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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sherman Pilon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tedy Blazusiak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sherman Pilon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Pilon
vs
Blazusiak

168 cm
25
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sherman Pilon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tedy Blazusiak!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blazusiak leaves Pilon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pilon tries for a takedown but Blazusiak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blazusiak shapes to counter with a head kick.
Pilon doesn't manage to clinch there - Blazusiak circles away.
Pilon shoots in looking for a takedown but Blazusiak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pilon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sherman Pilon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Blazusiak enables Pilon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blazusiak manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pilon is breathing heavily.
Blazusiak controlling Pilon's posture.
Blazusiak 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pilon passes into half guard.
Pilon is trying to control the action in half guard but Blazusiak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazusiak has his hands clasped together around Pilon's back. He's all about the action.
Blazusiak is trying to stand up here but Pilon is controlling him well.
Blazusiak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blazusiak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pilon won't allow Blazusiak to get back to his feet.
Blazusiak has Pilon pulled in close to control his posture.
Pilon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pilon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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.
Pilon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blazusiak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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

Blazusiak closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pilon to the mat! Pilon manages to get full guard.
Blazusiak lands a couple of digs.
Blazusiak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pilon controls Blazusiak momentarily but Blazusiak frees himself.
Blazusiak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blazusiak wants to stand but Pilon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Blazusiak wants to pass the guard but Pilon is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blazusiak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pilon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blazusiak's guard.

Blazusiak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pilon passes into half guard.

That's four 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blazusiak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pilon wants to get up but he can't break Blazusiak's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pilon stands and throws Blazusiak's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Blazusiak tries to improve position but can't.
Pilon trying to control the action but Blazusiak is working from the bottom.
Pilon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sherman Pilon will probably get the nod.
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.

Blazusiak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pilon.

Blazusiak gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Pilon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pilon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pilon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazusiak tries to advance to mount but Pilon denies him.
Blazusiak wants to stand but Pilon is controlling his arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blazusiak tries for a kimura but Pilon is defending well.
Blazusiak trying to control the action but Pilon is working from the bottom.
Pilon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pilon manages to get back to 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.
Blazusiak trying to control the pace.
Pilon won't allow Blazusiak to pass to mount.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pilon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pilon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pilon shoots in for a takedown but Blazusiak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pilon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blazusiak avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blazusiak darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tedy Blazusiak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blazusiak wants to pass to mount but Pilon is defending the position.
Blazusiak takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blazusiak is thwarting Pilon's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blazusiak seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pilon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pilon.
Pilon managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blazusiak has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pilon is proving hard to escape from.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tedy Blazusiak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Pilon shoots in and drives through. Blazusiak sprawls well.
Blazusiak wants to counter with a clinch but Pilon pushes him away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pilon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blazusiak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Pilon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Blazusiak is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pilon to the mat. Pilon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Blazusiak tries to free his leg and advance position but Pilon is retaining full guard.
Pilon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pilon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blazusiak controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazusiak is continuing to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blazusiak works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazusiak performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pilon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blazusiak.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blazusiak lands a nice short elbow.

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.
Blazusiak not doing much here.
Let's hope that Blazusiak has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blazusiak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Pilon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Blazusiak scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Pilon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blazusiak wants to stand but Pilon is controlling his arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blazusiak decides to stand back up. Blazusiak steps back and let's Pilon get back to his feet.

Blazusiak shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pilon napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Blazusiak goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pilon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Blazusiak's guard! Nice work there by Pilon!
Blazusiak trying to strike off his back.
Pilon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pilon advances position into side control!

Pilon tries for a kimura but Blazusiak is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blazusiak can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blazusiak is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blazusiak is trying to control Pilon's posture but Pilon avoids it.
Blazusiak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blazusiak is pushing Pilon's head away, looking to escape. Pilon manages to hold on to the position though.

