Coyotile 17:Pyle vs Rexar PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Lobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lobo has chosen Carbon Based Lifeforms - Photosynthesis as his entrance music. Antonio Lobo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Damme
vs
Lobo

165 cm
24
160 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

185 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

VIRAL COMBAT
KAISER

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Van Damme!
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, Antonio Lobo!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Lobo.
Lobo throws a leg kick that is checked

and Damme counters by moving into the clinch.
Damme tries to pull guard but Lobo holds him up against the cage and eventually Damme drops back down to his feet.
Lobo tries to pull guard but Damme won't allow it.

Damme breaks from the clinch.
Damme checks the leg kick.
Damme throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Damme misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Damme swats away the attempt to clinch by Lobo.
Lobo is looking to score with low kicks.
Damme throws a head kick but Lobo moves out of range.
Lobo tries to clinch up but Damme circles away and keeps his distance.
Lobo throws a chopping leg kick but Damme manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Damme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Damme throws a wild body kick that Lobo sees coming a mile off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobo tries to clinch but Damme moves away

and Damme counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Damme.
Lobo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Lobo 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! Damme rolls with it to try and escape but Lobo cranks on the arm and Damme is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Lobo!
In his post fight interview, Antonio Lobo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Strong Belwas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kesigan Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Belwas
vs
Lawler

188 cm
21
196 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
26
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Strong Belwas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kesigan Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lawler has his takedown stuffed

so Belwas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lawler keeping full guard, as Belwas tries to pass.
Belwas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belwas looking to pass the guard.
Belwas is working hard here to advance position.
Belwas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lawler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belwas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lawler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belwas passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Belwas.
Belwas won't allow Lawler to get back to his feet.
Belwas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lawler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Belwas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lawler trying to keep a closed guard but Belwas is proving a slippery customer.
Lawler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belwas distracts Lawler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Belwas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Lawler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belwas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belwas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belwas wants to control from the top but Lawler keeps moving.
Belwas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belwas wants to control from the top but Lawler keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lawler is on top in guard.
Belwas wants to sweep here but Lawler controlling him for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belwas wants to improve his position but instead Lawler has moved into half guard.
Belwas tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lawler is trying to control. Belwas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler controlling the action here.
Lawler is keen to just control but Belwas is a slippery customer.
Lawler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Kesigan Lawler has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lawler.

Lawler has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belwas.
Lawler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Strong Belwas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kesigan Lawler.
Lawler leaves Belwas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lawler dives in for a single leg takedown but Belwas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belwas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lawler leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Strong Belwas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Belwas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Belwas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lawler is refusing to be controlled, as Belwas sits in half guard.
Belwas throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lawler to regain full guard.
Lawler trying to keep a closed guard but Belwas is proving a slippery customer.
Lawler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belwas's guard.
Lawler trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Belwas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Belwas trying to control but Lawler is working from the bottom.
Strong Belwas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler controls Belwas momentarily but Belwas frees himself.
Belwas landing some decent shots from guard.
Lawler has momentary wrist control but Belwas slips an elbow through the middle.
Lawler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lawler has momentary wrist control but Belwas slips an elbow through the middle.
Lawler wants to sweep here but Belwas controlling him for the moment.
Lawler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Belwas trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawler wants to hit a switch here but Belwas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lawler there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Belwas lands a big elbow.
Belwas avoids the attempt from Lawler to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belwas landing strikes from the mount and Lawler is in trouble!
Belwas scoring with strikes but Lawler is staying in there.
Belwas controlling his opponent.
Lawler wants to control but Belwas is having none of it.
Belwas postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lawler looks a forlorn figure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belwas unloading with bombs!
Belwas avoids the attempt from Lawler to control.
Belwas controlling from mount.
Belwas prevents Lawler from getting the reversal.
Belwas controlling from mount.
Belwas is landing with some decent strikes but Lawler is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Belwas scoring with strikes but Lawler is staying in there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belwas unloading with bombs!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belwas scoring with strikes but Lawler is staying in there.

Lawler is rocked!
Belwas drops a big elbow. That's hurt Lawler! More shots from Belwas and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Strong Belwas!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Pyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pyle is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bate Pesadão. Richard Pyle will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Mayweather
vs
Pyle

164 cm
25
155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

177 cm
29
146 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Floyd Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Pyle!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Mayweather misses

and Pyle counters with a shoot takedown. Mayweather fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pyle is pushing down on Mayweather's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mayweather is fighting to maintain full guard but Pyle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mayweather knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pyle on the ground.
Pyle wants to free his trapped foot but Mayweather is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pyle passes the guard and advances to mount!

