UFF 22 Garcia vs. Silva PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Lineker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson has chosen Lost In Space as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Lineker
vs
Robinson

177 cm
29
163 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

183 cm
31
169 lbs
16 - 16 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

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 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Lineker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lineker 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 Robinson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Robinson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lineker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lineker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lineker was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Robinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Robinson misses.
As Robinson backs away, Lineker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lineker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Robinson as he connects with a hook.
Robinson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lineker counters with a body kick that stops Robinson in his tracks momentarily.
Robinson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lineker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lineker throws a counter high kick but Robinson was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Lineker avoids them all with ease.
Lineker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Robinson just manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid body kick from Lineker.
Robinson throws a leg kick but Lineker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Robinson moves in looking to clinch but Lineker pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lineker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Robinson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lineker - the referee stops the clock and Robinson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lineker. Robinson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lineker scores with a kick to the body.
Lineker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robinson. That did some damage!
Lineker moves out of range of the strikes.
Lineker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Robinson.
Lineker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Lineker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Robinson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lineker. Lineker obviously looking to wear him down.
Lineker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Robinson is out of range and Lineker settles back down.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lineker but Lineker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
John Lineker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lineker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lineker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lineker throws a low kick but Robinson avoids it.
Lineker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Robinson throws a right hand that misses
and Lineker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lineker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Robinson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lineker scrambles back to his feet.
Lineker throws a push kick but Robinson slaps the foot to one side.
Robinson misses with a looping left.
Lineker throws a solid leg kick but Robinson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lineker.
Lineker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lineker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Robinson throws a body punch but Lineker moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lineker.
Robinson misses with a few strikes there.
Lineker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Lineker circles away easily
and Lineker counters with a low kick, right behind Robinson 's knee.
Robinson looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lineker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Robinson shoots in for a double leg but Lineker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lineker tried to counter with a leg kick but Robinson avoided it.
John Lineker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Robinson.
Lineker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
Lineker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little jabbing left from Robinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lineker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Robinson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lineker.
Robinson checks a low kick from Lineker.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lineker, right into the meat.
Robinson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lineker.
Robinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Lineker does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Robinson misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Lineker lands but Robinson takes it in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lineker.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lineker thinks about countering with a body kick.
Robinson misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lineker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lineker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Robinson is out of range and Lineker settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Robinson misses the target.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Lineker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Will Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lineker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lineker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lineker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A bone on bone clash there as Robinson blocks the leg kick.
Crunch! Lineker slams his shin into Robinson's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lineker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robinson. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lineker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Robinson instigates a clinch.
Robinson looking to slow down the pace here.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Lineker to keep the fight standing.
Lineker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Robinson fails to land.

Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
John Lineker is winning the standup battle so far.
Robinson lands with a cross.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lineker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Robinson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lineker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Robinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
John Lineker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Robinson.
Lineker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a two punch combination.
Lineker jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lineker tries to score with a low kick but Robinson moves his leg out of the way.
Robinson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lineker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Will Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robinson throws a combination that misses
and Lineker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt - Lineker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Robinson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLineker.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Lineker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lineker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Robinson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lineker. Lineker obviously looking to wear him down.
Robinson swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crunch! Lineker slams his shin into Robinson's torso.
Robinson throws a jab when Lineker was well out of range.
Lineker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Lineker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lineker looks for the body kick but Robinson saw that one coming.
Lineker stuffs the takedown attempt from Robinson. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Lineker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lineker scoring well with a low kick there.
Lineker lands a head kick!
You can see that Robinson has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lineker takes one on the button.
Lineker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Robinson with the counter takedown but Lineker avoids it easily.
Lineker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robinson throws out the jab.
Lineker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Robinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robinson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lineker can pounce on him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lineker.
Robinson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lineker counters with a low kick, right behind Robinson 's knee.
Lineker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Robinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Robinson checks a leg kick.
Lineker moves out of range of the strikes.
Lineker is looking to score with low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Lineker avoids them all with ease.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Robinson misses with a few strikes there.
Robinson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Robinson tries to bum rush Lineker with a series of wild strikes but Lineker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lineker quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lineker feints and then cracks Robinson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Robinson down.
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!
Robinson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lineker can pounce on him.
Lineker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Robinson is out of range.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt - Lineker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lineker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Robinson throws a lazy uppercut
and Lineker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lineker moves away.
Lineker scoring well with a low kick there.