Pilon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blazusiak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blazusiak managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pilon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pilon working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tedy Blazusiak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blazusiak 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tedy Blazusiak!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghassan Raena Alshaibi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tymoteusz Filipowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghassan Raena Alshaibi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Raena Alshaibi
vs
Filipowicz

165 cm
25
171 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
27
205 lbs
8 - 9 - 2

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ghassan Raena Alshaibi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tymoteusz Filipowicz!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raena Alshaibi throws a body punch but Filipowicz moves out of range.
Filipowicz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Raena Alshaibi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filipowicz moves away.
Filipowicz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raena Alshaibi tries to bum rush Filipowicz with a series of wild strikes but Filipowicz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Filipowicz is looking for the big counter here.
Raena Alshaibi throws a body shot but no joy.
Raena Alshaibi dips to his left and cracks Filipowicz with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raena Alshaibi misses the shot to the body.
Ghassan Raena Alshaibi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Raena Alshaibi misses.
As Raena Alshaibi backs off Filipowicz throws a huge counter combo but Raena Alshaibi manages to avoid it all.
Raena Alshaibi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A lazy left from Raena Alshaibi finds it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raena Alshaibi throws an overhand right that lands on Filipowicz's shoulder, as Filipowicz tries to avoid the shot.
Filipowicz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raena Alshaibi.
Raena Alshaibi misses the shot to the body.
As Raena Alshaibi backs off Filipowicz throws a huge counter combo but Raena Alshaibi manages to avoid it all.
Filipowicz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raena Alshaibi throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Raena Alshaibi misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raena Alshaibi. Filipowicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raena Alshaibi misses with a double jab.
Raena Alshaibi misses with a wild body shot.
Filipowicz unleashes a big counter combination but Raena Alshaibi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Filipowicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Filipowicz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raena Alshaibi.
Raena Alshaibi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raena Alshaibi loads up on a big right hand but Filipowicz slips the punch.
Filipowicz is looking for the big counter here.
Raena Alshaibi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filipowicz manages to avoid it.
Filipowicz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Raena Alshaibi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filipowicz moves away.
Filipowicz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Raena Alshaibi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filipowicz moves away.
Raena Alshaibi swings for the body but Filipowicz moves out of range.
As Raena Alshaibi backs off Filipowicz throws a huge counter combo but Raena Alshaibi manages to avoid it all.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raena Alshaibi misses with a two punch combination.
As Raena Alshaibi backs off Filipowicz throws a huge counter combo but Raena Alshaibi manages to avoid it all.
Filipowicz moves away from the strike by Raena Alshaibi.
Raena Alshaibi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filipowicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Raena Alshaibi.
Raena Alshaibi lands with a right hand.
Raena Alshaibi swings for the body but Filipowicz moves out of range.
Raena Alshaibi throws a big shot that misses.
Raena Alshaibi misses with a wild body shot.
Filipowicz ducks under a wild hook from Raena Alshaibi.
Despite the aggression on Filipowicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raena Alshaibi.
As Raena Alshaibi backs off Filipowicz throws a huge counter combo but Raena Alshaibi manages to avoid it all.
Filipowicz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raena Alshaibi.
As Raena Alshaibi backs off Filipowicz throws a huge counter combo but Raena Alshaibi manages to avoid it all.
Raena Alshaibi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raena Alshaibi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Filipowicz back to the cage. Raena Alshaibi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A telegraphed right hand from Raena Alshaibi misses the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raena Alshaibi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Filipowicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sloppy strikes from Raena Alshaibi. Those never looked like landing.
As Raena Alshaibi backs off Filipowicz throws a huge counter combo but Raena Alshaibi manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Raena Alshaibi throws a hook to the side of Filipowicz's head but Filipowicz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Filipowicz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Raena Alshaibi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raena Alshaibi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Filipowicz's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Raena Alshaibi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raena Alshaibi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filipowicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Raena Alshaibi.
Filipowicz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raena Alshaibi.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Filipowicz might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Raena Alshaibi has got the better of the exchanges.
Filipowicz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raena Alshaibi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raena Alshaibi misses the shot to the body.
As Raena Alshaibi backs off Filipowicz throws a huge counter combo but Raena Alshaibi manages to avoid it all.
Raena Alshaibi throws a hook but Filipowicz blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Filipowicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Raena Alshaibi throws a shot from downtown. Filipowicz moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Raena Alshaibi misses the target.
Filipowicz is looking for the big counter here.
Raena Alshaibi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Filipowicz moves out of range as Raena Alshaibi strikes.
Raena Alshaibi throws a series of punches but Filipowicz avoids them all with ease.
Filipowicz is looking for the big counter here.
