Rio Fight Night 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Lynch (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.

Carvalho
vs
Lynch

196 cm
25
242 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
21
260 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

Good takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch throws a head kick that misses.
Carvalho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carvalho throws a jab but it's blocked by Lynch.
Lynch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lynch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A right-left combo lands from Lynch.
Lynch lets loose with a powerful body kick. Carvalho will feel that in the morning.
Carvalho throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Carvalho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carvalho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Carvalho.
Carvalho throws a low kick, looking for Lynch's leg but Lynch calmly moves out of range.
Lynch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carvalho's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Carvalho 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 Lynch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lynch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lynch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lynch motions for Carvalho to come forward. Lynch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lynch.
Lynch connects with a body shot.
Lynch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carvalho's head.
Carvalho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lynch.
Lynch checks a low kick from Carvalho.
Carvalho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carvalho avoids the head kick by Lynch.
Carvalho avoids a kick to the body.
Carvalho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lynch cracks the inside of Carvalho's front leg.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carvalho attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lynch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch misses with the combination.
Lynch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lynch lands a head kick. Carvalho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Lynch scores with a sloppy right hand. Carvalho should have avoided that one.
Lynch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carvalho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick by Lynch misses
and Carvalho makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lynch digs a good body shot into Carvalho's ribs.
Lynch plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Carvalho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Carvalho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lynch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lynch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Lynch tenderised Carvalho's leg. Carvalho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body kick there by Lynch.
Carvalho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lynch is looking to slow Carvalho down with leg kicks.
Carvalho throws a head kick that misses.
Carvalho fails to land with a series of punches.
Carvalho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Derek Lynch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynch with a nice cross.
Lynch connects with a nice looking jab.
Carvalho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lynch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping body kick lands there for Lynch.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Carvalho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lynch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lynch cracks Carvalho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Carvalho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lynch. Lynch obviously looking to wear him down.
Lynch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carvalho. Lynch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lynch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lynch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carvalho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lynch. That one must have hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lynch.
Lynch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carvalho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lynch.
Carvalho takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lynch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Lynch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lynch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lynch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Carvalho throws a sloppy head kick and Lynch moves out of range easily.
Lynch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lynch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Carvalho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carvalho misses with a hook.
Carvalho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carvalho.
Derek Lynch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lynch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carvalho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Carvalho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lynch's calf.
Lynch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch tries to bum rush Carvalho with a series of wild strikes but Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carvalho throws a jab when Lynch was well out of range.
Carvalho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Lynch.
Carvalho keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Carvalho tries to score with a low kick but Lynch moves his leg out of the way.
Lynch connects with a leg kick. Carvalho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Carvalho scores with a jab to the head.
Carvalho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carvalho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Carvalho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lynch 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.
Nice straight punches there by Lynch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lynch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lynch!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho lands with a hook. Lynch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lynch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice cross by Lynch.
Lynch throws a good cross that connects.
Lynch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lynch.
Carvalho throws a hook to the side of Lynch's head but Lynch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carvalho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lynch.
Carvalho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Derek Lynch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lynch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carvalho on the side of the head.
Carvalho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lynch keeps Carvalho at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch lands with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Lynch coming out on top.
Lynch throws a series of strikes that have Carvalho backpedaling.
Lynch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lynch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lynch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carvalho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Carvalho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lynch throws a lazy head kick
and Carvalho counters with a low kick, right behind Lynch 's knee.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lynch.
Lynch connects with a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lynch - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from Lynch both land. Nice combination.
Lynch throws a front kick that sends Carvalho stumbling back into the cage.
Lynch connects with a looping right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lynch.
Lynch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lynch cracks Carvalho with an open hand slap.
Lynch throws a leg kick which misses Carvalho's front leg but catches the back leg as Carvalho tries to avoid it.
Lynch throws a series of strikes that have Carvalho backpedaling.
Lynch lands with a nice body kick.
Carvalho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Carvalho on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Lynch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carvalho takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lynch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lynch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Lynch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lynch cracks the inside of Carvalho's front leg.
Lynch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Lynch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carvalho doesn't seem phased though.
Lynch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lynch.
Carvalho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lynch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carvalho scrambles back to his feet.
Carvalho throws a right hand that misses
and Lynch counters with a low kick, right behind Carvalho 's knee.
Carvalho with a nice cross.
Lynch blocks a head kick by Carvalho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lynch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lynch scoring well with a low kick there.
Carvalho takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch lands with a cross.
Lynch moves out of range as Carvalho strikes.
Lynch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carvalho's sensitive parts.
Lynch throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Carvalho.
Carvalho takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lynch lands a glancing blow to the side of Carvalho's head.
Lynch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lynch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lynch. Carvalho shrugs it off though.
Some wild striking there from Lynch.
Carvalho walks into a stiff left hand from Lynch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvalho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lynch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carvalho throws a sloppy head kick
and Lynch counters with a left and a right that stings Carvalho.
Lynch moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lynch connects with a solid leg kick.
A combination from Lynch does no damage.
Lynch thows a body kick. Carvalho tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lynch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carvalho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lynch is looking to slow Carvalho down with leg kicks.
Lynch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Lynch. That snapped Carvalho's head back.
Gabriel Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice cross by Lynch.
Carvalho misses with a low kick.
Carvalho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carvalho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lynch finds it's way round the side to connect with Carvalho's head.
Lynch scores with a hook.
A low kick from Carvalho is predictable there
and Lynch counters with a low kick, right behind Carvalho 's knee.
Nice uppercut there from Lynch.
Carvalho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lynch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Carvalho is rocked!
Lynch throws a sloppy head kick and Carvalho moves out of range easily.
Oh Carvalho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lynch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carvalho seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lynch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynch lands with a nice body punch.
Carvalho takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lynch lands with a nice combination. Carvalho backs away looking to recover.
A left lands for Lynch.
Carvalho throws a lazy right hand but Lynch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lynch throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Carvalho blocks a head kick by Lynch.
Lynch throws a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Carvalho misses
and Lynch counters with an inside leg kick.
Lynch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carvalho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Lynch!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleixo Gene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathias Yvon (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.

