AscRio 33 Champ 265+ PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baldarate Teodozio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Kenei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Baldarate Teodozio has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Teodozio
vs
Kenei

190 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Baldarate Teodozio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Kenei!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teodozio throws a lazy head kick

and Kenei counters with a shoot takedown. Teodozio fights it but they end up in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Kenei drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kenei jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kenei with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kenei postures up and lands a big shot to Teodozio's brow.

Kenei drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Kenei seems to have locked his on tight now - Teodozio screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Kenei, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Eduardo Kenei!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jaime Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Carvalho
vs
Gracie

174 cm
30
145 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

176 cm
29
159 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jaime Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renzo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Carvalho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Carvalho has picked Gracie up - he's going for a ride! Carvalho dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Carvalho prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie is trying to stand.
Carvalho tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Carvalho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie wants to stand up but Carvalho is controlling him.
Carvalho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Gracie is looking for a triangle but Carvalho pushes his legs off easily.
Carvalho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Carvalho controlling him for the moment.
Carvalho trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.

Gracie is looking to sinch up a triangle. Carvalho throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gracie's body to avoid the submission. Gracie has instead reached around Carvalho's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gracie arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Renzo Gracie!
Our winner, Renzo Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Herbstreit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herbstreit's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Herb Alpert - Street Life. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Herbstreit
vs
Kennedy

190 cm
38
217 lbs
24 - 19 - 2

191 cm
32
216 lbs
20 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 24 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chad Herbstreit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herbstreit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kennedy. Kennedy obviously looking to wear him down.

Kennedy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Herbstreit sprawls well initially but Kennedy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kennedy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kennedy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Herbstreit is trying to stand up here but Kennedy is controlling him well.
Kennedy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kennedy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kennedy seems to be looking for submissions.
Kennedy uses his free foot to push down on Herbstreit's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Herbstreit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herbstreit is looking to escape.
Kennedy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herbstreit is trying to stand.
Herbstreit taking shots to the head.
Kennedy controlling from the full mount.
Herbstreit wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kennedy throws some wild stikes that Herbstreit manages to avoid easily.
Kennedy looking to finish with strikes here!
Herbstreit wants to get back to his feet.
Kennedy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kennedy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Herbstreit looks a forlorn figure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kennedy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Herbstreit has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Kennedy working for a submission but Herbstreit is keeping him at bay.
Herbstreit is squirming around, avoiding Kennedy's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Herbstreit is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kennedy controlling the pace for now.

Kennedy working for a submission but Herbstreit is keeping him at bay.
Kennedy throwing strikes here but Herbstreit is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy landing strikes from the mount.
Kennedy controlling from mount.
Herbstreit trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kennedy dominating with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herbstreit in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kennedy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kennedy looking to finish with strikes here!
Herbstreit squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Herbstreit has left one of his arms exposed and Kennedy doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Herbstreit screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Kennedy!
George Kennedy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasconcelos Vitor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Harris's choice of entrance music: Kevin Rudolf - In the City. Frank Harris is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Vitor
vs
Harris

187 cm
24
235 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

200 cm
29
250 lbs
8 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vasconcelos Vitor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Harris!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris dives in and grabs Vitor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vitor pushes down on Harris's head and hops out.
Vitor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harris momentarily.

It looks like Frank Harris has been cut.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Vitor has cracked Harris with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Vitor lands another huge swinging hook and Harris tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Harris, before Vitor can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vasconcelos Vitor!
Our winner, Vasconcelos Vitor, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Rook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rook comes to the cage accompanied by Shinedown-Simple Man. Pope has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls as his entrance music. Michael Pope has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rook
vs
Pope

178 cm
27
217 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

190 cm
27
213 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Rook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Pope!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rook tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pope checks a leg kick.
Pope defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rook.
Rook chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pope can pounce on him.
Pope tries to clinch up.
Will Rook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rook misses the shot to the body.
Pope takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rook throws a leg kick but Pope checks it.
Pope sizes up Rook with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick by Rook misses
and Pope counters with a good low kick that Rook was not able to check.
Rook ducks under a wild hook from Pope.

Rook closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pope controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rook wants to control but Pope is keeping him busy.
Pope slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook tries to free his leg and advance position but Pope is retaining full guard.
Pope controlling Rook's posture.
Rook is looking to work some ground and pound but Pope has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rook wants to control from the top but Pope keeps moving.
Rook postures up in Pope's guard and throws a big left but Pope blocks it.
Pope has Rook pulled in close to control his posture.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rook shoots in for a takedown but Pope shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rook uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pope.
Pope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rook.

