THE END! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Asmir Zslevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fertit comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Chop Suey kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Asmir Zslevski had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Zslevski
vs
Fertit

181 cm
21
176 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

175 cm
24
179 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asmir Zslevski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lou Fertit!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zslevski shoots in and drives through. Fertit sprawls well.
Fertit fails with an attempt to clinch.

Fertit moves into range and clinches up with Zslevski.
Fertit slowing the pace effectively.

Fertit has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zslevski is trying to keep an underhook but Fertit manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Zslevski moves into full guard.
Fertit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fertit trying to control but Zslevski is working from the bottom.
Fertit throws and elbow that misses. Zslevski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fertit's guard. Nice move by Zslevski!

Fertit looking for a guillotine here but Zslevski defends easily.
Zslevski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fertit's guard.
Fertit is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zslevski is pressing down on Fertit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fertit is holding on for now.
Zslevski wants to control but Fertit is keeping him busy.
Fertit is trying to stand.
Fertit gets full guard.
Zslevski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fertit is staying active underneath Zslevski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fertit pushes Zslevski off looking to stand but Zslevski dives back in and keeps control.

Fertit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fertit looks gassed!
Fertit is trying to get back to full guard.

Zslevski has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Fertit defend it? Zslevski steps over the head and cranks it - Fertit is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Zslevski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Asmir Zslevski!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Espozito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and SO NASTY (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). SO NASTY has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Espozito
vs
NASTY

197 cm
19
200 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

189 cm
23
213 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonathan Espozito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, SO NASTY!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Espozito gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows NASTY to score an easy takedown into full guard.
NASTY advances to half guard.
NASTY trying to mount his opponent but Espozito defends it.
Espozito scores with a few weak punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Espozito is defending against the submission attempts here by NASTY.

Espozito is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but NASTY pulls his head out easily.

NASTY is working for a kimura but Espozito is defending it quite comfortably.
NASTY scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Espozito looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Espozito is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Espozito looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NASTY looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Espozito is trying to stand up here but NASTY is controlling him well.

NASTY is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Espozito trying to control from the bottom.

Espozito actively working from the bottom here.
Espozito is breathing heavily.
NASTY uses his free foot to push down on Espozito's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Espozito.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
NASTY is landing with some decent strikes but Espozito is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Espozito really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

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

Espozito defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from NASTY.
NASTY putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espozito is looking to get to half guard.
NASTY looking to finish Espozito with some ground and pound. This is bad for Espozito!

NASTY working for a guillotine from mount but Espozito is in no mood to give up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

NASTY throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Espozito has his hands clasped together but NASTY breaks the hold and Espozito is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by NASTY!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). SO NASTY!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Mcclintock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mcclintock
vs
Fertit

201 cm
20
276 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
272 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harold Mcclintock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Fertit!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fertit fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcclintock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fertit.
No luck for Fertit with that takedown attempt.
Harold Mcclintock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Fertit.
Mcclintock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Fertit fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mcclintock sprawls well initially but Fertit persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Mcclintock is defending against the submission attempts here by Fertit.
Mcclintock is trying to maintain the position but Fertit is very close to passing his half guard.
Mcclintock wants to improve his position but Fertit is controlling well.
Mcclintock wants to control but Fertit is keeping busy.
Fertit content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcclintock landing a few short strikes.
Mcclintock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mcclintock tries to get out of the position.
Mcclintock tries to roll over but Fertit keeps him under control.
Fertit is pressing down on Mcclintock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcclintock is holding on for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcclintock lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mcclintock looks to score with a jab to the body but Fertit is just out of range.
Mcclintock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mcclintock.
Mcclintock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good shot there by Mcclintock.
Mcclintock misses with a few strikes there.
Fertit tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fertit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcclintock avoids it really well and circles away.
Fertit avoids a punch combination nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Mcclintock manages to break the clinch.
Fertit has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Mcclintock. No joy for Fertit on that attempt.
Mcclintock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fertit.
Mcclintock throws a body punch but Fertit moves out of range.
Mcclintock stuffs the takedown attempt from Fertit. Fertit gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fertit fails with a takedown attempt.
Nick Fertit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcclintock misses with a wild combination.
Mcclintock tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Fertit counters with a takedown into side control.
Mcclintock wants to control but Fertit postures up.
Mcclintock trying to remain calm as Fertit controls from the top position.
Mcclintock is looking for a sweep.