Gene
vs
Yvon

190 cm
25
262 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
254 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aleixo Gene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mathias Yvon!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Yvon.
Gene tries for a takedown but Yvon circles away easily
and Yvon counters with a straight right hand.
Gene tries to clinch but Yvon is having none of it.
Yvon scores with a punch to the head.

Yvon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gene did well to prevent Yvon getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gene is trying to control but can't.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Yvon has eaten all the pies!
Yvon stalling away here and it's allowed Gene to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gene keeping moving, preventing Yvon from controlling successfully.
Gene working a defensive guard here.
Yvon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Yvon is posturing up here but Gene has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Yvon tries to roll out but it's too tight and Yvon has to tap! Slick submission there by Gene!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aleixo Gene!

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 Anderson Natanael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palmer Gerrard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Natanael
vs
Gerrard

225 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
238 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Natanael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Palmer Gerrard!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natanael loads up on a big right hand but Gerrard slips the punch.

Gerrard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Natanael tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gerrard is in Natanael's guard.
Natanael wants to control the position but Gerrard says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gerrard works his way into full mount!
Natanael regains half guard.
Gerrard thows a huge punch but Natanael dodges it nicely.
Natanael trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Natanael looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gerrard is taking a breather. Natanael 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.

Gerrard wants to stand up. He gets to his feet but Natanael has locked on to a leg, he rolls the pair back to the ground and cranks on Gerrard's ankle. The pair roll once more but Natanael really cranks it and Gerrard is forced to tap! Great counter grappling from Natanael!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Anderson Natanael!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Callahan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Pierre
vs
Callahan

177 cm
25
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ruben Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shane Callahan!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callahan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pierre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Callahan.
Pierre scores with the left hand. Callahan knows he should have avoided that one.
Callahan moves out of range of the body kick.
Callahan throws a body punch but Pierre moves out of range.
Pierre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Callahan.
Pierre throws a leg kick which misses Callahan's front leg but catches the back leg as Callahan tries to avoid it.
Callahan takes one on the button.
Pierre takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

It looks like Ruben Pierre has been cut.
Pierre connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Callahan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pierre misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierre scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pierre throws a leg kick which misses Callahan's front leg but catches the back leg as Callahan tries to avoid it.
Pierre misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pierre lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Callahan blocks a head kick by Pierre.
Pierre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pierre throws a body kick that misses.
Pierre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Callahan.
Callahan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Pierre is rocked!
Callahan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pierre will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Callahan blocks a head kick by Pierre.
Callahan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Callahan moves out of range of the strikes.
Callahan lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Pierre goes down and covers up as Callahan starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Callahan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Channing Mackenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jenkins
vs
Mackenzie

