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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagemedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monokio Mow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nurmagemedov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kanye West ft Jay-Z Nicki Minaj Rick Ross and Bon Iver - Monster. Mow is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Genesis. Monokio Mow struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Monokio Mow has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Khabib Nurmagemedov's chin.

Nurmagemedov
vs
Mow

177 cm
22
155 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

168 cm
20
159 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

GREEN!160
Mohito Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khabib Nurmagemedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Monokio Mow!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mow closes the distance and pushes Nurmagemedov back into the ropes.

Mow breaks from the clinch.
Mow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mow tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagemedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mow fails with an attempt to clinch.

Mow darts in and clinches Nurmagemedov up against the ropes.
Nurmagemedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mow looking to throw knees to the head but Nurmagemedov is blocking nicely.

Mow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nurmagemedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nurmagemedov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nurmagemedov throws a front kick aimed at Mow's knee but Mow avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mow tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurmagemedov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Nurmagemedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nurmagemedov tries to pull guard but Mow forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Mow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nurmagemedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagemedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagemedov is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Mow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nurmagemedov has Mow pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nurmagemedov pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Mow tumbling to the mat - Nurmagemedov dives into Mow's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nurmagemedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mow is looking to stand up but Nurmagemedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Nurmagemedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagemedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nurmagemedov is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov 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.
Nurmagemedov prevents Mow from getting back to his feet.
Nurmagemedov wants to control from the top but Mow keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nurmagemedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mow swivels and escapes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mow.
Nurmagemedov tries to work over Mow's front leg with a kick but Mow checks it.
Mow shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nurmagemedov takes a swing at Mow's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagemedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mow has Nurmagemedov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nurmagemedov is looking for a takedown.
Nurmagemedov tries to pull guard but Mow holds him up against the ropes and eventually Nurmagemedov drops back down to his feet.
Nurmagemedov jumps guard but Mow stands there with Nurmagemedov around his waist. Nurmagemedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagemedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mow walks away with a smile on his face. Nurmagemedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nurmagemedov moves out of range of the body kick.
Mow doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmagemedov circles away.
Mow tries to clinch but Nurmagemedov moves out of range.

Mow gets a clinch.

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

Nurmagemedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mow taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nurmagemedov trying to control the position but Mow is working away.

Nurmagemedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mow wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagemedov drags him back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov controlling from side mount.
Nurmagemedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mow keeps working.
Mow tries to escape but Nurmagemedov is in control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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.

Mow instigates a clinch.
Nurmagemedov can't get the takedown.
Mow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nurmagemedov can't get the takedown.
Mow gets underhooks to prevent Nurmagemedov's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagemedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagemedov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mow's calf.

Mow gets a clinch.
Mow misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mow tries to break free but Nurmagemedov pushes him back against the ropes.
Nurmagemedov is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mow is pressed up against the ropes. Nurmagemedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mow down to the mat. Mow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Monokio Mow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mow tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagemedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagemedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mow sprawls and moves away.

Nurmagemedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Mow prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nurmagemedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mow pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mow misses with a knee to the head.
Nurmagemedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nurmagemedov tries to pull guard but Mow holds him up against the ropes and eventually Nurmagemedov drops back down to his feet.

Mow breaks the clinch.
Mow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nurmagemedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mow swivels and escapes.
Mow swats away the attempt to clinch by Nurmagemedov.
Mow follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick misses from Mow.
Nurmagemedov misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monokio Mow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nurmagemedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mow defends well and Nurmagemedov ends up having to push Mow into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nurmagemedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nurmagemedov misses with a two punch combination.
Mow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mow checks a low kick from Nurmagemedov.
Nurmagemedov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mow tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagemedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagemedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagemedov throws a series of strikes that have Mow backpedaling.
Monokio Mow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mow wants to clinch up but Nurmagemedov keeps it at a distance.
Mow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurmagemedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nurmagemedov keeps the fight on the outside.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Monokio Mow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mow looking to throw knees to the head but Nurmagemedov is blocking nicely.
Mow with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nurmagemedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Mow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagemedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mow is trying to break the clinch but Nurmagemedov is controlling him.
Mow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nurmagemedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Mow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mow lands a head kick. Nurmagemedov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov checks the leg kick.
Nurmagemedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mow moves in looking to clinch but Nurmagemedov pushes him off.
Nurmagemedov attempts a counter takedown but Mow avoids it well and moves away.
Nurmagemedov fails with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Nurmagemedov misses.
Mow looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.