Raena Alshaibi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Raena Alshaibi misses the jab.
Raena Alshaibi misses with a looping right.
Raena Alshaibi scores with a punch to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raena Alshaibi misses with a straight right.
Filipowicz ducks under a wild hook from Raena Alshaibi.
A big right from Raena Alshaibi misses.
Despite the aggression on Filipowicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Raena Alshaibi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filipowicz manages to avoid it.
As Raena Alshaibi backs off Filipowicz throws a huge counter combo but Raena Alshaibi manages to avoid it all.
Raena Alshaibi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filipowicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Raena Alshaibi.
Filipowicz unleashes a big counter combination but Raena Alshaibi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Raena Alshaibi throws the left hand but Filipowicz avoids the punch easily.
Raena Alshaibi scores with a three punch combo!
Raena Alshaibi swings for the body but Filipowicz moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Filipowicz unleashes a big counter combination but Raena Alshaibi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Filipowicz slips a jab from Raena Alshaibi.
As Raena Alshaibi backs off Filipowicz throws a huge counter combo but Raena Alshaibi manages to avoid it all.
Raena Alshaibi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filipowicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Raena Alshaibi.
As Raena Alshaibi backs off Filipowicz throws a huge counter combo but Raena Alshaibi manages to avoid it all.
Raena Alshaibi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raena Alshaibi looks to land a left hand but Filipowicz moved out of range nicely.
Filipowicz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raena Alshaibi.
Filipowicz is looking for the big counter here.
Raena Alshaibi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Raena Alshaibi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raena Alshaibi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filipowicz can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raena Alshaibi lands a jab-cross combination.
Raena Alshaibi lands a slapping body shot.
Filipowicz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tymoteusz Filipowicz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raena Alshaibi throws a looping overhand right but Filipowicz ducks down to avoid it.
Filipowicz unleashes a big counter combination but Raena Alshaibi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Filipowicz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Filipowicz moves away from the strike by Raena Alshaibi.
As Raena Alshaibi backs off Filipowicz throws a huge counter combo but Raena Alshaibi manages to avoid it all.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raena Alshaibi misses with a hook.
Filipowicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghassan Raena Alshaibi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Raena Alshaibi misses with a body shot.
Filipowicz is looking for the big counter here.
Raena Alshaibi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filipowicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Raena Alshaibi.
Filipowicz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Raena Alshaibi throws a right hand that misses
and Filipowicz counters with a two punch combo.
Raena Alshaibi misses with a wild body shot.
Raena Alshaibi throws a shot from downtown. Filipowicz moves away and avoids it.
Raena Alshaibi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Filipowicz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Raena Alshaibi misses.
Raena Alshaibi misses with an uppercut. Filipowicz saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raena Alshaibi throws a big shot that misses.
Filipowicz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Filipowicz slips a straight right by Raena Alshaibi.
Raena Alshaibi misses with a series of wild punches.
Filipowicz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sloppy strikes from Raena Alshaibi. Those never looked like landing.
Raena Alshaibi misses the jab.
Filipowicz is looking for the big counter here.
Raena Alshaibi misses with a body shot.
Filipowicz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Raena Alshaibi misses with a hook. Filipowicz ducked under it nicely.
Filipowicz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raena Alshaibi looks to score with a jab to the body but Filipowicz is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Filipowicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters circling - Raena Alshaibi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raena Alshaibi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz slips under a jab from Raena Alshaibi.
As Raena Alshaibi backs off Filipowicz throws a huge counter combo but Raena Alshaibi manages to avoid it all.
Filipowicz slips a straight right by Raena Alshaibi.
Raena Alshaibi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Filipowicz unleashes a big counter combination but Raena Alshaibi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Filipowicz defending well as Raena Alshaibi loads up on a big left hand.
Filipowicz is looking for the big counter here.
Filipowicz staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz moves away from the strike by Raena Alshaibi.
Filipowicz unleashes a big counter combination but Raena Alshaibi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Raena Alshaibi lands a slapping body shot.
Ghassan Raena Alshaibi is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Raena Alshaibi.
Filipowicz moves away from the strike by Raena Alshaibi.
Filipowicz throws a counter combo.
Raena Alshaibi throws a combination. Filipowicz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Raena Alshaibi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Filipowicz is looking for the big counter here.
Raena Alshaibi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Filipowicz.
Filipowicz throws a counter combo.
Ghassan Raena Alshaibi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raena Alshaibi misses with a wild body shot.
Raena Alshaibi misses with a few strikes there.
Raena Alshaibi throws a series of punches but Filipowicz avoids them all with ease.
Filipowicz unleashes a big counter combination but Raena Alshaibi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Raena Alshaibi misses with an uppercut. Filipowicz saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Filipowicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Raena Alshaibi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Filipowicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raena Alshaibi throws the left hand but Filipowicz avoids the punch easily.
Filipowicz is looking for the big counter here.
Tymoteusz Filipowicz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filipowicz slips a straight right by Raena Alshaibi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ghassan Raena Alshaibi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raena Alshaibi 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghassan Raena Alshaibi!