Fertit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mcclintock wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mcclintock struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mcclintock slaps away a takedown attempt from Fertit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mcclintock scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fertit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcclintock avoids it really well and circles away.
Fertit fails to land the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fertit closes the distance and clinches up with Mcclintock, looking for a takedown. Fertit pushes Mcclintock against the cage but Mcclintock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fertit fails to land the takedown.
Mcclintock is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fertit looks gassed!
Mcclintock scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mcclintock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcclintock wants it to stay on the feet.
Mcclintock misses with a two punch combination.
Mcclintock tries to land a front kick but Fertit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some wild striking there from Mcclintock.
Mcclintock throws a body kick that misses.
Mcclintock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Mcclintock as Fertit shoots in.

Mcclintock closes the distance and clinches.
Mcclintock wants to get back to striking at distance but Fertit won't allow it.
Fertit can't get the takedown.
Harold Mcclintock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Fertit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcclintock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fertit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mcclintock smiles and moves away.
Fertit throws a looping overhand right but Mcclintock ducks down to avoid it.

Fertit shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mcclintock's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcclintock trying to control the position.
Mcclintock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fertit is controlling him.
Fertit stopping the sweep attempt from Mcclintock.
Mcclintock working a defensive guard here.
Fertit won't allow Mcclintock to sweep him here.
Fertit is pushing down on Mcclintock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcclintock is fighting to maintain full guard but Fertit has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fertit is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcclintock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fertit controlling the pace.
Mcclintock is looking to control Fertit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcclintock avoid being mounted?

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

Fertit is looking for a kimura here.
Fertit prevents Mcclintock from improving his position.

Mcclintock is defending against the submission attempts here by Fertit.
Mcclintock won't allow Fertit to pass to mount.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mcclintock misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcclintock stuffs the takedown attempt from Fertit. Fertit gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcclintock stuffs the takedown attempt from Fertit. Fertit gets slowly back to his feet.
Fertit is breathing heavily.
Fertit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcclintock.
Fertit fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcclintock stuffs the takedown.

Fertit feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mcclintock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fertit trying to control but Mcclintock is working from the bottom.
Mcclintock pulls Fertit in to control the position.
Fertit preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fertit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mcclintock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mcclintock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fertit on the ground.
Mcclintock manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mcclintock controlling from mount.
Mcclintock is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fertit can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nick Fertit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Fertit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcclintock as he jumps to the side.

Fertit bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mcclintock wants to control but Fertit postures up.
Mcclintock stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Mcclintock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcclintock misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Fertit controls the position.
Mcclintock is trying to get back to half guard.
Mcclintock is working hard here to advance position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mcclintock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fertit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fertit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harold Mcclintock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Fertit.
Fertit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcclintock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcclintock throws a body punch but Fertit moves out of range.
Fertit fails with a takedown attempt.
Fertit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcclintock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fertit tries to clinch up.
Mcclintock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fertit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from Mcclintock does no damage.
Mcclintock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fertit.
Mcclintock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harold Mcclintock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fertit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mcclintock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcclintock wants it to stay on the feet.
Fertit ducks right into an uppercut from Mcclintock.
Nice straight punches there by Mcclintock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mcclintock.
Fertit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fertit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mcclintock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcclintock tries to clinch up.
Fertit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcclintock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcclintock throws a right and a left that Fertit avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Mcclintock.
Harold Mcclintock is winning the standup battle so far.
Fertit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcclintock pinned against the cage. Mcclintock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcclintock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mcclintock.
Mcclintock leaves Fertit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mcclintock moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fertit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheers as Mcclintock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fertit doesn't seem phased though.
Fertit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Mcclintock.
Fertit shoots in but Mcclintock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mcclintock misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcclintock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mcclintock throws a wild body kick that Fertit sees coming a mile off.
Mcclintock lands a head shot.
Mcclintock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fertit's hands.
Mcclintock scores with a shot to the body.
Nick Fertit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fertit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcclintock but Mcclintock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcclintock tries to land a leg kick but Fertit saw it coming and moves away.
Mcclintock scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fertit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fertit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcclintock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcclintock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcclintock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Harold Mcclintock!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Harold Mcclintock!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Harold Mcclintock!

