RFC 0,5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Tenrec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spartan Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tenrec's entrance music is gangster in paradise. A fine choice. Spartan Chuteboxe is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Tenrec
vs
Chuteboxe

190 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Bushido Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Tenrec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spartan Chuteboxe!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tenrec shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chuteboxe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tenrec looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Chuteboxe wants to stand but Tenrec is controlling the position.

Chuteboxe has his feet on Tenrec's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Chuteboxe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chuteboxe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tenrec is able to avoid easily.
Chuteboxe misses with a head kick.

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

Tenrec is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chuteboxe is just riding it out for now. Tenrec eventually gives up the hold.

Tenrec is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chuteboxe pushes Tenrec off looking to stand but Tenrec dives back in and keeps control.
Chuteboxe is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chuteboxe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tenrec.
Tenrec checks a low kick from Chuteboxe.

Tenrec feints and as Chuteboxe raises his hands in defense, Tenrec changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chuteboxe keeping moving, preventing Tenrec from controlling successfully.
Tenrec prevents Chuteboxe from getting back to his feet.
Tenrec trying to control but Chuteboxe is working from the bottom.

Tenrec drops back looking for a leg! Chuteboxe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chuteboxe manages to kick Tenrec off! Tenrec jumps back into Chuteboxe's guard.

Tenrec drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tenrec jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chuteboxe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tenrec is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

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

Tenrec is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chuteboxe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tenrec.
Chuteboxe is trying to stand up here but Tenrec is controlling him well.
Tenrec is looking to advance position but Chuteboxe won't allow it.
Chuteboxe wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tenrec checks a leg kick.
Chuteboxe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tenrec.
Tenrec could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Tenrec scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chuteboxe wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenrec tries to pass to full mount but Chuteboxe defends it.

Tenrec seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chuteboxe wants to get back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chuteboxe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Tenrec changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chuteboxe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tenrec works to advance to full mount. Chuteboxe defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Chuteboxe trying desperately to get to his feet.
Tenrec is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Tenrec dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Chuteboxe throws a push kick but Tenrec slaps the foot to one side.
Chuteboxe throws a leg kick that misses.
Chuteboxe throws a wild body kick that Tenrec sees coming a mile off.
Chuteboxe misses with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Chuteboxe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chuteboxe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good leg kick by Chuteboxe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Chuteboxe.
Chuteboxe misses with a head kick.
Chuteboxe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Tenrec scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chuteboxe tries to kick Tenrec off but Tenrec keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tenrec looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tenrec looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chuteboxe wants to get back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chuteboxe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tenrec.
Tenrec checks a leg kick.

Tenrec shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tenrec showed some decent athleticism there.

Tenrec is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chuteboxe sees it coming and defends easily.
Chuteboxe pushes Tenrec off looking to stand but Tenrec dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Tenrec seems content to control.
Chuteboxe is trying to stand up here but Tenrec is controlling him well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tenrec tries to clinch but Chuteboxe moves out of range.
Chuteboxe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tenrec drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chuteboxe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tenrec prevents Chuteboxe from breaking the clinch.

Tenrec decides to pull guard.
Chuteboxe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tenrec is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenrec seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tenrec's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Chuteboxe wants to stand but Tenrec is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tenrec 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.
Chuteboxe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tenrec is proving hard to escape from.

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.
Tenrec wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chuteboxe wants to stand but Tenrec has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Chuteboxe tries to keep at a distance but Tenrec has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chuteboxe prevents a takedown attempt there.

Chuteboxe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tenrec takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chuteboxe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tenrec is able to avoid easily.

Tenrec gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Tenrec dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Chuteboxe tries to score with a low kick but Tenrec moves his leg out of the way.
Chuteboxe throws a sloppy head kick and Tenrec moves out of range easily.
Spartan Chuteboxe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tenrec throws the kick towards the body but Chuteboxe avoids it.
Chuteboxe looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Tenrec closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Chuteboxe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chuteboxe is looking to break free of the clinch but Tenrec has double underhooks.
Tenrec wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Chuteboxe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chuteboxe.
Chuteboxe moves out of range as Tenrec throws a body kick.