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 Andre Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martim Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Costa
vs
Dias

187 cm
22
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
23
186 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martim Dias!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dias takes the fight into the clinch.
Costa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dias fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but Dias shows good takedown defense.
Dias throws a half hearted mid kick.
Costa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dias sprawls and moves away.
Costa fails with an attempt to clinch.

Dias closes the distance and clinches.

Dias manages to break the clinch.

Costa clinches up against the cage.
Dias taking a breather.
Dias goes for a takedown in the clinch but Costa prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Costa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Dias.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dias pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dias lands with a short shot to the head.

Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dias tries to clinch but Costa moves out of range.

Dias closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dias lands in his opponent's 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.
Dias looking to sit in guard and control but Costa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Costa wants to stand but Dias has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dias keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Costa stands up over Dias, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Costa prevents Dias from getting back to his feet.
Costa wants to stand but Dias has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa stopping the sweep attempt from Dias.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Costa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dias sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Costa somewhat.
Dias pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dias stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dias wants it to stay on the feet.
Dias shoots in for a takedown but Costa shows good takedown defense.
It appears Costa was looking to counter with a kick there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Costa clinches with his opponent.
Dias jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Costa walks away with a smile on his face. Dias gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dias wants to clinch.

Dias pushes Costa up against the cage in a clinch.
Costa stops a takedown attempt from Dias.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Costa decides to pull guard.
Costa keeping full guard, as Dias tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Costa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Martim Dias will probably get the nod.
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.

Costa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dias.
Costa lunges at Dias with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dias's hand.
Costa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dias fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dias misses with a kick to the body

and Costa counters with a shoot takedown. Dias fights it but they end up in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dias can do anything to dispel that myth.
Costa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dias for as long as he can get away with.
Dias tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa trying to control but Dias is working from the bottom.
Dias wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dias will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Dias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Costa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dias's guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Costa throws a half hearted mid kick.

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.

Dias drives through with a takedown into Costa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Costa is looking to sweep but instead, Dias has passed into half guard.
Dias working over Costa with some ground and pound. Costa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Costa gets full guard.
Dias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Costa is trying to keep Dias in close.
Costa pulls Dias in close to his closed guard and prevents Dias from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dias looking to sit in guard and control but Costa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa wants to control from the top but Dias keeps moving.

