the cage.
Izrani holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries to pull guard but Izrani won't allow it.
Izrani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Da Simplicidade Simples.
Da Simplicidade Simples fails to pull guard.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries to pull guard but Izrani won't allow it.
Izrani tries to land a knee to the head but Da Simplicidade Simples blocks with his arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Simplicidade Simples tries to circle away but Izrani has him pinned against the cage.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Da Simplicidade Simples is trying to break the clinch but Izrani is controlling him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Izrani obliges.
Izrani misses with a knee to the head.
Da Simplicidade Simples wants to break the clinch but can't.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries to circle away but Izrani has him pinned against the cage.
Izrani tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Izrani throws a knee to the head but misses.
Da Simplicidade Simples avoids the elbow strike from Izrani, against the cage.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries to break the clinch but Izrani is controlling the position.
Da Simplicidade Simples goes for a takedown in the clinch but Izrani prevents it.
Izrani with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries for a takedown but Izrani manages to get underhooks.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Izrani with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Izrani in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries to pull guard but Izrani holds him up against the cage and eventually Da Simplicidade Simples drops back down to his feet.
Izrani connects with a nasty looking knee right to Da Simplicidade Simples's face.
Da Simplicidade Simples fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Izrani scores with a knee to the head.
Da Simplicidade Simples goes for a takedown in the clinch but Izrani prevents it.
Da Simplicidade Simples jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Izrani walks away with a smile on his face. Da Simplicidade Simples gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Izrani fails with an attempt to clinch.
Da Simplicidade Simples throws a shot from downtown. Izrani moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Izrani was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Simplicidade Simples.
Da Simplicidade Simples jabs Izrani to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Izrani rushes Da Simplicidade Simples and presses him up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Izrani.
Simplicio Simplorio Da Simplicidade Simples has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Izrani has Da Simplicidade Simples pressed against the cage, preventing Da Simplicidade Simples from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Izrani looking to throw knees to the head but Da Simplicidade Simples is blocking nicely.
Da Simplicidade Simples blocks an elbow strike.
Izrani tries to land a knee to the head but Da Simplicidade Simples blocks with his arms.
Da Simplicidade Simples fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Izrani using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Da Simplicidade Simples is looking to break free of the clinch but Izrani has double underhooks.
Izrani unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Da Simplicidade Simples jumps guard but Izrani stands there with Da Simplicidade Simples around his waist. Da Simplicidade Simples gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Izrani connects with a nasty looking knee right to Da Simplicidade Simples's face.
Izrani landing knees to the head.
Izrani tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Izrani has Da Simplicidade Simples pressed against the cage, preventing Da Simplicidade Simples from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Izrani tries a knee to the head but Da Simplicidade Simples blocks it.
Izrani tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Da Simplicidade Simples has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Izrani looking to throw knees to the head but Da Simplicidade Simples is blocking nicely.
Izrani prevents a takedown attempt there.
Izrani throws a knee to the head but misses.
Da Simplicidade Simples managing to block the knees to the body from Izrani.
Izrani keeps control of Da Simplicidade Simples as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Izrani tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Da Simplicidade Simples has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Izrani is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Izrani creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Izrani pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Da Simplicidade Simples wants a takedown.
Izrani is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Da Simplicidade Simples fails to pull guard.
Izrani lands a knee to the head.
Da Simplicidade Simples blocks an elbow strike.
Izrani lands a knee to the head.
Da Simplicidade Simples tries to break free but Izrani pushes him back against the cage.
Izrani working Da Simplicidade Simples over with knees to the body.
Izrani misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da Simplicidade Simples misses with a hook from the clinch.
Da Simplicidade Simples wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Izrani dodges an elbow strike from Da Simplicidade Simples.
Mahmoud Izrani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Izrani throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Da Simplicidade Simples blocks it with crossed arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mahmoud Izrani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Izrani has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Mahmoud Izrani!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Mahmoud Izrani!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Mahmoud Izrani!

Mahmoud Izrani wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Matos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Matos
vs
Alves

186 cm
18
179 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Lucas Matos!
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, Rodrigo Alves!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alves counters with a head kick. That will keep Matos thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Matos shoots and misses

and Alves counters with a shoot takedown. Matos fights it but they end up in guard.