Harold Mcclintock wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jolly Giant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giant is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jolly Green Giant - the Kingsmen. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Slaughter
vs
Giant

200 cm
20
255 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

192 cm
24
280 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bob Slaughter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jolly Giant!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slaughter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Giant.
Giant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slaughter's head backwards.
Slaughter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Giant.
Giant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Giant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Giant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slaughter throws out the jab.
Jab by Giant.
A swing and a miss from Giant.
Slaughter misses with a wild body shot.
Slaughter misses with a body shot.
Slaughter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Giant lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaughter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Giant.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter misses with a straight right.
Giant scores with a hook to the body. Slaughter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slaughter throws out a loose jab but Giant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Giant throws a series of punches but Slaughter avoids them all with ease.
Slaughter misses the body punch
and Giant counters with a one-two to the body.
Slaughter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Giant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Giant throws a looping overhand right but Slaughter ducks down to avoid it.
Giant uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Slaughter misses with a hook. Giant ducked under it nicely.
Slaughter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Giant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slaughter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Slaughter misses
and Slaughter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slaughter throws a hook to the side of Giant's head but Giant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slaughter misses with an uppercut. Giant saw that one coming.
Giant connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bob Slaughter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Giant finds it's target.
Slaughter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slaughter throws a leg kick
and Giant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slaughter misses the shot to the body.
Slaughter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Giant counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Giant misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Giant darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Slaughter tries to land a body kick
enabling Giant to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giant throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Slaughter misses
and Giant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slaughter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Giant.
Bob Slaughter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giant dips to his left and cracks Slaughter with an uppercut!
Slaughter misses with a jab to the body
and Giant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slaughter is breathing heavily.
Giant throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slaughter tries to clinch but Giant moves away
and Giant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Giant jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Giant gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Giant taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Slaughter's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giant stalling.

Giant manages to break the clinch.
Slaughter tries to clinch
and Giant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Giant throws out a powerful jab.
Slaughter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slaughter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Giant.
Giant might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Giant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slaughter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Giant wants to clinch up but Slaughter keeps it at a distance.
Giant is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Slaughter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd cheers as Giant lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slaughter doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Giant wants to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Giant lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slaughter doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Slaughter throws a shot from downtown. Giant moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Giant.
Giant misses with an uppercut.
Slaughter tries to work over Giant's front leg with a kick but Giant checks it.
Slaughter throws a leg kick
and Giant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slaughter throws a hook but Giant blocks it.
Giant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Slaughter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jolly Giant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slaughter lands a body shot.
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!
Giant cracks the inside of Slaughter's front leg.
Giant moves away from the strike by Slaughter.
Giant throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Giant thuds his right hand into Slaughter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Slaughter tries to clinch up.
Slaughter wants to clinch
enabling Giant to counter with a crisp jab.
Slaughter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Giant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slaughter misses with a hook. Giant ducked under it nicely.
Slaughter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Giant swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Giant scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Giant is staying tight to Slaughter's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jolly Giant just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Giant lands a glancing blow to the side of Slaughter's head.
Slaughter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A swing and a miss from Slaughter.
A jab from Slaughter misses.
Slaughter throws an overhand right that lands on Giant's shoulder, as Giant tries to avoid the shot.
Slaughter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Giant ducks under a wild hook from Slaughter.
Slaughter throws a leg kick but Giant moved away.
Giant displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Giant.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter misses with a straight left.
Slaughter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Giant misses the target.
Slaughter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slaughter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Giant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Giant fakes the leg kick and cracks Slaughter in the body.
Giant lands with a cross.
Giant throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slaughter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slaughter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slaughter misses with a body shot
and Giant counters with a body kick.
Giant connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Giant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Slaughter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Giant lands a jab to the head.
Giant scores with a jab. Slaughter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slaughter moves away from the strike by Giant.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Giant lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Giant checks a low kick from Slaughter.
Giant lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slaughter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Giant.
Giant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Giant connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Slaughter tumbling to the canvas! Giant pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Slaughter was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jolly Giant! Jolly Giant retains his heavyweight title!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago's entrance music is Battle Ready - Otep. A fine choice. Fertit has chosen Paint It Black as his entrance music. Paulo Thiago had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Thiago
vs
Fertit

