REFC #33 - Santanna x Mito II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crixus Pais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jones
vs
Pais

198 cm
25
208 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

180 cm
18
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crixus Pais!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pais scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pais lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Pais counter with a right hand.
Pais tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Pais uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
A big right from Pais misses.
Pais will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pais takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pais ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pais staying out of range there.
Pais fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michael Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crixus Pais.
Pais slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones takes a swing at Pais's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pais defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Pais shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Michael Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Pais misses its intended target.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones misses with a combination

and Pais counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pais stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Pais stops Jones from standing up.
Pais is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pais controlling from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Crixus Pais.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pais shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pais slips a straight right by Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Pais bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Pais has a takedown stuffed.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pais closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Pais.
Pais steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Pais fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pais moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Pais should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Pais throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Michael Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a series of punches but Pais avoids them all with ease.
Jones throws a series of punches but Pais moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones misses with a hook. Pais ducked under it nicely.

Pais decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones is trying to stand.

Pais is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crixus Pais dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pais misses with a body shot.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pais cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pais defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Pais closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Pais pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pais jabs at Jones's body.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Pais connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pais misses with a hook.
Pais waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Crixus Pais seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Pais with that takedown attempt.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pais looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pais lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pais shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Michael Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crixus Pais.
Pais connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pais.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pais connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones throws a series of punches but Pais avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pais misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones swings for the body but Pais moves out of range.
Pais thows a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Jones misses.
Pais showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pais circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones throws a series of punches but Pais avoids them all with ease.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pais.
Pais throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Pais looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Pais persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pais lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Pais avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pais.
Pais looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pais is breathing heavily.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Pais 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.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pais circles away quickly and effectively.
Pais shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Pais showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Pais slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Pais swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Pais throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Pais slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Pais misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pais tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pais somewhat.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pais connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crixus Pais is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pais counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pais shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pais gets slowly back to his feet.
Pais looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Pais closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Michael Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crixus Pais.
Pais slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pais is defended easily by Jones.
Jones misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a right hand that Pais ducks under and follows up with a left that Pais also avoids with ease.
Jones looks to land a combination but Pais avoids it well.
Pais swinging wildly here.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Pais bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pais throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pais counters with a straight right hand.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pais counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pais.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pais shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Pais shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pais tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss

and Pais decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pais is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pais's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Crixus Pais was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Pais. Pais gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pais counters with a straight right hand.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pais jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Pais counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pais.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Pais tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pais throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pais connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pais avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Michael Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pais counters with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Pais to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crixus Pais comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pais has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crixus Pais!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Carthew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emerson Kinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carthew comes to the cage accompanied by Straight out of Compton. Emerson Kinho has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bobby Carthew's chin.

Carthew
vs
Kinho

193 cm
25
376 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

190 cm
22
230 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Meat and Two Veg

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 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Carthew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emerson Kinho!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinho moves in looking to clinch but Carthew pushes him off.
Kinho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kinho connects with the punch.

It looks like Bobby Carthew has been cut.

Carthew closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kinho prevents the takedown attempt.
Carthew is working for takedown but Kinho is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kinho throws a knee to the head but misses.

Carthew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kinho tries to clinch but Carthew is having none of it.
Kinho misses with a combination

and Carthew counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carthew thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kinho is looking for a sweep. Carthew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carthew stops Kinho from getting back to his feet.

Carthew is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kinho defends it well.
Carthew throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Kinho has one foot on Carthew's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Kinho gets a clinch.
Carthew tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Carthew. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carthew blocks an uppercut.
Kinho misses with a punch on the inside.
Kinho throws a head punch that misses.
Carthew is working for takedown but Kinho is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kinho drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carthew gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Carthew tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kinho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carthew blocks an uppercut.

Kinho pulls guard.
Kinho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kinho is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Carthew dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kinho is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinho looks like he's trying to stand up.
Carthew looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carthew stands up out of the half guard.
No luck for Carthew with that takedown attempt.
Kinho tries to clinch up.
Carthew circles away from the clinch attempt.

Carthew gets the takedown into side control.
Kinho avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Carthew.
Carthew gets to mount! Kinho was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Carthew looking to secure an arm triangle but Kinho defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Carthew landing punches.