Matos is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Alves has his hands clasped together but Matos extends an breaks Alves's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Matos.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Matos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erik Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caio Terra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caio Terra is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gray
vs
Terra

176 cm
18
156 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
28
130 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Erik Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Terra!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Terra misses with a few strikes there.
Terra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gray on the side of the head.
Terra lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Terra avoids it really well and circles away.
Terra connects with a body shot that sends Gray's belly button to the back.
Terra shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gray eats them both and turns towards Terra to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Terra pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gray back to the cage. Terra follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Terra digs a good hook to Gray's body.
Terra moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Gray gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gray looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Terra is avoiding damage well.
Terra is trying to get back to half guard.
Gray lands some shots froms side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terra is looking to reverse the position.
Terra manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gray is looking for a sweep. Terra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gray is working hard here to advance position.

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

Terra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gray is just riding it out for now. Terra eventually gives up the hold.

Terra is working for a submission of some sort.
Gray is looking for a sweep. Terra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Terra is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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

Terra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gray doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Terra.
Gray wants to improve his position but Terra is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Terra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gray doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Terra.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Terra is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gray defends it well.
Gray is looking for a sweep. Terra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Terra is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Terra on the ground.

Terra is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gray has managed to free his arm - good work.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray tries to get to full guard but Terra has control of the leg.

Terra is looking for a kimura here.

Terra seems to be looking for submissions.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Terra is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gray slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Terra manages to get himself to full guard.

Terra looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gray passes into half guard.
Terra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gray.
Terra is staying active underneath Gray, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gray 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.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Terra is pressing down on Gray's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gray tries to free his leg and advance position but Terra is retaining full guard.

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

Terra is looking for a triangle but Gray pushes his legs off easily.
Terra looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Terra is looking for a triangle but Gray pushes his legs off easily.

Terra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gray landing with the ground and pound.
Gray has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Terra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Terra has momentary wrist control but Gray slips an elbow through the middle.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gray won't allow Terra to sweep him here.
Gray scoring with some ground and pound.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Terra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Terra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gray scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gray wants to pass the guard but Terra is keeping the position.
Gray postures up and lands a big shot to Terra's brow.
Gray with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gray throwing strikes but missing.

Terra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Terra looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gray has picked Terra up and slammed him! Terra can't keep hold of the triangle and Gray manages to pass to side control!
Terra gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gray looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gray 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.

Terra actively working from the bottom here.
Gray wants to control but Terra is keeping him busy.
Gray throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Terra tries to get to full guard but Gray has control of the leg.
Terra is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gray thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Terra's head.

Terra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gray throwing shots but Terra is blocking nicely.
Terra is looking to improve his position.
Gray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Terra does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Terra is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gray scores with a couple of nice shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gray prevents Terra from improving his position.
Gray landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Caio Terra will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gray shoots for a takedown but Terra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Terra. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Terra lands a jab-cross combination.
Terra cracks a nice hook into Gray's ribs.
Terra swinging wildly here.
Terra cracks Gray with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gray closes the distance and clinches up with Terra, looking for a takedown. Gray pushes Terra against the cage but Terra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Terra.
Erik Gray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gray misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gray moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gray takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Terra looks to land a combination but Gray avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gray dodges the punch combination from Terra.
Caio Terra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Terra is breathing heavily.
Terra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Terra both land. Nice combination.
Caio Terra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray walks into a jab.
Gray shoots in looking for a takedown. Terra tries to sprawl out of it but Gray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Terra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Terra lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gray backs up against the cage.
Gray drops his hands momentarily and Terra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Terra with a nice cross.
Terra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gray throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Terra's waist but Terra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gray off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Terra.
Terra is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gray shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Terra but Terra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gray has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gray there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gray takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Terra lands a jab to Gray's midsection.
Gray fails with a takedown attempt.
Terra lands with a nice combination. Gray backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gray fails to land the takedown.
Terra displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No joy there for Terra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Terra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gray doesn't seem bothered though.

