TWD Aggression 17 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Djolekov Biceps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Santos has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Djolekov Biceps's chin.

Biceps
vs
Santos

194 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

196 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Djolekov Biceps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Santos!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos looks to clinch
and Biceps counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Santos closes the distance but Biceps moves to the side
and Biceps counters with a nice low kick that buckles Santos's knee momentarily.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Biceps swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Biceps avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Biceps pushes him off.
Biceps throws a hook to the side of Santos's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Biceps misses with a double jab.
Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Biceps missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jose Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Santos is looking to clinch but Biceps is avoiding it.
Biceps delivers a nice body kick.
Santos looks winded!
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Biceps pushes him off.
Biceps lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Biceps circles away from the clinch attempt

and Biceps counters with a crisp one two that drops Santos! Biceps thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Santos to his feet! Santos is in big trouble!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biceps looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Biceps does no damage.
Biceps looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Biceps scores with a push kick.
Biceps wants to slow Santos down by chopping away at his legs.
Santos moves out of range of the body kick.
Santos 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.
Biceps lands with a right that hurts Santos. Santos looks to clinch but Biceps throws a short knee that drops Santos. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Djolekov Biceps!
Post fight, an emotional Djolekov Biceps said 'Ja sam predraga osoba!'.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Condit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fish Nak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Condit comes to the cage accompanied by GLADIADOR - Now we are free. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nak's choice of entrance music: GLADIADOR - Now we are free. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Condit
vs
Nak

187 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Condit!
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, Fish Nak!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Condit stuns Nak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Condit works over Nak's head and body with a nice combination.
Condit displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nak shoots for a double leg takedown but Condit sprawls well. He's pushed Nak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Condit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Condit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Naks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nak there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Condit throws a sloppy head kick and Nak moves out of range easily.
Condit lands with a cross.
Condit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Condit throws a head kick but Nak moves out of range.
A combination from Condit does no damage.
Nak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Condit pinned against the cage. Condit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Condit slaps away a takedown attempt from Nak, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carlos Condit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fish Nak.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Condit!
Nak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Condit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nak somewhat.
A nice combination there by Condit.
Condit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Condit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Condit misses with the combination.
Condit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Condit wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Condit lands with a kick to the temple. Nak shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nak checks a leg kick.
Condit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Condit.
Condit misses with a two punch combination.
Nak has a takedown stuffed.
Nak dodges the punch combination from Condit.
Condit misses with a few strikes there.
Nak with a lazy takedown attempt
and Condit counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nak looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nak shoots in but Condit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Condit to score with a decent uppercut.
Condit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nak.
Condit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Condit scores with a three punch combo!
Condit throws a right hand that Nak ducks under and follows up with a left that Nak also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Condit. No joy for Nak on that attempt.
Condit scores with a three punch combo!
Condit jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Condit closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nak drops his hands momentarily and Condit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Condit misses with a series of wild punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Condit.
Horrible takedown by Nak or perhaps it was just good defense by Condit which made him look bad.
Nak is trying desperately to land a takedown but Condit is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nak.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nak looks for a takedown but Condit sprawls well.
A left and a right from Condit both land. Nice combination.
Condit is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice takedown defense from Condit. No joy for Nak on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Condit dominated that round.
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.

Nak fails with the takedown.
Nak dodges the punch combination from Condit.
Condit throws a one two combo.
A shot to the liver by Condit. Beautiful body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Condit.
Carlos Condit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nak misses with a takedown attempt
letting Condit counter with a right hand.
Condit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Condit throws a one two combo.
Nak has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Condit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carlos Condit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fish Nak.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Condit finds it's way through Nak's defenses.
Condit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nak fails to land the takedown.
Carlos Condit is winning the standup battle so far.
Nak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Condit swivels and escapes.
Condit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Condit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nak.
Condit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Condit's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Condit duly obliges.
Condit misses with a two punch combination.
Condit lands with a cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Nak might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Condit has got the better of the exchanges.
Jab by Condit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Condit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Condit wants it to stay on the feet.
Condit throws a one two combo.
Nak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Condit but Condit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Condit lands with a cross.
Condit misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Condit.
Condit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nak fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Condit is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Condit.
Condit pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nak back to the cage. Condit follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Condit scores with a three punch combo!
Condit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nak tries for a takedown but Condit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nak shoots in and drives through. Condit sprawls well.
Condit throws a series of strikes that have Nak backpedaling.
Condit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nak. That did some damage!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Nak or perhaps it was just good defense by Condit which made him look bad.
Condit scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Condit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Condit scores with a three punch combo!
Condit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Condit wants it to stay on the feet.
Condit lands with a nice body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Condit closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Condit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Condit dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Condit displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Condit connects with a looping right hand.
Condit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nak circles away quickly and effectively.
Condit misses with a wild combination.