Pyle working for a submission but Mayweather is keeping him at bay.
Mayweather tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Pyle swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mayweather is now in Pyle's guard. A big mistake from Pyle there, giving up the dominant position!

Mayweather got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pyle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mayweather has managed to get both his arms back between Pyle's legs - danger averted.
Pyle keeping full guard, as Mayweather tries to pass.
Mayweather trying to control the position from guard on top but Pyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather tries to stand but Pyle is controlling from the bottom.
Mayweather trying to control the position from guard on top but Pyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pyle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pyle has a closed guard, preventing Mayweather from standing up.

Floyd Mayweather has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A head kick misses from Mayweather.
Mayweather throws a lazy body kick

and Pyle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mayweather's guard.
Pyle advances to half guard.
Pyle wants to pass to mount but Mayweather is defending the position.
Pyle is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pyle is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Mayweather is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Pyle!
Our winner, Richard Pyle, 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.
Floyd Mayweather was interviewed post fight and said 'i'll be back '.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Yerimen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Faria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faria has chosen Stevie B - Spring Love as his entrance music. Lucas Faria looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Yerimen
vs
Faria

170 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
29
154 lbs
10 - 19 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Yerimen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Faria!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faria shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yerimen eats them both and turns towards Faria to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Yerimen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Faria tries to avoid it but Yerimen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Faria to the ground. Faria escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Faria connects with a crisp jab.
Yerimen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Faria tries to avoid it but Yerimen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Faria to the ground. Faria escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Faria throws a nice looking combination but Yerimen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yerimen with a jab.
Yerimen dodges the punch combination from Faria.
Yerimen shoots in for a double leg but Faria sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Yerimen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faria throws a right and a left that both miss.

Faria moves into the clinch.

Faria breaks the clinch.
Faria lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
Faria tries to bum rush Yerimen with a series of wild strikes but Yerimen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Faria keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Faria looks to land a combination but Yerimen avoids it well.
Faria throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yerimen.
Faria throws a head kick but Yerimen moves out of range.
Faria looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria misses with a wild combination.
Faria looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Faria throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yerimen counters with a left and a right that stings Faria.
Yerimen avoids the head kick by Faria.
Faria throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yerimen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Faria misses with a series of wild punches.

Yerimen drives through with a takedown into Faria's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Yerimen trying to control but Faria is working from the bottom.
Yerimen tries to free his leg and advance position but Faria is retaining full guard.
Yerimen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faria is trying to control Yerimen's posture but Yerimen avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faria is looking for a sweep.
Faria is pushing Yerimen's head away, looking to escape. Yerimen manages to hold on to the position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yerimen wants to control but Faria is keeping him busy.
Faria tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yerimen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yerimen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Faria is avoiding damage well.
Faria struggling a bit here.
Yerimen is looking to take a break and control but Faria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Yerimen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Faria sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Faria will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Faria looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yerimen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Faria sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yerimen somewhat.
Sloppy strikes from Faria. Those never looked like landing.
Faria displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yerimen.
Faria throws a right and a left that Yerimen avoids nicely.
Yerimen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Faria as he avoids it easily.
Yerimen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Faria as he jumps to the side.
Faria throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yerimen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faria misses with a few strikes there.
Yerimen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Faria with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Faria dominated that round.
That's time! Yerimen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Some wild striking there from Faria.
Faria circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yerimen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faria.
Faria misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yerimen throws a sloppy head kick and Faria moves out of range easily.
Faria avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lucas Faria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faria looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yerimen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Faria.
Faria stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Faria wants it to stay on the feet.
Faria is breathing heavily.
Yerimen tries to clinch but Faria is having none of it.
No luck for Yerimen with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yerimen is defended easily by Faria.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Yerimen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Yerimen misses.
Faria throws a right and a left that Yerimen avoids nicely.
Yerimen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Faria misses with a double jab

and Yerimen counters by clinching up.

Faria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yerimen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Faria sprawls well. Faria wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yerimen gets slowly back to his feet.
Faria misses with a hook. Yerimen ducked under it nicely.