Gray throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Terra tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gray is in Terra's guard.

Gray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Terra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gray has managed to get both his arms back between Terra's legs - danger averted.

Terra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gray working some strikes from top position.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Terra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gray makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Terra working for a triangle but Gray defends it easily.
Gray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray cracks Terra with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Gray has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Terra to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gray is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Terra pulls down on the head and he's put Gray to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caio Terra!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jarvis Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Kerabatsos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Calhoun
vs
Kerabatsos

180 cm
22
168 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

170 cm
22
147 lbs
5 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

[JMFC] 160!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jarvis Calhoun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donald Kerabatsos!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calhoun tries a low kick but Kerabatsos avoids it.
Calhoun misses with a body kick.
Calhoun tries to land a body kick
and Kerabatsos counters with a slapping leg kick.
Calhoun looks for the body kick but Kerabatsos saw that one coming.
Calhoun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kerabatsos.
Calhoun misses with a kick to the body.
Kerabatsos avoids the head kick by Calhoun.
Calhoun takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kerabatsos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kerabatsos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Calhoun's calf.
Kerabatsos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kerabatsos stalks Calhoun and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Calhoun's face. Calhoun staggers backwards, shaken.
Jarvis Calhoun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Calhoun.
Calhoun looks for the body kick but Kerabatsos saw that one coming.
Calhoun looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kerabatsos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kerabatsos moves out of range of the body kick.
Calhoun throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerabatsos avoids the head kick by Calhoun.
Calhoun is breathing heavily.
Calhoun on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Calhoun throws a sloppy head kick
and Calhoun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kerabatsos cracks the inside of Calhoun's front leg.
Donald Kerabatsos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Kerabatsos.
Calhoun throws a head kick that misses.
Kerabatsos throws a nice head kick!
Calhoun takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Kerabatsos - just one landing.
Kerabatsos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Calhoun on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kerabatsos scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerabatsos lands with a nice body punch.
Calhoun takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kerabatsos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kerabatsos lands a nice hook to Calhoun's body. Calhoun takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos moves out of range of the body kick.
Kerabatsos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kerabatsos digs a good hook to Calhoun's body.
Calhoun blocks a head kick by Kerabatsos.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kerabatsos.
Nice cross by Kerabatsos.
A shot to the liver by Kerabatsos. Beautiful body shot.
Kerabatsos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donk. Kerabatsos catches Calhoun right on the button with a cross.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kerabatsos connects with a right hand. Calhoun shakes it off.
Calhoun on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Calhoun walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kerabatsos lands a head shot.
Kerabatsos avoids the head kick by Calhoun.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos tries a head kick but it misses.
Calhoun throws a body kick the misses
and Kerabatsos counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Calhoun is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kerabatsos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kerabatsos throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kerabatsos scores with a kick to the body.
Calhoun takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kerabatsos lands a jab to Calhoun's midsection.
Calhoun takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kerabatsos thuds a left hand into Calhoun's body.
Kerabatsos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Calhoun is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerabatsos scores with a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kerabatsos - that will leave a mark!
Calhoun's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kerabatsos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Calhoun scrambles back to his feet.
Kerabatsos stuns Calhoun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body punch from Kerabatsos.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Calhoun's head.
Kerabatsos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Calhoun has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Calhoun takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kerabatsos thuds his shin into the meat of Calhoun's side.
Kerabatsos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kerabatsos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Calhoun.
Kerabatsos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kerabatsos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calhoun misses with a head kick.
Kerabatsos moves out of range of the body kick.
Calhoun takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Calhoun takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Calhoun misses with the body kick
and Kerabatsos counters with a straight right hand.
Calhoun takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kerabatsos feints and then cracks Calhoun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Calhoun down.