It looks like Emerson Kinho has been cut.
Carthew cracks Kinho with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That has opened up Emerson Kinho's cut even more.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Emerson Kinho's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bobby Carthew!
After winning the bout, Bobby Carthew thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Pinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nurjan Nurjas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinha comes to the cage accompanied by Bate Pesadão ( Pregador Luo ). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Pinha
vs
Nurjas

191 cm
23
213 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

188 cm
25
212 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Pinha!
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, Nurjan Nurjas!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurjas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nurjas throws a front kick that sends Pinha stumbling back into the cage.
Nurjas scores with a head kick.

It looks like Diego Pinha has been cut.
Nurjas shoots in for a takedown but Pinha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Nurjas moves into the clinch successfully.
Nurjas wants to take the fight to the mat but Pinha manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diego Pinha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nurjan Nurjas.
Nurjas can't get the takedown.
Nurjas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurjas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pinha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nurjas tries to stall but Pinha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Pinha gets control of Nurjas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pinha will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Pinha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurjas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurjas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nurjas trying to control but Pinha is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurjas won't allow Pinha to sweep him here.
Nurjas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pinha's head.
Nurjas wants to control from the top but Pinha keeps moving.
Nurjas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurjas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurjas won't allow Pinha to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurjas trying to control but Pinha is working from the bottom.

Nurjan Nurjas has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nurjas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nurjas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pinha as he avoids it easily.
Nurjas looks gassed!
Pinha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nurjas sprawls well. Nurjas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pinha gets slowly back to his feet.
Pinha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nurjas shoots in but no luck this time.
Nurjas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pinha as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinha shoots for a double leg takedown but Nurjas sprawls well. He's pushed Pinha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pinha lands a nice looking body shot.
Nurjas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nurjas leaves Pinha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pinha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nurjas but Nurjas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nurjas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pinha checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nurjas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nurjas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pinha shoots in but Nurjas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nurjas tries to clinch up but Pinha circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nurjas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pinha somewhat.

Nurjas gets tackled into the cage by Pinha. Pinha maintains the clinch.
Pinha tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pinha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pinha can't break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nurjas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pinha after a bit of a struggle.
A nice left hand lands by Nurjas.
Pinha is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nurjas is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nurjan Nurjas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Pinha's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nurjas fails with a takedown attempt.
Nurjas swats away the attempt to clinch by Pinha.
Pinha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pinha shoots for a double leg takedown but Nurjas sprawls well. He's pushed Pinha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nurjas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nurjas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Pinha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinha dives in and grabs Nurjas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nurjas pushes down on Pinha's head and hops out.
Pinha swats away the attempt to clinch by Nurjas.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pinha shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nurjas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pinha won't allow Nurjas to sweep him here.
Pinha controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pinha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pinha stopping the sweep attempt from Nurjas.

Pinha drops back looking for a leg! Nurjas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nurjas manages to kick Pinha off! Pinha jumps back into Nurjas's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurjas working a defensive guard but Pinha passes into half guard.
Nurjas is pressing down on Pinha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nurjas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nurjas keeping moving, preventing Pinha from controlling successfully.

Nurjas has an active guard here but Pinha has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurjas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pinha trying to pass the guard but Nurjas defending well.
Pinha moves into full mount! Nurjas won't be happy about that!

Pinha get's back to his feet.

Pinha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pinha is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nurjas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pinha fails with a takedown attempt.
Pinha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pinha misses with a head kick.
Pinha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pinha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nurjas throws a solid leg kick but Pinha takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nurjas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurjas wants to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Nurjas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Pinha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diego Pinha's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Pinha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nurjas looks to land a combination but Pinha avoids it well.
Nurjas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pinha defends it nicely.
Horrible takedown by Pinha or perhaps it was just good defense by Nurjas which made him look bad.
Pinha fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Pinha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurjas lands with a nice body punch.
Nurjas stuffs the takedown attempt from Pinha. Pinha gets slowly back to his feet.
Nurjan Nurjas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nurjas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nurjas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nurjas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pinha is looking to escape.
Nurjas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pinha sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pinha tries to kick Nurjas off but Nurjas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pinha wants to control but Nurjas passes into side.
Pinha is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nurjas off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinha throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Pinha has the hooks in. Nurjas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Nurjas defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Nurjas showing good submission defense here.
Nurjas rolls, trying to escape but Pinha keeps control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pinha has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nurjas has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pinha is not going to allow Nurjas to sit and survive in this position.
Nurjas is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinha controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Pinha is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nurjas is defending well though. Pinha let's go of the attempt for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nurjan Nurjas.
I think Nurjas 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nurjan Nurjas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristijan Kljajic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Till I Collapse as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rodrigo Gracie told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Kljajic
vs
Gracie

180 cm
21
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kristijan Kljajic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kljajic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kljajic lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kljajic wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.

