Iron Shot 39 - Little PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jou Nigga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silberio ZasZas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nigga might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Musica De Entrada. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Nigga
vs
ZasZas

196 cm
24
215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

202 cm
22
207 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jou Nigga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silberio ZasZas!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nigga avoids the head kick by ZasZas.
ZasZas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Nigga darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nigga looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
ZasZas wants to get back to his feet.
Nigga lands with a punch from half guard.
Nigga scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nigga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. ZasZas defending well though.
ZasZas is looking to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nigga takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nigga in particular looking to stall.
Nigga looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nigga is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for ZasZas!
ZasZas's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
ZasZas is bucking up trying to escape but Nigga cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nigga landing shots from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nigga fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nigga controlling his opponent.
Nigga looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nigga lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

ZasZas is rocked!
Nigga loads up with a big shot that hurts ZasZas! He's pulled Nigga in close but Nigga has postured up and lands more strikes. Can ZasZas survive? More strikes from Nigga and ZasZas is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jou Nigga!
Jou Nigga made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Obrigado Aos Patrocinadores Mango e El Zoido,Agradeço Aos Meus Treinadores Do Ginasio Onde Treino (Academia Ipanema),Agradeço Tambem Ao Belo Combate Contra Meu Oponente (Que Consiga Uma Brilhante Carreira e Otimos Combates) Etc.Tambem Agradeço Pela Luta e Pela Preferencia Da Organização.'.

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C
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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 Ramon Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josip Horvat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Horvat's choice of entrance music: Dubioza kolektiv - Kažu. Josip Horvat told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Rodriguez
vs
Horvat

182 cm
32
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

170 cm
19
170 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)
Ultra 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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josip Horvat!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rodriguez has taken the fight to the clinch.

Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horvat misses with a takedown attempt
and Horvat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodriguez looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Rodriguez backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Horvat's temple! It sends Horvat violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Rodriguez celebrates and the doctors try to help Horvat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Ramon Rodriguez!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grace Matx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magambo Sokambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Matx
vs
Sokambo

178 cm
19
155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

176 cm
26
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

KO Clothing

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grace Matx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Magambo Sokambo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokambo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matx counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sokambo with a jab.
Sokambo tests Matx's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sokambo lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Grace Matx has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sokambo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sokambo looks to score with a jab to the body but Matx is just out of range.
Sokambo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matx looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matx misses with a body shot.
A big left from Sokambo misses.
Matx ducks under a wild hook from Sokambo.
Matx on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matx gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matx darts in looking for a takedown but Sokambo gets double underhooks and turns Matx into the cage.
Matx missing with knees to the body.
Matx doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matx misses with a knee to the head.
Matx taking a breather.
Matx's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matx taking a breather.
A short right from Sokambo on the inside.
Matx misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sokambo is leaning against Matx and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sokambo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matx keeps control of Sokambo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sokambo lands a left hand.
Matx misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matx lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sokambo backwards.
Matx content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Matx.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matx swings wildly with an uppercut but Sokambo uses good head movement to avoid it.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokambo cracks Matx with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sokambo throws a hook to the side of Matx's head but Matx sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sokambo connects with a body shot that sends Matx's belly button to the back.
Matx slips a jab from Sokambo.
A telegraphed right hand from Matx misses the target.
Sokambo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sokambo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matx doesn't seem bothered though.
Magambo Sokambo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matx needs to keep his hands up - Sokambo had a free shot at his head there.
Magambo Sokambo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sokambo misses with a wild combination.
Sokambo scores with a body shot.
Matx tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sokambo swivels and escapes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matx tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sokambo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matx.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magambo Sokambo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grace Matx's cut.
That's time! Matx's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Matx walks into a jab.
Nice shot lands for Sokambo.
Matx misses with a wild body shot.
Matx throws an overhand right that lands on Sokambo's shoulder, as Sokambo tries to avoid the shot.
Matx throws a big shot that misses.
Sokambo scores with a punch to the head.
Sokambo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sokambo takes a swing at Matx's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokambo throws a hook but Matx blocks it.
Matx throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sokambo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matx misses with an uppercut. Sokambo saw that one coming.
Matx tries to clinch up but Sokambo circles away and keeps his distance.