Kerabatsos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Calhoun had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos lunges at Calhoun with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Calhoun's hand.
Kerabatsos lands a nice hook to Calhoun's body. Calhoun takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kerabatsos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Calhoun tries a head kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Calhoun rather than just go for the knockout.
Kerabatsos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Calhoun is rocked!
Nice body kick from Kerabatsos.
Oh Calhoun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Calhoun will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kerabatsos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Calhoun takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Calhoun seems to have got his legs back now.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos scoring well with a low kick there.
Calhoun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Kerabatsos moves out of range as Calhoun throws a body kick.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kerabatsos cracks Calhoun with a right hand to the side of the head.
Calhoun looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Calhoun on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kerabatsos lands a leg kick that knocks Calhoun off balance momentarily.
Kerabatsos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Calhoun on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kerabatsos lands with a kick to the temple. Calhoun shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice cross by Kerabatsos.
Calhoun throws a sloppy head kick
and Kerabatsos finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kerabatsos lands a jab to Calhoun's midsection.
Kerabatsos throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kerabatsos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kerabatsos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Calhoun's hands.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos scoring well with a low kick there.
Crunch! Kerabatsos slams his shin into Calhoun's torso.
Kerabatsos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kerabatsos, as that shot connected.
Kerabatsos scores with a three punch combo!
Calhoun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kerabatsos. Kerabatsos obviously looking to wear him down.
Calhoun misses with a head kick.
Kerabatsos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Calhoun has time to react.
Kerabatsos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Kerabatsos.
Calhoun takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kerabatsos scores with a kick to the body.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that Calhoun semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Kerabatsos. Beautiful body shot.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot by Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kerabatsos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Calhoun has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kerabatsos digs a good body shot into Calhoun's ribs.
Kerabatsos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Calhoun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kerabatsos scores with a nice body kick.
Kerabatsos misses with a head kick.
Kerabatsos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kerabatsos works the jab nicely.
Calhoun has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kerabatsos finds it's way round the side to connect with Calhoun's head.
Calhoun takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Calhoun.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that misses.
Kerabatsos scores with a spinning back kick!
Kerabatsos lands an overhand right.
Kerabatsos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kerabatsos avoids a kick to the body.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that half lands.
Calhoun throws a push kick but Kerabatsos slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kerabatsos.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kerabatsos connects with a looping right hand.
Kerabatsos avoids the head kick by Calhoun.
Kerabatsos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Calhoun's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Kerabatsos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Calhoun takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Calhoun looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kerabatsos avoids the head kick by Calhoun.
Calhoun misses with a takedown attempt - Kerabatsos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Calhoun walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That kick from Kerabatsos tenderised Calhoun's leg. Calhoun is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kerabatsos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Calhoun throws a leg kick
and Kerabatsos counters with a thumping low kick.
Kerabatsos feints a jab promting Calhoun to slip. Kerabatsos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Calhoun slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kerabatsos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kerabatsos throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Calhoun's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kerabatsos lands a high kick!
Donald Kerabatsos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calhoun looks to throw the jab but Kerabatsos is out of range.
Calhoun takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun tries a head kick but it misses.
Kerabatsos lands a slapping body shot.
Kerabatsos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Calhoun's calf.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Calhoun might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kerabatsos tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Calhoun 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kerabatsos scores with a head kick. Calhoun tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Calhoun avoids the head kick by Kerabatsos.
Calhoun throws a head kick that misses.
Kerabatsos scores with a jab to the head.
Kerabatsos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Calhoun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kerabatsos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Calhoun drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Calhoun tries a head kick but it misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kerabatsos. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kerabatsos lands a slapping body shot.