Yerimen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Faria is trying to defend but Yerimen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Yerimen is keen to just control but Faria is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yerimen with the ground and pound but Faria uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Faria uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Faria lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yerimen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yerimen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faria misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yerimen counters with a left to the body.
Yerimen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Faria sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Faria swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yerimen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yerimen blocks a head kick by Faria.
Yerimen ducks under a wild hook from Faria.
Yerimen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Faria as he jumps to the side.
Faria throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yerimen.
Yerimen moves in looking to clinch but Faria pushes him off.
Faria misses with a series of wild punches.
Faria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yerimen avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yerimen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Faria keeps the fight on the outside.
Yerimen doesn't manage to clinch there - Faria circles away.
Yerimen shoots for a takedown but Faria saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lucas Faria seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Faria misses with a series of wild punches.
Yerimen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Faria avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yerimen wants to clinch up but Faria keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right-left combo lands from Faria.
Marco Yerimen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faria throws a sloppy head kick and Yerimen moves out of range easily.
Faria tries to bum rush Yerimen with a series of wild strikes but Yerimen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yerimen looks for a takedown but Faria sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lucas Faria will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!

A punch combination from Faria misses.
Faria throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yerimen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Faria fails to land with a series of punches.
Faria throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yerimen.
Sloppy strikes from Faria. Those never looked like landing.
Faria throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy left from Yerimen finds it's target.
Faria throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yerimen counters with a nice leg kick.
Yerimen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yerimen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Faria is fending him off so far but Yerimen persists. Nope, Faria circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yerimen.
Yerimen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faria.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yerimen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Faria but Faria pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Yerimen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faria looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yerimen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Faria's waist but Faria gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yerimen off to one side.

Faria drives through with a takedown into Yerimen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Faria trying to control the position from guard on top but Yerimen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faria working some strikes from top position.

Faria stands and steps away. Yerimen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Faria swinging wildly here.
Faria misses with the combination.

Faria rushes Yerimen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lucas Faria is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yerimen is trying to drag Faria to the mat but Faria just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yerimen tries for a takedown but Faria manages to get underhooks.

Yerimen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faria throws a right hand that Yerimen ducks under and follows up with a left that Yerimen also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Faria.
Faria misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yerimen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Faria throws a series of punches but Yerimen moves out of range.
Faria falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yerimen counters with a head kick.
Faria swats away the attempt to clinch by Yerimen.
Faria misses with a double jab.
Yerimen dives in and grabs Faria's left leg, looking for a takedown. Faria pushes down on Yerimen's head and hops out.
Faria lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yerimen circles away quickly and effectively.
Faria misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Faria. Those never looked like landing.
Yerimen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Faria keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faria catches Yerimen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Faria moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Faria defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yerimen.
Faria misses with the combination.
Faria looks to land a combination but Yerimen avoids it well.
Faria looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Faria scores with a four punch combination!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yerimen fails with the takedown.
Faria lands with a nice combination. Yerimen backs away looking to recover.
Marco Yerimen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yerimen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Faria comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Faria winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

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

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Hanga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Olivieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olivieira has chosen POWER as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hanga
vs
Olivieira

179 cm
26
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

177 cm
24
177 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Hanga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Olivieira!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hanga.
Olivieira manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Olivieira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hanga.
Olivieira felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Olivieira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Olivieira actively working from the bottom here.
Olivieira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanga is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hanga not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Olivieira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanga scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Olivieira is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hanga lands a nice short elbow.
Hanga lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Olivieira actively working from the bottom here.

Hanga moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Olivieira.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Hanga's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Olivieira taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hanga working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olivieira is looking to reverse the position.
Hanga working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanga working the ground and pound.
Olivieira is trying to improve his position.
Hanga cracks Olivieira with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanga working the body and head with strikes.
Olivieira is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanga working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hanga shoots in and bounces Olivieira off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hanga throwing strikes but missing.
Hanga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Olivieira on the ground.
Hanga landing with the ground and pound.
Hanga landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Olivieira isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hanga stacks Olivieira on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hanga!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Olivieira is pushing Hanga's head away, looking to escape. Hanga manages to hold on to the position though.
Olivieira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hanga cracks Olivieira with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olivieira on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Olivieira manages to get back to half guard.
Hanga scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hanga slips a nice elbow through Olivieira's hands, connecting with Olivieira's forehead.

Olivieira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olivieira wants to get back to full guard but Hanga has mounted him!
Hanga scoring with strikes but Olivieira is staying in there.
Hanga has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Olivieira's face.

Olivieira is rocked!
Olivieira is breathing heavily.
Hanga lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Olivieira! Hanga sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Olivieira and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adam Hanga!