Kljajic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kljajic wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kljajic uses it to pass to side control.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie dodges the ground and pound from Kljajic.
Kljajic in side control, throwing shots but Gracie defends.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kljajic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kljajic pulls his head out easily.
Kljajic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kljajic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie is trying to stand.
Kljajic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kljajic tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Kljajic could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is bucking up trying to escape but Kljajic cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Kljajic has a good base and remains in mount.

Kljajic goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gracie turns into him and now he's in Kljajic's guard.
Kljajic trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie is trying to control. Kljajic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kljajic is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Kljajic is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kljajic is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kristijan Kljajic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kljajic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Kljajic looking to score a takedown here. Gracie is defending well but Kljajic drives through and ends up in Gracie's guard.

Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kljajic throws a big right hand that misses.
Kljajic forces his way into half guard.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kljajic is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kljajic wants to advance to full mount but Gracie doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kljajic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.

Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kljajic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Kljajic slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie working for a triangle but Kljajic defends it easily.

Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kljajic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kljajic trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.

Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kljajic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kristijan Kljajic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kljajic postures up.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Kljajic tries to pass.

Gracie is looking for a triangle but Kljajic pushes his legs off easily.
Kljajic looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kljajic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kljajic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kljajic advances position into side control!
Kljajic taking a break here but Gracie is having none of it and regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kristijan Kljajic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kljajic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kljajic duly obliges.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kljajic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Gracie shoots in and bounces Kljajic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kljajic's guard.
Kljajic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kljajic won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie is trying to control. Kljajic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kljajic is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kljajic is working hard here to advance position.

Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is pressing down on Kljajic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kljajic is holding on for now.
Gracie trying to advance position but Kljajic counters by regaining guard.
Kljajic is trying to keep Gracie in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kljajic is looking to escape.
Gracie pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kljajic wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Kljajic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Kljajic doesn't allow it.
Gracie moves to take his opponent's back.

Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Gracie working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Kljajic is doing well to defend. Gracie seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Kljajic is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodrigo Gracie!
Rodrigo Gracie took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gillbert Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musasi Miyamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Sakurai
vs
Miyamoto

188 cm
23
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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, Gillbert Sakurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Musasi Miyamoto!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sakurai looking to score a takedown here. Miyamoto is defending well but Sakurai drives through and ends up in Miyamoto's guard.
Miyamoto keeping moving, preventing Sakurai from controlling successfully.
Sakurai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Miyamoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miyamoto keeping moving, preventing Sakurai from controlling successfully.
Miyamoto keeping full guard, as Sakurai tries to pass.

Miyamoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakurai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyamoto is keeping the position for now.

Miyamoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miyamoto looks gassed!
Miyamoto keeping moving, preventing Sakurai from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakurai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyamoto is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai scoring with some ground and pound.
Miyamoto keeping moving, preventing Sakurai from controlling successfully.
Sakurai with a nice head shot there.
Sakurai wants to stand but Miyamoto is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sakurai trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyamoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sakurai manages to get himself to full guard.
Sakurai is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai has a closed guard, preventing Miyamoto from standing up.
Miyamoto stopping the sweep attempt from Sakurai.

Miyamoto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sakurai dives on top into guard.
Sakurai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sakurai tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyamoto is retaining full guard.

Miyamoto working for a triangle but Sakurai defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Miyamoto has his feet on Sakurai's thighs here. He's pushed Sakurai off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sakurai screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Musasi Miyamoto!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Duds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiagollo Pazziollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Duds
vs
Pazziollo