Nak shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nak was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nak avoids the attempt from Condit to control.
Nak tries to control but Condit wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nak blocks Condit's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Condit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nak working the ground and pound effectively.
Condit is looking to improve his position but Nak isn't that keen on the idea.

Nak swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fish Nak!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silvas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diogo Pontes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Anderson Silvas has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Silvas
vs
Pontes

200 cm
19
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
21
200 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Fast

Golden Supplements [O.R.G]
ANABOLIC LAUNDRY 90%

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silvas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diogo Pontes!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silvas closes the distance and clinches.
Silvas stalling in the clinch but Pontes improves position.
Pontes is trying to pull guard but Silvas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pontes can't get the takedown.

Silvas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Silvas clinches up with Pontes and pushes him back against the cage.
Pontes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson Silvas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diogo Pontes.
Silvas working Pontes over with knees to the body.
Pontes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silvas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silvas.
Pontes is trying to pull guard but Silvas has him pressed against the cage.
Pontes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silvas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Silvas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Silvas closes the distance and clinches.
Pontes is looking for a takedown.
Pontes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Silvas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silvas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pontes.
Silvas throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pontes moves out of range of the body kick from Silvas.
A head kick misses from Silvas.

Pontes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silvas on his heels. He'll look to pass Silvas's guard now, I'm sure.
Pontes advances position into side control!

Pontes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Pontes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silvas has escaped the position, nice work there.

Pontes has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Silvas is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Pontes yanks on the arm and Silvas is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Pontes.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diogo Pontes!
A victorious Diogo Pontes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amauro Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erick Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira comes to the cage accompanied by Ain't no Sunshine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nogueira
vs
Silva

190 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Amauro Nogueira!
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, Erick Silva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva moves into the clinch.
Nogueira being controlled against the cage.

Silva has Nogueira pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Silva pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nogueira tumbling to the mat - Silva dives into Nogueira's guard.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nogueira wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nogueira is on top in guard.
Nogueira preventing the sweep.

Nogueira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silva!
Nogueira is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva working away.
Nogueira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nogueira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Silva misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Silva is trying to control but Nogueira passes into side control!
Nogueira landing strikes.
Nogueira is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nogueira throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nogueira 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.
Nogueira tries to score with some ground and pound. Silva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira working the body and head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nogueira in side control, throwing shots but Silva defends.

Nogueira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nogueira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Nogueira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nogueira takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Nogueira.
Nogueira wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Nogueira lands with a punch from half guard.
Nogueira landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Silva preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amauro Nogueira!
After winning the bout, Amauro Nogueira thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Esnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toms Gailitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gailitis's choice of entrance music: Niggas in Paris. On his way into the cage it seems that Rock Esnar has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rock Esnar seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Esnar
vs
Gailitis

205 cm
29
265 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

196 cm
23
220 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rock Esnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toms Gailitis!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Esnar cracks Gailitis with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gailitis looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Esnar finish him?

Gailitis is rocked!

It looks like Toms Gailitis has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gailitis get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Gailitis stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Esnar runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rock Esnar!
Rock Esnar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aguinaldo Salcido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Jones Silva
vs
Salcido

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

182 cm
18
178 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Just Fight

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Jones Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aguinaldo Salcido!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Salcido shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva misses with a right hand

and Salcido counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Silva!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Salcido looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Salcido sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silva is looking to improve his position but Salcido isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcido controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salcido's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salcido avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
Silva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Salcido has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Aguinaldo Salcido hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Salcido manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.

Salcido closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
Salcido controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Salcido must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Salcido tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salcido slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Aguinaldo Salcido hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Salcido scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Salcido darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salcido but Salcido pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva with a poor takedown
and Salcido counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Silva is breathing heavily.

Salcido fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva sprawls well initially but Salcido persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Salcido trying to control the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Salcido lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Salcido ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Salcido slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Salcido fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.

Salcido clinches with his opponent.

Salcido's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salcido throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salcido circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Salcido scores a takedown into full mount!
Salcido controlling his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva wants to hold on but Salcido pushes him away.
Salcido looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Salcido putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Salcido controlling from mount.
Salcido avoids the attempt from Silva to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salcido takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva is looking to improve his position but Salcido isn't that keen on the idea.
Salcido controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aguinaldo Salcido has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Salcido misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva tries for a takedown but Salcido sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Salcido leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salcido moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Jon Jones Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Salcido closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Salcido lands in his opponent's guard.
Salcido slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aguinaldo Salcido showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Salcido throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salcido off to one side.
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Salcido closes the distance and clinches.

