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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Yanez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodolfo Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Yanez
vs
Vieira

186 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
18
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vieira closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Vieira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yanez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vieira is trying to ground and pound but Yanez uses the momentary lack of control by Vieira to regain half guard.
Vieira wants to take a breather but Yanez is having none of it.

Vieira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is looking to take a break and control but Yanez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yanez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yanez tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Vieira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yanez defends it well.

Vieira has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Yanez defend it? Vieira steps over the head and cranks it - Yanez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Vieira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodolfo Vieira!

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FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conor Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Magnus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnus has chosen One More Night as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Harris
vs
Magnus

190 cm
21
182 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

179 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Conor Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Calvin Magnus!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harris rushes Magnus and presses him up against the cage.
Harris is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Magnus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Harris manages to break the clinch.

Harris clinches with his opponent.
Magnus goes for a takedown attempt but Harris pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Harris has Magnus up against the cage in a clinch.
Magnus trying to stall but Harris improves his position.
Magnus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Harris successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Magnus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Magnus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harris is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harris decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Magnus, up you get!
Magnus fails with an attempt to clinch.

Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.

Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Harris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Magnus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harris prevents it.

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

Harris clinches up against the cage.

Harris ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Harris no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Magnus stopping the sweep attempt from Harris.
Harris 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.
Harris is controlling Magnus's posture.

Harris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magnus prevents Harris from getting back to his feet.
Magnus trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Harris working for a triangle but Magnus defends it easily.
Harris throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnus wanted to stand there but Harris had control of the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Magnus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Harris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheers as Harris lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magnus doesn't seem phased though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harris.

Harris closes the distance and clinches.

Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magnus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harris swivels and escapes.
Conor Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Magnus.
Magnus fails with an attempt to clinch.

Harris has managed to clinch.

Harris breaks from the clinch.

Harris clinches up with Magnus and pushes him back against the cage.
Magnus looking to stall.
Magnus wants a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magnus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magnus takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Harris clinches.

Harris pulls guard successfully.
Harris is looking to stand up but Magnus isn't so interested in that idea.

Harris has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Magnus has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Magnus prevents the takedown attempt.

Magnus jumps into guard, dragging Harris to the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magnus can do anything to dispel that myth.

Harris stands up from Magnus's guard - Harris perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

An inside leg kick from Magnus misses.
Harris tries to clinch but Magnus is having none of it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harris, right into the meat.

Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.

Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Harris drives through and clinches with Magnus against the cage.
Magnus stalling in the clinch but Harris improves position.

Harris manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Magnus wants to stand and escape but instead Harris has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Magnus looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Harris stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Magnus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris throws a counter high kick but Magnus was just alert enough to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magnus, pushing him back against the cage.
Magnus tries to stall but Harris uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Harris breaks from the clinch.

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

Harris jumps guard and drags Magnus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Magnus trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris has his hands on Magnus's head, controlling the position.
Harris 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harris looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Magnus has picked Harris up and slammed him! Harris can't keep hold of the triangle and Magnus manages to pass to side control!
Harris is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Harris is looking to control Magnus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harris avoid being mounted?

Harris has one foot on Magnus's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Magnus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Harris clinches up against the cage.
Conor Harris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magnus is trying to force a seperation but Harris has the dominant position.
Harris has Magnus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Magnus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Harris manages to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris seems keen to control Magnus's posture.
Harris controls Magnus momentarily but Magnus frees himself.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magnus can do to turn this around?
Harris looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Harris uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Harris there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Harris was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've been told by Harris's head coaches at The Pitbull Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Harris bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Magnus is breathing heavily.

Harris drives through and clinches with Magnus against the cage.
Magnus gets underhooks to prevent Harris's takedown attempt.

Harris decides to pull guard.

Harris pushes Magnus off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Magnus misses
and Harris counters with a two punch combo.
Magnus wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
Magnus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Harris dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Magnus doesn't manage to clinch there - Harris circles away.
Magnus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Harris drives through and clinches with Magnus against the cage.
Harris prevents a body shot from Magnus.

Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harris fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magnus on the side of the head.

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

Harris jumps guard and drags Magnus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Magnus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnus trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Harris manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Harris jumps guard.
Harris looking to control.

Harris looking for a guillotine here but Magnus defends easily.
Magnus preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris controls Magnus momentarily but Magnus frees himself.
Harris pulls Magnus in close to his closed guard and prevents Magnus from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Magnus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harris's guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a one two combo.