Dias looking for a guillotine here but Costa defends easily.
Costa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dias swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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.

Dias has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Costa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Costa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Costa dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dias wants to clinch.
Costa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dias moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costa has his takedown stuffed
and Dias connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Costa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dias's guard.
Dias is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Costa is controlling him.

Costa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Costa has managed to get both his arms back between Dias's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias working a defensive guard here.

Dias has his foot on Costa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Costa works his way back into a safe position though.
Dias is trying to hold Costa in close to prevent damage but Costa has managed to pass into half guard.
Dias is looking for a sweep. Costa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dias wants to get back to his feet.
Costa trying to control the action but Dias is working 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.
Costa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

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

Costa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dias is not content to let Costa control the position.
Dias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Dias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa trying to control the action but Dias is working from the bottom.
Andre Costa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Dias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Costa trying to control the position but Dias is working away.
Costa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

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.
Costa trying to control the action but Dias is working from the bottom.
Costa working away.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A bone on bone clash there as Dias blocks the leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Costa.
Costa goes for a double leg but Dias avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dias continues to drive forward.
Dias tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Costa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Costa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dias is proving hard to escape from.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Costa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Costa 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Costa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaue ALmeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

ALmeida
vs
Barbosa

177 cm
24
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

211 cm
21
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaue ALmeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Barbosa enables ALmeida to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barbosa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
ALmeida postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barbosa throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Barbosa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but ALmeida has passed into side control.
ALmeida trying to control the position but Barbosa is working away.
A lull in the action here as ALmeida stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

ALmeida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barbosa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks ALmeida politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. ALmeida prefers to stall for the moment though.
ALmeida working away.
ALmeida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working.
ALmeida takes a little break here. Barbosa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Barbosa is looking to regain half guard here but ALmeida keeps moving and retains side control.
Barbosa connects with an elbow from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
ALmeida in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
ALmeida working the ground and pound.
Barbosa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked ALmeida off and has taken his back!
Barbosa punches the canvas rather than the man.

ALmeida showing good submission defense here.
ALmeida is trying to break free.
ALmeida might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barbosa tries to get the hooks in deep but ALmeida pushed the leg off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ALmeida wants to control his opponent's hands but Barbosa gets his hands free.

Barbosa looking to break ALmeida's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. ALmeida remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Barbosa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
ALmeida controlling Barbosa 's hands.
ALmeida breaks Barbosa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
ALmeida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
ALmeida trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa has a closed guard, preventing ALmeida from standing up.

Barbosa is looking for a triangle but ALmeida pushes his legs off easily.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.

ALmeida content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Barbosa has locked up a guillotine! Barbosa's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? ALmeida is holding on here and Barbosa must be using up a lot of energy. ALmeida has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Barbosa gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jose Barbosa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buddy Guy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Weston
vs
Guy

180 cm
30
235 lbs
17 - 10 - 1

195 cm
49
260 lbs
37 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Weston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buddy Guy!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Weston throws out a loose jab but Guy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guy with the counter takedown but Weston avoids it easily.
Guy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Guy moves away from the strike by Weston.
Guy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Weston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guy.
Guy ducks under a wild hook from Weston.
Guy with the counter takedown but Weston avoids it easily.
Weston misses the shot to the body.
Weston takes a swing at Guy's ribcage but misses.
Guy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Weston defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weston lands a body shot.
Weston throws a body punch but Guy moves out of range.
Guy feints the counter takedown.
Weston misses with a low kick.
And Guy tries to counter it with a takedown but Weston pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Guy.
Guy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Weston defends it well.
A jab lands there for Weston.
Matt Weston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Weston lands with an overhand left.
Weston scores with a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Weston.
Guy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weston. Weston obviously looking to wear him down.
Weston misses with a straight left.
Guy feints the counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Guy tries to counter it with a takedown but Weston pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Weston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Weston misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Weston lands a big uppercut and Guy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Guy looks OK. Weston waves Guy back to his feet!

