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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck WIlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Silva
vs
WIlson

179 cm
32
170 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

172 cm
22
175 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scott Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck WIlson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

WIlson takes the fight into the clinch.

Silva breaks the clinch.
WIlson doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
WIlson fails to land with a series of punches.
WIlson tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
WIlson throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - WIlson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
WIlson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chuck WIlson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
WIlson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
WIlson tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
WIlson is looking to clinch.

Silva clinches up with WIlson and pushes him back against the cage.
WIlson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva is trying to pull guard but WIlson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
WIlson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silva up against the cage.
Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from WIlson.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. WIlson just stands there and leans against the cage.
WIlson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. WIlson is defending well for now.
WIlson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
WIlson wants to stall.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from WIlson.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. WIlson just stands there and leans against the cage.
WIlson tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
WIlson tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
WIlson trying to control the position but instead, Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed WIlson into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Silva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva tries to pull guard but WIlson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
WIlson is trying to stall.
WIlson has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from WIlson.
WIlson looking to stall.

Silva jumps guard and drags WIlson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
WIlson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
WIlson wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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

That's four 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!

WIlson lying in Silva's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Silva decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! WIlson taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Silva!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyo Kurosaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurosaki comes to the cage accompanied by Machiavellism - Dir En Grey. This should be fireworks!

Kurosaki
vs
Boxer

190 cm
25
203 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

185 cm
22
190 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyo Kurosaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Boxer!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer swinging wildly here.
Boxer cracks Kurosaki with a good jab.
Boxer misses with a series of wild punches.
Mike Boxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boxer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kurosaki dodges the punch combination from Boxer.

Kurosaki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boxer quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kurosaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kurosaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boxer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kurosaki throwing shots but Boxer is blocking nicely.
Kurosaki is nestled in close to Boxer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosaki stalling.
Kurosaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kurosaki thows a huge punch but Boxer dodges it nicely.
Kurosaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kurosaki working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Kurosaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boxer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boxer's head.
Boxer taking some punishment here, with Kurosaki in his half guard.
Kurosaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kurosaki lands with a punch from half guard.
Kurosaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boxer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kurosaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kurosaki winds up and cracks Boxer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kurosaki drops an elbow to the side of Boxer's head.
Kurosaki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boxer!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki drops a big elbow. That's hurt Boxer! More shots from Kurosaki and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyo Kurosaki!
An out of breath Kyo Kurosaki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Javis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Silva
vs
Javis

172 cm
27
145 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

185 cm
24
145 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Javis!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Javis instigates a clinch.
Javis misses with a punch to the body.

Silva gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Javis regains guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Silva won't allow Javis to sweep him here.
Javis looking to control.
Silva is standing up over Javis. Javis looks to escape but Silva dives into side control.
Silva working the head with strikes.

Silva tries for a kimura but Javis is defending well.

Silva tries for a kimura but Javis is defending well.
Javis is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Javis is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Silva throws a strike aimed at the side of Javis's head but Javis avoids it well.
Silva in the domination position with Javis hanging on.
You can see the frustration on Javis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva tries for a kimura but Javis is defending well.
Javis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Javis wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.

Javis actively working from the bottom here.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Javis is controlling Silva's trapped leg to prevent Silva from advancing to side control.
Javis is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Javis manages to get to full guard.
Javis has his hands on Silva's head, controlling the position.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Javis is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Javis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.

Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Javis defends well.
Javis wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Javis throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Will Javis 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.

A nice combination there by Javis.
Javis tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Silva blocks the low kick.
Javis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Silva shoots in and drives through. Javis sprawls well.
Silva moves out of range as Javis throws a body kick.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Javis tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Javis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Will Javis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Javis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Javis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Javis lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Javis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Javis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva avoids the head kick by Javis.
Javis misses with a body kick.
Rickson Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Javis is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Javis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Javis lands a jab-cross combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Javis.
Javis is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Javis tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Javis.
Javis is breathing heavily.
Javis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Javis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Javis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Javis.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.

Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Javis quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva throwing shots but Javis is blocking nicely.
Silva stops Javis from getting back to his feet.
Javis has his hands clasped together around Silva's back. He's all about the action.
Javis trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva works his foot free and advances to mount.
Silva 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.
Silva mounts Javis! Really nice guard pass there!
Javis is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva landing strikes from the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Javis just holding on.
Javis is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.

Silva goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Javis turns into him and now he's in Silva's guard.
Javis passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva wants to improve his position but Javis is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Javis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Javis.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Javis throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Javis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Javis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Javis throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Javis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Javis cracks Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Decent striking displayed by Javis there.
Javis is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Javis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Jab from Javis.
Javis throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Javis moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Will Javis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Javis misses with a low kick as Silva jumps back.

Javis moves into the clinch.

Javis breaks from the clinch.
Will Javis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Javis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Javis is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Javis has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Javis - that landed with a thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Javis lands a hook to the side of the head.

Javis manages to break the clinch.
Javis is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A head kick misses from Javis.
Javis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Javis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Silva gets tackled into the cage by Javis. Javis maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Javis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Javis lands a jab-cross combination.
Javis moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Javis wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva shoots in but Javis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A combination from Javis does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Javis moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Javis.
Javis misses with a two punch combination.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Javis tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Javis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Javis is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Javis is looking to land body kicks.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Javis.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Javis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Javis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Javis throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Javis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Javis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Javis duly obliges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva blocks a head kick by Javis.
Javis doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Rickson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Will Javis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A combination from Javis does no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Will Javis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Javis 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Javis!
After the fight, Will Javis was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Buffet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Unknown Soldier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buffet comes to the cage accompanied by Margaritaville. Unknown Soldier has chosen David Bowie - Rebel Rebel as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Buffet
vs
Unknown Soldier

192 cm
25
220 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

188 cm
28
220 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Buffet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guilherme Unknown Soldier!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unknown Soldier throws a leg kick that misses.
Buffet tries to clinch up.
Buffet scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Buffet closes the distance and clinches.
Unknown Soldier taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Buffet.
Buffet scores with a shot to the side of Unknown Soldier's head.
Buffet pushes Unknown Soldier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Buffet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buffet manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Buffet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Unknown Soldier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Buffet pulls his leg out and moves away.
Buffet darts in trying to clinch
and Unknown Soldier counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unknown Soldier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buffet wants to clinch up but Unknown Soldier keeps it at a distance.
Buffet is looking to clinch.

Buffet closes the distance and clinches.

Buffet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Unknown Soldier takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Buffet closes the distance and clinches.
Buffet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Unknown Soldier backwards.
Buffet misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Buffet fails to land.
Buffet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unknown Soldier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Buffet tries a body shot but Unknown Soldier blocks it.
Buffet lands a hook that snaps the head of Unknown Soldier backwards.
Unknown Soldier taking a breather.
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!
Buffet lands a nice shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Buffet.
A short right from Buffet on the inside.
Buffet lands with a short shot to the head.

It looks like Guilherme Unknown Soldier has been cut.
Unknown Soldier leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Buffet to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unknown Soldier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Buffet works on Unknown Soldier's body with a couple of short punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Buffet manages to break the clinch.
Buffet scores with a jab to the head.
Buffet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buffet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Unknown Soldier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Unknown Soldier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Buffet pinned against the cage. Buffet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jimmy Buffet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buffet connects with an inside leg kick.
Buffet closes the distance but Unknown Soldier moves to the side
and Unknown Soldier counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buffet throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Buffet tries to clinch up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Buffet does it's job there.
Buffet throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Buffet fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Buffet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guilherme Unknown Soldier's cut.
That's time! Buffet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Buffet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Buffet wants to clinch.

Buffet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Unknown Soldier, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Unknown Soldier.
Buffet lands with a right to the head.