Kerabatsos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Calhoun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kerabatsos. Kerabatsos obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerabatsos moves out of range of the body kick from Calhoun.
Kerabatsos throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kerabatsos lands a really nice looking cross but Calhoun seems unphased.
Kerabatsos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Calhoun doesn't seem bothered though.
Kerabatsos scores with a jab to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kerabatsos.
Calhoun throws a head kick that misses.
Calhoun takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Calhoun takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Calhoun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kerabatsos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kerabatsos moves out of range of the body kick.
Calhoun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kerabatsos. Kerabatsos obviously looking to wear him down.
Calhoun takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kerabatsos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kerabatsos connects with a right hand. Calhoun shakes it off.
Kerabatsos moves out of range of the leg kick from Calhoun.
Calhoun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kerabatsos digs a good hook to Calhoun's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kerabatsos.
Calhoun takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good leg kick by Kerabatsos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kerabatsos lands with a slapping head kick.
Kerabatsos fakes the leg kick and cracks Calhoun in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calhoun lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kerabatsos avoids the body shot from Calhoun.
Kerabatsos delivers a nice body kick.
Calhoun looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kerabatsos moves out of range of the body kick.
Calhoun misses with a low kick.
Calhoun takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kerabatsos lands a jab to the head.
A combination from Kerabatsos does no damage.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Calhoun misses
and Kerabatsos counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Calhoun is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kerabatsos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Calhoun takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kerabatsos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kerabatsos lands the left hand.
Calhoun throws a head kick that misses.
Kerabatsos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Calhoun looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Calhoun takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kerabatsos pushes Calhoun away with a front kick.
Kerabatsos scores with a head kick.
Kerabatsos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kerabatsos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kerabatsos closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kerabatsos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Calhoun throws a body kick that misses.
Calhoun misses with the body kick
and Kerabatsos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerabatsos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Calhoun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kerabatsos jabs Calhoun to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that Calhoun semi-blocks.
Calhoun feints and then cracks Kerabatsos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kerabatsos down.
Calhoun goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Calhoun takes one to the side of the head.
Calhoun is looking to land body kicks.
Kerabatsos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Calhoun takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick by Calhoun misses
and Kerabatsos counters with a low kick, right behind Calhoun 's knee.
Kerabatsos jabs Calhoun to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kerabatsos scores with a jab to the body.
Well,Calhoun is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Calhoun takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A solid body kick from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kerabatsos with a jab.
Calhoun takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Calhoun lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kerabatsos at a distance.
Kerabatsos connects with a body shot that sends Calhoun's belly button to the back.
Kerabatsos scores with a hook to the body. Calhoun takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Calhoun misses with a body kick.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerabatsos scores with a leg kick.
Calhoun throws a wild body kick that Kerabatsos sees coming a mile off.
Kerabatsos scores with a leg kick.
Kerabatsos moves out of range of the body kick from Calhoun.
Kerabatsos blocks a head kick by Calhoun.
Kerabatsos connects with a high kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos scores with the left hand. Calhoun knows he should have avoided that one.
Kerabatsos connects with a body shot that sends Calhoun's belly button to the back.
Kerabatsos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kerabatsos throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kerabatsos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Calhoun has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos lands a nice shot to the body.
Kerabatsos lands with a nice body kick.
Calhoun stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos lands a nice hook to Calhoun's body. Calhoun takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kerabatsos throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Calhoun.
Calhoun throws a leg kick but Kerabatsos moved away.
Kerabatsos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Calhoun stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donald Kerabatsos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick but Calhoun moves out of range.
Calhoun throws a sloppy head kick and Kerabatsos moves out of range easily.
Kerabatsos cracks Calhoun with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calhoun tries a head kick but it misses.
Kerabatsos lands a slapping body shot.
A left lands for Kerabatsos.
Jarvis Calhoun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kerabatsos pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Kerabatsos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kerabatsos 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Donald Kerabatsos!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Donald Kerabatsos!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Donald Kerabatsos!