Lineker lands a big head kick that sends Robinson tumbling to the mat! Lineker takes a step backwards and waves Robinson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Robinson is rocked!
Robinson misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lineker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

The fight stays on the outside here - Robinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lineker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Robinson just manages to avoid it.
Lineker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lineker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lineker 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 Robinson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Robinson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick misses from Robinson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lineker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lineker throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lineker motions for Robinson to come forward. Lineker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Robinson clinches.

Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robinson shoots in for a double leg but Lineker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson fails with the takedown
and Lineker counters with a body kick that stops Robinson in his tracks momentarily.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lineker delivers a nice body kick.
Lineker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lineker connects with a solid leg kick.
Lineker looks for the body kick but Robinson saw that one coming.
Robinson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lineker, right into the meat.
Robinson blocks a leg kick.
Lineker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Robinson wants to clinch up but Lineker keeps it at a distance.
Lineker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Robinson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lineker.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lineker tried to counter with a leg kick but Robinson avoided it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Robinson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robinson throws a right hand that misses
and Lineker counters with a good low kick that Robinson was not able to check.
Lineker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
Robinson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Robinson tries to clinch
and Lineker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Robinson's knee momentarily.
Robinson misses with a left hand
and Lineker counters with a leg kick.
Lineker avoids the head kick by Robinson.
Lineker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lineker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lineker misses with a low kick.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Lineker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lineker.
Robinson misses with a lunging right hand
and Lineker counters with a low kick, right behind Robinson 's knee.
Lineker scores with a leg kick.
Robinson looks to land a combination but Lineker avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lineker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Robinson will feel that in the morning.
John Lineker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robinson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lineker. Lineker obviously looking to wear him down.
Lineker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick from Lineker.
That kick from Lineker tenderised Robinson's leg. Robinson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lineker.
Robinson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lineker counters with a low kick, right behind Robinson 's knee.
Lineker connects with a leg kick. Robinson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lineker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Robinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lineker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Robinson checks a leg kick.
That kick from Lineker tenderised Robinson's leg. Robinson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lineker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Robinson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lineker is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Robinson.
Robinson tries a low kick but Lineker avoids it.
Robinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lineker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Robinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lineker's waist but Lineker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robinson off to one side.
John Lineker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Robinson.
Robinson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lineker lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice body kick there by Lineker.
An inside leg kick lands from Lineker.
A low kick from Robinson is predictable there
and Lineker counters with a solid body kick.
Lineker throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson moves out of range easily.
Robinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Will Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body kick there by Lineker.

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

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

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Unkown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mordred Deschain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unkown comes to the ring accompanied by I.C.P. BITCHES! MIRrorCulZ. 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?

Unkown
vs
Deschain

173 cm
28
141 lbs
17 - 3 - 0

175 cm
28
140 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

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 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Unkown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mordred Deschain!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deschain fails in his attempt to clinch.

Unkown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Unkown is pressing down on Deschain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Deschain is holding on for now.
Unkown works his way into full mount!
Unkown putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Unkown lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Unkown 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.
Unkown scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Deschain?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unkown punishing his opponent with strikes.
Unkown in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Deschain wants to hold on but Unkown pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschain is in a horrible position here. Unkown smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Unkown is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Unkown scoring with strikes but Deschain is staying in there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Unkown postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Deschain looks a forlorn figure.
Unkown looking to finish Deschain with some ground and pound. This is bad for Deschain!
Unkown in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Deschain is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deschain tries to lock up and control but Unkown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Deschain is still in real trouble! Can Unkown finish him?
Unkown punishing his opponent with strikes.
Unkown is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Deschain goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Unkown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Unkown!
A relieved looking Johnny Unkown thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Rodriguez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ray Douglas's chin.

Rodriguez
vs
Douglas

193 cm
26
213 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown.
Anthony Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rodriguez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Rodriguez takes the fight into the clinch.
Douglas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rodriguez has him pressed against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Rodriguez.
Douglas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Douglas working aggressively here.
Douglas dodges an elbow strike from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez just leaning against Douglas, taking a breather.
Rodriguez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Douglas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Ray Douglas has been cut.
Rodriguez stalling.
Rodriguez tries to land knees in the clinch but Douglas avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez lands a good knee to the midsection. Douglas won't want to take too many of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rodriguez up against the ropes.
Rodriguez crunches a lovely knee into Douglas's ribcage.
Douglas looks winded!
Rodriguez lands an elbow just above Douglas 's eye.
Rodriguez lands a shot to the body.
Rodriguez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Douglas is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez has him pressed against the ropes.

