ADN 4: The legendary A.Shearer PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tariq Kiss me where it smells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiss me where it smells kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Trae - asshole. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kiss me where it smells
vs
Jackson

180 cm
29
195 lbs
17 - 15 - 0

182 cm
27
195 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

160!

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 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tariq Kiss me where it smells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murray Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiss me where it smells throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kiss me where it smells misses with a body shot
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Kiss me where it smells throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kiss me where it smells is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Kiss me where it smells was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiss me where it smells lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kiss me where it smells swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson slips a straight right by Kiss me where it smells.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Kiss me where it smells. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Kiss me where it smells displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Murray Jackson has been cut.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Kiss me where it smells there.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiss me where it smells.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiss me where it smells thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiss me where it smells. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kiss me where it smells.
Jackson cracks Kiss me where it smells with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kiss me where it smells throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Kiss me where it smells misses with an uppercut.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kiss me where it smells misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kiss me where it smells moves out of range as Jackson strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiss me where it smells tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Tariq Kiss me where it smells seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiss me where it smells is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Kiss me where it smells ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Kiss me where it smells misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kiss me where it smells keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Kiss me where it smells throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Kiss me where it smells throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Kiss me where it smells uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kiss me where it smells misses with a body shot.
A big left from Kiss me where it smells misses.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Kiss me where it smells.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kiss me where it smells throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson 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.
Jab from Jackson.
Kiss me where it smells just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson takes a swing at Kiss me where it smells's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiss me where it smells. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Kiss me where it smells.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiss me where it smells.
Kiss me where it smells bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kiss me where it smells throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiss me where it smells misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kiss me where it smells is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiss me where it smells lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kiss me where it smells is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson feints and then cracks Kiss me where it smells's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kiss me where it smells down.
Kiss me where it smells misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson counters with a huge left! Kiss me where it smells is in big trouble! He's backing up but Jackson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kiss me where it smells from any more damage. A dominating finish by Jackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murray Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between SergiO Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rousimar Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tupac - Broken Wings. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ortiz
vs
Palhares

188 cm
32
215 lbs
29 - 14 - 0

172 cm
18
196 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite 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 29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, SergiO Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rousimar Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ortiz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Palhares gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ortiz counters with a left to the body.
Palhares takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ortiz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortiz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Palhares takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Palhares looks winded!
Ortiz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Palhares has time to react.
Ortiz cracks the inside of Palhares's front leg.
An inside leg kick lands from Ortiz.
Ortiz lands a glancing blow to the side of Palhares's head.
Ortiz lands a body shot.
Good leg kick by Ortiz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz works Palhares's body with a nice hook.
Palhares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Ortiz has Palhares up against the cage in a clinch.

Ortiz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ortiz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Palhares down.
Ortiz working the ground and pound from side control.
Ortiz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Palhares is trying to escape the position but Ortiz is controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ortiz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Palhares takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ortiz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ortiz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Palhares's sensitive parts.

Ortiz closes the distance and pushes Palhares back into the cage.

Ortiz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ortiz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ortiz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ortiz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Palhares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ortiz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ortiz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Palhares in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ortiz with good strikes from the mount here!
Ortiz cracks Palhares with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ortiz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice elbow there by Ortiz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Palhares is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ortiz lands a nice shot to the head.
Ortiz with shots to the head and body - Palhares looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ortiz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ortiz with a couple of short strikes.

Palhares is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Ortiz! Palhares is hurt baaadly! Ortiz is firing away with more strikes - Palhares is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). SergiO Ortiz!
An out of breath SergiO Ortiz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sebastaio Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Trainer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trainer has chosen Nas - Hate Me Now as his entrance music. Johnny Trainer looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Carvalho
vs
Trainer

185 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
191 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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, Sebastaio Carvalho!
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, Johnny Trainer!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trainer avoids it really well and circles away.

Carvalho shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Trainer's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Carvalho trying to control but Trainer is working from the bottom.
Carvalho advances to half guard.
Carvalho is looking to take a break and control but Trainer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trainer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carvalho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Trainer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carvalho defends it easily.