Salcido breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Salcido.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salcido pinned against the cage. Salcido gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Silva scores with a takedown into Salcido's guard.
Salcido managing to control the position.
Silva wants to control from the top but Salcido keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcido trying to control the position here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Aguinaldo Salcido hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salcido.
Jab from Salcido.
Silva takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Salcido is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salcido circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Salcido gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Salcido stalls from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to buck Salcido off but Salcido is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aguinaldo Salcido.

Salcido moves into the clinch.

Salcido gets control of Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Salcido will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is fighting to break Salcido's control of his arms but Salcido is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jon Jones Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salcido avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Aguinaldo Salcido was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Salcido scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aguinaldo Salcido is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Salcido stands up and beckons Silva to join him on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Salcido avoids it really well and circles away.

Salcido drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Silva looking for a sweep but Salcido has passed into full mount! Oh no!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salcido controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aguinaldo Salcido comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Salcido 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aguinaldo Salcido!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason McMichaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rio Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rio Vegas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McMichaels
vs
Vegas

173 cm
24
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
27
170 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason McMichaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rio Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMichaels misses with a takedown
and Vegas counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Jason McMichaels has been cut.
Vegas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vegas stuffs the takedown attempt from McMichaels. McMichaels gets slowly back to his feet.
Vegas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

McMichaels is rocked!
Vegas misses with a double jab.
Oh McMichaels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No luck for McMichaels with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason McMichaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crack! Vegas connects with the perfect overhand right and McMichaels falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Vegas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rio Vegas!
Rio Vegas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Fielding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dexter Fielding has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Fielding
vs
Gonzales

210 cm
23
239 lbs
7 - 4 - 1

192 cm
23
248 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Brute

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 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dexter Fielding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stevie Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fielding tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonzales paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gonzales fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fielding ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gonzales smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fielding tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fielding moves in looking to clinch but Gonzales pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Gonzales.
Gonzales jabs at Fielding's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzales swats away the attempt to clinch by Fielding.
Fielding takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fielding throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales swats away the attempt to clinch by Fielding.
Fielding closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fielding tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzales swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fielding tries to clinch but Gonzales moves out of range.
Gonzales misses with a body shot.
Fielding shoots in looking for a takedown but Gonzales manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fielding's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dexter Fielding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fielding keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzales.
Stevie Gonzales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fielding shoots in but no luck this time.
Gonzales bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fielding's head.
Gonzales throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fielding has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gonzales finds it's way round the side to connect with Fielding's head.
Fielding looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fielding throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fielding fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Gonzales lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fielding doesn't seem phased though.
Fielding is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gonzales takes a swing at Fielding's ribcage but misses.
Fielding wants to clinch.

Fielding decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fielding thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzales's head.
Fielding moves nicely into side control.
Fielding wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzales keeps working.

Fielding goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gonzales rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fielding's guard! Nice work there by Gonzales!

Fielding is looking for a triangle here but Gonzales uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fielding is being controlled here.
Gonzales tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fielding manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fielding wants to get back to full guard.
Fielding wants to control but Gonzales is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gonzales tries to stand and escape but Fielding is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Fielding looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gonzales with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Fielding is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonzales pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Gonzales dominated that round.
That's time! Fielding's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fielding tries to clinch but Gonzales moves away
and Gonzales counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzales circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gonzales just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzales displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fielding.
Gonzales fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fielding has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stevie Gonzales seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fielding tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fielding throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gonzales's waist but Gonzales gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fielding off to one side.
Gonzales swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fielding smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fielding moves in looking to clinch but Gonzales pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fielding drives through and clinches with Gonzales against the cage.
Gonzales blocks a body shot from Fielding.
Fielding tries a body shot but Gonzales blocks it.
Fielding wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Fielding. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzales prevents the takedown attempt.
Gonzales stops a takedown attempt from Fielding.
Gonzales wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fielding jumps guard but Gonzales turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fielding tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gonzales just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gonzales has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fielding changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gonzales fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fielding rushes Gonzales and presses him up against the cage.
Gonzales is trying to break the clinch but Fielding is controlling him.
Fielding is trying to drag Gonzales to the mat but Gonzales just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fielding is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fielding fails to pull guard.

