RFC: Wednesday Fight Night 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Condit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Condit comes into the arena with Never back down - Linkin Park blaring out of the sound system. 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?

Condit
vs
Belfort

187 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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ANABOLIC 160Q

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 - 2 - 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Condit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Belfort takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Belfort throws a big shot that misses.
Condit connects with a nice looking jab.
Good work by Belfort as he checks the leg kick.
Condit connects with the punch.
Vitor Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Condit lunges at Belfort with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Belfort's hand.
A lazy left from Condit finds it's target.
Belfort walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belfort tries to bum rush Condit with a series of wild strikes but Condit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Condit lands a nice looking body shot.
Belfort throws a left and a right that both miss
and Condit counters with a straight right hand.
Condit throws a chopping leg kick but Belfort manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Condit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Belfort misses with a wild combination.
Condit lands a really nice looking cross but Belfort seems unphased.
Condit cracks Belfort with an open hand slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Condit dodges the punch combination from Belfort.
Belfort looks winded!
Belfort fails with an attempt to clinch.
Condit sizes up Belfort with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Condit connects with a crisp jab.
Condit throws a one two combo.
Belfort avoids a punch combination nicely.
Belfort tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Condit was well out of range. Poor timing from Belfort.
Condit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Condit scores with a jab to the body.
Belfort misses with a lunging right hand
and Condit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Condit lands a body shot.
Condit connects with a body shot that sends Belfort's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Belfort does no damage.
Condit punishes Belfort's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Condit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Belfort on the side of the head.
Belfort checks the leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Condit.
Condit connects with a nice looking jab.
Condit lands a nice hook to Belfort's body. Belfort takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Condit scores with a sloppy right hand. Belfort should have avoided that one.
Condit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Belfort stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Condit scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Condit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Belfort checks it well.
Condit 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.
Condit connects with the punch.
Belfort gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Condit.

Belfort is rocked!
Condit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Belfort walks into a straight right hand from Condit.
Belfort is still on wobbly legs! Can Condit finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Condit 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.
Belfort seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Condit shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Belfort is backing up but Condit catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Belfort covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Condit Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Condit!
A very excited looking Carlos Condit 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Theilulaia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gracie
vs
Theilulaia

180 cm
24
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
24
147 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Gracie!
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, Mister Theilulaia!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Theilulaia pushes him off.
Theilulaia moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Theilulaia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Theilulaia tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Theilulaia tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Theilulaia tries a head kick but it misses.
Theilulaia tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Theilulaia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Theilulaia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Theilulaia is defending well.
Theilulaia unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Theilulaia scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Theilulaia lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Vinicius Gracie has been cut.
Theilulaia connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Gracie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Theilulaia has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Theilulaia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Theilulaia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Theilulaia unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Theilulaia lands a good knee to the midsection. Gracie won't want to take too many of those.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Theilulaia prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Theilulaia scores a nice knee to the body.
Theilulaia lands a good knee to the midsection. Gracie won't want to take too many of those.
Gracie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Theilulaia working Gracie over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Theilulaia with a knee to the head.
Theilulaia landing knees to the body.
Theilulaia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Theilulaia.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theilulaia lands a knee to the head.
Theilulaia misses with an elbow strike.

Theilulaia decides to pull guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Theilulaia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Theilulaia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theilulaia wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie pulls Theilulaia in close to his closed guard and prevents Theilulaia from doing any damage or advancing position.

Theilulaia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracie holds on and takes a little breather.

Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Theilulaia uses it to pass to side control.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie tries to buck Theilulaia off but Theilulaia is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Theilulaia from improving position.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Theilulaia tries to move to full mount but Gracie actually manages to regain half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Theilulaia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Theilulaia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Gracie's cut.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Theilulaia moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Theilulaia closes the distance looking to clinch

and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Theilulaia dives on top into guard.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Theilulaia defends easily.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie throws a couple of heel strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie has control of Theilulaia's left arm, preventing Theilulaia from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie controls Theilulaia momentarily but Theilulaia frees himself.