Carvalho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Trainer keeps moving.
Trainer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carvalho.
Trainer looks winded!
Carvalho looking to pass the guard.

Carvalho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trainer keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.

Carvalho drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Carvalho as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Trainer screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Carvalho! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sebastaio Carvalho!
Sebastaio Carvalho thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Brega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Clould (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!

Brega
vs
Clould

180 cm
26
198 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

195 cm
24
185 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Brega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guy Clould!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Clould misses.
Clould just misses with a punch to the body.
Clould closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brega circles away.

Clould shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brega manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brega wants to sweep here but Clould controlling him for the moment.
Brega is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clould is controlling him.
Brega keeping moving, preventing Clould from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clould preventing the sweep.
Clould tries to stand but Brega is controlling from the bottom.
Clould loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clould landing with the ground and pound.
Brega keeping full guard, as Clould tries to pass.
Brega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clould must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brega wants to hit a switch here but Clould passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brega there!
Brega is working to get back to half guard.
Clould misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Brega is desperately trying to improve his position but Clould has a good base and remains in mount.
Brega is squirming around, avoiding Clould's attempts to control the action.
Clould punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brega is looking to get to half guard.
Clould throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Clould thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Brega is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brega might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clould with the ground and pound from mount.
Brega really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Clould thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clould throwing strikes here but Brega is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Brega is looking to get to half guard.
Clould dominating with strikes here.
Brega tries to hold on but Clould postures up.
Brega really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clould cracks Brega with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Clould takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clould misses with a double jab.
Brega closes the distance and clinches up with Clould, looking for a takedown. Brega pushes Clould against the cage but Clould circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clould fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brega avoids it really well and circles away.
Brega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clould fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Guy Clould seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clould fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Antonio Brega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Clould.
Clould stuffs the takedown attempt from Brega. Brega gets slowly back to his feet.
Brega slips a jab and a cross from Clould.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clould shoots and misses
and Brega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clould has a takedown stuffed.

Brega scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brega trying to control the position but Clould is working away.
Guy Clould has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clould bucks up and tries to throw Brega off but instead Brega has got his back!
Brega is punishing Clould with strikes - can he finish him?!
Brega throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Clould!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Brega is looking to finish with some ground and pound!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Clould trying to get back to his feet but Brega is in full control for now.
Brega has the hooks in. Clould is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Brega scores with punches to the body.
Brega is punishing Clould with some ground and pound.
Clould holding both Brega 's hands and preventing any damage.
Brega wants to control but Clould is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brega loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Clould hold on?
Brega is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Brega doesn't have the hooks in and Clould manages to turn into his guard.
Brega working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clould.
Brega has a closed guard, preventing Clould from standing up.
Brega 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.
Brega has control of Clould's left arm, preventing Clould from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brega not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clould won't allow Brega to sweep him here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Antonio Brega just wasn't active enough.

Brega clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brega lands an elbow that stopped Clould in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Guy Clould has been cut.
Clould is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brega has Clould pressed against the cage, preventing Clould from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brega goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clould prevents it.
Brega taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Brega dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Guy Clould's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Brega shoots in for a double leg but Clould sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Clould takes the fight into the clinch.
Brega creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clould's defenses.
Still in the clinch, Clould scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clould is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brega blocks a body shot from Clould.
Brega keeps control of Clould as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clould gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brega.
Clould tries to pull guard but Brega forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brega managing to block the knees to the body from Clould.
Clould stalling in the clinch but Brega improves position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clould blocks an elbow strike from Brega.
Brega leaning against his opponent.
Clould looking to slow down the pace here.
Brega creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clould's defenses.
Clould is pressed up against the cage. Brega has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clould down to the mat. Clould avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Brega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brega lands a slapping body shot.
Clould misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brega shoots in for a double leg but Clould sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brega.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brega lands a takedown into guard.
Brega chips away with some ground and pound.
Brega lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clould looking for a sweep. Not yet Clould, not yet.
Brega throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brega trying to control the position from guard on top but Clould is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clould wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Brega manages to pass to side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clould can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brega working over Clould with some ground and pound. Clould looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brega is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clould has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brega is trying to control. Clould wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clould wants to get back to full guard.