Tenrec shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chuteboxe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chuteboxe is trying to stand back up but Tenrec is controlling him
Tenrec trying to mount his opponent but Chuteboxe defends it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tenrec stops Chuteboxe from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chuteboxe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Tenrec fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chuteboxe sprawls well initially but Tenrec persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chuteboxe is trying to stand.

Tenrec is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chuteboxe sees it coming and defends easily.
Chuteboxe is trying to stand.
Spartan Chuteboxe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tenrec seems to be working for a kimura but Chuteboxe defends the submission attempt.
Chuteboxe wants to get back to his feet.
Chuteboxe won't allow Tenrec to pass to mount.
Tenrec wants to take a breather but Chuteboxe is having none of it.
Chuteboxe looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chuteboxe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chuteboxe throws a head kick but Tenrec moves out of range.
Chuteboxe is looking to chop away at Tenrec's legs.
Chuteboxe swings for the body but Tenrec moves out of range.

Chuteboxe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tenrec to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chuteboxe throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenrec wants to control from the top but Chuteboxe keeps moving.
Chuteboxe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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

Tenrec is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Chuteboxe working for a triangle but Tenrec defends it easily.
Chuteboxe wants to stand but Tenrec is controlling the position.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Tenrec closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chuteboxe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tenrec is controlling him well.

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

Chuteboxe throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Chuteboxe looks to land a body kick but Tenrec moved away.
A leg kick checked by Tenrec.
Tenrec throws the kick towards the body but Chuteboxe avoids it.
Tenrec moves out of range of the body kick.

Tenrec fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chuteboxe, pushing him back against the cage.

Tenrec is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chuteboxe can't fight it off and eventually Tenrec manages to take the fight to the floor. Chuteboxe looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Chuteboxe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tenrec is aware though and is defending well.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Tenrec!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Aronyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Take Beating (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aronyan comes to the cage accompanied by Warriors Of The World - Manowar. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Aronyan
vs
Beating

175 cm
21
172 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

184 cm
18
166 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Aronyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Take Beating!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beating is defended easily by Aronyan.
Beating ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aronyan moves away.
Beating misses with a looping right.
Beating tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aronyan swivels and escapes.

Aronyan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Aronyan decides to stand back up.

Aronyan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Beating sprawls well initially but Aronyan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aronyan controlling the action here.
Beating is not content to let Aronyan control the position.
Aronyan trying to advance position but Beating counters by regaining guard.
Beating trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aronyan stopping the sweep attempt from Beating.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Beating had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aronyan defends it easily.
Beating controls Aronyan momentarily but Aronyan frees himself.

Aronyan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aronyan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Aronyan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aronyan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beating throws a head kick but Aronyan moves out of range.
Beating fails to land with a series of punches.
Beating fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aronyan manages to avoid it.

Aronyan shoots in and bounces Beating off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Beating looking to control.
Beating manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Aronyan regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aronyan is looking to improve his position.
Aronyan is staying active underneath Beating, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aronyan is pressing down on Beating's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Aronyan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beating is aware though and is defending well.
Beating is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Aronyan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aronyan is breathing heavily.
Beating trying to control the position from guard on top but Aronyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Beating is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aronyan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aronyan has escaped and now he's on top!
Beating is trying to control the position but Aronyan postures up.
Beating might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aronyan kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Beating is looking for a triangle here but Aronyan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Beating is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Beating gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Aronyan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Beating is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Aronyan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aronyan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Aronyan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Beating is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Beating has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beating trying to control but Aronyan is working from the bottom.
Aronyan is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aronyan keeping moving, preventing Beating from controlling successfully.

Aronyan has an active guard here but Beating has managed to pass into half guard.
Beating trying to pass the guard but Aronyan defending well.
Beating missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beating not landing any meaningful shots 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.
Beating thows a huge punch but Aronyan dodges it nicely.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Aronyan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aronyan showed some decent athleticism there.
Beating is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aronyan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aronyan's back!
Beating is hanging on to Aronyan's back as he tries to escape.

