TFC 15: Moon vs. Muerte PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Ortiz
vs
Valentinov

173 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Ortiz!
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, Denis Valentinov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentinov tries a head kick but it misses.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses.
Ortiz avoids the body shot from Valentinov.

Valentinov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ortiz's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Valentinov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Valentinov postures up and lands a big shot to Ortiz's brow.
Valentinov stops Ortiz from standing up.
Valentinov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Valentinov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ortiz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Valentinov takes a step back to recover.
Valentinov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ortiz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valentinov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Valentinov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentinov lands some shots froms side control.
Valentinov is working Ortiz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Valentinov working the body and head with strikes.
Valentinov happy to just control the position for now.
Valentinov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Valentinov lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentinov cracks Ortiz with a big right hand but Ortiz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Valentinov stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentinov misses with a head kick.
Valentinov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miguel Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Valentinov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ortiz to the ground. Valentinov is now in Ortiz's guard.
Ortiz being controlled here, momentarily.
Valentinov is pushing down on Ortiz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ortiz is fighting to maintain full guard but Valentinov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
Valentinov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Denis Valentinov.

Valentinov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Valentinov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Valentinov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ortiz misses with a wild combination.

Valentinov feints and as Ortiz raises his hands in defense, Valentinov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Valentinov content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valentinov on the ground.
Valentinov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valentinov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ortiz's head.
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!
Valentinov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Valentinov slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ortiz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Valentinov is nestled in close to Ortiz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Valentinov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Good exchange - Valentinov coming out on top.
Ortiz lands a leg kick that knocks Valentinov off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ortiz.
Ortiz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentinov.

Valentinov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Valentinov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ortiz to see if he's OK.
Valentinov working the ground and pound.
Valentinov is staying tight to Ortiz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ortiz wants to get back to his feet but Valentinov is dominant here and he's now got Ortiz's back!
Valentinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valentinov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentinov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Ortiz's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valentinov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentinov connects with a big shot to the side of Ortiz's head.
Valentinov punishes Ortiz with strikes from the back mount.
Valentinov is landing with strikes from the back.
Valentinov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ortiz doesn't escape.
Valentinov is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Valentinov gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Valentinov gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Valentinov apologises and we restart here on the feet.

Valentinov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Valentinov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentinov slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentinov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ortiz!
Valentinov controlling from mount.
Valentinov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Denis Valentinov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valentinov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Valentinov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ortiz hang on?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentinov controlling his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Valentinov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Valentinov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentinov landing shots from mount.
Valentinov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Valentinov fails to land with a series of punches.
Valentinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Ortiz misses.
Ortiz lands a high kick!
Ortiz looks to land a combination. Valentinov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Valentinov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valentinov looks to land a left hand but Ortiz moved out of range nicely.

Valentinov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ortiz!
The referee warns Ortiz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Valentinov controlling from the full mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valentinov landing punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentinov with good strikes from the mount here!
Valentinov lands a big shot there that rocks Ortiz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ortiz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Valentinov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Valentinov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Valentinov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miguel Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentinov landing shots from mount.
Valentinov scoring with strikes but Ortiz is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentinov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Valentinov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ortiz's face.
Valentinov cracks Ortiz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ortiz is bucking up trying to escape but Valentinov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Valentinov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Valentinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Valentinov looking to finish Ortiz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ortiz!
Valentinov lands with some strikes.
Ortiz taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentinov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Valentinov lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentinov controlling from the full mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valentinov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Valentinov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valentinov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Denis Valentinov!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Denis Valentinov!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Denis Valentinov!

Denis Valentinov wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Krake
vs
Ittenap

184 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
26
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rolf Krake!
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, Kin Ittenap!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ittenap moves forwards but Krake connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ittenap drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Ittenap misses.
Ittenap shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Krake defends it nicely.

Krake lands a big uppercut and Ittenap crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ittenap looks OK. Krake waves Ittenap back to his feet!

Ittenap is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krake works Ittenap's body with a nice hook.
Ittenap is still on wobbly legs! Can Krake finish him?