Matx has closed the distance and engaged Sokambo in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Matx pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sokambo scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokambo thuds a left hand into Matx's body.
Magambo Sokambo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Matx misses.
Sokambo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matx.
Matx misses with a left hand
and Sokambo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sokambo connects with a jab.
A jab from Matx misses.
Matx just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokambo ducks right into an uppercut from Matx.
Sokambo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sokambo connects with a crisp jab.
Matx shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sokambo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Sokambo finds it's target.
Matx doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokambo lands a nice looking body shot.
Sokambo slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Matx throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matx needs to keep his hands up - Sokambo had a free shot at his head there.
Matx is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Matx walks into a stiff left hand from Sokambo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matx shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sokambo sprawls well. Sokambo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matx gets slowly back to his feet.
Matx drops his hands momentarily and Sokambo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magambo Sokambo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grace Matx's cut.
That's time! Matx's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Matx tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sokambo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sokambo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sokambo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Sokambo misses its intended target.
Sokambo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Matx eats them both and turns towards Sokambo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Matx moves in looking to clinch but Sokambo pushes him off.
Matx moves in looking to clinch but Sokambo pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokambo throws the left hand but Matx avoids the punch easily.
Matx takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Matx gets a clinch.
Matx stalling against the cage.
Matx looking to stall.

Matx breaks the clinch.
Sokambo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sokambo lands a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matx misses the jab.
Sokambo blocks a head kick by Matx.
Sokambo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matx.

Matx shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Matx showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Matx not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokambo is trying to get back to full guard.
Sokambo wants to sweep but Matx has passed to side control!
Sokambo is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Matx takes a little break here. Sokambo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Sokambo is letting Matx control him for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sokambo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Matx seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sokambo for as long as he can get away with.
Grace Matx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sokambo works Matx's body with a nice hook.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magambo Sokambo!
During a confident post fight interview, Magambo Sokambo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

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

Hultz
vs
Silva

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

199 cm
24
289 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Fast

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yuri Hultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hultz looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Hultz pushes him off.

Silva dives in and scores a takedown into Hultz's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Silva has hold of Hultz's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hultz seems comfortable defending it but Silva has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hultz is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hultz is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Silva couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafael Silva!
A relieved looking Rafael Silva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Nazario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbosa comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the tiger. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Barbosa
vs
Nazario

193 cm
29
201 lbs
9 - 5 - 1

175 cm
28
192 lbs
9 - 17 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronaldo Nazario!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

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

and Barbosa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barbosa.

Barbosa gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Barbosa is taking a breather. Nazario 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.
Barbosa'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.
Nazario makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nazario.
Barbosa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barbosa passes Nazario's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nazario wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nazario defending well though.
Nazario has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Nazario wants to improve his position but Barbosa is controlling well.
Barbosa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa controlling from the full mount.
Nazario bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Barbosa is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Igor Barbosa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nazario shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barbosa but Barbosa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nazario leaves Barbosa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Nazario gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barbosa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbosa preventing the sweep.
Barbosa controlling from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nazario 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Igor Barbosa just wasn't active enough.
Barbosa shoots in for a double leg but Nazario sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nazario gets caught napping as Barbosa dives in and scores a takedown. Nazario manages to retain guard.
Barbosa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barbosa pushes down on Nazario's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barbosa controlling the action here.
Barbosa prevents Nazario from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barbosa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa uses his free foot to push down on Nazario's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nazario.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Barbosa 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.

Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt

and Barbosa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nazario won't be happy with that.
Barbosa controls the position.
Barbosa fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nazario is looking to reverse the position.
Barbosa slows the pace down.
Nazario is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barbosa off and has taken his back!

Nazario patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Barbosa tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nazario is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazario avoids the attempt from Barbosa to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa regains half guard.
Barbosa is concentrating on defense, preventing Nazario from advancing position.
Nazario wants to stand up but Barbosa is controlling the position.
Barbosa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barbosa has control of Nazario's left arm, preventing Nazario from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Igor Barbosa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nazario tries for a takedown but Barbosa circles away easily

and Barbosa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nazario!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa happy to just control the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazario is trying to improve his position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nazario is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barbosa is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nazario's shoulder. That is not cool.

We're going to have a standup here because Igor Barbosa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nazario shoots for a double leg takedown but Barbosa sprawls well. He's pushed Nazario's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazario has his takedown stuffed

and Barbosa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Igor Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Nazario.
Nazario is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barbosa pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Barbosa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Barbosa content to control rather than advance.