190 cm
21
208 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

186 cm
21
215 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

[MMABR]:Klinch
Omnipotent Ensemble [MMABR]

[MMABR]: TechNutri - Ensuring the quality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Thiago!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, CJ Fertit!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fertit.
Fertit slips a straight right by Thiago.
Fertit tries for a takedown but Thiago sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thiago with a nice cross.
Thiago throws the left hand but Fertit avoids the punch easily.

Fertit scores a takedown into full mount!
Fertit lands a big shot there that rocks Thiago but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fertit unloads with some shots from mount but Thiago bucks and avoids them well.
Fertit throwing strikes here but Thiago is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Thiago in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Fertit is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Thiago has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Thiago holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fertit tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fertit is working for a guillotine from mount but Thiago frees his head quite easily.
BOOM! Fertit connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fertit misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Thiago on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thiago tries to get out of the position.
Fertit lands a big elbow.

Fertit has hold of Thiago's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Thiago manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fertit fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fertit throws some wild stikes that Thiago manages to avoid easily.

Fertit moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Thiago has worked his arm free - good work by Thiago!

Fertit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fertit in side control, throwing shots but Thiago defends.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fertit content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fertit fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Fertit.
Fertit wants to control but Thiago is keeping him busy.
Fertit fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fertit happy to just control the position for now.

Fertit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fertit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thiago keeps working.
Fertit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Fertit thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CJ Fertit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Thiago connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fertit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thiago defends it nicely.

Fertit shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thiago is trying to defend but Fertit finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fertit wants to control but Thiago is keeping him busy.
Fertit not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thiago is looking to control Fertit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thiago avoid being mounted?
Fertit prevents Thiago from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fertit is trying to control. Thiago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Fertit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thiago has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fertit is trying to control. Thiago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thiago knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fertit on the ground.

Fertit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thiago defends it well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fertit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thiago as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
An inside leg kick from Thiago misses.
Fertit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thiago sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paulo Thiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Fertit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fertit is defended easily by Thiago.
Fertit is breathing heavily.
Fertit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fertit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thiago sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thiago lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thiago.
Thiago throws a leg kick which misses Fertit's front leg but catches the back leg as Fertit tries to avoid it.
Thiago thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fertit if he has to take too many more of those.
Fertit blocks a head kick by Thiago.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thiago.