Buffet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buffet moves in looking to clinch but Unknown Soldier pushes him off.

Buffet has closed the distance and engaged Unknown Soldier in a clinch.
Unknown Soldier trying to control the position but instead, Buffet has worked for underhooks and has pushed Unknown Soldier into the cage.
Unknown Soldier misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buffet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Buffet manages to break the clinch.
Buffet doesn't manage to clinch there - Unknown Soldier circles away.

Buffet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Buffet breaks the clinch.
Unknown Soldier keeps the fight on the outside.
Buffet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Unknown Soldier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Buffet connects with a high kick.
Buffet darts in trying to clinch
and Unknown Soldier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buffet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buffet tries to clinch up
enabling Unknown Soldier to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Buffet misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Buffet checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Buffet moves into the clinch.
Unknown Soldier lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buffet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Unknown Soldier's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buffet.
Buffet lands a hook that snaps the head of Unknown Soldier backwards.
Unknown Soldier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Buffet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buffet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Buffet tries to clinch but Unknown Soldier is having none of it.
Horrible takedown by Unknown Soldier or perhaps it was just good defense by Buffet which made him look bad.
Jimmy Buffet is winning the standup battle so far.
Buffet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Unknown Soldier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unknown Soldier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Buffet moves to clinch but Unknown Soldier breaks away
and Unknown Soldier counters with a three punch combo that has Buffet backing up. Buffet nods at Unknown Soldier to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buffet closes the distance looking to clinch
and Buffet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Buffet.
Buffet lunges at Unknown Soldier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Unknown Soldier's hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buffet lands a head kick!
Unknown Soldier lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Buffet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Guilherme Unknown Soldier's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Buffet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Unknown Soldier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buffet throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Unknown Soldier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buffet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Buffet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Unknown Soldier, pushing him back against the cage.
Buffet lands with a short shot to the head.
Buffet misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Buffet.
Unknown Soldier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buffet lands a right hand.
Buffet misses with some punches.

Buffet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buffet throws a head kick that Unknown Soldier semi-blocks.
Buffet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unknown Soldier can do to turn this around?

Buffet has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buffet.

Buffet manages to break the clinch.
Buffet lands with a thumping leg kick.
Guilherme Unknown Soldier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buffet feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Unknown Soldier's calf.
Unknown Soldier swats away the attempt to clinch by Buffet.
Good standup being displayed there by Buffet as he connects with a hook.
Buffet lands a head kick. Unknown Soldier smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That has opened up Guilherme Unknown Soldier's cut even more.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buffet tries to close the distance and clinch but Unknown Soldier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buffet fails with an attempt to 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!
Unknown Soldier walks forward, straight into a front kick from Buffet.
Buffet tries to clinch but Unknown Soldier moves away
letting Unknown Soldier counter with a right hand.
Buffet smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Unknown Soldier misses.
Buffet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Unknown Soldier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buffet wants to clinch up but Unknown Soldier keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buffet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unknown Soldier misses with a body punch
and Buffet counters with a nice kick to the body.
Buffet thumps Unknown Soldier with a low kick.
Buffet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buffet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Unknown Soldier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buffet with a nice cross.

Buffet moves into range and clinches up with Unknown Soldier.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buffet.
Buffet digs a right hand into Unknown Soldier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Unknown Soldier's gas tank.
Buffet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jimmy Buffet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buffet lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buffet stalls.
Buffet works on Unknown Soldier's body with a couple of short punches.
Guilherme Unknown Soldier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buffet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Unknown Soldier backwards.

Buffet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buffet tries to clinch but Unknown Soldier is having none of it.
Buffet moves in looking to clinch but Unknown Soldier pushes him off.