Gracie uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Theilulaia tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Gracie is predictable there
and Theilulaia counters with a thumping low kick.
Theilulaia leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mister Theilulaia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Theilulaia clinches.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Theilulaia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gracie to keep the fight standing.
Theilulaia working Gracie over with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theilulaia with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Theilulaia lands a knee to the body.
Theilulaia lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Theilulaia.
Theilulaia manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gracie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Theilulaia is trying to stall.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Theilulaia, against the cage.
Theilulaia fails to pull guard.
Theilulaia landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Theilulaia putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Theilulaia lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theilulaia lands a knee to the body.
Theilulaia connects with a knee to the head.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Theilulaia is keeping busy.
Theilulaia misses with an elbow strike.
Theilulaia landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Theilulaia fails to pull guard.
Vinicius Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Theilulaia.
Theilulaia lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Theilulaia leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Theilulaia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Theilulaia scores a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theilulaia connects with a knee to the head.
Theilulaia connects with a knee to the head.
Theilulaia utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Theilulaia is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Theilulaia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Theilulaia moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.

Theilulaia clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Theilulaia prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Theilulaia scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Theilulaia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Gracie'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!

Theilulaia tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Mister Theilulaia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theilulaia blocks a head kick by Gracie.

Gracie gets the takedown into side control.

Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Theilulaia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Theilulaia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vinicius Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Theilulaia prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
Theilulaia struggling a bit here.
Gracie scoring with punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie happy to just control the position for now.
Gracie wants to control but Theilulaia is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theilulaia is trying to improve his position.
Gracie lands a few punches from side control.
Gracie controls the position.
Theilulaia is trying to improve his position.
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Theilulaia's legs.
Gracie happy to just control the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Theilulaia tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Theilulaia's face.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Theilulaia is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
Theilulaia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie forces the positional change into back control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Theilulaia is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Theilulaia is trying to get back to his feet but Gracie has full control of the position and if anything, Theilulaia has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Theilulaia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie controlling from the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gracie has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Theilulaia is defending well but eventually Gracie manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Theilulaia has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vinicius Gracie!

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A

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keagan Lowe Sr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracy has chosen Hall Of Fame as his entrance music. Royce Gracy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lowe Sr
vs
Gracy

196 cm
22
173 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

KaotiX Fight Gear

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ANABOLIC 160Q

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keagan Lowe Sr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Gracy!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowe Sr tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Gracy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lowe Sr won't be happy with that.
Lowe Sr is looking for a sweep.

Gracy decides to stand back up.
Lowe Sr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Keagan Lowe Sr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Gracy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracy lands in his opponent's guard.

Lowe Sr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracy has picked Lowe Sr up and slammed him! Lowe Sr can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracy manages to pass to side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracy takes a little break here. Lowe Sr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe Sr parries the strikes from Gracy easily there. Gracy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lowe Sr to escape.
Gracy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lowe Sr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gracy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lowe Sr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gracy controlling the position.
Lowe Sr is trying to control Gracy's posture but Gracy avoids it.
Lowe Sr tries to bench press Gracy off him but Gracy keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracy taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracy throws an elbow but Lowe Sr slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gracy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lowe Sr is looking to reverse the position.

Gracy stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gracy throws a push kick but Lowe Sr slaps the foot to one side.
Lowe Sr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowe Sr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracy avoids it really well and circles away.
Gracy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lowe Sr tries to clinch but Gracy is having none of it.
Lowe Sr tries to clinch up

and Gracy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lowe Sr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracy controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowe Sr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracy on the ground.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Royce Gracy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lowe Sr blocks a head kick by Gracy.
Lowe Sr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gracy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gracy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lowe Sr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gracy has managed to clinch.

Gracy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lowe Sr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gracy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Gracy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lowe Sr to the ground. Gracy is now in Lowe Sr's guard.
Gracy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lowe Sr's guard.
Gracy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lowe Sr is looking to control Gracy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lowe Sr avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracy passes to side control.