Mow clinches up against the ropes.
Nurmagemedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mow tries a knee to the head but Nurmagemedov blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagemedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mow is defending well.

Mow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nurmagemedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mow stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurmagemedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Mow, which made it look bad.
Nurmagemedov misses with a two punch combination.
Nurmagemedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nurmagemedov feinted with a counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Mow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nurmagemedov, pushing him back against the ropes.

Mow manages to break the clinch.
Mow throws a sloppy head kick and Nurmagemedov moves out of range easily.
Nurmagemedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nurmagemedov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mow raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

Mow has Nurmagemedov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nurmagemedov blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagemedov tries for a takedown but Mow manages to get underhooks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monokio Mow!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zubair Tukhugov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grzegorz Rundowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rundowski has chosen A$AP Rocky - Goldie as his entrance music. Zubair Tukhugov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Grzegorz Rundowski's chin.

Tukhugov
vs
Rundowski

179 cm
25
185 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

186 cm
22
203 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Mohito Fightwear

Spartan Nutrition

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zubair Tukhugov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grzegorz Rundowski!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rundowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Tukhugov.

Tukhugov drives through and clinches with Rundowski against the ropes.
Rundowski can't get the takedown.
Tukhugov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rundowski avoids it.
Tukhugov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tukhugov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rundowski prevents a body shot from Tukhugov.
Tukhugov is pressed up against the ropes. Rundowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tukhugov down to the mat. Tukhugov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Tukhugov has Rundowski up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rundowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tukhugov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tukhugov presses Rundowski against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rundowski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zubair Tukhugov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grzegorz Rundowski.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tukhugov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tukhugov misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rundowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Tukhugov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rundowski has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tukhugov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rundowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rundowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tukhugov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tukhugov gets underhooks to prevent Rundowski's takedown attempt.
Tukhugov misses with a body punch.

Rundowski pulls guard effortlessly.
Rundowski has a closed guard, preventing Tukhugov from standing up.
Rundowski wants to stand but Tukhugov is controlling the position.
Rundowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Rundowski, not yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Rundowski throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tukhugov escapes and throws Rundowski's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tukhugov wants to stand but Rundowski has his arm trapped.
Rundowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rundowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rundowski throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tukhugov wants to stand up but Rundowski has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rundowski tries to roll over but Tukhugov keeps him under control.

Tukhugov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rundowski.

Tukhugov decides to stand back up. Tukhugov steps back and let's Rundowski get back to his feet.
Rundowski digs a good hook to Tukhugov's body.

Tukhugov closes the distance and pushes Rundowski back into the ropes.
Rundowski dodges an elbow strike from Tukhugov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rundowski looking for a takedown.
Tukhugov has a couple of punches blocked by Rundowski.
Rundowski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tukhugov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tukhugov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rundowski.
Tukhugov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rundowski blocks a body shot from Tukhugov.
Tukhugov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tukhugov lands with a right to the head.
Rundowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tukhugov backwards.
Rundowski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tukhugov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tukhugov has a couple of punches blocked by Rundowski.
Rundowski is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Tukhugov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tukhugov throws an elbow that misses.
Rundowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tukhugov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rundowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
Tukhugov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rundowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tukhugov counters with a right hand to the body.
Tukhugov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rundowski is just out of range.