It looks like Calvin Magnus has been cut.
Magnus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harris. Harris obviously looking to wear him down.
Magnus moves in looking to clinch but Harris pushes him off.
Magnus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magnus shoots in but Harris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harris tried to counter with a leg kick but Magnus avoided it.
Magnus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magnus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
Conor Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Harris closes the distance and clinches.

Harris breaks from the clinch.

Harris has managed to clinch.
Magnus tries for a takedown. No joy.

Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Conor Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Harris moves into the clinch successfully.
Harris wants a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harris scores with a three punch combo!
Magnus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magnus wants to clinch but Harris slips to the side
and Harris counters with a one-two to the body.
Magnus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Calvin Magnus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Harris instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conor Harris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harris has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Harris!
The defeated Calvin Magnus had this to say: 'Nice fight '.

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor Joaquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Razor Joaquin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jon Anderson's chin.

Anderson
vs
Joaquin

190 cm
26
190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
28
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Razor Joaquin!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson scores with a one two! Joaquin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joaquin unleashes a big counter combination but Anderson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Joaquin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joaquin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joaquin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Anderson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Joaquin is on him like a limpet, forcing Anderson back against the cage.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Joaquin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Joaquin's coach down at Soco na mãe - Stand Up Striking was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Joaquin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Joaquin goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Joaquin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anderson darts in and clinches Joaquin up against the cage.
Joaquin avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Anderson working aggressively here.

Joaquin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Anderson regains guard.
Joaquin trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson wants to stand and escape but Joaquin is having none of it.

Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joaquin defends it easily.

Anderson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Joaquin stacks Anderson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Joaquin!

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

Joaquin is trying to get an arm triangle but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Joaquin isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin won't let Anderson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Joaquin trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joaquin on the ground.
Joaquin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Anderson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Anderson working to try and regain half 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.
Anderson gets back to half guard.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Joaquin is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson pushes Joaquin off but Joaquin dives into side control.
Anderson tries to escape but Joaquin is in control.

Joaquin is trying to get an arm triangle but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razor Joaquin 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.

Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Joaquin circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Joaquin feints the counter takedown.
Anderson tries to clinch but Joaquin moves out of range.
Joaquin wants to counter the offense by Anderson and move into the clinch position.

Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Joaquin avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Joaquin managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson lands a knee to the head.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Joaquin's takedown attempt.
Joaquin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joaquin avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joaquin is trying to break the clinch but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Joaquin can't break the clinch.
Anderson pushes Joaquin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Joaquin.

Joaquin wants the takedown. Anderson is fighting it off but Joaquin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Anderson's guard against the cage.
Anderson is looking to sweep but instead, Joaquin has passed into half guard.
Anderson tries to kick Joaquin off but Joaquin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Joaquin is controlling well.
Joaquin prevents Anderson from standing back up.
Anderson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Joaquin manages to move to mount!
You get the feeling that Anderson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Joaquin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anderson has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Anderson is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson rolls, trying to escape but Joaquin keeps control of the position.

Joaquin looking to break Anderson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Anderson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Joaquin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Anderson trying to control but not successfully.
Anderson tries to escape but Joaquin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Joaquin is cranking Anderson's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Anderson! He's tightened the choke and Anderson is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Razor Joaquin!

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Twisted Fate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raijin Joaquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raijin Joaquin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Fate
vs
Joaquin

165 cm
18
178 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

180 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Twisted Fate!
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, Raijin Joaquin!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Fate gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fate lands a couple of elbows.
Joaquin being controlled here, momentarily.
Fate wants to pass the guard but Joaquin is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Joaquin looking for a guillotine here but Fate defends easily.
Fate has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joaquin working a defensive guard but Fate manages to pass into side control anyway.
Joaquin struggling a bit here.
Fate lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fate tries to advance to mount but Joaquin denies him.
Fate content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fate connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Joaquin some visible discomfort.
Fate advances to mount.
Fate lands a nice shot to the head.

Fate is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Joaquin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Joaquin shrugs it off.
Fate wants to control the pace but Joaquin is squirming around nicely.
Fate knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joaquin on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Fate.
Fate could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fate looking to control and managing it successfully.
Joaquin manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Fate is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Joaquin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Twisted Fate!

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FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rico Jaguar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Jaguar
vs
Jackson

183 cm
23
154 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

188 cm
21
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rico Jaguar !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiger Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaguar leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jaguar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jaguar .
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jaguar swivels and escapes.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jaguar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jaguar misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaguar fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Jaguar . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson scores with a head kick. Jaguar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jaguar to the mat! Jaguar manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaguar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jaguar keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Jaguar actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jaguar defending well though.