180 cm
20
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

169 cm
19
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Duds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiagollo Pazziollo!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pazziollo misses with an uppercut.
John Duds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duds tries to clinch up but Pazziollo circles away and keeps his distance.
Duds's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pazziollo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Duds scrambles back to his feet.
Pazziollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Pazziollo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duds.
A jab from Pazziollo misses.
Pazziollo jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Duds closes the distance and clinches.
Duds works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Duds gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Duds lands a body punch.
Duds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pazziollo can't find room to land a body shot as Duds controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duds has a couple of punches blocked by Pazziollo.
A short right from Pazziollo on the inside.
Pazziollo blocks an uppercut.
Pazziollo blocks the elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duds can't find room to land a body shot as Pazziollo controls the action.
Duds lands an elbow just above Pazziollo 's eye.
Duds lands an elbow that stopped Pazziollo in his tracks for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Pazziollo.
Duds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duds lands an uppercut.
Pazziollo digs a right hand into Duds's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duds's gas tank.
Pazziollo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duds taking a breather.
Pazziollo scores with a shot to the side of Duds's head.
Duds letting Pazziollo take a breather here.
Duds missing with knees to the body.
Duds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duds missing with knees to the body.
Pazziollo tries a body shot but Duds blocks it.
Duds misses with an elbow over the top.
Pazziollo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Duds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duds's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Duds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pazziollo misses with some punches.
A short right from Duds on the inside.
Duds misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duds.
Duds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duds softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duds throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Pazziollo.
A short right from Duds.
Duds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pazziollo avoids the elbow strike from Duds, against the cage.
Duds is trying to stall.
Duds throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Duds takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pazziollo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duds's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Duds fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Duds fails to land.
Pazziollo dodges an elbow strike from Duds.
Pazziollo blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duds swings wildly with an uppercut but Pazziollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pazziollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duds swings wildly with an uppercut but Pazziollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duds is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Duds gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pazziollo.
Duds pushes off an throws an elbow but Pazziollo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Duds leaning his opponent against the cage.
Duds gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pazziollo throws the left hand but Duds avoids the punch easily.

Pazziollo is rocked!

Duds gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pazziollo is still on wobbly legs! Can Duds finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duds creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Duds lands a nice knee to the body.
Duds pushes Pazziollo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
John Duds has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Duds taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Duds unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pazziollo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Duds is unloading with more strikes now! Pazziollo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Duds!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tiberio Mito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thi Santanna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mito might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Killswitch Engage - Holy Diver. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Mito
vs
Santanna

170 cm
27
166 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

176 cm
20
164 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Happy Pills

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiberio Mito!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thi Santanna!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santanna misses with a series of wild punches.
Mito closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiberio Mito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mito shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Santanna pinned against the cage. Santanna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Santanna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mito.
Mito looks for a takedown but Santanna sprawls well.
Mito takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice defenses there by Santanna.
Santanna throws a jab but it's blocked by Mito.
Santanna avoids the head kick by Mito.
Santanna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mito throws a head kick but Santanna moves out of range.
Santanna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mito manages to avoid it.

Mito takes the fight into the clinch.
Santanna working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santanna lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santanna.
Mito is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiberio Mito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mito leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mito has Santanna pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Santanna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Mito has Santanna pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mito pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Santanna tumbling to the mat - Mito dives into Santanna's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Santanna lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mito!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santanna throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mito because Santanna loaded up on that one.
Mito tries to hold on but Santanna postures up.
Mito is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Santanna.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santanna lands with some strikes.
Santanna controlling from the full mount.
Santanna prevents Mito from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mito holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Santanna tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Santanna trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Santanna raining down shots from the mount!
Santanna prevents Mito from getting the reversal.
Santanna throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Santanna blocks Mito's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Santanna takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mito on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mito tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santanna trying to control but Mito is having none of it.
Santanna sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Santanna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santanna tries to control but Mito wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santanna takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Santanna.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Santanna slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mito misses with a wild body shot.
Mito takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Mito is rocked!
Mito slips under a jab from Santanna.
Oh Mito is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santanna looks to land a left hand but Mito moved out of range nicely.
Santanna throws a jab but it's blocked by Mito.
Mito takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santanna misses with a right hand
and Mito makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Santanna looks to throw the jab but Mito is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mito ducks under a wild hook from Santanna.
Santanna misses with a looping right.
Santanna misses with a straight left.
Santanna misses with an uppercut. Mito saw that one coming.
Santanna misses with a looping right.
Mito seems to have got his legs back now.
Santanna misses with an uppercut. Mito saw that one coming.
Mito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santanna moves away.
Santanna just misses with a punch to the body.
Santanna thows a left - swing and a miss!

Mito shoots in and gets a takedown into Santanna's guard.
Mito trying to control the position from guard on top but Santanna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santanna looking for a sweep. Not yet Santanna, not yet.
Santanna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mito slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Santanna working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santanna throws a big elbow that misses.
Santanna throwing strikes but missing.
Mito looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santanna sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mito's guard.
Santanna throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Santanna is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Santanna trying to control the action but Mito is working from the bottom.
Mito trying to control from the bottom.
Santanna performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mito is looking to improve his position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Thi Santanna.
Santanna throws a lazy uppercut
and Mito counters with a nice low kick that buckles Santanna's knee momentarily.
Mito goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mito looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santanna. Mito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santanna missing with a left hand there. Mito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santanna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mito.
Mito lands a nice looking body shot.
Santanna bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thi Santanna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mito tries to clinch but Santanna is having none of it.
A combination from Santanna does no damage.
Mito thuds his right hand into Santanna's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Santanna. No joy for Mito on that attempt.
Mito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santanna moves away.
Santanna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mito takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Santanna misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Mito looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Santanna wants to get back to full guard.
Santanna manages to get to full guard.
Mito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santanna throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mito is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mito trying to control the position from guard on top but Santanna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thi Santanna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.