196 cm
25
274 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

196 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Channing Mackenzie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mackenzie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jenkins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mackenzie's best efforts.
Mackenzie working the head and body with strikes.
Jenkins wants to get back to full guard.
Mackenzie is taking a breather. Jenkins 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.
Jenkins tries to roll over but Mackenzie keeps him under control.
Jenkins wants to control but Mackenzie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jenkins wants to improve his position but Mackenzie is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mackenzie is looking to advance position but Jenkins won't allow it.
Mackenzie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jenkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mackenzie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Jenkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mackenzie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

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

Mackenzie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jenkins is looking to control Mackenzie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jenkins avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to improve his position but Mackenzie is controlling well.
Mackenzie is just content to waste time from the top position. Jenkins takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Mackenzie from controlling successfully.
Mackenzie wanted to stand there but Jenkins had control of the position.
Mackenzie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mackenzie is aware though and is defending well.
Jenkins is trying to control the position but Mackenzie postures up.
Mackenzie wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mackenzie misses with a kick to the body.
Jenkins fails with the takedown

and Mackenzie counters with a takedown into side control.

Mackenzie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mackenzie in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie trying to control the position but Jenkins is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jenkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Mackenzie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mackenzie lands some shots froms side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mackenzie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mackenzie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mackenzie is pressing down on Jenkins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jenkins is holding on for now.
Jenkins is looking to improve his position.
Jenkins wants to control but Mackenzie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mackenzie prevents Jenkins from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins taking some punishment here, with Mackenzie in his half guard.
Mackenzie trying to control the action but Jenkins is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jenkins tries to hold on but Mackenzie postures up.
Mackenzie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mackenzie looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking to get to half guard.
Mackenzie controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jenkins is looking to improve his position but Mackenzie isn't that keen on the idea.
Mackenzie lands a big shot there that rocks Jenkins but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie unloading with bombs!

Mackenzie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mackenzie controlling from mount.
Jenkins wants to control but Mackenzie is having none of it.
Mackenzie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mackenzie is continuing to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins can't escape the position.
Mackenzie pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mackenzie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mackenzie fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mackenzie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Channing Mackenzie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jenkins throws a series of strikes that have Mackenzie backpedaling.
Mackenzie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jenkins closes the distance but Mackenzie moves to the side

and Mackenzie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mackenzie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jenkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Mackenzie wants to work for an arm triangle but Jenkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Mackenzie is trying for a kimura here. Jenkins looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mackenzie wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Channing Mackenzie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Hutcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazzaro Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazzaro Lorenzo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Hutcher
vs
Lorenzo

168 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

189 cm
25
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Hutcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lazzaro Lorenzo!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hutcher.
You can see the frustration on Lorenzo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lorenzo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lorenzo can't do much from the bottom here.
Hutcher landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hutcher works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzo struggling a bit here.

Hutcher swings around for an armbar but Lorenzo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hutcher's guard.
Hutcher wants to stand but Lorenzo is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hutcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hutcher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lorenzo manages to get himself to full guard.

Hutcher postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lorenzo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hutcher, into his guard.

Lorenzo wants to control from the top but Hutcher keeps moving.
Lorenzo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lorenzo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hutcher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo is looking to stand up but Hutcher won't let him.
Hutcher trying to control the position.

Hutcher is looking for a triangle but Lorenzo pushes his legs off easily.
Hutcher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hutcher is on top in guard.

Lorenzo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hutcher wants to get up but he can't break Lorenzo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo looking to control.
Hutcher looking to pass the guard.
Lorenzo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lorenzo wants to sweep but no luck.
Lorenzo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hutcher controls the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lorenzo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hutcher takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lorenzo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lorenzo duly obliges.
Lorenzo shoots and misses

and Hutcher counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lorenzo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lorenzo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hutcher's guard.

Lorenzo looking to sit in guard and control but Hutcher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Hutcher is in close to Lorenzo's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Lorenzo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hutcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hutcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hutcher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lorenzo's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A solid leg kick lands there for Lorenzo.
Lorenzo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hutcher counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've been informed that Lorenzo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lorenzo wants to get back to full guard.
Sam Hutcher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lorenzo is trying to maintain the position but Hutcher is very close to passing his half guard.
Lorenzo is looking to improve his position.

Lorenzo actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzo wants to improve his position but Hutcher is controlling well.
Hutcher sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hutcher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lorenzo actively working from the bottom here.
Lorenzo moves into full guard.