Rook closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pope is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rook is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pope is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Rook thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rook wants to stand but Pope is controlling his arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope tries to improve position but can't.
Pope is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rook's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rook looks to land a strike but Pope avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rook 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.
Rook postures up in Pope's guard and throws a big left but Pope blocks it.
Pope keeping moving, preventing Rook from controlling successfully.
Pope is adopting a defensive guard.
Rook trying to control the position from guard on top but Pope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pope thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Will Rook.
Rook tries to land a leg kick but Pope saw it coming and moves away.
Rook wants to land a leg kick but Pope is out of range.
Rook throws a right and a left that Pope avoids nicely.
Pope goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pope with a hook.
Rook shoots for a takedown but Pope saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Rook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pope displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rook.
Michael Pope is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rook is breathing heavily.
Rook takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rook throws a push kick but Pope slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pope clinches up with Rook and pushes him back against the cage.
Pope works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Pope.
Pope makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Pope dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Pope is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rook fails with a takedown attempt.
Pope lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rook's sensitive parts.
Pope misses with a straight left.
Michael Pope seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rook misses with a head kick.
Rook throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pope.
Pope lands an overhand right.
A lazy left from Pope finds it's target.

Rook is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Pope has managed to clinch.
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rook is trying to break the clinch but Pope is controlling him.
Pope on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Pope breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pope lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Rook out cold! Rook is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Pope!
Michael Pope spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnson Beharry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joabe Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beharry comes into the arena with Redemption Song blaring out of the sound system. Joabe Oliveira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Beharry
vs
Oliveira

180 cm
23
180 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

187 cm
31
177 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnson Beharry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joabe Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira tries to clinch there but Beharry circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beharry.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beharry.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oliveira.

Beharry clinches with his opponent.

Oliveira drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beharry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beharry tries to stand but Oliveira is controlling from the bottom.
Beharry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Beharry showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Beharry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Beharry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beharry sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Oliveira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beharry throwing strikes from guard but Oliveira blocks nicely.
Beharry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Beharry has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Oliveira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beharry defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is trying to control the position but Beharry postures up.
Beharry works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Beharry with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Oliveira is trying to stand up here but Beharry is controlling him well.
Oliveira is trying to maintain the position but Beharry is very close to passing his half guard.
Oliveira is trying to control but Beharry manages to pass to mount!
Beharry content just to control the position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oliveira is desperately trying to improve his position but Beharry has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beharry in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Beharry controlling the position easily from mount.
Beharry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliveira on the ground.
Oliveira is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Oliveira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Beharry controlling his opponent.
Beharry scoring with strikes but Oliveira is staying in there.

Beharry has control of Oliveira's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Oliveira regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beharry content just to control the position here.
Oliveira wants to hold on but Beharry pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira is working to get back to half guard.
Beharry looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Oliveira doesn't manage to clinch there - Beharry circles away.
Oliveira shoots in but Beharry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown by Oliveira or perhaps it was just good defense by Beharry which made him look bad.
A head kick misses from Oliveira.
Oliveira on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oliveira fails with the takedown.
Johnson Beharry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joabe Oliveira.

Beharry gets a clinch.
Oliveira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Beharry manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johnson Beharry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beharry is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oliveira preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beharry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Oliveira wanted to stand there but Beharry had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beharry pulls Oliveira in to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johnson Beharry.
Oliveira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Oliveira enables Beharry to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Oliveira manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Oliveira looking to control.
Beharry looking to pass the guard.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Beharry seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Joabe Oliveira hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Beharry closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beharry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oliveira is trying to stand.
Oliveira trying to control but Beharry postures up.

Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Beharry wants to free his trapped foot but Oliveira is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beharry content to control rather than advance.
Beharry seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Oliveira for as long as he can get away with.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Oliveira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beharry is working away from the top position though.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Oliveira tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Beharry scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Oliveira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Beharry moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to control but Beharry postures up.
Oliveira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Beharry slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beharry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Oliveira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Beharry dives on top into guard.
Beharry seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnson Beharry dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beharry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oliveira throws a body kick that misses.