Buffet has managed to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A frustrated look appears on Unknown Soldier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Buffet on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unknown Soldier.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Buffet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buffet 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Buffet!
Jimmy Buffet decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Pontes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and So Hai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pontes
vs
Hai

180 cm
26
199 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

172 cm
24
192 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

ANABOLIC LAUNDRY 90%

ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE)
CEC Nutrition Q160 *Christmas Sale*

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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Pontes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, So Hai!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Pontes misses.
Pontes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pontes wants it to stay on the feet.
Hai misses with a body shot
letting Pontes counter with a right hand.
Pontes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hai.
A big left from Pontes misses.
Pontes misses with a looping right.

Hai closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pontes wants to control but Hai is keeping busy.
Pontes taking some punishment here, with Hai in his half guard.
Hai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pontes keeps working.
Pontes wants to control but Hai is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hai is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pontes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pontes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pontes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hai is one step ahead there.
Pontes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pontes wants to sweep here but Hai controlling him for the moment.
Hai is pushing down on Pontes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pontes is fighting to maintain full guard but Hai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pontes is looking to escape.
Hai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pontes wants to improve his position but Hai is controlling well.
Pontes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hai.
Pontes being controlled here, momentarily.
Hai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pontes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pontes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hai throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hai is fighting to break Pontes's control of his arms but Pontes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hai trying to control but Pontes is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pontes wants to sweep but no luck.
Pontes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pontes keeping moving, preventing Hai from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pontes pulls Hai in close to prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pontes moves away.

Pontes scores a takedown into full mount!
Pontes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hai is looking to escape.
Hai can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hai bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pontes controls Hai momentarily but Hai frees himself.
Pontes keeping moving, preventing Hai from controlling successfully.
Pontes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pontes being controlled here, momentarily.
Pontes keeping moving, preventing Hai from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pontes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Pontes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

So Hai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pontes blocks a head kick by Hai.
Hai fails to land the takedown.

Hai scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pontes wants to get back to his feet but Hai drags him back down.
Hai looks up at the clock and then as Pontes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hai smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pontes can't do much from the bottom here.
Pontes tries to bench press Hai off him but Hai keeps the position.
An elbow from Hai crashes against the mat.
A lull in the action here as Hai stalls from top position.
Pontes tries to buck Hai off but Hai is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hai landing a few strikes.
Pontes tries to improve position but can't.
Hai trying to control the action but Pontes is working from the bottom.
Pontes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hai fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Hai seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hai trying to control the action but Pontes is working from the bottom.
Pontes tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hai easily slips into full mount!
Hai content just to control the position here.
Hai landing punches.
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!
Pontes wants to hold on but Hai pushes him away.
Pontes is working to get back to half guard.
Hai wants to control the pace but Pontes is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hai working Pontes over with strikes here.
Hai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pontes is looking to escape.
Pontes is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pontes is looking to escape.
Pontes tries to hold on but Hai pushes him away.
Pontes is squirming around, avoiding Hai's attempts to control the action.
Hai raining down shots from the mount!
Hai is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Pontes is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pontes is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Pontes is trying desperately to improve position.
Hai won't let Pontes get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hai landing strikes from the mount and Pontes is in trouble!
Hai working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pontes is looking to get to half guard.
Hai lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Pontes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
So Hai has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pontes seems to have got his legs back now.
Hai won't let Pontes get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

So Hai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Hai swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Hai shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pontes's guard.
Hai looking to pass the guard.
Hai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hai is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hai scoring with some ground and pound.
Pontes being controlled here, momentarily.
Hai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hai throws a big elbow that misses.
Hai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hai trying to control but Pontes is working from the bottom.
Hai tries to free his leg and advance position but Pontes is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hai content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pontes wants to get back to his feet but Hai is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pontes's guard.
Pontes tries to get to full guard but Hai has control of the leg.
Hai slows the pace down in half guard.
Felipe Pontes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hai takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hai is looking to take a break and control but Pontes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pontes tries to get to full guard but Hai has control of the leg.
Pontes tries to kick Hai off but Hai keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Still in half guard, Hai seems content to control.
Hai drops an elbow to the side of Pontes's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pontes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hai content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pontes keeping full guard, as Hai tries to pass.
Hai lands a couple of elbows.
Hai wants to control from the top but Pontes keeps moving.