Tukhugov clinches up against the ropes.
Rundowski prevents a body shot from Tukhugov.
Rundowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tukhugov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tukhugov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rundowski can do to turn this around?
Tukhugov tries to land a knee to the head but Rundowski blocks with his arms.
Tukhugov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Tukhugov.
Rundowski stalling in the clinch but Tukhugov improves position.
Rundowski is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zubair Tukhugov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grzegorz Rundowski.
Rundowski is trying to drag Tukhugov to the mat but Tukhugov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rundowski avoiding damage as Tukhugov throws knees to the body.
Tukhugov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tukhugov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rundowski up against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tukhugov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rundowski.
Tukhugov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right handed body shot lands from Tukhugov.
Rundowski holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Rundowski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tukhugov is defending well.
Tukhugov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rundowski looking for a takedown.
Tukhugov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tukhugov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rundowski.
Rundowski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tukhugov after a bit of a struggle.
Rundowski is breathing heavily.
Tukhugov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rundowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tukhugov smiles and moves away.

Tukhugov clinches up against the ropes.
Rundowski blocks the elbow strike.
Rundowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tukhugov just stands there and leans against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tukhugov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rundowski is working for takedown but Tukhugov is calmly controlling the position for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tukhugov scores with a shoulder strike.
Tukhugov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rundowski backwards.

Rundowski tightens his grip and picks Tukhugov up, before dumping him to the ground. Tukhugov manages to land in guard.

Tukhugov is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tukhugov lands an elbow just above Rundowski 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tukhugov misses with the head strike.
Tukhugov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rundowski backwards.
Tukhugov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rundowski.
Tukhugov lands a hook that snaps the head of Rundowski backwards.

Rundowski is rocked!
Good body shot from Tukhugov.
Rundowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Tukhugov finish him?
Tukhugov pushes Rundowski against the ropes. Tukhugov is working some dirty boxing. Tukhugov pushes off with a quick right hook! Rundowski goes down! Rundowski tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Tukhugov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zubair Tukhugov!
Zubair Tukhugov gave a mention to Mohito Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Grzegorz Rundowski had this to say: 'I didn't know it s MMA fight, fought it's BJJ turnament :('.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Schlemper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schlemper is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cabrobo. Fabricio Schlemper told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Bush
vs
Schlemper

170 cm
21
170 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

203 cm
31
159 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Spartan Nutrition
Consortium Elite Supps

Spartan Nutrition

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Schlemper!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schlemper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Bush decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Schlemper is defending against the submission attempts here by Bush.

Bush seems to be looking for submissions.
Bush is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Schlemper!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlemper is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schlemper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Schlemper is squirming around, avoiding Bush's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bush is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Schlemper to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Schlemper shrugs it off.

Bush is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Bush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schlemper throws out the jab.
Schlemper with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bush counters with a stiff right hand.
Schlemper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bush counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Billy Bush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Schlemper.

Schlemper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Schlemper looking for submissions off his back.

Bush 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! Schlemper is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Bush!
The defeated Fabricio Schlemper had this to say: 'puta que pariu tá foda,que cagada do caralho,todos nessa arena sem exceção vão todos se fuder'.

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FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patricky Freire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Faria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faria is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stevie B - Spring Love. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Freire
vs
Faria

170 cm
25
155 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

180 cm
34
154 lbs
15 - 23 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patricky Freire!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Faria!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freire shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Faria but Faria pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Faria fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lucas Faria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faria lands with a nice combination. Freire backs away looking to recover.
Faria misses with a two punch combination.
Freire shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Faria eats them both and turns towards Freire to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Freire.
Faria looks winded!
Freire working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Freire wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Faria, who protects the arm well.

Freire tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Freire is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Faria has escaped the position, nice work there.

Freire working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Freire is looking to take a break and control but Faria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Faria really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Freire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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.

Freire is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Faria is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Freire tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Faria looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Freire working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Faria is trying to buck Freire off.
Freire slows the pace down.

Freire is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Faria knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Freire tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Freire has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Freire tries to advance to mount but Faria denies him.

That's four 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Freire thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Freire tries for a kimura but Faria is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freire advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patricky Freire dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Freire.
Faria misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Freire shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Faria manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Freire tries to free his leg and advance position but Faria is retaining full guard.
Faria avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Faria keeping moving, preventing Freire from controlling successfully.
Faria working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Freire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Freire postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Faria is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Freire, into his guard.
Patricky Freire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Freire is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Faria has his hands clasped together but Freire extends and breaks Faria's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Freire.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patricky Freire!
Patricky Freire retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Patricky Freire 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.