Gracy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lowe Sr tries to clinch there but Gracy circles away.

Gracy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lowe Sr's half guard.
Lowe Sr is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracy throwing shots but Lowe Sr is blocking nicely.
Gracy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lowe Sr defending well though.
Gracy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Royce Gracy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gracy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowe Sr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Gracy dives in and scores a takedown into Lowe Sr's guard.

Gracy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lowe Sr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Gracy moves into the clinch successfully.

Lowe Sr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gracy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gracy breaks Lowe Sr's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lowe Sr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Royce Gracy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gracy throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royce Gracy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gracy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lowe Sr swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Gracy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lowe Sr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gracy pulls Lowe Sr in close to prevent any damage.
Gracy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lowe Sr manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracy pushing down on Lowe Sr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lowe Sr wants to get back to full guard.
Lowe Sr trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gracy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gracy controlling the pace.
Lowe Sr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Gracy stands up from half guard.
Gracy swats away the attempt to clinch by Lowe Sr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lowe Sr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lowe Sr doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracy circles away.
Lowe Sr with a lazy takedown attempt

and Gracy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Gracy jumps into guard, dragging Lowe Sr to the mat.
Gracy is pulling down on Lowe Sr's head to control his posture.
Gracy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracy has control of Lowe Sr's left arm, preventing Lowe Sr from doing any damage.
Gracy keeping full guard, as Lowe Sr tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lowe Sr manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Gracy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracy controlling from side mount.
Gracy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lowe Sr is looking to regain half guard here but Gracy keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gracy is working to tighten is grip on Lowe Sr's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lowe Sr has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gracy is really squeezing tight and eventually Lowe Sr passes out! Gracy breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Royce Gracy!
Royce Gracy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ANABOLIC 160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Randallmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Randallmen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Slaughter
vs
Randallmen

185 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

177 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 Tokyo, Zeus Slaughter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jordan Randallmen!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Randallmen clinches up against the cage.
Randallmen tries to pull guard but Slaughter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Randallmen fails to pull guard.
Randallmen is looking for a takedown.
Zeus Slaughter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Randallmen.

Randallmen has picked Slaughter up - he's going for a ride! Randallmen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Slaughter tries to get to full guard but Randallmen has control of the leg.

Randallmen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slaughter defends it well.
Slaughter trying to control here.
Randallmen thows a huge punch but Slaughter dodges it nicely.
Randallmen is stalling here. Slaughter is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Randallmen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Slaughter has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Slaughter is working Randallmen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Slaughter landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randallmen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Randallmen is looking for a sweep. Slaughter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slaughter is just content to waste time from the top position. Randallmen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Randallmen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Randallmen controls Slaughter momentarily but Slaughter frees himself.
Slaughter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Randallmen looking for a guillotine here but Slaughter defends easily.
Slaughter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Randallmen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Randallmen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randallmen prevents Slaughter from getting the reversal.
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!
Randallmen throwing strikes here but Slaughter is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Slaughter is working to get back to half guard.
Slaughter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slaughter tries to get out of the position.
Randallmen throws some wild stikes that Slaughter manages to avoid easily.

Randallmen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Slaughter can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Randallmen misses with a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter is squirming around, avoiding Randallmen's attempts to control the action.
Slaughter takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Slaughter doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Slaughter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Slaughter tries to reverse the position but Randallmen maintains control.
Randallmen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Randallmen punching from mount but Slaughter doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Randallmen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Slaughter wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Randallmen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Slaughter tries to lock up and control but Randallmen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Randallmen tries to control but Slaughter wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Randallmen raining down hammerfists from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randallmen trying to control but Slaughter is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Randallmen dives in and grabs Slaughter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slaughter pushes down on Randallmen's head and hops out.
Randallmen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slaughter as he jumps to the side.
Sloppy strikes from Slaughter. Those never looked like landing.
A right-left combo lands from Slaughter.