Beharry rushes Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Beharry gets control of Oliveira's arms and successfully pulls guard. Beharry will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Beharry wants to stand up but Oliveira is controlling him.
Beharry is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beharry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beharry trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson Beharry has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Oliveira looks for a takedown but Beharry sprawls well.

Beharry closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oliveira did well to prevent Beharry getting side control.
Oliveira is trying to stand up here but Beharry is controlling him well.
Oliveira wants to control but Beharry is keeping busy.
Oliveira tries to kick Beharry off but Beharry keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Oliveira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beharry keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Beharry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Beharry passes to side control.
Beharry is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Beharry is trying to get an arm triangle but Oliveira is defending well.
Oliveira is looking to regain half guard here but Beharry keeps moving and retains side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira is trying to escape the position but Beharry is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Oliveira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beharry controlling the position from side mount.
Oliveira prevents Beharry from improving position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is trying to control Beharry's posture but Beharry avoids it.
Beharry controlling the position from side mount.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Oliveira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beharry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oliveira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beharry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oliveira shoots for a takedown but Beharry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beharry leaves Oliveira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson Beharry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joabe Oliveira.
Beharry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oliveira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Beharry changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Oliveira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beharry has control of an arm but Oliveira manages to advance to Beharry's back!

Beharry preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Oliveira.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beharry turns into Oliveira and is now in his guard.
Johnson Beharry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beharry controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beharry'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 fight!
Johnson Beharry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beharry 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tariq Kiss me where it smells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiss me where it smells comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Trae - asshole kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Boxer
vs
Kiss me where it smells

185 cm
24
190 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

180 cm
31
195 lbs
21 - 18 - 2

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tariq Kiss me where it smells!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer throws a hook to the side of Kiss me where it smells's head but Kiss me where it smells sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Kiss me where it smells feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kiss me where it smells throws a big elbow that misses.
Kiss me where it smells loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kiss me where it smells throws a big elbow that misses.
Kiss me where it smells slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kiss me where it smells with a nice head shot there.
Boxer being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like Kiss me where it smells might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiss me where it smells tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxer is retaining full guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tariq Kiss me where it smells wasn't active enough on the ground.
Boxer takes a swing at Kiss me where it smells's ribcage but misses.
Kiss me where it smells fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boxer.

Kiss me where it smells throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boxer was covering up waiting for the punch and Kiss me where it smells finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiss me where it smells stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boxer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kiss me where it smells throwing strikes from guard but Boxer blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiss me where it smells throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boxer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kiss me where it smells is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kiss me where it smells throwing strikes from guard but Boxer blocks nicely.
Kiss me where it smells throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kiss me where it smells controlling from the top position.
Kiss me where it smells prevents Boxer from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kiss me where it smells thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kiss me where it smells lands a couple of digs.
Kiss me where it smells 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.
Boxer is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kiss me where it smells dives into side control.
Kiss me where it smells has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiss me where it smells in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boxer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kiss me where it smells on the ground.
Kiss me where it smells postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tariq Kiss me where it smells dominated that round.
That's time! Boxer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kiss me where it smells looks to land a combination but Boxer avoids it well.
Kiss me where it smells fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boxer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kiss me where it smells throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Boxer. Those never looked like landing.
Kiss me where it smells tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boxer swivels and escapes.
Boxer throws a lazy right hand but Kiss me where it smells sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kiss me where it smells walks into a straight right hand from Boxer.
Kiss me where it smells uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boxer.

Kiss me where it smells dives in and scores a takedown into Boxer's guard.
Tariq Kiss me where it smells has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiss me where it smells is looking to work some ground and pound but Boxer has wrist control.
Kiss me where it smells throws a big right hand that misses.

Kiss me where it smells stands and steps away. Boxer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boxer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kiss me where it smells takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Kiss me where it smells dives in and scores a takedown into Boxer's guard.
Kiss me where it smells controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Let's hope that Kiss me where it smells has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tariq Kiss me where it smells hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Boxer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boxer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kiss me where it smells.

Kiss me where it smells closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boxer to the mat! Boxer manages to get full guard.
Kiss me where it smells trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boxer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiss me where it smells slips nicely into half guard.
Kiss me where it smells thows a huge punch but Boxer dodges it nicely.
Kiss me where it smells scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boxer has hold of Kiss me where it smells's hands but Kiss me where it smells slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiss me where it smells thows a huge punch but Boxer dodges it nicely.
Boxer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kiss me where it smells has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiss me where it smells passes to side control.