Lorenzo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hutcher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutcher postures up.
Hutcher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hutcher is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lorenzo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hutcher is one step ahead there.
Lorenzo is trying to control the position but Hutcher postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hutcher moves forwards but Lorenzo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lorenzo throws a body punch but Hutcher moves out of range.
Lorenzo has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo lands with an overhand left.
Lorenzo tries for a takedown but Hutcher circles away easily

and Hutcher counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hutcher.
Sam Hutcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lazzaro Lorenzo.
Hutcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Lorenzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hutcher postures up and lands a big shot to Lorenzo's brow.
Hutcher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hutcher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lorenzo can do to turn this around?
Lorenzo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hutcher is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lorenzo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hutcher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lorenzo keeping full guard, as Hutcher tries to pass.

Lorenzo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hutcher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lorenzo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Hutcher dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lorenzo throws out a leg kick but Hutcher moves out of range and Lorenzo only half commits.
Sam Hutcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lorenzo throws out a leg kick but Hutcher moves out of range and Lorenzo only half commits.

Hutcher feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hutcher postures up.
Hutcher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lorenzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hutcher looking to sit in guard and control but Lorenzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Hutcher keeping moving, preventing Lorenzo from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hutcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lorenzo wants to control from the top but Hutcher keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutcher is trying to control the position but Lorenzo postures up.
Lorenzo won't allow Hutcher to sweep him here.
Lorenzo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hutcher's guard.
Lorenzo stopping the sweep attempt from Hutcher.
Lorenzo trying to control but Hutcher is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Lorenzo gets caught napping as Hutcher dives in and scores a takedown. Lorenzo manages to retain guard.
Lazzaro Lorenzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lorenzo looking for a guillotine here but Hutcher defends easily.
Lorenzo is striking off his back. Hutcher thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Lorenzo gets back to full guard.
Hutcher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lorenzo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutcher works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hutcher throws a strike but Lorenzo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lorenzo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hutcher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hutcher trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lorenzo's guard.
Lorenzo wants to stand and escape but Hutcher is having none of it.
Hutcher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hutcher stands up over Lorenzo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Lorenzo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hutcher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hutcher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Lorenzo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hutcher is aware though and is defending well.
Hutcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Lorenzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lorenzo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sam Hutcher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lorenzo. Hutcher shrugs it off though.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Hutcher!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Taylor
vs
Adams

190 cm
25
214 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

167 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Troy Adams!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Adams has managed to clinch.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.

Adams gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Adams trying to control the pace.

Taylor looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor regains full guard. Nicely done.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Adams has eaten all the pies!
Adams stands and throws Taylor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is looking to regain half guard here but Adams keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is staying tight to Taylor's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Adams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taylor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Taylor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Adams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Taylor wants to control but Adams postures up.

That's two 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.
Adams tries to move into full mount but can't pass Taylor's legs.

Adams wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taylor, who protects the arm well.
Adams throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Adams trying to control the position but Taylor is working away.
Adams in side control, throwing shots but Taylor defends.
Taylor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Adams in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Adams throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Taylor is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Taylor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Adams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taylor.
Adams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Adams striking off his back but it's not causing Taylor any problems.
Taylor working some strikes from top position.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a strike but Adams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Taylor 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.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adams wants to stand but Taylor has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.

Taylor looking for a guillotine here but Adams defends easily.
Taylor trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Adams 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.

A slapping body kick lands there for Taylor.

Adams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Taylor's guard.
Taylor looking to control.

Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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

Taylor working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Adams has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Adams.
Adams thows a huge punch but Taylor dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Adams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taylor is just riding it out for now. Adams eventually gives up the hold.
Adams throwing shots but Taylor is blocking nicely.

Adams maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Taylor could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Adams has cracked it and Taylor is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Adams!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Troy Adams!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wade Garrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Carzola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wade Garrett has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Garrett
vs
Carzola