Hai is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pontes pulls Hai in close to prevent any damage.
Hai tries to free his leg and advance position but Pontes is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hai trying to control the position from guard on top but Pontes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pontes wants to stand but Hai is controlling the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pontes misses with a two punch combination.
Hai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
So Hai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pontes checks a leg kick.
Hai swats away the attempt to clinch by Pontes.
Hai tries a low kick but Pontes avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hai drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hai is pushing down on Pontes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pontes is fighting to maintain full guard but Hai has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Pontes looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hai passes into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
So Hai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hai 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... So Hai!
So Hai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gene Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lopez's choice of entrance music: Desabafo. This should be a great matchup!

Rodrigues
vs
Lopez

178 cm
24
168 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

180 cm
22
160 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gene Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez shoots in and drives through. Rodrigues sprawls well.
Rodrigues slips under a jab from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a leg kick.
Lopez misses with a double jab
and Rodrigues counters with a nice body shot.
Lopez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lopez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodrigues thows a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodrigues connects with a jab.
Lopez looks for a takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez slips a jab from Rodrigues.
Gene Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues lands a head shot.
Rodrigues closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
Lopez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodrigues connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodrigues dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez slips under a jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the side of Lopez's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodrigues scores with a nice right hand.
Lopez shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodrigues manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lopez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fabricio Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gene Lopez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Rodrigues misses with a left hand
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lopez shoots in and drives through. Rodrigues sprawls well.
Lopez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rodrigues jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lopez throws a series of strikes that have Rodrigues backpedaling.

Lopez looking to score a takedown here. Rodrigues is defending well but Lopez drives through and ends up in Rodrigues's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodrigues is on top in guard.
Rodrigues is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lopez's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Fabricio Rodrigues wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rodrigues avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Rodrigues.
Lopez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick from Lopez misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Gene Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez moves away from the strike by Rodrigues.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodrigues as he connects with a hook.
Lopez throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
Rodrigues lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lopez backs up against the cage.

It looks like Gene Lopez has been cut.
Rodrigues is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
Rodrigues pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopez closes the distance and clinches up with Rodrigues, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes Rodrigues against the cage but Rodrigues circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rodrigues leaves Lopez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodrigues throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fabricio Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Lopez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodrigues cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodrigues lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rodrigues lands a jab to the nose.
Lopez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodrigues pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rodrigues connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lopez scrambles back to his feet.

Lopez is rocked!
A jab from Rodrigues does it's job there.
Lopez is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodrigues finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rodrigues pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodrigues cracks Lopez with a hook to the temple - Lopez is on wobbly legs here! Rodrigues swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Lopez falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Rodrigues wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fabricio Rodrigues!
After winning the bout, Fabricio Rodrigues thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mini Mies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mini Mies has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Robson Silva's chin.

Silva
vs
Mies

178 cm
22
225 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

189 cm
19
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mini Mies!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mies.
Mies tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Silva scores with a takedown into Mies's guard.
Mies working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mies can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Mies is retaining full guard.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Mies avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Robson Silva wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Mies tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mies manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mies swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Silva dives in and scores a takedown into Mies's guard.
Silva distracts Mies with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Mies blocks nicely.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mies works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Mies blocks nicely.
Silva is working Mies over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mies working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mies for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mies's waist but Mies gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Mies moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Silva can't get the takedown.
Silva has Mies pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mies manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mies prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mies lands a nice knee to the body.

Mies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mies throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silva's head.
Nice takedown defense from Mies. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Silva checks a low kick from Mies.
Mies fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Mies which made him look bad.
Mies tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mies as he avoids it easily.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mies's waist but Mies gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.

Mies closes the distance and clinches.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Mies manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mies is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Mies is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Mies breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mies leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt

and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva stands up over Mies, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Silva 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.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mies wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mies manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mies.
Mies throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silva.