It looks like CJ Fertit has been cut.
Thiago throws a nice head kick!
Thiago sizes up Fertit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thiago's corner calls for a 1-2. Thiago obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fertit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thiago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fertit somewhat.
Thiago lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Thiago.
Thiago displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fertit.
Thiago connects with a right hand. Fertit shakes it off.
Fertit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thiago pinned against the cage. Thiago gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fertit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paulo Thiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thiago.
Paulo Thiago is winning the standup battle so far.
Thiago looks to land a combination but Fertit avoids it well.
Thiago throws a nice looking combination but Fertit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thiago throws a series of punches but Fertit moves out of range.
Fertit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thiago finds it's way round the side to connect with Fertit's head.
Thiago misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago misses with an uppercut.
Fertit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fertit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Fertit drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fertit throws a strike but Thiago rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Thiago avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Fertit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Thiago dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on CJ Fertit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fertit blocks a head kick by Thiago.
Fertit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thiago is fending him off so far but Fertit persists. Nope, Thiago circles away and we're back to standing.
Fertit fails with a takedown attempt.
Thiago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fertit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thiago.
Fertit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thiago sprawls well. Thiago wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fertit gets slowly back to his feet.
Paulo Thiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Fertit.
Thiago tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thiago thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fertit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice straight punches there by Thiago. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thiago.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thiago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fertit.
CJ Fertit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thiago throws an overhand right that lands on Fertit's shoulder, as Fertit tries to avoid the shot.
Thiago displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fertit.
Thiago missing with a left hand there. Fertit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thiago stuffs the takedown.
Thiago throws a nice looking combination but Fertit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thiago connects with a solid leg kick.
Thiago scores with a leg kick.
Thiago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fertit.

Fertit has managed to clinch.
Fertit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thiago fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thiago lands with a slapping head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fertit blocks a jab.
Thiago lands a glancing blow to the side of Fertit's head.
Nice sprawl there from Thiago as Fertit shoots in.
Fertit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thiago connects with a solid leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fertit.
Thiago digs a good body shot into Fertit's ribs.
Thiago catches Fertit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Thiago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thiago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fertit fails with a takedown attempt.
Thiago keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Fertit shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fertit showed some decent athleticism there.
Fertit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
CJ Fertit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fertit is trying to control. Thiago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Fertit there.
Fertit is trying to control. Thiago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fertit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fertit slips a nice elbow through Thiago's hands, connecting with Thiago's forehead.
Fertit working the head and body with strikes.

Fertit is trying to work for a kimura but Thiago is defending well.
Thiago keeping control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Thiago clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on CJ Fertit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fertit closes the distance and clinches up with Thiago, looking for a takedown. Fertit pushes Thiago against the cage but Thiago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fertit fails to land the takedown.
Thiago uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thiago fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fertit checks it well.
Thiago digs a good hook to Fertit's body.

Fertit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Thiago holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fertit tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fertit looking to finish with strikes here!
Thiago trying desperately to get to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fertit throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Fertit wants to finish this one by submission but Thiago is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fertit.
Fertit looking to finish with strikes here!

Fertit working for a guillotine from mount but Thiago is in no mood to give up.
Thiago avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fertit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fertit thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Thiago is wriggling around trying to escape.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago won't allow Fertit to sweep him here.

Fertit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thiago is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Fertit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fertit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fertit keeping moving, preventing Thiago from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fertit is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fertit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but CJ Fertit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on CJ Fertit's cut.
That's time! Thiago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Thiago rushes Fertit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fertit cracks Thiago with a nice body shot.
Fertit tries for a takedown but Thiago manages to get underhooks.
Thiago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fertit wants a takedown but no success here.

Fertit is trying to trip Thiago. He has hold of a leg but Thiago is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fertit persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Thiago is trying to control the position but Fertit postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fertit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fertit trying to control but Thiago is working from the bottom.
Fertit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fertit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fertit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fertit lands a couple of digs.
Fertit passes into half guard.
Fertit is keen to just control but Thiago is a slippery customer.
Fertit is looking to pass Thiago's guard but actually Thiago recovers to full guard.
Fertit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Fertit drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thiago manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fertit has Thiago in his guard.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago is stalling in the full guard.
Fertit working a defensive guard but Thiago manages to pass into side control anyway.
Fertit is looking to reverse the position.
Fertit manages to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fertit tries to get to full guard but Thiago has control of the leg.
Fertit is looking to control Thiago's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fertit avoid being mounted?
Thiago is keen to just control but Fertit is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fertit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Fertit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fertit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Paulo Thiago!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Paulo Thiago!

Paulo Thiago wins by majority decision!
Paulo Thiago retains his light heavyweight title!