194 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
27
250 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wade Garrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Carzola!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Garrett closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garrett lands in his opponent's guard.
Garrett wants to control from the top but Carzola keeps moving.
Carzola throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Carzola is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Garrett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carzola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garrett with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett wants to control from the top but Carzola keeps moving.
Garrett stays in close to Carzola's body and controls the position.
Carzola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garrett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carzola lands a jab to Garrett's midsection.
Garrett throws a head kick that misses.
Carzola avoids the head kick by Garrett.
Carzola misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garrett.
Carzola tries to bum rush Garrett with a series of wild strikes but Garrett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carzola works Garrett's body with a nice hook.
Garrett misses with a looping right.
Garrett avoids the head kick by Carzola.
Garrett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carzola as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Carzola has Garrett up against the cage in a clinch.
Garrett has been working on his balance at Turka Elite Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Carzola.
Garrett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carzola fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garrett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carzola tries to avoid it but Garrett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carzola to the ground. Carzola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Garrett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carzola throws a right hand that Garrett ducks under and follows up with a left that Garrett also avoids with ease.
Carzola staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garrett darts in looking for a takedown but Carzola gets double underhooks and turns Garrett into the cage.
Carzola lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Wade Garrett has been cut.
Garrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carzola's elbow.

Carzola breaks the clinch.
Carzola dives in and grabs Garrett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garrett pushes down on Carzola's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrett lands a jab to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carzola.

Garrett moves into the clinch.

Carzola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garrett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carzola manages to avoid it.

Carzola changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Garrett looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Carzola postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Garrett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garrett trying his best to control but Carzola has mounted him.
Carzola tries to control but Garrett wriggling away.
Garrett tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carzola is landing with some decent strikes but Garrett is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carzola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garrett is looking to escape.
Carzola throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Garrett is looking to improve his position but Carzola isn't that keen on the idea.
Garrett tries to hold on but Carzola pushes him away.
Carzola postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Garrett looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Carzola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wade Garrett's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Carzola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carzola tries to land knees in the clinch but Garrett avoids the damage to the body.

Garrett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Carzola wants to stand but Garrett is controlling his posture from full guard.
Garrett striking off his back but it's not causing Carzola any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carzola trying to control the position from guard on top but Garrett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Garrett has his foot on Carzola's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carzola works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carzola manages to get himself to full guard.

Garrett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Carzola trying to keep a closed guard but Garrett is proving a slippery customer.
Garrett controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carzola has control of Garrett's left arm, preventing Garrett from doing any damage.
Carzola wants to stand up but Garrett is controlling him.
Garrett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Garrett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carzola keeping moving, preventing Garrett from controlling successfully.
Garrett throwing strikes but missing.
Carzola looking to control but Garrett passes into half guard.
Garrett trying to mount his opponent but Carzola defends it.
Wade Garrett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carzola is not content to let Garrett control the position.
Garrett drops an elbow to the side of Carzola's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carzola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garrett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Carzola is looking to control Garrett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carzola avoid being mounted?
Garrett misses with a head shot. Carzola uses the momentum to regain guard.
Carzola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garrett postures up.
Carzola is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab lands there for Garrett.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrett misses the shot to the body.
Wade Garrett is winning the standup battle so far.
Carzola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garrett doesn't seem bothered though.
Garrett on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Carzola misses with a wild combination.
Garrett is looking to clinch but Carzola is avoiding it.
Carzola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garrett's sensitive parts.
Carzola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carzola tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garrett defends well and Carzola ends up having to push Garrett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Carzola.

Carzola manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wade Garrett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wade Garrett's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Carzola fails to land with a series of punches.
Carzola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carzola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garrett.

Carzola closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Garrett is trying to improve his position.
Garrett wants to control but Carzola postures up.
Carzola tries to stand but Garrett is controlling his head.
Carzola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garrett keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carzola perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Carzola wants to take a breather but Garrett is having none of it.
Carzola is thwarting Garrett's attempts to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Garrett is trying to control but Carzola passes into side control!
Carzola trying to control the position but Garrett is working away.
Carzola taking a breather here.
Garrett regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Carzola blocks the strikes from Garrett.
Carzola stalling away here and it's allowed Garrett to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Garrett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Garrett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carzola trying to control but Garrett postures up.
Carzola looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carzola tries to get to full guard but Garrett has control of the leg.
Carzola is refusing to be controlled, as Garrett sits in half guard.
Garrett is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Carzola!
Garrett throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Carzola tries to reverse the position but Garrett maintains control.
Garrett cracks Carzola with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Garrett looking to control but Carzola is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carzola really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Carzola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garrett unloading with bombs!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrett unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Garrett.
Garrett controlling his opponent.
Carzola has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Garrett punches the canvas rather than the man.

Carzola preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Garrett.
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!
Carzola is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carzola is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wade Garrett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garrett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wade Garrett!
Wade Garrett decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.