Ittenap closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Krake to the mat! Krake manages to get full guard.
Ittenap trying to control the position from guard on top but Krake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ittenap seems to have recovered his senses.
Ittenap stops Krake from standing up.
Krake wants to sweep here but Ittenap controlling him for the moment.
Krake pulls Ittenap in to control the position.
Krake keeping moving, preventing Ittenap from controlling successfully.
Krake pulls Ittenap in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rolf Krake wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ittenap throws a right and a left that Krake avoids nicely.
Nice shot by Krake.
Ittenap throws a leg kick
and Krake counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ittenap wants to clinch
and Krake counters with a nice uppercut.
Krake slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Krake connects with a body shot.
Ittenap looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ittenap stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krake lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Ittenap head around and knocks him out cold! Krake hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rolf Krake!
A relieved looking Rolf Krake thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armando Wriedt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armando Wriedt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wriedt
vs
Louis

181 cm
19
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Armando Wriedt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Louis!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wriedt circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wriedt is defended easily by Louis.
Louis works over Wriedt's head and body with a nice combination.
Wriedt looks to clinch
and Louis counters with a stiff right hand.
Louis throws a right hand that Wriedt ducks under and follows up with a left that Wriedt also avoids with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Louis scores with a four punch combination!
Wriedt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Louis stuffs the takedown attempt from Wriedt. Wriedt gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wriedt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Louis misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Louis scores with a hook to the body. Wriedt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Wriedt shoots in and gets a takedown into Louis's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wriedt trying to control but Louis is working from the bottom.
Wriedt stops Louis from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Louis is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wriedt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Louis wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Louis is not content to let Wriedt control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wriedt is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Louis looks calm but he's in trouble here. Wriedt gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Louis is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Wriedt lets go of the hold and Louis can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Armando Wriedt!
Armando Wriedt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mano Pacquiai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dhynho Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pacquiai
vs
Oliveira

179 cm
25
169 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mano Pacquiai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dhynho Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira tries to clinch there but Pacquiai circles away.
Pacquiai is looking to clinch.
Oliveira throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pacquiai swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliveira.
Pacquiai leaves Oliveira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oliveira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiai avoids it really well and circles away.

Pacquiai darts in and clinches Oliveira up against the cage.
Pacquiai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Pacquiai.
Oliveira looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacquiai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pacquiai scores with a hook to the body.
Pacquiai is leaning against Oliveira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pacquiai.
Pacquiai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oliveira or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pacquiai.
Pacquiai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pacquiai.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Pacquiai as the two fighters clinch.
Pacquiai lands a body punch.
Pacquiai is leaning against Oliveira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Pacquiai - that landed with a thud.
Pacquiai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oliveira.
Pacquiai lands a shot to the body.
Pacquiai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pacquiai is leaning against Oliveira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pacquiai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pacquiai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Pacquiai.
Pacquiai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Pacquiai.
A body shot lands from Pacquiai.
Pacquiai scores with a shoulder strike.
Pacquiai lands a right hand.
Pacquiai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Pacquiai.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Pacquiai scores with a nice short uppercut.

Oliveira is rocked!
Oliveira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pacquiai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Pacquiai finish him?
Pacquiai pushes Oliveira against the cage. Pacquiai is working some dirty boxing. Pacquiai pushes off with a quick right hook! Oliveira goes down! Oliveira tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Pacquiai moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mano Pacquiai!
A pretty intense looking Mano Pacquiai took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cello Dorh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dorh comes to the cage accompanied by Join the Dots. Vera has chosen call to prayer as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dorh
vs
Vera

183 cm
26
203 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

188 cm
28
202 lbs
22 - 14 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Jihad Fight Gear-Cage Wars version
Jihad Fight Gear-Cage Wars version

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cello Dorh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dominic Vera!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera avoids the head kick by Dorh.

Vera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dorh sprawls well initially but Vera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vera is trying to control. Dorh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dorh looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dorh's head.
Vera wants to control but Dorh is keeping him busy.
Dorh won't allow Vera to pass to mount.
Dorh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vera on the ground.
Dorh tries to kick Vera off but Vera keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dorh won't allow Vera to pass to mount.

Dorh is defending against the submission attempts here by Vera.
Vera with the ground and pound but Dorh uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorh being controlled here, momentarily.
Vera prevents Dorh from getting back to his feet.
Vera throws a big right hand that misses.
Dorh looking to control.
Vera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dorh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vera.
Dorh keeping full guard, as Vera tries to pass.
Dorh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera throws a big right hand that misses.
Vera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vera looking to pass the guard.
Dorh keeping moving, preventing Vera from controlling successfully.
Vera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dorh keeping full guard, as Vera tries to pass.
Vera cracks Dorh with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vera distracts Dorh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vera trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dorh is looking to stand up but Vera isn't so interested in that idea.
Dorh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vera's guard.
Dorh stays in close to Vera's body and controls the position.