Clould kicks Brega off and gets back to his feet.

Clould drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brega sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Clould is looking to take a break and control but Brega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clould throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brega is refusing to be controlled, as Clould sits in half guard.
Clould landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Clould wants to free his trapped foot but Brega is holding on for dear life with his legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brega tries to get to full guard but Clould has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antonio Brega.
I think Brega has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Antonio Brega!
A victorious Antonio Brega thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Day Bright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bright comes to the cage accompanied by I'll House You . The crowd seem to be enjoying Silva's choice of entrance music: Burn it Down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bright
vs
Silva

197 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Day Bright!
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, Ricardo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bright closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bright shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Silva throws a combination that misses

and Bright counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bright.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Bright.
Silva lands a right hand.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bright is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silva to keep the fight standing.
Silva is trying to push Bright away but Bright has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Bright won't allow it.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Bright controls his hands.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Bright has the dominant position.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bright keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva throws a right hand that Bright ducks under and follows up with a left that Bright also avoids with ease.
Silva throws a right and a left that Bright avoids nicely.

Silva clinches with his opponent.

Bright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Day Bright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bright throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bright is looking to clinch.
Bright closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Bright pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Day Bright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bright.

Silva pushes Bright up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva is trying to break free.
Bright is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silva lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Bright comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bright stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Ricardo Silva has been cut.
Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
Bright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Ricardo Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Bright with that takedown attempt.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bright counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva looks to land a combination but Bright avoids it well.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bright.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva blocks a head kick by Bright.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Bright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bright doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Bright wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva misses with a combination
and Bright counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No luck for Bright with that takedown attempt.
Bright fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bright circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Bright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bright lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silva misses with a combination

and Bright counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bright looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bright is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bright wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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 Day Bright will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Silva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Bright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva tries to bum rush Bright with a series of wild strikes but Bright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Bright shoots in.
Silva throws a one two combo.

It looks like Day Bright has been cut.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Day Bright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bright is defended easily by Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Bright makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Silva clinches up with Bright and pushes him back against the cage.
Bright tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bright keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bright has him pressed against the cage.
Silva is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bright tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Bright back against the cage.
Bright keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Bright won't allow it.
Silva working hard to break the clinch.

Bright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bright doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.

Silva clinches up with Bright and pushes him back against the cage.
Bright has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bright prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.

Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bright counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Bright scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bright fails to land the takedown.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Bright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bright lands with a nice body punch.
Bright fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bright.
Bright shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bright shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Bright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Day Bright is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Bright finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bright manages to avoid it.
Bright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Bright. Bright gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Day Bright dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bright looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bright is looking to wear down Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bright fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Bright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Day Bright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bright works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
Bright shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bright counters with a two punch combo.
Bright misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bright fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Silva clinches with his opponent.
Bright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bright keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Silva lands an uppercut.
Silva is trying to break free.
Bright jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Bright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bright shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Bright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bright shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Silva walks into a jab.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bright staying out of range there.
Silva misses with a combination
and Bright counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva darts in and clinches Bright up against the cage.
Silva wants to break free but Bright has control.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Ricardo Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Bright has double underhooks.
Bright fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Bright breaks from the clinch.
Bright shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bright scores with a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Ricardo Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day Bright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bright slips a jab and a cross from Silva.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Day Bright.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bright, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Day Bright!
Day Bright thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Cornell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar comes to the cage accompanied by Breakbeat - Joe Budden - Pump It Up. Cornell has chosen Sex Pistols - God Save The Queen as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lesnar
vs
Cornell

200 cm
28
287 lbs
18 - 5 - 0

188 cm
20
275 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Cornell!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cornell misses with a takedown
and Cornell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lesnar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cornell tries a head kick but it misses.
Lesnar throws a body punch but Cornell moves out of range.
Lesnar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lesnar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cornell.
Cornell shoots for a double leg takedown but Lesnar sprawls well. He's pushed Cornell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lesnar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cornell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lesnar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cornell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cornell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lesnar cracks Cornell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sergio Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesnar scores with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Lesnar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lesnar.
Cornell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lesnar throws a head kick that Cornell semi-blocks.