Donald Kerabatsos wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
88%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nautotoot Horne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renan Ruas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horne comes to the cage accompanied by MC Frontalot - Braggadocio (Tekken 2 remix). Ruas has chosen ATB- Could you believe as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Horne
vs
Ruas

193 cm
21
223 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

184 cm
23
212 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Fight Club Clothing™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nautotoot Horne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renan Ruas!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ruas.
Ruas closes the distance and clinches up with Horne, looking for a takedown. Ruas pushes Horne against the cage but Horne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Horne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ruas shoots for a double leg takedown but Horne sprawls well. He's pushed Ruas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nautotoot Horne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renan Ruas.
Horne cracks a nice hook into Ruas's ribs.
Ruas closes the distance but Horne moves to the side
and Horne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Horne fails to land with a series of punches.

Ruas closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ruas or not.

Horne breaks from the clinch.
Horne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruas was well out of range. Poor timing from Horne.
Ruas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horne.
Ruas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nautotoot Horne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horne thuds a left hand into Ruas's body.
Donk. Horne catches Ruas right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruas fails with the takedown.
Horne stuffs the takedown.
Ruas looks for a takedown but Horne sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horne misses with a combination

and Ruas counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Horne!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ruas dominating with strikes here.
Horne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Horne just holding on.

Ruas working for a submission but Horne is keeping him at bay.
Ruas content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horne can't escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horne tries to hold on but Ruas postures up.
Horne sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Ruas is trying to work for a kimura but Horne is defending well.
Ruas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Horne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Horne trying to control from the bottom.
Horne is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Horne is looking to improve his position.
Ruas wants to control but Horne is keeping him busy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ruas wants to clinch.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Horne scores with a shot to the body.

Ruas gets a takedown into half guard.
Ruas wants to take a breather but Horne is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Horne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Horne is trying to keep Ruas in close.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ruas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Horne is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Horne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Horne isn't going anywhere.
Horne struggling a bit here.
Ruas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horne keeps working.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Horne manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ruas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Horne trying to control from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Horne is trying to get back to full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ruas throws a series of punches but Horne moves out of range.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Horne digs a good hook to Ruas's body.
Nautotoot Horne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Horne throws a right hand that Ruas ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruas also avoids with ease.
Horne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horne misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horne lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nautotoot Horne dominated that round.
That's time! Horne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ruas shoots in but Horne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horne misses with a few strikes there.
Horne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ruas misses with a takedown attempt - Horne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horne keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruas is looking to clinch.
Horne lands with a nice combination. Ruas backs away looking to recover.
Horne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Horne stuns Ruas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab, jab by Horne - just one landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horne scores with a nice strike.
Nautotoot Horne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ruas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ruas is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruas fails to land the takedown.
Nautotoot Horne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renan Ruas.
No joy there for Horne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Horne is fending him off so far but Ruas persists. Nope, Horne circles away and we're back to standing.
Horne is looking to wear down Ruas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horne stalks Ruas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ruas's face. Ruas staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Renan Ruas has been cut.
Horne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nautotoot Horne is winning the standup battle so far.
Horne misses with a wild combination.
Ruas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Horne connects with the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horne throws a right hand that Ruas ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruas also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown by Ruas or perhaps it was just good defense by Horne which made him look bad.
Horne lands a jab to the head.
Horne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Horne stuffs the takedown attempt from Ruas. Ruas gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horne lands a two punch combo.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Horne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Horne stuns Ruas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Horne.
No joy there for Horne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruas tries to clinch but Horne is having none of it.
Horne throws a series of punches but Ruas avoids them all with ease.
Ruas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ruas there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ruas fails with the takedown
and Horne counters with a nice uppercut.
Horne lands the left hand.
Horne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ruas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Horne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruas somewhat.
Ruas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Horne feints a jab promting Ruas to slip. Horne then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ruas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A left and a right from Horne both land. Nice combination.
Horne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ruas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Horne tries to avoid it but Ruas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Horne to the ground. Horne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horne with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Horne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Horne gets tackled into the cage by Ruas. Ruas maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Horne scores with a nice short uppercut.

Horne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruas can do to turn this around?
Ruas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab lands there for Horne.
Horne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ruas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Horne.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Horne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horne feints a jab promting Ruas to slip. Horne then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ruas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Horne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Renan Ruas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horne lands a glancing blow to the side of Ruas's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nautotoot Horne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Horne has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Nautotoot Horne!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Nautotoot Horne!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Nautotoot Horne!

Nautotoot Horne wins by unanimous decision!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Nobriga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akaboshi Aida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nobriga's entrance music is Queen's We Will Rock You. A fine choice. Aida is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Passenger - Iggy Pop. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nobriga
vs
Aida

183 cm
27
180 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

185 cm
25
186 lbs
6 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Nobriga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Akaboshi Aida!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nobriga tries to avoid it but Aida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nobriga to the ground. Nobriga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Aida shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nobriga is trying to defend but Aida finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nobriga wants to get back to his feet.
Nobriga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nobriga looks like he's trying to stand up.