Douglas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Douglas doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rodriguez connects with a body shot that sends Douglas's belly button to the back.
Rodriguez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rodriguez throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Douglas moves forwards but Rodriguez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Douglas looks to land a body kick but Rodriguez moved away.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the body.
Douglas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodriguez as he jumps to the side.
Anthony Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Douglas.
Douglas connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Rodriguez.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodriguez as he connects with a hook.

Rodriguez feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Douglas sprawling to the canvas! Douglas rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rodriguez finish him?!

Douglas is rocked!
Rodriguez scores with a nice body kick.
Douglas is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodriguez finish him?
Rodriguez misses the jab.
Douglas slips a jab and a cross from Rodriguez.
Douglas seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rodriguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Rodriguez lands a left and a right that send Douglas crashing to the mat, dazed. Rodriguez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Douglas dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Douglas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodriguez as he jumps to the side.
Rodriguez throws a big counter combination but Douglas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Douglas falls backwards - clearly groggy! Rodriguez dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Rodriguez!
Our winner, Anthony Rodriguez, 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
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chester Barcelona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carvalho kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Megaman Theme Music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Carvalho
vs
Barcelona

198 cm
24
250 lbs
3 - 4 - 1

195 cm
21
230 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

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 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonas Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chester Barcelona!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Carvalho clinches up with Barcelona and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Carvalho obliges.

Barcelona jumps guard and drags Carvalho to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Barcelona can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carvalho controls the pace.

Barcelona is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carvalho is aware though and is defending well.
Carvalho content to stall in guard here.
Carvalho stopping the sweep attempt from Barcelona.
Carvalho has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carvalho 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.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Barcelona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Carvalho scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Carvalho sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barcelona pulls Carvalho in close to his closed guard and prevents Carvalho from doing any damage or advancing position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Carvalho rushes Barcelona and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Carvalho gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Barcelona regains guard.
Carvalho prevents Barcelona from getting back to his feet.
Carvalho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barcelona on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho being controlled here momentarily.
Carvalho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Carvalho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barcelona works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carvalho sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Barcelona is working an open guard so Carvalho takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Carvalho. No joy for Barcelona on that attempt.
Barcelona shoots for a double leg takedown but Carvalho sprawls well. He's pushed Barcelona's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Barcelona gets a clinch.
Carvalho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barcelona backwards.
Carvalho lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Carvalho with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barcelona wants to take the fight to the mat but Carvalho manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jonas Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chester Barcelona.
A right handed body shot lands from Carvalho.
Barcelona looks winded!

Carvalho breaks the clinch.
Barcelona misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Carvalho takes the fight into the clinch.
Carvalho is pressed up against the ropes. Barcelona has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carvalho down to the mat. Carvalho avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barcelona slaps away a takedown attempt from Carvalho, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barcelona pinned against the ropes. Barcelona gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Carvalho closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Carvalho cracks Barcelona with a big elbow.
Barcelona is not content to let Carvalho control the position.
Barcelona tries to improve position but can't.
Carvalho is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Carvalho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Barcelona dives in and grabs Carvalho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carvalho pushes down on Barcelona's head and hops out.
Carvalho lands a nice shot to the body.
Carvalho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barcelona tries to avoid it but Carvalho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barcelona to the ground. Barcelona escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jonas Carvalho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carvalho lands with a nice body kick.

Carvalho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carvalho landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Carvalho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barcelona misses with a series of wild punches.
Carvalho lands with a big left! Barcelona is wobbled badly! Carvalho comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Barcelona to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jonas Carvalho!
Jonas Carvalho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Mutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borys Grabowski (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?

Mutch
vs
Grabowski

169 cm
30
154 lbs
18 - 19 - 0

171 cm
31
155 lbs
21 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

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 18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jordan Mutch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Borys Grabowski!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mutch misses with a hook.
Grabowski throws a counter combo.
Mutch is looking to clinch.
Grabowski throws a hook but Mutch blocks it.
Grabowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Mutch decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grabowski's guard.
Mutch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mutch has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mutch throws a big right hand that misses.
Mutch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mutch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grabowski wants to stand but Mutch is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mutch throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mutch drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grabowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mutch has Grabowski in his guard.