It looks like Jordan Randallmen has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slaughter. Randallmen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randallmen misses with a double jab
and Slaughter counters with a two punch combo.
Slaughter scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randallmen avoids the body shot from Slaughter.
Zeus Slaughter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randallmen has his takedown stuffed
and Slaughter counters with a stiff right hand.
Zeus Slaughter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Randallmen.
Randallmen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Randallmen is rocked!
Randallmen shoots in for a takedown but Slaughter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Randallmen is breathing heavily.
Slaughter lands with a big left! Randallmen is wobbled badly! Slaughter comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Randallmen to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zeus Slaughter!
Zeus Slaughter took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Byrd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomb comes to the cage accompanied by Living Young Wild And Free. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Bomb
vs
Byrd

185 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
22
170 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Heavy handed

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loan
ANABOLIC 160Q

KaotiX Fight Gear

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, James Bomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Byrd!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bomb dives in and scores a takedown into Byrd's guard.

Byrd looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bomb passes into side control.
Byrd is looking for a sweep.
Bomb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byrd keeps working.
Byrd is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Bomb thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Byrd is pushing Bomb's head away, looking to escape. Bomb manages to hold on to the position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Bomb trying to control the action but Byrd is working from the bottom.

Bomb decides to stand back up.
Bomb shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Byrd counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Byrd.
Byrd 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.
Byrd would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Byrd decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bomb, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrd shoots in for a double leg but Bomb sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Byrd tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bomb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Byrd somewhat.

Bomb shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Byrd is looking to get back to full guard here but Bomb has managed to pass to side control instead.
Byrd wants to control but Bomb postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomb lands some shots froms side control.
Byrd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bomb wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bomb trying to control the position but Byrd is working away.
Byrd tries to improve position but can't.
Byrd gets back to half guard.
Byrd is looking to escape.
Byrd looks winded!
Bomb working Byrd over with strikes.
Byrd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Byrd.

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

Bomb is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Byrd frees his head nicely. Oh but Bomb has switched to an armbar! Byrd is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). James Bomb!
James Bomb made sure to mention his sponsor, CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loan in his post fight interview.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fabiano Contreiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Contreiras comes to the cage accompanied by Whiskey in the jar. 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?

Contreiras
vs
Jackson

176 cm
19
165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
21
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabiano Contreiras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyson Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contreiras tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson throws a right hand that Contreiras ducks under and follows up with a left that Contreiras also avoids with ease.

Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Contreiras is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Contreiras looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Contreiras is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Contreiras. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Contreiras defends it.

Contreiras looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson is taking a breather. Contreiras says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Contreiras is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Contreiras is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Contreiras wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson prevents Contreiras from improving his position.

Contreiras looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Contreiras is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Contreiras looking for submissions off his back.

Contreiras looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Contreiras knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Contreiras is keeping him busy.
Contreiras is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.

Contreiras actively working from the bottom here.
Contreiras is breathing heavily.
Contreiras trying to control here.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Contreiras defends it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Contreiras is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Contreiras defends it.

Contreiras looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Contreiras looking for submissions off his back.

Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Contreiras defends it well.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Contreiras's hands, connecting with Contreiras's forehead.
Jackson controlling the pace.

Contreiras looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Contreiras is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson is thwarting Contreiras's attempts to control the position.

Contreiras is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but Contreiras is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Contreiras enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Contreiras manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Contreiras is retaining full guard.

Contreiras is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Jackson trying to control but Contreiras is working from the bottom.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Contreiras defending well.

Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Contreiras is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Contreiras has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreiras tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.

Contreiras looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Contreiras is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.

Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Contreiras trying to control here.

Contreiras looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Contreiras actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreiras is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tyson Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Contreiras moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackson is in close to Contreiras's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Contreiras's head.

Contreiras looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
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!
Jackson postures up.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Contreiras looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Contreiras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Contreiras has wrist control.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contreiras preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Contreiras is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson trying to control but Contreiras is working from the bottom.