Aida seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Aida is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Nobriga as he works his way to full guard.
Aida trying to control the position from guard on top but Nobriga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobriga wants to stand and escape but Aida is having none of it.
Aida throwing strikes but missing.
Nobriga is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aida is controlling him.
Aida looking to pass the guard.
Aida wants to control from the top but Nobriga keeps moving.
Aida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nobriga swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aida prevents Nobriga from getting back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aida tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nobriga swivels and escapes.
Nobriga misses with a straight left.

Aida has closed the distance and engaged Nobriga in a clinch.

Nobriga manages to break the clinch.
Nobriga looks to land a right hand but Aida moved out of range.
Max Nobriga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aida moves in looking to clinch but Nobriga pushes him off.
Nobriga throws a right hand that Aida ducks under and follows up with a left that Aida also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aida's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nobriga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aida scrambles back to his feet.
Aida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Max Nobriga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akaboshi Aida.
Nobriga misses with a wild body shot.

Aida looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nobriga!
Aida can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nobriga is looking to escape.
Nobriga is trying to stand up.

Aida working for a submission but Nobriga is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nobriga is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nobriga bucks up and throws Aida to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nobriga. Aida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aida misses with a head kick.
Nobriga misses with a wild body shot.
Aida misses with a body kick.
Nobriga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nobriga tests Aida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aida with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nobriga counters with a nice uppercut.
Aida takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nobriga throws a hook to the side of Aida's head but Aida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aida fails with a takedown attempt.
Aida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nobriga sprawls well. Nobriga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aida gets slowly back to his feet.
Aida looks gassed!
Nobriga throws a right hand that Aida ducks under and follows up with a left that Aida also avoids with ease.
Nobriga moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Akaboshi Aida has been cut.
Aida shoots in but Nobriga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nobriga throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aida.
Max Nobriga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aida fails with a takedown attempt.
Aida takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nobriga tests Aida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nobriga scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nobriga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aida.
Aida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nobriga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aida somewhat.
Aida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nobriga blocks a head kick by Aida.
Nobriga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aida shoots in for a takedown but Nobriga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good exchange - Nobriga coming out on top.
Nobriga throws a series of punches but Aida moves out of range.
Nobriga stuffs the takedown attempt from Aida. Aida gets slowly back to his feet.
Nobriga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Horrible takedown by Aida or perhaps it was just good defense by Nobriga which made him look bad.
Nobriga throws a hook but Aida blocks it.
Aida shoots in but no luck this time.
Aida walks into a jab.
Aida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nobriga scores with the left hand. Aida knows he should have avoided that one.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aida gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nobriga counters with a nice uppercut.
Nobriga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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!
Good work by Aida as he checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Aida.
Nobriga throws an off balance right hand
and Aida counters with a low kick, right behind Nobriga 's knee.
Aida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nobriga pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aida back to the cage. Nobriga follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nobriga stuffs the takedown.
A big left from Nobriga misses.
A combination from Nobriga does no damage.
Nobriga misses with a hook. Aida ducked under it nicely.
Aida slips a jab from Nobriga.
Nobriga scores with a jab to the body.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Nobriga misses.
Nobriga throws a sloppy head kick and Aida moves out of range easily.
Nobriga scores with a hook to the body. Aida takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nobriga throws a combination. Aida tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nobriga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nobriga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aida.
Aida looks for a takedown but Nobriga sprawls well.
Nobriga throws a jab when Aida was well out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nobriga dips to his left and cracks Aida with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Nobriga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akaboshi Aida's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Good standup being displayed there by Nobriga as he connects with a hook.
Nobriga works the jab nicely.
Aida takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nobriga's waist but Nobriga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aida off to one side.
Aida looks for a takedown but Nobriga sprawls well.
Aida shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nobriga.
Nobriga misses with an uppercut. Aida saw that one coming.
Aida shoots in looking for a takedown. Nobriga tries to sprawl out of it but Aida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nobriga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Max Nobriga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akaboshi Aida.
Aida steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nobriga. That one must have hurt.