It looks like Tommy Cornell has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Lesnar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cornell. Lesnar does a little dance to reset his feet.

Lesnar clinches with his opponent.
Lesnar lands a shoulder strike.
Cornell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lesnar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cornell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cornell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lesnar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar lands with a right to the head.
Lesnar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cornell avoids it.
Lesnar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lesnar lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lesnar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cornell blocks it with crossed arms.
Lesnar taking a breather.
Lesnar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lesnar lands a knee to the head.
Lesnar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lesnar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cornell backwards.
Lesnar misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cornell misses with a body punch.
Cornell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lesnar prevents it.
Sergio Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Cornell.
Lesnar controlling the action here for a moment.
Lesnar lands a good knee to the midsection. Cornell won't want to take too many of those.
Cornell is looking to control Lesnar's arms but Lesnar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cornell has his back to the cage.
Cornell working hard to break the clinch.
Cornell takes a knee right on the jaw!

Lesnar has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cornell clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lesnar trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cornell fending off the submission attempt from Lesnar.
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!
Lesnar is punishing Cornell with strikes - can he finish him?!
Cornell is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lesnar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lesnar trying to control.
Lesnar lands with a hammerfist to the side of Cornell's head.
Cornell just trying to survive but Lesnar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cornell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lesnar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesnar softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Lesnar connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Cornell to escape the position.
Lesnar struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Lesnar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Cornell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cornell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lesnar scores with a nice head shot.
Lesnar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cornell throws a sloppy head kick and Lesnar moves out of range easily.

Lesnar drives through and clinches with Cornell against the cage.
Lesnar misses with a knee to the head.
Lesnar landing knees to the head.
Lesnar works on Cornell's body with a couple of short punches.
A knee to the head by Lesnar.
Lesnar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lesnar as Cornell tries to tie him up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lesnar presses Cornell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cornell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cornell tries a body shot but Lesnar blocks it.
Lesnar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cornell blocks a body shot from Lesnar.
Cornell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lesnar has Cornell pushed against the cage.
Lesnar lands a good knee to the midsection. Cornell won't want to take too many of those.
Lesnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cornell can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cornell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar has Cornell pushed against the cage.
Lesnar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cornell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lesnar stalls.
A right hand to the body from Lesnar.
Cornell is breathing heavily.
Lesnar lands a hook that snaps the head of Cornell backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lesnar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar misses with a knee strike.
Cornell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Cornell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lesnar is trying to keep an underhook but Cornell manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Lesnar looking for submissions off his back.
Lesnar gets back to full guard.

Lesnar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cornell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cornell trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Lesnar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cornell throws a big right hand that misses.
Lesnar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lesnar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cornell wants to control but Lesnar is keeping busy.
Cornell wants to sweep but Lesnar has passed to side control!
Lesnar cracks Cornell with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesnar scores with punches from side control.
Cornell takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cornell is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Lesnar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Cornell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lesnar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lesnar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lesnar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cornell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick misses from Cornell.
Cornell slips under a jab from Lesnar.
Lesnar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Lesnar clinches up against the cage.
Lesnar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cornell tries a body shot but Lesnar blocks it.
Lesnar taking a breather.
Cornell swings wildly with an uppercut but Lesnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lesnar with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cornell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A hook to the body from Lesnar.

Lesnar has picked Cornell up - he's going for a ride! Lesnar dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lesnar lands a nice short elbow.
Lesnar working Cornell over with strikes.
Lesnar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Cornell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lesnar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cornell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lesnar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Lesnar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sergio Lesnar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornell wants to control but Lesnar passes into side.
Cornell seems a little lost for a moment, as Lesnar dominates the positioning.
Sergio Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lesnar advances to full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cornell working to try and regain half guard.
Lesnar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sergio Lesnar has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cornell misses with a lunging right hand
and Lesnar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lesnar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cornell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lesnar.
Lesnar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cornell misses with a few strikes there.
Lesnar misses with a body shot.
Lesnar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lesnar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lesnar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cornell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lesnar.
Lesnar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A lazy left from Lesnar finds it's target.
Lesnar jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lesnar misses with a straight left.
Tommy Cornell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cornell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Lesnar!
Sergio Lesnar looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'After being knocked out for the 5rd time, I realized I should train more boxing and MuayThai. I hope more and more striking in the future to win fights by knockout using my kicks and my punches.Tommy, you're a great fighter and has a promising future.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kuai Lai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lai comes to the cage accompanied by CKY - Chinese Rap. Jorge is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tropa de Elite. 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!