Contreiras working for submissions but it's allowed Jackson to get to half guard.
Jackson trying to control the action but Contreiras is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Contreiras actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Jackson 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Contreiras doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson distracts Contreiras with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Contreiras utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Contreiras does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Contreiras tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson stalling.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Contreiras is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Contreiras tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Contreiras has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Contreiras looking for submissions off his back.
Contreiras gets full guard.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Contreiras swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Contreiras has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Contreiras looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson is nestled in close to Contreiras, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Contreiras on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is keen to just control but Contreiras is a slippery customer.

Contreiras looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Contreiras manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Contreiras throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jackson escapes and throws Contreiras's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Contreiras takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Contreiras is not content to let Jackson control the position.
You can see the frustration on Contreiras's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Contreiras sneaks back into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Contreiras looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Contreiras taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.

Contreiras actively working from the bottom here.
Contreiras trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Jackson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Ruggiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Samurai (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!

Ruggiero
vs
Samurai

200 cm
27
255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

The Choke´s On You
Ganja's Warehouse (Laundering)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinny Ruggiero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Samurai!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samurai misses with a takedown attempt - Ruggiero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ruggiero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Samurai steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ruggiero. That one must have hurt.
Samurai dives in and grabs Ruggiero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ruggiero pushes down on Samurai's head and hops out.
Samurai tries for a takedown but Ruggiero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vinny Ruggiero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Samurai.
Samurai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ruggiero counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ruggiero stuffs the takedown.
Samurai shoots in but no luck this time.
Samurai looks winded!
Ruggiero misses with a takedown attempt - Samurai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Ruggiero takes the fight into the clinch.
Ruggiero lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Ruggiero.
Ruggiero putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Samurai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Ruggiero.
Ruggiero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Samurai backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Samurai goes for a takedown attempt but Ruggiero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ruggiero lands the left hand.
Samurai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruggiero as he avoids it easily.
Ruggiero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruggiero fails with an attempt to clinch.

Ruggiero has closed the distance and engaged Samurai in a clinch.
Ruggiero lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Lucas Samurai has been cut.
Samurai jumps guard but Ruggiero turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruggiero landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruggiero is stalling here.
Ruggiero scores with a knee to the head.
Ruggiero lands a nice knee to the body.
Ruggiero lands a knee to the head.
Ruggiero just leaning against Samurai, taking a breather.
Ruggiero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Ruggiero.
Stalling in the clinch from Ruggiero.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ruggiero for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vinny Ruggiero.
Ruggiero connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Ruggiero moves into range and clinches up with Samurai.
Ruggiero working Samurai over with knees to the body.
Samurai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ruggiero connects with a knee to the head.
Ruggiero landing knees to the head.
A short left from Ruggiero.
Ruggiero with a knee to the head.

Samurai is rocked!
Samurai tries to score a body lock takedown but Ruggiero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruggiero is pushing Samurai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ruggiero lands a knee to the body.
Ruggiero crunches a lovely knee into Samurai's ribcage.
Ruggiero with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ruggiero landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ruggiero has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Samurai - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Ruggiero, and another! Samurai is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Vinny Ruggiero!
Vinny Ruggiero retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Vinny Ruggiero 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
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FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carvalho has chosen limp bizkit - Rollin' as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sonnen
vs
Carvalho

185 cm
19
217 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
202 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

KAISER

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanderlei Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mario Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Sonnen. Those never looked like landing.

Carvalho drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving.
Carvalho throwing strikes but missing.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving.
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Sonnen is retaining full guard.
Carvalho postures up.
Carvalho trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Carvalho with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carvalho works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Carvalho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sonnen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carvalho.
Sonnen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Carvalho thows a huge punch but Sonnen dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sonnen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Carvalho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Carvalho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sonnen wants to get back to full guard.
Carvalho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carvalho lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sonnen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Carvalho.
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but Sonnen defending well.
Sonnen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho wants to free his trapped foot but Sonnen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sonnen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carvalho seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mario Carvalho!
Mario Carvalho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.