Kiss me where it smells stands up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kiss me where it smells misses with a few strikes there.
Kiss me where it smells feints a jab promting Boxer to slip. Kiss me where it smells then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boxer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tariq Kiss me where it smells seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boxer misses with a few strikes there.

Kiss me where it smells closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kiss me where it smells moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiss me where it smells in side control, throwing shots but Boxer defends.
Kiss me where it smells cracks Boxer with a big elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An elbow from Kiss me where it smells crashes against the mat.

Kiss me where it smells working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tariq Kiss me where it smells 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!

Kiss me where it smells is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Boxer is in big trouble! Kiss me where it smells is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Boxer. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Tariq Kiss me where it smells!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes into the arena with Lost In Space blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Robinson
vs
Sobral

183 cm
25
169 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

181 cm
26
168 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral throws a nice looking combination but Robinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Sobral.
Sobral with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Robinson to score with a decent uppercut.
Sobral will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Sobral, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sobral defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Robinson.
Sobral moves away from the strike by Robinson.
Robinson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sobral defends it nicely.
The fighters circling - Robinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sobral moves away.
Sobral slips under a jab from Robinson.
Sobral swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Robinson.
Robinson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sobral counters with a nice uppercut.
Sobral swinging wildly here.

Robinson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sobral on his heels. He'll look to pass Sobral's guard now, I'm sure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Sobral working for a triangle but Robinson defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sobral tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Sobral had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobral wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Robinson postures up.
Sobral looking for a sweep. Not yet Sobral, not yet.
Sobral keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Sobral wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson looking to sit in guard and control but Sobral gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sobral trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Robinson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Robinson!
No joy there for Sobral, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robinson misses with a two punch combination.
Robinson throws a hook to the side of Sobral's head but Sobral sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sobral connects with a body shot.
Sobral smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Will Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
Sobral scores with a hook to the body. Robinson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Robinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sobral.
Sobral misses with a hook.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Sobral.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Robinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sobral swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobral cracks Robinson with an open hand slap.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Sobral.
A combination from Robinson does no damage.
Sobral feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Robinsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Julio Sobral is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robinson throws out a powerful jab.
Sobral bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sobral's corner calls for a 1-2. Sobral obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Sobral misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobral looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robinson throws a hook to the side of Sobral's head but Sobral sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sobral showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robinson.
Robinson throws the left hand but Sobral avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Julio Sobral will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sobral misses with a body shot.
Sobral dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson cracks a nice hook into Sobral's ribs.
Julio Sobral seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robinson misses with a two punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Sobral as he connects with a hook.
Robinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sobral.
Robinson throws a low kick but Sobral avoids it.
Sobral lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Robinson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sobral moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sobral not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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!
Sobral keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Robinson postures up in Sobral's guard and throws a big left but Sobral blocks it.
Sobral is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sobral pulls Robinson in to control the position.
Sobral wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Sobral looking to control.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Sobral keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Robinson connects with a leg kick. Sobral looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Sobral.
Sobral slips a straight right by Robinson.
Robinson slips a jab from Sobral.
Robinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sobral.
Sobral looks to score with a jab to the body but Robinson is just out of range.
Robinson looks to land a right hand but Sobral moved out of range.
Robinson takes one on the button.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sobral in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sobral feints a jab promting Robinson to slip. Sobral then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Robinson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobral scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sobral misses with a two punch combination.
Sobral misses with a left hand
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Sobral misses with a wild combination.
Sobral changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Sobral scores with a four punch combination!
Sloppy strikes from Sobral. Those never looked like landing.
Sobral ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Robinson connects with the punch.
Robinson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robinson connects with a single shot there.
Sobral lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Robinson backs up against the cage.
Sobral misses with a looping left.
Robinson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sobral.
Sobral looks to land a combination. Robinson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sobral fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robinson lands a glancing blow to the side of Sobral's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a leg kick which misses Sobral's front leg but catches the back leg as Sobral tries to avoid it.
Sobral keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sobral throws a big shot that misses.
Robinson throws a lazy right hand but Sobral sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sobral moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Robinson looks to land a combination. Sobral sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Sobral is rocked!
That kick from Robinson tenderised Sobral's leg. Sobral is trying to keep his angry face on.
Robinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sobral moves away from the strike by Robinson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sobral lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Robinson misses with a lunging right hand
and Sobral counters with a nice uppercut.
Sobral throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Julio Sobral will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Robinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Robinson throws an overhand right that lands on Sobral's shoulder, as Sobral tries to avoid the shot.
Robinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robinson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Robinson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sobral tries to bum rush Robinson with a series of wild strikes but Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sobral changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Sobral.
Sobral swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Sobral throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sobral has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robinson finds it's way round the side to connect with Sobral's head.
Sobral misses with a jab, cross combination.