Vera looking for a triangle here. Dorh is fighting it but it looks tight! Vera pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Dorh is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dominic Vera!
Post fight, an emotional Dominic Vera said 'Fuck Allah, you pig fucking, pedo promoting piece of shit... And fuck Mohammed the pedo cunt too'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johnson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hino Nacional do Brasil . Slice comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hit em' Up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kimbo Slice will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Johnson
vs
Slice

204 cm
27
279 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

225 cm
32
277 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Great elbows
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Good low kicks
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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Slice is avoiding it.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Slice circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slice is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Slice circles away and we're back to standing.
Slice lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slice throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Slice circles away.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slice leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Johnson clinches.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Slice has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Slice forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Slice to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Johnson is looking for a triangle but Slice pushes his legs off easily.
Slice must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Johnson is looking for a triangle but Slice pushes his legs off easily.
Slice wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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

Johnson has his feet on Slice's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Slice misses the shot to the body.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slice tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slice to the ground. Slice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Slice counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Slice to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slice swivels and escapes.
Slice scores with a jab.
Slice circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Slice counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slice defends it nicely.
Johnson throws a head kick but Slice moves out of range.
Johnson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Slice.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Slice connects with a body shot.
Slice scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Slice jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Slice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slice works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Roger Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson looks to clinch
and Slice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Slice, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Slice against the cage but Slice circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick by Johnson misses
and Slice counters with an inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Slice both land. Nice combination.
Sloppy strikes from Slice. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Slice counters with a big head kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Slice scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Slice is avoiding it.
Johnson tries to clinch but Slice is having none of it.
Johnson tries to clinch but Slice moves away
and Slice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Slice, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Slice against the cage but Slice circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Slice misses.
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Slice counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Slice is working the combinations to good effect here.
Johnson tries to clinch but Slice is having none of it.
A nice combination there by Slice.
Slice throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson looks to clinch
and Slice counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Slice pushes him off.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slice swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Slice counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Johnson moves to clinch but Slice breaks away
and Slice counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slice's waist but Slice gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Slice cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Slice scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Slice scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Slice counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slice as he jumps to the side.
A clash of legs there as Slice blocks the low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kimbo Slice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson dives in and grabs Slice's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slice pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Slice pushes him off.
Slice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slice keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from Slice. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Slice counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Slice throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.

Slice gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Slice has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Slice is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slice avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson has Slice pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slice manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson jumps guard but Slice stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slice tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Slice won't allow it.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slice has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Johnson 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 real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johnson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slice walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slice swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.

Slice gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Slice is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Slice turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Slice forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slice walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Slice blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Slice saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slice displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Slice pushes him off.
Slice connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Slice counters with a slapping leg kick.
Slice swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Slice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slice sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Slice lands a left and a right that sends Johnson crashing to the canvas! Slice dives into mount looking to finish!

It looks like Roger Johnson has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Slice get's back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Johnson is rocked!
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Slice swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slice lands an overhand right.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Slice. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Slice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slice fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Slice tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slice manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Slice throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Slice misses with a body shot.
Slice is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Slice lands a high kick to the side of Johnson's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Slice dives into guard, looking to finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slice defends well.
Slice stops Johnson from standing up.

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

Slice gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kimbo Slice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slice stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
No joy there for Slice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Slice's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Slice duly obliges.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Slice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Slice counters with a slapping leg kick.
Slice feints a jab promting Johnson to slip. Slice then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Slice throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.

Johnson rushes Slice and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slice is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Slice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in the clinch, Slice scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slice effectively controlling the action here.
Kimbo Slice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slice walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Slice counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson tries to clinch but Slice moves out of range.
Johnson tries to clinch but Slice moves out of range.
Slice swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson wants to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slice is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Slice circles away and we're back to standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo Slice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slice winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Kimbo Slice!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Kimbo Slice!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Kimbo Slice!