Mutch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Mutch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grabowski is aware though and is defending well.
Grabowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mutch 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.
Mutch 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.
Mutch working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grabowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mutch is keeping the position for now.
Mutch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grabowski controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mutch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mutch wants to clinch.
Mutch with a poor takedown
and Grabowski counters with a one-two to the body.
Jordan Mutch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grabowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Mutch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grabowski's waist but Grabowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mutch off to one side.

Mutch has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grabowski's efforts to push away.
Mutch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grabowski's efforts to push away.
Grabowski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Grabowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mutch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Mutch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grabowski scores with the left hand. Mutch knows he should have avoided that one.
Mutch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grabowski pinned against the ropes. Grabowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grabowski throws out a counter right but Mutch avoids it with no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mutch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mutch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mutch closes the distance but Grabowski moves to the side
and Grabowski counters with a straight right hand.
Borys Grabowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mutch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grabowski as he jumps to the side.
Grabowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Mutch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grabowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Grabowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mutch tries to clinch but Grabowski is having none of it.
Mutch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borys Grabowski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Grabowski sizes up Mutch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mutch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grabowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grabowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mutch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grabowski circles away.
Borys Grabowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Mutch with that takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Mutch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mutch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grabowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mutch tries to clinch
and Grabowski counters with a stiff right hand.

Mutch moves into the clinch.
Mutch wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Grabowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mutch tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Grabowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Mutch tries to clinch
and Mutch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grabowski throws a series of punches but Mutch avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutch dives in for a single leg takedown but Grabowski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mutch with a poor takedown
and Mutch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grabowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Mutch.
Mutch misses with a head kick.
Mutch moves in looking to clinch but Grabowski pushes him off.
Grabowski with a nice cross.
Grabowski stuffs the takedown.
Mutch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grabowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grabowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mutch feinted with a counter takedown.
Mutch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grabowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mutch has his takedown stuffed
and Grabowski counters with a three punch combo that has Mutch backing up. Mutch nods at Grabowski to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski misses with a wild body shot.
Mutch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mutch wants to clinch.
Mutch shoots in looking for a takedown. Grabowski tries to sprawl out of it but Mutch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Grabowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mutch tries to clinch there but Grabowski circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grabowski but Grabowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mutch tries to clinch but Grabowski moves out of range.
Mutch tries to clinch but Grabowski moves away
and Grabowski counters with a straight right hand.
Grabowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grabowski just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Mutch does no damage.
Mutch is looking to clinch.
Mutch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grabowski.
Grabowski looks to land a combination but Mutch avoids it well.
Mutch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grabowski throws a jab when Mutch was well out of range.
Mutch lands an overhand right.
Grabowski catches Mutch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grabowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Mutch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grabowski's waist but Grabowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mutch off to one side.
Jordan Mutch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mutch tries to clinch up but Grabowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Grabowski tries a quick counter leg kick but Mutch is wise to it.
Mutch walks into a straight right hand from Grabowski.
Grabowski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Mutch is rocked!
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!
Mutch misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Mutch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mutch fails with a takedown attempt.
Mutch seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grabowski connects with a crisp jab.
Mutch wants to clinch.
Mutch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grabowski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mutch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borys Grabowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Grabowski throws a nice looking combination but Mutch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grabowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mutch ducks right into an uppercut from Grabowski.
Grabowski lands a two punch combo.
Mutch doesn't manage to clinch there - Grabowski circles away.
Mutch shoots in for a double leg but Grabowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grabowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Mutch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mutch tries to clinch but Grabowski is having none of it.
Grabowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mutch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grabowski defends well and Mutch ends up having to push Grabowski into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Grabowski lands a left and a right that sends Mutch crashing to the canvas! Grabowski dives into mount looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grabowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mutch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mutch is looking to get to half guard.
Grabowski looking to control but Mutch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mutch is trying desperately to improve position.
Mutch is squirming around, avoiding Grabowski's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mutch tries to hold on but Grabowski pushes him away.
Mutch is desperately trying to improve his position but Grabowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Grabowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mutch tries to hold on but Grabowski postures up.
Mutch is working to get back to half guard.
Mutch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mutch is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutch is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Grabowski looking to control but Mutch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grabowski controlling his opponent.
Mutch is looking to get to half guard.
Grabowski tries to control but Mutch wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grabowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mutch is desperately trying to improve his position but Grabowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Grabowski avoids the attempt from Mutch to control.
Grabowski controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mutch just holding on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Borys Grabowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grabowski 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borys Grabowski!
Borys Grabowski decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren Myles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chip Freedom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myles comes to the ring accompanied by Red Hot Chili Peppers - Can't Stop. Freedom has chosen Star Spangled Banner as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Myles
vs
Freedom

173 cm
30
168 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

175 cm
43
162 lbs
25 - 29 - 3

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darren Myles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 29 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chip Freedom!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Freedom, as that shot connected.