Fielding has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gonzales regains guard immediately.
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!
Fielding working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales 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.
Fielding will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gonzales utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gonzales looking to control but Fielding passes into half guard.
Gonzales really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fielding. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fielding scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gonzales keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gonzales pushes Fielding off looking to stand but Fielding dives back in and keeps control.
Fielding winds up and cracks Gonzales with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fielding thows a huge punch but Gonzales dodges it nicely.
Fielding 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.
Fielding wants to free his trapped foot but Gonzales is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fielding is working for a kimura but Gonzales is defending it quite comfortably.

Fielding seems to be working for a kimura but Gonzales defends the submission attempt.

Fielding is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gonzales defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in half guard, Fielding seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Fielding dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gonzales moves away from the strike by Fielding.
Fielding uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzales.
Gonzales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fielding.
Fielding on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Fielding gets a clinch.
Fielding has Gonzales pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gonzales manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Gonzales breaks from the clinch.
Gonzales throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fielding darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gonzales thuds his shin into the meat of Fielding's side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzales fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales connects with a body shot.
Nice cross by Gonzales.
Dexter Fielding is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzales scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fielding doesn't seem bothered though.
Gonzales scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Gonzales.
Fielding takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gonzales throws a looping overhand right but Fielding ducks down to avoid it.

Gonzales feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fielding sprawling to the canvas! Fielding rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gonzales finish him?!
Fielding throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fielding looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fielding moves out of range of the strikes.
Fielding keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fielding shoots in but Gonzales avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A shot to the liver by Gonzales. Beautiful body shot.
Gonzales tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Fielding with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Fielding. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fielding moves out of range of the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales throws a body kick that misses.
Gonzales dodges the punch combination from Fielding.
Fielding is looking to clinch but Gonzales is avoiding it.
Gonzales cracks the inside of Fielding's front leg.
Fielding moves forwards but Gonzales connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gonzales scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzales lands a front kick.
Gonzales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fielding manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Gonzales coming out on top.
Gonzales ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gonzales tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonzales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fielding moves away.

Gonzales lands a big right hand that sends Fielding crashing to the mat! Gonzales stays standing though and waves Fielding back to his feet!
Fielding tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gonzales swivels and escapes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonzales lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gonzales.
Fielding walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stevie Gonzales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gonzales 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Gonzales!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Stevie Gonzales made sure he mentioned Brute, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edinaldo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Oliveira
vs
Gomes

201 cm
30
265 lbs
9 - 5 - 1

192 cm
24
275 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edinaldo Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira misses with an uppercut. Gomes saw that one coming.
Gomes moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off.
Gomes misses with a head kick.
Gomes misses with a head kick.
Oliveira misses with a looping right.
Oliveira lands with a cross.
Oliveira throws out a powerful jab.
Oliveira lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

It looks like Arthur Gomes has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomes throws a head kick but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira blocks a head kick by Gomes.
Gomes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliveira cracks Gomes with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Gomes tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Oliveira pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Gomes is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edinaldo Oliveira!
Edinaldo Oliveira seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maester Ochu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ochu comes to the cage accompanied by Clutch - The Incomparable Mr. Flannery. Pitbull is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Parado na Esquina. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Ochu
vs
Pitbull

172 cm
22
195 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
180 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

[CLOSED] Xtreme Laundry
STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Rio

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maester Ochu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ochu wants to slow Pitbull down by chopping away at his legs.
Pitbull shoots in looking for a takedown but Ochu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pitbull's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pitbull misses with a straight left.
Ochu looks to throw the jab but Pitbull is out of range.
Pitbull fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ochu avoids it really well and circles away.
Pitbull shoots in for a double leg but Ochu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maester Ochu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Pitbull.

Pitbull scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Pitbull wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ochu, who protects the arm well.
Pitbull tries to move to mount but Ochu blocks the move with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pitbull's best efforts.
Pitbull tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ochu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ochu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ochu.
Ochu wants to sweep but no luck.
Pitbull trying to control the position from guard on top but Ochu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ochu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pitbull is one step ahead there.
Pitbull looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull trying to control the position from guard on top but Ochu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pitbull pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ochu is keeping the position for now.
Ochu managing to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ochu misses with a lunging right hand
and Pitbull counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pitbull shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ochu defends it nicely.
Ochu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pitbull fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Ochu as Pitbull shoots in.
Ochu throws out a loose jab but Pitbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ochu stuffs the takedown attempt from Pitbull. Pitbull gets slowly back to his feet.
Pitbull shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pitbull slips a jab and a cross from Ochu.
Ochu misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull tries for a takedown but Ochu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ochu cracks Pitbull with an open hand slap.
Ochu tries to score with a low kick but Pitbull moves his leg out of the way.
Maester Ochu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Pitbull looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ochu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pitbull is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitbull has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitbull tries to control but Ochu wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ronaldo Pitbull 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.