Aida is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nobriga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nobriga throws a right and a left that Aida avoids nicely.
Nobriga connects with a crisp jab.
Nobriga missing with a left hand there. Aida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horrible takedown by Aida or perhaps it was just good defense by Nobriga which made him look bad.
Nobriga scores with a leg kick.
Nobriga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nobriga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aida.
Nobriga looks to land a right hand but Aida moved out of range.
Aida has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nobriga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nobriga just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nobriga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aida doesn't seem bothered though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nobriga throws a nice looking combination but Aida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aida has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nobriga finds it's way round the side to connect with Aida's head.
Nobriga lands a leg kick that knocks Aida off balance momentarily.
Nobriga connects with a body shot that sends Aida's belly button to the back.
Aida tries to move into range but Nobriga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nobriga with a hook.
Nobriga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nobriga lands with a shot to the body.
Nobriga misses with a few strikes there.
Aida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nobriga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nobriga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nobriga lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nobriga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aida doesn't seem bothered though.
Aida dodges the punch combination from Nobriga.
Nobriga looks to throw the jab but Aida is out of range.
Aida shoots and misses
and Nobriga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nobriga scores with a hook to the body. Aida takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aida blocks a jab.
Nobriga dips to his left and cracks Aida with an uppercut!
Nobriga lands a really nice looking cross but Aida seems unphased.
Nobriga misses with a double jab.
Nobriga scores with a jab to the body.
Aida misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nobriga misses with an uppercut. Aida saw that one coming.
Nobriga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aida takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Nobriga catches Aida right on the button with a cross.
Nobriga throws a hook to the side of Aida's head but Aida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for Nobriga.
Aida tries to move into range but Nobriga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aida wants to slow Nobriga down by chopping away at his legs.
Nobriga slaps away a takedown attempt from Aida, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aida has a takedown stuffed.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nobriga misses with a hook. Aida ducked under it nicely.
Nobriga cracks the inside of Aida's front leg.
Nobriga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aida has time to react.
Aida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nobriga as he jumps to the side.
Nobriga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nobriga works the jab nicely.
Nobriga dips to his left and cracks Aida with an uppercut!
Nobriga throws a hook to the side of Aida's head but Aida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nobriga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nobriga cracks Aida with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nobriga throws a hook but Aida avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Nobriga.
Nobriga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aida takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nobriga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A combination from Nobriga does no damage.
Aida throws a shot from downtown. Nobriga moves away and avoids it.
Aida has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nobriga finds it's way round the side to connect with Aida's head.
Aida walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nobriga misses with a straight right.
Nobriga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nobriga throws a one two combo.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aida tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nobriga swivels and escapes.
Aida shoots in but Nobriga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A left lands for Nobriga.
Nobriga throws a solid leg kick but Aida takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nobriga.
Nobriga slaps away a takedown attempt from Aida, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Max Nobriga is winning the standup battle so far.
Aida with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nobriga to score with a decent uppercut.
Nobriga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nobriga scores with a shot to the body.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nobriga works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nobriga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nobriga throws an overhand right that lands on Aida's shoulder, as Aida tries to avoid the shot.
Nobriga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nobriga just misses with a punch to the body.
Nobriga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aida.
Aida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nobriga as he avoids it easily.
Aida takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Nobriga.
Aida moves out of range of the leg kick from Nobriga.
Nobriga digs a good body shot into Aida's ribs.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aida misses with a takedown
and Nobriga counters with a stiff right hand.
Nobriga scores with a jab to the head.
Aida shoots in and drives through. Nobriga sprawls well.
Decent striking displayed by Nobriga there.
Nobriga dips to his left and cracks Aida with an uppercut!
Nobriga looks to throw the jab but Aida is out of range.
Aida walks into a jab.
Aida has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aida there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akaboshi Aida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nobriga digs a good body shot into Aida's ribs.
Nobriga slips a jab from Aida.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Nobriga showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nobriga has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Max Nobriga!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Max Nobriga!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Max Nobriga!

Max Nobriga wins by unanimous decision!
Max Nobriga is the new welterweight champion!