Robinson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Will Robinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robinson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sobral is still in real trouble! Can Robinson finish him?
Sobral takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson working the head and body with strikes.
Sobral seems to have recovered his senses.

Robinson is trying to work for a kimura but Sobral is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson is thwarting Sobral's attempts to control the position.
Sobral wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
Robinson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sobral is looking to control Robinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sobral avoid being mounted?
Robinson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sobral tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson thows a huge punch but Sobral dodges it nicely.
Robinson not doing much here.
Sobral has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robinson is working away from the top position though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sobral avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sobral fails to land with a series of punches.
Robinson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Julio Sobral is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson dodges the punch combination from Sobral.
A head kick misses from Robinson.
Sobral connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Will Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sobral misses with a double jab
and Sobral takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sobral looks to land a left hand but Robinson moved out of range nicely.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Sobral moves out of range.
Robinson tries to move into range but Sobral moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sobral throws an overhand right that lands on Robinson's shoulder, as Robinson tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sobral. Robinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sobral scores with a nice right hand.
Sobral checks a leg kick nicely.
Robinson takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral slips a jab from Robinson.

Robinson gets a clinch.

Robinson manages to break the clinch.
Robinson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Robinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sobral.
Sobral lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobral.
Sobral throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robinson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Robinson misses with a body shot.
Robinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sobral.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sobrals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Will Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robinson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Robinson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Will Robinson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sobral has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Sobral!
In his post fight interview, Julio Sobral started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bronco Buster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Alcatraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alcatraz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: FIght Music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Buster
vs
Alcatraz

179 cm
32
180 lbs
19 - 14 - 0

180 cm
27
180 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

****160Q Energy for $150****

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 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bronco Buster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Alcatraz!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alcatraz.
Buster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Buster swats away the attempt to clinch by Alcatraz.
Buster scores with a shot to the body.
Buster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Buster avoids a kick to the body.
Alcatraz is looking to clinch.
Alcatraz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alcatraz.
Alcatraz dodges the punch combination from Buster.
Alcatraz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alcatraz throws a head kick but Buster moves out of range.
Buster shoots in looking for a takedown. Alcatraz tries to sprawl out of it but Buster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alcatraz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alcatraz feints a jab promting Buster to slip. Alcatraz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Buster slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Robbie Alcatraz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcatraz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Alcatraz misses.
Alcatraz tries to bum rush Buster with a series of wild strikes but Buster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buster attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alcatraz blocks a head kick by Buster.
Alcatraz moves out of range of the body kick.
Alcatraz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Buster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Buster tries to close the distance and clinch but Alcatraz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Buster manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alcatraz on his heels. He'll look to pass Alcatraz's guard now, I'm sure.
Buster trying to control but Alcatraz is working from the bottom.
Alcatraz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Buster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buster is looking to work some ground and pound but Alcatraz has wrist control.
Buster wants to pass the guard but Alcatraz is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buster lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Buster throws a big elbow that misses.
Buster lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alcatraz looking for a sweep. Not yet Alcatraz, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buster is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Buster throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Buster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alcatraz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alcatraz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Buster trying to control but Alcatraz is working from the bottom.
Buster is looking to work some ground and pound but Alcatraz has wrist control.
Buster slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Buster.
Buster missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Buster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alcatraz defending well though.
Buster looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Buster controlling the action here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buster looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alcatraz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronco Buster dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Buster has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Buster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alcatraz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Buster wants to stall.
Buster missing with knees to the body.
Buster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alcatraz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alcatraz throws a head punch that misses.
Alcatraz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Buster is defending well for now.
Alcatraz misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alcatraz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Buster's brow.