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.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Jaguar is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jackson works his way into full mount!
Jackson wants to control the pace but Jaguar is squirming around nicely.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but Jaguar is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaguar throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

That's four 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.
Jaguar is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Jackson cracks Jaguar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jaguar working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jaguar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jaguar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jaguar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rico Jaguar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaguar shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Jaguar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Jaguar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jaguar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to control but Jaguar is working from the bottom.
Tiger Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaguar looking to control.
Jaguar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jaguar is one step ahead there.
Jaguar wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jaguar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Jaguar wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jaguar tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jaguar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Jaguar . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaguar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Jaguar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jaguar continues to drive forward.
Rico Jaguar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaguar tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jaguar has time to react.
Jaguar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jaguar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jaguar misses with a kick to the body
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Jaguar 's defenses.

Jaguar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Jaguar is keeping busy.

Jaguar is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaguar is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Jaguar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Jaguar sits in half guard.

Jaguar seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaguar prevents Jackson from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiger Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Jaguar has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jackson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jaguar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jaguar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jackson.
Jaguar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Jaguar gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaguar wants to clinch.
Jaguar shoots and misses
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Jaguar . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson scores with a head kick. Jaguar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jaguar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jaguar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jaguar s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jaguar with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck for Jaguar with that takedown attempt.
Tiger Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaguar has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a head kick.

Jaguar is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jaguar , pushing him back against the cage.
Oh Jaguar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaguar can't get the takedown.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jaguar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.

Jackson has hold of one of Jaguar 's legs. Jaguar is fighting the takedown attempt but Jackson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Jaguar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson 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.
Jaguar can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson works his way into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Jaguar is squirming around nicely.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jaguar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Jaguar tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jaguar can't escape the position.
Jaguar seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson can't control as he wanted to and Jaguar manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Jaguar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Jaguar actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jackson is looking to stall here but Jaguar recovers full guard.

Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tiger Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Jaguar is keeping the position.

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.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaguar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jaguar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson trying to control but Jaguar is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiger Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiger Jackson!
A very excited looking Tiger Jackson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Lobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Post (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lobo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Carbon Based Lifeforms - Photosynthesis. Post has chosen Bom Bom pow as his entrance music. Antonio Lobo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lobo
vs
Post

185 cm
21
165 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

173 cm
30
170 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Lobo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frankie Post!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lobo drives through and clinches with Post against the cage.
Lobo tries to pull guard but Post forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Post lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Post looking to throw knees to the head but Lobo is blocking nicely.
Lobo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Post just stands there and leans against the cage.
I was talking to Lobo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Post throws a knee to the head but misses.
Post misses with a knee to the head.
Post tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Post throws a knee to the head but misses.

Lobo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lobo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Lobo is looking for a triangle but Post pushes his legs off easily.

Lobo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Post is aware though and is defending well.
Post trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lobo keeping moving, preventing Post from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Post wants to stand but Lobo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Post wants to stand and escape but instead Lobo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Lobo pushing down on Post's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Lobo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Lobo is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lobo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Post defends it well.

Post is defending against the submission attempts here by Lobo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lobo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Post wants to control but Lobo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Post tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lobo has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

Lobo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lobo working for a submission but Post is keeping him at bay.

Lobo looking to secure an arm triangle but Post defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Post to take his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Post moves in looking to clinch but Lobo pushes him off.
Lobo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Post can do to turn this around?
Lobo circles away from the clinch attempt.

Post darts in and clinches Lobo up against the cage.
Post tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Post landing knees to the head.

It looks like Antonio Lobo has been cut.
Lobo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Post to keep the fight standing.
Post tries to land a knee to the head but Lobo blocks with his arms.
Post lands an elbow inside.
Post using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lobo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lobo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Post with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Post's coach down at Soco na mãe - Stand Up Striking was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Post's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lobo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Lobo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lobo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Post to keep the fight standing.
Post tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Post connects with a knee to the head.
Lobo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Post smiles and moves away.
Post doesn't manage to clinch there - Lobo circles away.

Post has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Post tries a knee to the head but Lobo blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobo tries to pull guard but Post holds him up against the cage and eventually Lobo drops back down to his feet.

Lobo decides to pull guard.

Lobo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Post defends well.
Post pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lobo is keeping the position for now.

Lobo pushes a forearm under Post's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Post is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Lobo!
Antonio Lobo retains his lightweight title!
Antonio Lobo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.