Lai
vs
Jorge

195 cm
31
215 lbs
30 - 22 - 0

187 cm
27
212 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 30 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kuai Lai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiago Jorge!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jorge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lai is pressed up against the cage. Jorge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lai down to the mat. Lai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Jorge closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lai did well to prevent Jorge getting side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jorge stalling.
Lai tries to roll over but Jorge keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jorge lands a couple of digs.
Jorge wants to control from the top but Lai keeps moving.
Jorge tries to free his leg and advance position but Lai is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lai can't keep his opponent in guard - Jorge advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jorge trying to mount his opponent but Lai defends it.
Lai wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jorge lands a nice short elbow.
Lai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jorge.
Jorge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lai's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lai to regain full guard.
Jorge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jorge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorge wants to control from the top but Lai keeps moving.
Jorge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jorge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jorge throws an elbow that misses. Lai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jorge's guard. Nice move by Lai!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jorge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jorge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jorge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lai throwing strikes from guard but Jorge blocks nicely.
Jorge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lai.
Jorge is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jorge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jorge controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lai is controlling Jorge's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jorge lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorge scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jorge lands strikes from half guard.
Lai won't allow Jorge to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Jorge dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lai tries to sprawl but Jorge drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jorge thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jorge wants to take a breather but Lai is having none of it.
Lai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jorge.
Jorge thows a huge punch but Lai dodges it nicely.
Jorge is looking to take a break and control but Lai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jorge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jorge performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jorge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lai defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge controlling the action here.
Jorge trying to control the action but Lai is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tiago Jorge.
Lai throws a sloppy head kick and Jorge moves out of range easily.
Lai throws a head kick that misses.

Jorge closes the distance and pushes Lai back into the cage.
Lai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jorge backwards.

Lai ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lai no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jorge throwing strikes from guard but Lai blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jorge working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jorge.
Jorge trying to control but Lai is working from the bottom.
Jorge throwing strikes but missing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jorge looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge throwing strikes from guard but Lai blocks nicely.
Lai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lai trying to keep a closed guard but Jorge is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jorge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jorge trying to control the position from guard on top but Lai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jorge pushing down on Lai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jorge wants to control but Lai is keeping him busy.
Jorge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jorge.
Well, if Jorge is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorge's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jorge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Jorge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jorge gets a clinch.
Jorge managing to block the knees to the body from Lai.
Lai prevents the takedown attempt.
Lai prevents the takedown attempt.

Jorge gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jorge is trying to control. Lai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jorge is controlling the pace.
Lai wants to control but Jorge passes into side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge in side control, throwing shots but Lai defends.
Lai is looking to regain half guard here but Jorge keeps moving and retains side control.
Jorge postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jorge tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lai managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jorge.
Jorge in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kuai Lai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

It looks like Kuai Lai has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jorge looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lai is avoiding damage well.
Lai managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jorge.
Jorge creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lai sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jorge in side control, throwing shots but Lai defends.
Jorge working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lai keeps working.
Jorge cracks Lai with a big elbow.
Jorge landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jorge wants to control but Lai is keeping him busy.
Lai is trying to control Jorge's posture but Jorge avoids it.
Jorge is working Lai over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tiago Jorge has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jorge landing strikes.
Tiago Jorge is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lai is trying to get back to his feet.
Jorge taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge trying to control the action but Lai is working from the bottom.
Jorge just content to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jorge is trying to ground and pound but Lai uses the momentary lack of control by Jorge to regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Jorge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jorge 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiago Jorge!
Tiago Jorge is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Tiago Jorge thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.