It looks like Darren Myles has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Myles has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Myles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Freedom misses with a body shot.
Freedom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Myles.
Myles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Myles just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Freedom lands.
Nice defenses there by Myles.
Myles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Myles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Myles tries to bum rush Freedom with a series of wild strikes but Freedom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Myles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Myles cracks Freedom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Chip Freedom has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freedom misses with a hook to the body
and Myles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Myles connects with a body shot.
Myles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Myles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Myles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Myles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Freedom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Freedom misses with a straight left.
Myles throws a nice looking combination but Freedom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Freedom looks to land a left hand but Myles moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myles throws a right and a left that Freedom avoids nicely.
Freedom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Myles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Myles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Myles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Freedom slips a jab and a cross from Myles.
Myles lands a jab to the head.
Freedom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Myles is looking to wear down Freedom with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Myles misses with an uppercut. Freedom saw that one coming.
Freedom dodges the punch combination from Myles.
Freedom is looking for the big counter here.
Freedom scores with a decent looking hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Freedom, right into the meat.
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!
Myles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Freedom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Myles is looking for a counter combo.
Freedom digs a good body shot into Myles's ribs.
Myles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Freedom unleashes a big counter combination but Myles bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Myles is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myles misses with a wild body shot.
Myles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Freedom. Myles shrugs it off though.
A swing and a miss from Myles.
Myles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Freedom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Freedom connects with an inside leg kick.
Myles takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Myles chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Freedom can pounce on him.
Myles throws a poor cross that misses
and Freedom counters with a three punch combo that has Myles backing up. Myles nods at Freedom to acknowledge the strikes.
Myles ducks right into an uppercut from Freedom.
Freedom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Freedom lunges at Myles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Myles's hand.

Myles is rocked!
Freedom drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Myles right on the button. Myles goes down! Freedom follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Freedom gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chip Freedom!
Our winner, Chip Freedom, 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
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Alderete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ariel Piechocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piechocki has chosen Thunder as his entrance music. Diego Alderete has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Alderete
vs
Piechocki

180 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

174 cm
27
170 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Alderete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariel Piechocki!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alderete fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alderete misses with a two punch combination.
Piechocki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Piechocki swinging wildly here.
Piechocki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alderete fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alderete dives in for a single leg takedown but Piechocki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alderete.
Piechocki misses with a head kick.

Piechocki lands a big head kick that sends Alderete tumbling to the mat! Piechocki takes a step backwards and waves Alderete back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Diego Alderete has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Alderete gets a double leg takedown into Piechocki's guard.
Piechocki looking for a sweep. Not yet Piechocki, not yet.
Alderete looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Piechocki holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Piechocki manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Alderete wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Piechocki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Alderete throws a wild hook but Piechocki just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Alderete gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the ropes! The referee jumps in - Piechocki raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ariel Piechocki!
Ariel Piechocki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asano Arai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby TupperIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arai's entrance music is Fantastic Baby - BIG BANG. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Arai
vs
TupperIII

200 cm
29
225 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

200 cm
37
215 lbs
26 - 25 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asano Arai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby TupperIII!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arai is looking to land body kicks.
TupperIII with the counter takedown but Arai avoids it easily.
Arai misses with a low kick.

Arai looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for TupperIII!
TupperIII is looking for a sweep.
Arai trying to control the action but TupperIII is working from the bottom.
TupperIII tries to get back to half guard but can't.
TupperIII is not content to let Arai control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Arai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, TupperIII has escaped the position, nice work there.
TupperIII seems a little lost for a moment, as Arai dominates the positioning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arai working the head and body with strikes.
TupperIII takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Arai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by TupperIII, who protects the arm well.
TupperIII taking punishment in the form of punches.
Arai working the head and body with strikes.
TupperIII is trying to get back to half guard.
Arai cracks TupperIII with an elbow. That is naaassty.
TupperIII tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arai landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Arai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
TupperIII regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

TupperIII is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arai pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
TupperIII manages to get to full guard.