Silva scores with a takedown into Mies's guard.
Silva stands up over Mies, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mies keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Mies is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mies being controlled here, momentarily.
Robson Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robson Silva dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mies's guard.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mies being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mies really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mies works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

We're going to have a standup here because Robson Silva wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mies sprawls well. Mies wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva blocks a jab.
Mies throws a head kick that misses.

Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mies sprawls well initially but Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mies keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva controlling the action here.
Mies taking some punishment here, with Silva in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva thows a huge punch but Mies dodges it nicely.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mies can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Silva connects with a nice short shot to Mies's temple.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva works his way into side control.
Silva is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mini Mies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mies wants to get back to his feet but Silva drags him back down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robson Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robson Silva!
A very excited looking Robson Silva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troby Meida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigues comes to the cage accompanied by New Order Blue Monday. Meida is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: CB Sangue bom. Leandro Rodrigues has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rodrigues
vs
Meida

175 cm
24
184 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

179 cm
20
176 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Just Fight

CEC Nutrition Q160 *Christmas Sale*

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 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Troby Meida!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meida misses with a takedown
and Rodrigues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Meida takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Meida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues sizes up Meida with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

It looks like Troby Meida has been cut.
Meida doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rodrigues cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Meida is rocked!
Meida get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Meida stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Rodrigues 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 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leandro Rodrigues!
During a confident post fight interview, Leandro Rodrigues thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sunnah Hadith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Londo GKar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hadith comes to the cage accompanied by Witness - Bo Bice. GKar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shadow Gallery - With Honor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hadith
vs
GKar

183 cm
24
205 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

190 cm
21
226 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Mango Nutrition
STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Rio

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sunnah Hadith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Londo GKar!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hadith.
The fighters circling - GKar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
GKar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
GKar punishes Hadith's body with a nice straight punch.
GKar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
GKar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hadith misses with a right hand
and GKar counters with a nice body shot.

Hadith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
GKar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
GKar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hadith's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
GKar looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadith wants to stand but GKar is controlling the position.

Hadith has his foot on GKar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. GKar works his way back into a safe position though.
GKar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Hadith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but GKar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hadith has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. GKar is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hadith.
Hadith pushes GKar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, GKar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

GKar stands up and beckons Hadith to his feet.

Hadith takes the fight into the clinch.

GKar manages to break the clinch.
GKar slips under a jab from Hadith.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadith cracks a nice hook into GKar's ribs.
A jab from GKar misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hadith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from GKar.
A big left from Hadith misses.
Hadith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from GKar.
Hadith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hadith throws a right and a left that GKar avoids nicely.
GKar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hadith.
Hadith is looking to clinch but GKar is avoiding it.
Hadith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hadith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says GKar as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sunnah Hadith. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadith takes a swing at GKar's ribcage but misses.
Hadith dives in and grabs GKar's left leg, looking for a takedown. GKar pushes down on Hadith's head and hops out.
Hadith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

It looks like Sunnah Hadith has been cut.
GKar throws a hook to the side of Hadith's head but Hadith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
GKar misses with a series of wild punches.
Hadith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hadith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hadith walks into a left hand.

Hadith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. GKar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hadith is in GKar's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
GKar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hadith is one step ahead there.
Hadith connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hadith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hadith postures up.
Hadith advances to half guard.
Hadith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Hadith is trying to work for a kimura but GKar is defending well.

Hadith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so GKar is just riding it out for now. Hadith eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
GKar wants to control but Hadith is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sunnah Hadith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sunnah Hadith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hadith tries to clinch but GKar moves out of range.
Sunnah Hadith is winning the standup battle so far.
Hadith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hadith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

GKar is rocked!
GKar thows a body shot but no joy.
GKar is still on wobbly legs! Can Hadith finish him?
GKar slips under a jab.
Hadith is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! GKar hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sunnah Hadith!
Sunnah Hadith retains his light heavyweight title!
Sunnah Hadith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.