Ochu lands a nice hook to Pitbull's body. Pitbull takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pitbull throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ochu.
Pitbull scores with a jab.
Pitbull throws a combination. Ochu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pitbull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ochu moves away.
Pitbull changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ochu tries to avoid it but Pitbull manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ochu to the ground. Ochu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ochu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pitbull doesn't seem bothered though.
Ochu misses with a two punch combination.
Pitbull chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ochu can pounce on him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ochu!
Ochu just misses with a punch to the body.
Maester Ochu is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Ochu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pitbull shoots in for a takedown but Ochu shows good takedown defense.
Ochu thows a body shot but no joy.
Ochu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pitbull circles away quickly and effectively.
Ochu stuffs the takedown attempt from Pitbull. Pitbull gets slowly back to his feet.
Maester Ochu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Pitbull.
Ochu misses with a left hand
and Pitbull counters with a good low kick that Ochu was not able to check.
Ochu jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull drops his hands momentarily and Ochu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ochu throws a series of punches but Pitbull avoids them all with ease.
Ochu throws an overhand right that lands on Pitbull's shoulder, as Pitbull tries to avoid the shot.
Pitbull shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ochu as he jumps to the side.
Ochu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ochu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ochu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pitbull's hands.
Ochu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ochu stuffs the takedown attempt from Pitbull. Pitbull gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ochu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ochu thumps Pitbull with a low kick.
Pitbull with a poor takedown
and Ochu counters with a good low kick that Pitbull was not able to check.
Nice shot by Ochu.
Ochu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pitbull was well out of range. Poor timing from Ochu.
Ochu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ochu wants it to stay on the feet.
Pitbull shoots in and drives through. Ochu sprawls well.
Ochu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ochu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitbull manages to avoid it.
Ochu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitbull misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ochu throws a leg kick

and Pitbull counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ochu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pitbull tries to hold on but Ochu postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pitbull is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maester Ochu dominated that second round.
That's time! Ochu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ochu throws a solid leg kick but Pitbull takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ochu.
Ochu wants to land a leg kick but Pitbull is out of range.
Pitbull showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ochu.
Pitbull tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ochu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pitbull somewhat.
A combination from Ochu does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochu tries to bum rush Pitbull with a series of wild strikes but Pitbull uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ochu pinned against the cage. Ochu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ochu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ochu tries to work over Pitbull's front leg with a kick but Pitbull checks it.
Nice takedown defense from Ochu. No joy for Pitbull on that attempt.
Maester Ochu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Pitbull.
Pitbull fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ochu avoids it really well and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Ochu misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ochu lands with a hook. Pitbull tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Ochu misses the target.
Ochu misses with a double jab
and Pitbull counters with a straight right hand.
Pitbull takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Pitbull closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ochu to the mat! Ochu manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ochu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pitbull is controlling him.
Ochu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pitbull accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ochu looking for a sweep. Not yet Ochu, not yet.
Pitbull advances position into side control!
Ochu wants to control but Pitbull postures up.
Pitbull is trying to move to mount but Ochu reverses beautifully and ends up in Pitbull's guard.
Ochu preventing the sweep.
Ochu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pitbull looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ochu is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ochu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pitbull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pitbull 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.
Pitbull looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitbull looking for a sweep. Not yet Pitbull, not yet.
Pitbull is trying to control the position but Ochu postures up.
Ochu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pitbull is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maester Ochu clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ochu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ochu slaps away a takedown attempt from Pitbull, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ochu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pitbull will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pitbull is defended easily by Ochu.
Maester Ochu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Pitbull.
Ochu throws a shot from downtown. Pitbull moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochu looks to land a right hand but Pitbull moved out of range.
Pitbull fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ochu avoids it really well and circles away.
Pitbull on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pitbull is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pitbull shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ochu defends it nicely.
Ochu throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ochu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Ochu sends Pitbull crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ochu is motioning to the referee to let Pitbull up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Pitbull is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitbull shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ochu defends it nicely.
Pitbull is still on wobbly legs! Can Ochu finish him?

Ochu lands a big uppercut and Pitbull crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pitbull looks OK. Ochu waves Pitbull back to his feet!
Ochu cracks Pitbull with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maester Ochu!
Maester Ochu retains his middleweight title!
Maester Ochu decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.