TupperIII looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Arai passes into side control.
TupperIII is looking to regain half guard here but Arai keeps moving and retains side control.

Arai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. TupperIII knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
TupperIII sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arai is looking to take a break and control but TupperIII is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Arai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. TupperIII doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arai.
TupperIII manages to get to full guard.
Arai 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.

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

Arai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arai lands a couple of elbows.
Arai distracts TupperIII with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

TupperIII looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Arai got a little sloppy there for a moment and TupperIII has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arai has managed to get both his arms back between TupperIII's legs - danger averted.
Arai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Arai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

TupperIII looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
TupperIII taking some punishment here, with Arai in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Arai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
TupperIII on the wrong end of a nice jab.
TupperIII's coach down at Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on TupperIII's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Arai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

It looks like Bobby TupperIII has been cut.

Arai scores with a takedown into TupperIII's guard.
Arai is working TupperIII over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arai passes TupperIII's left leg - he's now in half guard.
TupperIII wants to get back to full guard.

TupperIII looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arai uses his free foot to push down on TupperIII's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for TupperIII.
Arai scoring with strikes but TupperIII is staying in there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arai wants to control the pace but TupperIII is squirming around nicely.
Arai raining down shots from the mount!
Arai with the ground and pound from mount.
Arai with good strikes from the mount here!
Arai wants to control the pace but TupperIII is squirming around nicely.
Arai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that TupperIII can do to turn this around?
Arai connects with a bit shot that sees TupperIII covering up! More strikes from Arai and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Arai is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asano Arai!
A victorious Asano Arai 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
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jorn Anthriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmonray Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malapitan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: My Time is Now. Dmonray Malapitan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Anthriel
vs
Malapitan

175 cm
33
141 lbs
27 - 8 - 1

180 cm
38
140 lbs
25 - 18 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorn Anthriel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dmonray Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthriel throws a body shot but no joy.
Anthriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Malapitan is just out of range.
Anthriel scores with a decent looking hook.
Anthriel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Malapitan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anthriel with a hook.
Malapitan tests Anthriel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Anthriel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malapitan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anthriel finds it's way round the side to connect with Malapitan's head.
Malapitan shoots in but no luck this time.
Malapitan throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Anthriel.
Malapitan shoots for a double leg takedown but Anthriel sprawls well. He's pushed Malapitan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anthriel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malapitan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anthriel scores with a hook to the body. Malapitan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anthriel swings for the body but Malapitan moves out of range.
Malapitan feints the counter takedown.
Malapitan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anthriel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jorn Anthriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmonray Malapitan.
Anthriel lands with a straight right. Malapitan didn't see that one coming.

Malapitan forces Anthriel back against the ropes and clinches.
Anthriel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malapitan backwards.
Malapitan prevents a body shot from Anthriel.
Anthriel struggles to land a body shot inside as Malapitan controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthriel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malapitan backwards.
Nice body punch from Anthriel - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anthriel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anthriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malapitan is looking to take this one to the mat.

Anthriel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malapitan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anthriel catches Malapitan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Malapitan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anthriel pinned against the ropes. Anthriel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthriel lands a jab to the nose.
Anthriel throws a body shot but no joy.
Malapitan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anthriel's corner calls for a 1-2. Anthriel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Anthriel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Malapitan looks to land a left hand but Anthriel moved out of range nicely.
Anthriel works the jab nicely.

Malapitan is rocked!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan throws a big right hand that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Malapitan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Malapitan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Malapitan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Anthriel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anthriel manages to get back to half guard.
Anthriel is staying active underneath Malapitan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anthriel wants to improve his position but Malapitan is controlling well.
Malapitan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malapitan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Malapitan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anthriel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malapitan is working away from the top position though.
Malapitan misses with a head shot. Anthriel uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Anthriel misses with a body shot

so Malapitan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Anthriel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Malapitan pushing down on Anthriel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anthriel wants to control but Malapitan is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Malapitan.
Malapitan is trying to control. Anthriel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malapitan misses with a head shot. Anthriel uses the momentum to regain guard.