Kimbo Slice wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Mockalatz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Conrad
vs
Mockalatz

195 cm
30
215 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

193 cm
28
210 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derek Conrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Mockalatz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mockalatz wants to land a leg kick but Conrad is out of range.
No luck for Conrad with that takedown attempt.
Mockalatz misses with a low kick as Conrad jumps back.
Mockalatz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joe Mockalatz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mockalatz misses with a head kick.
Mockalatz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conrad was well out of range. Poor timing from Mockalatz.
Mockalatz throws a low kick, looking for Conrad's leg but Conrad calmly moves out of range.
Conrad checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mockalatz tries to clinch up.
Mockalatz throws out a loose jab but Conrad uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Mockalatz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Conrad avoids the head kick by Mockalatz.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mockalatz.
Conrad takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mockalatz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mockalatz throws a leg kick which misses Conrad's front leg but catches the back leg as Conrad tries to avoid it.
Mockalatz's corner calls for a 1-2. Mockalatz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mockalatz throws a push kick but Conrad slaps the foot to one side.
Conrad misses with a few strikes there.
Conrad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Mockalatz both land. Nice combination.
Mockalatz cracks a nice hook into Conrad's ribs.
Mockalatz doesn't manage to clinch there - Conrad circles away.
Joe Mockalatz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mockalatz defending well as Conrad loads up on a big left hand.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mockalatz stops a takedown attempt from Conrad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conrad goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mockalatz prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Conrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalling in the clinch from Mockalatz.
Mockalatz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Conrad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mockalatz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mockalatz is working Conrad over against the cage.
Mockalatz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Conrad.
Mockalatz stalling against the cage.
Mockalatz misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mockalatz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Conrad is breathing heavily.
Mockalatz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mockalatz lands a shoulder strike.
Mockalatz stalling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mockalatz.
Conrad can't get the takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mockalatz scores with a knee to the head.
Mockalatz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mockalatz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mockalatz slowing the pace effectively.
Conrad is looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mockalatz pushes Conrad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mockalatz scores with a shoulder strike.
Mockalatz scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Mockalatz on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mockalatz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mockalatz lands a body shot.
Mockalatz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mockalatz lands a shoulder strike.
Mockalatz works on Conrad's body with a couple of short punches.
Mockalatz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mockalatz gets through Conrad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mockalatz scores with a shoulder strike.
Mockalatz slows down the pace here.
Mockalatz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Mockalatz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Conrad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mockalatz. Mockalatz obviously looking to wear him down.
Mockalatz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Conrad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mockalatz throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Mockalatz.
Mockalatz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Conrad steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mockalatz. That one must have hurt.
Conrad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Mockalatz closes the distance and clinches.
Mockalatz lands a nice uppercut.
Mockalatz connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Conrad drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mockalatz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mockalatz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mockalatz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Conrad blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mockalatz.
Conrad has Mockalatz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mockalatz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Conrad tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Conrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mockalatz lands a left hand.
Mockalatz lands a shoulder strike.
Mockalatz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mockalatz works on Conrad's body with a couple of short punches.
Mockalatz lands a left hand.
Mockalatz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Conrad is rocked!
Mockalatz stalls.
Oh Conrad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mockalatz lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Conrad to his knees! Mockalatz keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Mockalatz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vera comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - Bebot. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Vera
vs
Chavez

191 cm
26
205 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

183 cm
29
212 lbs
16 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Vera!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chavez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Michael Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Vera moves into range and clinches up with Chavez.
Vera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vera landing knees to the body.
Chavez dodges an elbow strike from Vera.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chavez.
Chavez being controlled against the cage.
Chavez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chavez is trying to stall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vera with a knee to the head.
Vera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera tries to stall but Chavez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vera misses with a knee to the head.
Vera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Chavez on the inside.
Vera tries to land a knee to the head but Chavez blocks with his arms.
Chavez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chavez dodges an elbow strike from Vera.
Chavez avoiding damage as Vera throws knees to the body.
Chavez looking to stall.
Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
Vera with a knee to the head.