It looks like Buddy Guy has been cut.
Guy walks straight into a right hand from Weston - that's dropped him! Weston jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Guy from any more punishment! Guy complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Matt Weston!
Matt Weston 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abbe Faria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carrera Villamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Faria
vs
Villamora

195 cm
33
265 lbs
26 - 7 - 0

193 cm
29
240 lbs
16 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abbe Faria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carrera Villamora!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faria is looking to clinch but Villamora is avoiding it.
Villamora is looking for the big counter here.
Faria moves to clinch but Villamora breaks away
and Villamora counters with a left and a right that stings Faria.
Faria swings for the body but Villamora moves out of range.
Villamora throws a counter combo.
Faria throws a body punch but Villamora moves out of range.
Villamora unleashes a big counter combination but Faria bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Faria jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Faria throws a nice looking combination but Villamora bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Faria is looking to clinch but Villamora is avoiding it.
Villamora throws a counter combo.
A jab from Faria misses.
Faria tries to clinch there but Villamora circles away.
As Faria backs off Villamora throws a huge counter combo but Faria manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faria fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abbe Faria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faria throws a lazy uppercut
and Villamora counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Faria tries to clinch but Villamora moves away
and Villamora counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faria tries to clinch but Villamora is having none of it.
Villamora lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Faria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Faria instigates a clinch.
Villamora blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Faria avoiding damage.
Faria gets through Villamora's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Faria with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Faria takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Faria trying to land knees to the body.
Faria putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Villamora in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Faria swings wildly with an uppercut but Villamora uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faria is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Villamora is defending well for now.
Villamora takes a knee to the side of the body.
Villamora looks winded!
Faria tries to land a knee to the head but Villamora blocks with his arms.
Faria misses with some punches.
Faria'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.
Faria misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Villamora.
Villamora prevents a body shot from Faria.
Faria looking to throw knees to the head but Villamora is blocking nicely.
Faria struggles to land a body shot inside as Villamora controls his hands.
Villamora wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villamora avoiding damage as Faria throws knees to the body.
Faria swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Villamora.
Faria misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faria tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Villamora wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Faria has him pressed against the cage.

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

Faria drives through and clinches with Villamora against the cage.
Faria lands a right hand.
Villamora wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Villamora's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Faria fails in his attempt to clinch.
Villamora is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Villamora takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

It looks like Carrera Villamora has been cut.
Faria misses with a left hand
and Villamora counters with a three punch combo that has Faria backing up. Faria nods at Villamora to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faria fails with an attempt to clinch.
Faria swings widly with a right hand
and Villamora counters with a series of strikes. Faria will be more careful next time no doubt.
Villamora is working the combinations to good effect here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faria closes the distance looking to clinch
and Villamora counters with a left and a right that stings Faria.
Faria wants to clinch
and Villamora counters with a one-two to the body.
Faria misses with a left hand
and Villamora counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Faria misses the shot to the body.
Villamora has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Faria finds it's way round the side to connect with Villamora's head.
Faria misses with a hook
and Villamora counters with a three punch combo that has Faria backing up. Faria nods at Villamora to acknowledge the strikes.
Faria uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Villamora has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carrera Villamora will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carrera Villamora's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Villamora keeps the fight on the outside.
Villamora is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Faria looks to clinch
and Villamora counters with a two punch combo.
Faria stuns Villamora with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Faria forces Villamora back against the cage and clinches.
Faria putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Villamora in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Faria tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Villamora avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Faria fails to land.
Faria trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villamora on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Villamora wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Faria throws a knee to the head but misses.
Faria swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faria has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Villamora on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Faria tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Villamora avoids it.
Villamora managing to block the knees to the body from Faria.

Villamora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Faria misses with an uppercut
and Villamora counters with a left and a right that stings Faria.