Barbosa is trying to work for a kimura but Nazario is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barbosa slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Barbosa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Barbosa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nazario manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barbosa passes Nazario's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barbosa in particular looking to stall.
Nazario tries to kick Barbosa off in order to stand up. Barbosa Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Barbosa controls the position.
Nazario takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nazario tries to escape but Barbosa is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Barbosa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nazario for as long as he can get away with.

We're going to have a standup here because Igor Barbosa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nazario will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nazario closes the distance but Barbosa moves to the side

and Barbosa counters by clinching up.

Barbosa has picked Nazario up - he's going for a ride! Barbosa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Barbosa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazario is looking to improve his position.
Barbosa content to control rather than advance.
Barbosa uses his free foot to push down on Nazario's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nazario.
Barbosa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazario manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Barbosa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barbosa in particular looking to stall.
Barbosa works his way into side control.
Barbosa controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Barbosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nazario, who protects the arm well.
Nazario tries to improve position but can't.
Igor Barbosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nazario is still trying to improve position.
Barbosa controlling from side mount.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazario can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barbosa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Barbosa!
Our winner, Igor Barbosa, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chan Sung Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Spoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jung comes to the cage accompanied by Zombies. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sung Jung
vs
Spoon

176 cm
27
146 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
108 lbs
1 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chan Sung Jung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, James Spoon!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jung drives through and clinches with Spoon against the cage.

Jung pulls guard successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Jung's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Spoon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jung has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spoon has managed to get both his arms back between Jung's legs - danger averted.

Jung is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Spoon rolls with it to try and escape but Jung cranks on the arm and Spoon is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chan Sung Jung!
After winning the bout, Chan Sung Jung thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel McDermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida has chosen Bleed It Out as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

McDermott
vs
Machida

188 cm
21
185 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

185 cm
26
212 lbs
5 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

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 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel McDermott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDermott fails with a takedown attempt.
McDermott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
McDermott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDermott somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel McDermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

McDermott closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McDermott sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Machida is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Machida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

McDermott is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Machida has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Machida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDermott misses with the ground and pound.
Machida bucks up and tries to throw McDermott off but instead McDermott has got his back!
Machida is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from McDermott 's hooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDermott thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Machida can't escape the position.
McDermott looking to finish Machida with some ground and pound. This is bad for Machida!
Machida is trying to escape the mount.
McDermott putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McDermott breaks from Machida's wrist control and lands an elbow.

McDermott is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Machida has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Machida!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida throws a big right hand that misses.
McDermott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McDermott tries to get out of the position.
McDermott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDermott manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Machida manages to get himself to full guard.
Machida wants to sweep here but McDermott controlling him for the moment.
Machida is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McDermott is controlling him.
McDermott preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDermott tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard.
McDermott is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Machida blocks a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as McDermott shoots in.
McDermott looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but McDermott persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDermott.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel McDermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDermott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott fails with the takedown.
Daniel McDermott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDermott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McDermott here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McDermott changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but McDermott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDermott shoots in but Machida avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McDermott instigates a clinch.
Machida wants to get back to striking at distance but McDermott won't allow it.
McDermott has Machida pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Machida manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Machida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Machida is trying to break free.

Machida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDermott shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDermott.
Ryoto Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for McDermott with that takedown attempt.
McDermott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McDermott throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from McDermott.
McDermott fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDermott closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. McDermott pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McDermott is looking to clinch.
McDermott looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range.
McDermott misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDermott is defended easily by Machida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel McDermott dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McDermott throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Machida was covering up waiting for the punch and McDermott finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McDermott is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
Machida wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Let's hope that Machida 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.
Machida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida looking for a sweep. Not yet Machida, not yet.
McDermott 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.

Ryoto Machida has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McDermott shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDermott.
McDermott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machida swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel McDermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDermott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machida finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McDermott throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.

McDermott dives in and scores a takedown into Machida's guard.
Machida keeping moving, preventing McDermott from controlling successfully.
Machida seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Daniel McDermott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDermott throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott 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.
McDermott trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McDermott tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Daniel McDermott just wasn't active enough.
McDermott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDermott somewhat.
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
Daniel McDermott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McDermott feints and as Machida raises his hands in defense, McDermott changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McDermott trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDermott stopping the sweep attempt from Machida.
Machida pulls McDermott in close to prevent any damage.
Ryoto Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel McDermott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDermott, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel McDermott!