Buster gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Buster wants to take a breather but Alcatraz is having none of it.
Alcatraz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buster.
Buster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alcatraz defending well though.
Buster throwing shots but Alcatraz is blocking nicely.
Alcatraz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buster.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buster throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Alcatraz to regain full guard.
Buster lands a couple of digs.
Buster trying to control but Alcatraz is working from the bottom.
Alcatraz has momentary wrist control but Buster slips an elbow through the middle.
Buster makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Buster passes Alcatraz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Buster scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Buster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alcatraz's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buster working Alcatraz over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buster scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Buster takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Buster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bronco Buster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buster working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alcatraz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buster.
Ground and pound from Buster.
Buster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Buster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alcatraz keeps working.
Buster seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Buster is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Bronco Buster wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Alcatraz throws a hook but Buster avoids it easily.
Robbie Alcatraz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alcatraz misses the jab.
Alcatraz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buster moves away.
Alcatraz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alcatraz is looking to clinch.
Buster dives in and grabs Alcatraz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alcatraz pushes down on Buster's head and hops out.
Buster avoids the body shot from Alcatraz.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buster throws a front kick aimed at Alcatraz's knee but Alcatraz avoids it well.
Buster avoids the body shot from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz wants to clinch but Buster slips to the side
letting Buster counter with a right hand.
Alcatraz scores with a jab. Buster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Horrible takedown by Buster or perhaps it was just good defense by Alcatraz which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronco Buster dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Alcatraz as Buster shoots in.
Alcatraz misses with a straight left.
Alcatraz just misses with a punch to the body.
Buster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alcatraz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buster throws out a leg kick but Alcatraz moves out of range and Buster only half commits.
Alcatraz misses the shot to the body.
Robbie Alcatraz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Alcatraz.
Buster connects with a single shot there.
Buster walks into a jab.
Alcatraz lands with a cross.
Alcatraz blocks a head kick by Buster.
Buster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good leg kick by Buster there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Buster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alcatraz lands a jab to Buster's midsection.
Buster staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alcatraz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Buster has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Buster and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alcatraz looks to land a combination but Buster avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Buster.

Buster closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alcatraz's guard.
Alcatraz has Buster pulled in close to control his posture.
Buster trying to control the position from guard on top but Alcatraz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buster throws a strike but Alcatraz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Buster is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bronco Buster wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Buster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alcatraz.
Buster tries to clinch but Alcatraz is having none of it.
Alcatraz slips under a jab from Buster.
Buster wants to clinch.
Alcatraz looks to land a combination but Buster avoids it well.
Alcatraz's corner calls for a 1-2. Alcatraz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Alcatraz lands a jab to the nose.
Buster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bronco Buster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alcatraz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Buster's calf.
Buster lands a head kick. Alcatraz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A decent looking cross lands there for Buster.
Buster misses with an uppercut.
Alcatraz moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Alcatraz.
Buster blocks a low kick nicely.
Alcatraz tries to clinch but Buster is having none of it.
Robbie Alcatraz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alcatraz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buster has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Buster there as he acknowledges the shot.

Buster clinches up against the cage.
Alcatraz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alcatraz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alcatraz lands with a short shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buster can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronco Buster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alcatraz lands with a short shot to the head.
Robbie Alcatraz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buster looking for a takedown.
Alcatraz misses with some punches.
Buster prevents a body shot from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz is trying to break the clinch but Buster has him pressed against the cage.
Buster blocks a body shot from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz can't find room to land a body shot as Buster controls the action.
Alcatraz wants to break the clinch but can't.

Buster wants the takedown. Alcatraz is fighting it off but Buster persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Alcatraz's guard against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Alcatraz looking for a guillotine here but Buster defends easily.

Alcatraz working for a triangle but Buster defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robbie Alcatraz.
I think Buster has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronco Buster!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bronco Buster made sure he mentioned Sharon Needles Nutrition (Donation givebacks PROMO, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Macario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick The Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominick The Destroyer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Macario
vs
The Destroyer

187 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William Macario!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dominick The Destroyer !
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Macario fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Destroyer , pushing him back against the cage.
Macario jumps guard but The Destroyer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Macario tries to pull guard but The Destroyer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Macario is trying to pull guard but The Destroyer has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Macario. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Macario breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Macario gets a takedown into half guard.

Macario decides to return to a standing position.
The Destroyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Destroyer slips a jab and a cross from Macario.
The Destroyer feints and then cracks Macario's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Macario down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Destroyer , as that shot connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macario drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Macario is rocked!

It looks like William Macario has been cut.
The Destroyer scores with a kick to the body.
Oh Macario is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Macario is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Destroyer seems to be stalking Macario here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Macario drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dominick The Destroyer !
Dominick The Destroyer is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Dominick The Destroyer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.