Faria drives through and clinches with Villamora against the cage.
Faria misses with a hook from the clinch.
Villamora managing to block the knees to the body from Faria.
Faria using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Villamora has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Faria'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.
Faria lands a right hand that snaps the head of Villamora backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villamora blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Faria missing with knees to the body.
Faria throws a head punch that misses.
Villamora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faria lands a nice uppercut.
Faria missing with knees to the body.
Faria throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faria misses with a punch to the body.
Faria with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Faria misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Faria fails to land.
Faria lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Villamora escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Faria throws a combination that misses
and Villamora counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Villamora counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Faria misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Villamora.
Faria tries to clinch up but Villamora circles away and keeps his distance.
Faria tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Villamora manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Faria tries to clinch but Villamora moves away
and Villamora counters with a left and a right that stings Faria.
Faria tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Faria misses with a looping right.
Villamora unleashes a big counter combination but Faria bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Faria missing with a left hand there. Villamora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carrera Villamora seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Faria throws a right hand that misses
and Villamora counters with a one-two to the body.
Villamora blocks a jab.
Villamora is looking for the big counter here.
Faria rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Villamora counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faria tries to close the distance and clinch up but Villamora swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faria tries to clinch but Villamora moves away
and Villamora counters with a left and a right that stings Faria.
Faria wants to clinch up but Villamora keeps it at a distance.
Faria darts in trying to clinch
and Villamora counters with a one-two to the body.
Faria tries to clinch but Villamora moves out of range.
Faria tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Villamora manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Villamora uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faria.
Villamora lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Faria tries to close the distance and clinch but Villamora swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Villamora's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Faria tries to clinch up but Villamora circles away and keeps his distance.
Villamora lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Faria tries to clinch but Villamora moves out of range.
As Faria backs off Villamora throws a huge counter combo but Faria manages to avoid it all.
Faria closes the distance but Villamora moves to the side
and Villamora counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carrera Villamora showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carrera Villamora's cut.
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!

Faria with a jab.
Faria tries to clinch
and Villamora counters with a two punch combo.
Faria is looking to clinch but Villamora is avoiding it.
Faria cracks Villamora with a right hand to the side of the head.
Villamora slips under a jab from Faria.
Villamora throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Faria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Villamora throws a counter combo.
Villamora keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faria throws a body punch but Villamora moves out of range.
Faria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Villamora paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faria wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria fails in his attempt to clinch.
Villamora is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Villamora swats away the attempt to clinch by Faria.
Villamora keeps the fight on the outside.
Villamora unleashes a big counter combination but Faria bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Faria tries to clinch up.
Villamora is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Faria closes the distance and clinches.
Faria working aggressively here.
Faria scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Villamora avoiding damage as Faria throws knees to the body.
Faria has a couple of punches blocked by Villamora.
Faria throws a head punch that misses.
Faria lands a good knee to the midsection. Villamora won't want to take too many of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faria with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Faria tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Villamora's elbow.
Faria swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Villamora wants to break free but Faria has control.
Villamora's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Villamora avoiding damage as Faria throws knees to the body.
Villamora has had enough of the clinch but Faria keeps him there for the moment.
Faria misses with a knee strike.
Villamora is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Faria.

Villamora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Faria lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villamora ducks under a wild hook from Faria.
Faria darts in trying to clinch
and Villamora counters with a one-two to the body.
Carrera Villamora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faria is looking to clinch.
Villamora takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Faria moves into the clinch.
Faria keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Villamora's efforts to push away.
Villamora blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Villamora wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Villamora is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Villamora as Faria tries to tie him up.
Villamora prevents a body shot from Faria.
Abbe Faria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Villamora is trying to force a seperation but Faria has the dominant position.
Villamora tries to break the clinch but Faria is controlling the position.
Faria working aggressively here.
Faria tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Faria is trying to stall.

Villamora's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faria tries to clinch up
and Villamora counters with a two punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abbe Faria showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Villamora has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carrera Villamora!
Carrera Villamora really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.