It looks like Juan Chavez has been cut.
Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vera looking to throw knees to the head but Chavez is blocking nicely.
Vera looking to stall.
Chavez tries for a takedown but Vera manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chavez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chavez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vera misses with a knee to the head.
Vera stalling.
Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Vera.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vera working Chavez over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vera lands a damaging elbow.
Chavez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chavez can't get the takedown.
Chavez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Michael Vera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Chavez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera lands a knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chavez.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chavez managing to block the knees to the body from Vera.
Vera looking to throw knees to the head but Chavez is blocking nicely.
Vera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vera lands an elbow that stopped Chavez in his tracks for a moment.
Chavez tries to stall but Vera uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Come on Vera - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vera unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chavez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vera avoiding damage as Chavez throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera looking to throw knees to the head but Chavez is blocking nicely.
Vera misses with an elbow over the top.
Vera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chavez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vera leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chavez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vera leaning his opponent against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez dodges an elbow strike from Vera.
Vera is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Vera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Chavez's cut.
That's time! Vera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vera slips a jab and a cross from Chavez.
Vera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab lands there for Chavez.
No joy there for Vera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chavez.
Nice sprawl there from Chavez as Vera shoots in.
Chavez misses with the combination.
Chavez connects with a body shot that sends Vera's belly button to the back.
Chavez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vera throws a series of punches but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chavez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chavez punishes Vera's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Vera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vera displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chavez up against the cage.
Vera gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Vera misses with a knee strike.
Chavez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Michael Vera has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Chavez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chavez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chavez.
Chavez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Vera darts in and clinches Chavez up against the cage.
Vera is struggling to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vera with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vera is keeping busy.
Vera tries a knee to the head but Chavez blocks it.
Vera tries to land a knee to the head but Chavez blocks with his arms.
Chavez stalling in the clinch but Vera improves position.
Vera trying to land knees to the body.
Vera pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chavez tries a body shot but Vera blocks it.
Vera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chavez is defending well for now.
Chavez has Vera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chavez letting Vera take a breather here.
Vera misses with a knee to the head.
Vera tries to land knees in the clinch but Chavez avoids the damage to the body.
Vera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chavez blocks it with crossed arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez wants to stall.
Vera landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chavez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vera after a bit of a struggle.
Michael Vera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Chavez.
Chavez working aggressively here.
Vera avoiding damage as Chavez throws knees to the body.
Vera connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chavez's face.
Nice elbow from Vera.
Vera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Chavez.

Chavez manages to break the clinch.
Chavez 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!
Chavez swinging wildly here.
Vera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chavez is breathing heavily.
Vera swings for the body but Chavez moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez checks a leg kick.
Chavez moves out of range of the body kick.
Vera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.
Vera slips under a jab.
Chavez misses with an uppercut. Vera saw that one coming.
Vera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chavez's sensitive parts.
Vera cracks Chavez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vera scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chavez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vera tries to land a front kick but Chavez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vera tries a head kick but it misses.
Vera misses with a low kick.

Vera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chavez, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Vera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Chavez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vera.
Vera on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vera thuds his shin into the meat of Chavez's side.
Chavez avoids the head kick by Vera.
Chavez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vera moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chavez keeps the fight on the outside.
Juan Chavez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chavez blocks a jab.
Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Vera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chavez thows a body shot but no joy.
Vera throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chavez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chavez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Vera slips the punch.
Chavez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vera, right into the meat.
Chavez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chavez misses the jab.
Chavez checks a leg kick.
Chavez moves away from the strike by Vera.
An inside leg kick lands from Vera.

Chavez scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vera trying desperately to get to his feet.

Chavez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Vera throwing hammer fists to the chest of Chavez. What's that going to do exactly?
Vera is trying to escape the mount.
Chavez raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vera is desperately trying to improve his position but Chavez has a good base and remains in mount.
Chavez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chavez looking to finish Vera with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vera!
Chavez cracks Vera with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Vera tries to hold on but Chavez postures up.
Chavez with good strikes from the mount here!

Vera is rocked!
Chavez postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Vera bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Chavez and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Chavez!
Juan Chavez is the new light heavyweight champion!
Juan Chavez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Muerte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Moon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Moon
vs
Muerte

185 cm
33
196 lbs
28 - 8 - 0

200 cm
33
312 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Muerte!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Muerte scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Muerte working the ground and pound from side control.

Moon bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Muerte shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Muerte trying to control the action but Moon is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon is looking to improve his position.
Moon is trying to stand up here but Muerte is controlling him well.

Moon actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Muerte prevents Moon from improving his position.
Muerte is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Moon manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muerte trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muerte throwing strikes from guard but Moon blocks nicely.
Muerte wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving.
Muerte showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Muerte is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Muerte in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Muerte stops Moon from standing up.
Muerte with a nice head shot there.
Muerte advances position into side control!
Moon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Muerte cracks Moon with a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muerte in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Moon looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Muerte turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago Muerte!