Malapitan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Anthriel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Malapitan has Anthriel in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Malapitan tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Malapitan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Anthriel escapes and throws Malapitan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Anthriel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malapitan keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Malapitan is trying to control Anthriel's posture but Anthriel avoids it.

Anthriel decides to stand back up. Anthriel steps back and let's Malapitan get back to his feet.
Malapitan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anthriel.
Malapitan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anthriel is fending him off so far but Malapitan persists. Nope, Anthriel circles away and we're back to standing.
Anthriel is looking to counter the offense by Malapitan and move into the clinch.
Malapitan shoots in but Anthriel avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthriel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Malapitan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anthriel.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Malapitan.
Jorn Anthriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmonray Malapitan.
Anthriel misses the shot to the body.
Malapitan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Malapitan has his takedown stuffed
and Anthriel counters with a right hand to the body.
Anthriel lands a right hook to the body.
Malapitan takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Anthriel does it's job there.

Malapitan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anthriel's half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anthriel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anthriel is trying to keep Malapitan in close.
Anthriel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Malapitan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anthriel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malapitan trying to control the position from guard on top but Anthriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anthriel wants to sweep here but Malapitan controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Malapitan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anthriel lands a nice hook to Malapitan's body. Malapitan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malapitan has his takedown stuffed
and Anthriel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malapitan fails to land the takedown.
Jorn Anthriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Malapitan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anthriel's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthriel manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthriel keeping moving, preventing Malapitan from controlling successfully.
Anthriel wants to sweep but no luck.
Malapitan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Malapitan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anthriel is on top in guard.

Anthriel trying to control but Malapitan is working from the bottom.
Anthriel sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Malapitan working a defensive guard here.
Anthriel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malapitan can do to turn this around?

Anthriel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Anthriel lands with a nice combination. Malapitan backs away looking to recover.
Malapitan is still on wobbly legs! Can Anthriel finish him?

It looks like Dmonray Malapitan has been cut.
Anthriel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malapitan feints the counter takedown.
Malapitan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malapitan seems to have recovered his senses.
Anthriel throws a body punch but Malapitan moves out of range.
Malapitan with the counter takedown but Anthriel avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malapitan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anthriel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anthriel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Malapitan momentarily.
Anthriel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Malapitan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anthriel punishes Malapitan's body with a nice straight punch.
Malapitan goes for a double leg but Anthriel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Anthriel continues to drive forward.
Jorn Anthriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmonray Malapitan.
Malapitan throws a head kick that misses

and Anthriel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Anthriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malapitan prevents a body shot from Anthriel.
Malapitan can't get the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthriel works on Malapitan's body with a couple of short punches.
Malapitan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right handed body shot lands from Anthriel.
Anthriel tries to throw a body punch but Malapitan avoids it by throwing Anthriel back against the ropes.
Anthriel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anthriel gets through Malapitan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Anthriel.
A right hook to the body lands for Anthriel.
Anthriel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anthriel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anthriel misses with a body punch.
Anthriel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorn Anthriel clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dmonray Malapitan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Anthriel scores with a nice strike.
Malapitan staying out of range there.
Malapitan with the counter takedown but Anthriel avoids it easily.
Anthriel jabs Malapitan right on the nose. Malapitan blinks but takes it well.
Anthriel is looking to wear down Malapitan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Anthriel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malapitan.
Anthriel misses with a wild body shot.
Anthriel just misses with a punch to the body.
Anthriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Malapitan is just out of range.
Malapitan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthriel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anthriel stuns Malapitan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Anthriel finds it's way through Malapitan's defenses.
Anthriel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Anthriel stuffs the takedown attempt from Malapitan. Malapitan gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anthriel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan throws a right hand that misses
and Anthriel counters with a crisp right that sends Malapitan to the canvas! Anthriel follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorn Anthriel!
Jorn Anthriel is the new bantamweight champion!
Jorn Anthriel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damien Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Garcia
vs
Silva

182 cm
33
195 lbs
24 - 9 - 0

183 cm
40
191 lbs
30 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Museum of Monsters & Madmen
V-Mask Clothing + 10% laundry

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Garcia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Silva misses.
Silva lands a jab to the head.
Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Garcia blocks a leg kick.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Garcia defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
Garcia is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Garcia cracks Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Silva misses with a hook.
Garcia looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Silva throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
Silva has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Garcia defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia throws a counter high kick but Silva was just alert enough to avoid it.
Silva lands a jab to the head.
Garcia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva works over Garcia's head and body with a nice combination.
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia misses with the combination.
Damien Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Garcia is looking to counter with head kicks.
Garcia tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silva scores with a one two! Garcia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Garcia.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Silva scores with a hook.
Garcia blocks a jab.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Garcia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silva swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.

Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Garcia had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

Silva clinches up with Garcia and pushes him back against the ropes.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garcia just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Garcia keeps him there for the moment.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Garcia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garcia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva cracks Garcia with a good jab.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Silva only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garcia momentarily.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Garcia went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Garcia misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Silva lands an overhand right.

Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Garcia's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva passes Garcia's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is taking a breather. Garcia 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.

Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Garcia is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva connects with a right hand. Garcia shakes it off.
A jab from Silva finds it's way through Garcia's defenses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
Garcia scores with a head kick. Silva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Garcia thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Silva if he has to take too many more of those.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Garcia misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Garcia there.
Silva throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
A jab from Garcia misses.
Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garcia on the side of the head.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
Garcia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ronaldo Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Garcia.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Garcia takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcia circles away quickly and effectively.
Garcia half committed to a counter leg kick.
Silva on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Silva lands a jab to Garcia's midsection.
Garcia moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silva.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldo Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A solid body kick from Garcia.
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garcia walks into a left hand.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garcia slips a straight right by Silva.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Silva has closed the distance and engaged Garcia in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva jumps guard but Garcia stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
I was talking to Garcia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garcia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garcia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garcia there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
Silva throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia connects with a crisp jab.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Garcia - that will leave a mark!
Silva walks into a left hand.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcia.
Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silva wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Nice uppercut lands for Silva. That snapped Garcia's head back.
Silva scores with a hook.
Garcia misses with a body kick.
Garcia blocks a jab.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Garcia jabs at Silva's body.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Silva does it's job there.
Donk. Silva catches Garcia right on the button with a cross.
Garcia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garcia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silva lands a jab.
Garcia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garcia scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Garcia has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A left lands for Garcia.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garcia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big right from Garcia misses.
Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Garcia should have avoided that one.
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva blocks a head kick by Garcia.
Despite the aggression on Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Garcia should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Garcia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Garcia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice cross by Silva.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garcia is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Garcia circles away and we're back to standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Silva looks for a takedown but Garcia sprawls well.
Damien Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Silva.
Silva is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Garcia walks into a left hand.
Garcia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silva avoids the head kick by Garcia.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Silva finds it's way through Garcia's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Silva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Silva walks forward, straight into a front kick from Garcia.
Garcia walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Garcia cracks the inside of Silva's front leg.
Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Silva. That snapped Garcia's head back.
Garcia punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Garcia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silva misses the body punch
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva moves away from the strike by Garcia.
Garcia walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.
Silva tries to clinch but Garcia moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garcia to score with a decent uppercut.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Silva connects with a right hand. Garcia shakes it off.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
Garcia is looking to counter punch.
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Garcia blocks a jab.
As Silva looks to move away, Garcia throws a big counter combo bu Silva just gets out of the way.
Silva has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Garcia.
Silva checks a low kick from Garcia.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Garcia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Silva's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Silva duly obliges.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Garcia throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.

Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Garcia did well to prevent Silva getting side control.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Garcia is working away.

Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldo Silva dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Garcia jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Garcia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garcia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Silva slips under a jab from Garcia.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Silva moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Garcia checks a leg kick.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silva looks to land a combination. Garcia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Garcia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silva.
A head kick from Garcia lands but Silva takes it in his stride.
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!
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva jabs Garcia right on the nose. Garcia blinks but takes it well.
Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut lands for Silva. That snapped Garcia's head back.
Garcia walks into a straight right hand from Silva.
Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Silva looks for a takedown but Garcia sprawls well.
Garcia throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
And Silva responds with a good body kick, but Garcia manages to step out the way in time.
Garcia walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to land a leg kick but Silva saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Garcia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Garcia misses.
Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silva works over Garcia's head and body with a nice combination.

Garcia is rocked!
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Silva goes for a double leg but Garcia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Garcia continues to drive forward.
Garcia takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Garcia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silva is able to avoid easily.
Silva misses with a hook.
A big right from Silva misses.

Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Garcia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Garcia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silva with a jab.
Damien Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Garcia avoids a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldo Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 45:50
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo Silva!
Ronaldo Silva is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ronaldo Silva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.