Mito shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santanna as he avoids it easily.
Santanna misses with a hook. Mito ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Santanna.
Mito looks to land a left hand but Santanna moved out of range nicely.
Santanna misses with a looping right.
Mito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santanna.
Mito tries to clinch there but Santanna circles away.
Santanna looks to throw the jab but Mito is out of range.
Mito lands with an uppercut that bounces Santanna off the cage and back into range.
Mito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santanna throws a body punch but Mito moves out of range.
Santanna swats away the attempt to clinch by Mito.
Santanna's corner calls for a 1-2. Santanna obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Santanna lands with an uppercut that bounces Mito off the cage and back into range.
Santanna scores with a decent looking hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santanna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mito throws a leg kick but Santanna sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mito looks to score with a jab to the body but Santanna is just out of range.
Santanna lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mito at a distance.
Santanna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santanna tries to move into range but Mito moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mito shoots in for a double leg but Santanna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mito moves away from the strike by Santanna.
Mito looks to score with a jab to the body but Santanna is just out of range.
Mito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santanna.
Mito tries to score with a low kick but Santanna moves his leg out of the way.
Mito misses with a body kick.
Santanna scores with the left hand. Mito knows he should have avoided that one.
Santanna looks to score with a jab to the body but Mito is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santanna scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santanna loads up on a big right hand but Mito slips the punch.
Mito swings for the body but Santanna moves out of range.
Mito scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Santanna takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Santanna lands with an uppercut that bounces Mito off the cage and back into range.
Santanna moves out of range as Mito strikes.
Mito shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santanna but Santanna pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiberio Mito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santanna.
Santanna throws an overhand right that lands on Mito's shoulder, as Mito tries to avoid the shot.
Mito misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Santanna misses its intended target.
Santanna is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Santanna lands a head shot.
Santanna misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santanna looks to score with a jab to the body but Mito is just out of range.
Mito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santanna.
Mito shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santanna as he avoids it easily.
Santanna misses with an uppercut. Mito saw that one coming.
Santanna looks to score with a jab to the body but Mito is just out of range.
Santanna throws a jab but it's blocked by Mito.
Santanna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mito.
Mito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mito tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Santanna thuds a left hand into Mito's body.
Mito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santanna was well out of range. Poor timing from Mito.
Santanna tests Mito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mito walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Santanna checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mito moves out of range as Santanna strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mito misses the shot to the body.
Mito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santanna.
Santanna connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mito. Mito circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mito looks to land a body kick but Santanna moved away.
Santanna misses with a body shot.
Santanna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mito misses with a wild body shot.
Mito on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santanna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mito manages to avoid it.
Mito takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Santanna throws a body punch but Mito moves out of range.
Thi Santanna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mito shoots in but no luck this time.
Mito misses the shot to the body.
Santanna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thi Santanna really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mito throws an overhand right that lands on Santanna's shoulder, as Santanna tries to avoid the shot.
Santanna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mito.
Santanna misses with a looping right.
Mito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Santanna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santanna throws out the jab.
Santanna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santanna misses with a hook.
Mito tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Santanna is able to avoid easily.
Santanna looks to land a left hand but Mito moved out of range nicely.
Mito misses with a wild combination.
Santanna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santanna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santanna throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Santanna stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santanna wants it to stay on the feet.
Mito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santanna was well out of range. Poor timing from Mito.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mito throws a big shot that misses.
Santanna looks to land a left hand but Mito moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santanna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mito shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santanna as he jumps to the side.
Santanna tests Mito's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santanna.
Mito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mito throws a leg kick that misses.
Santanna throws a good cross that connects.
Santanna misses with an uppercut. Mito saw that one coming.
Mito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santanna lands a hook that stumbles Mito back into the cage. Santanna follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Mito to the canvas! Santanna pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Mito has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Thi Santanna! Thi Santanna retains his lightweight title!