Beating has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Beating is breathing heavily.
Beating wants to control but Aronyan is keeping busy.
Beating wants to control but Aronyan manages to buck him off and is now in Beating's guard! Nice work there by Aronyan!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beating is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Beating throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beating is looking to advance position but Aronyan won't allow it.
Mike Aronyan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beating is keen to just control but Aronyan is a slippery customer.
Aronyan moves into full guard.
Aronyan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beating manages to get himself to full guard.

Aronyan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aronyan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beating is keeping the position for now.
Beating is trying to control the position but Aronyan postures up.
Beating is pulling down on Aronyan's head. It's preventing any offense from Aronyan, at least for the moment.

Beating working for a triangle but Aronyan defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Aronyan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Beating fails with the takedown

and Aronyan counters with a shoot takedown. Beating fights it but they end up in guard.
Beating is trying to hold Aronyan in close to prevent damage but Aronyan has managed to pass into half guard.
Aronyan stops Beating from getting back to his feet.
Aronyan is trying to control. Beating wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aronyan wants to pass the guard but Beating is defending well.

Aronyan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Beating has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aronyan is working away from the top position though.
Beating takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aronyan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beating sees it coming and defends easily.
Beating is trying to get back to full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Beating fails with the takedown

so Aronyan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Beating lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aronyan!
Aronyan gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aronyan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beating is thwarting Aronyan's attempts to control the position.
Aronyan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beating.

Aronyan looking for submissions off his back.
Beating missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beating trying to control the action but Aronyan is working from the bottom.
Beating has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Beating wants to control the pace but Aronyan is squirming around nicely.
Aronyan regains half guard.

Beating is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aronyan sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Aronyan actively working from the bottom here.
Beating moves into full mount! Aronyan won't be happy about that!
Beating misses with a head shot.
Aronyan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aronyan wants to hold on but Beating pushes him away.
Aronyan reaches up to try and control the position but Beating seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Aronyan rolls and tries to escape and now Beating has his back!
Take Beating has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Aronyan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beating misses with an elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Aronyan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aronyan 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Aronyan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jone crazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Gracie
vs
crazy

183 cm
20
206 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Bling Bling
Rio Mma Clothing - PROMOTION $25

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Gracie!
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, jone crazy!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Rogerio Gracie has been cut.

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

Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. crazy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
crazy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gracie is chipping away with strikes.
Gracie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
crazy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
crazy is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Gracie pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Gracie has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! crazy is forced to tap!

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

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Falcao Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sterling Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chuteboxe
vs
Thomas

160 cm
18
146 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
152 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Falcao Chuteboxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sterling Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuteboxe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomas defends it nicely.

Thomas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chuteboxe did well to prevent Thomas getting side control.
Thomas working the head and body with strikes.
Thomas is thwarting Chuteboxe's attempts to control the position.
Chuteboxe is looking for a sweep. Thomas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thomas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thomas is thwarting Chuteboxe's attempts to control the position.

Chuteboxe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chuteboxe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thomas is looking to advance position but Chuteboxe won't allow it.
Thomas prevents Chuteboxe from improving his position.

Thomas is looking for a kimura but Chuteboxe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thomas to get the leverage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thomas wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt - Chuteboxe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Thomas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Chuteboxe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thomas defends well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thomas preventing the sweep.
Chuteboxe could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Thomas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thomas is looking to stand up but Chuteboxe won't let him.

Chuteboxe has his foot on Thomas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thomas works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chuteboxe is breathing heavily.

Chuteboxe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thomas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thomas is working Chuteboxe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chuteboxe keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thomas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thomas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chuteboxe is trying to keep Thomas in close.

Chuteboxe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thomas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thomas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Chuteboxe has his foot on Thomas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thomas works his way back into a safe position though.
Thomas trying to control but Chuteboxe is working from the bottom.
Thomas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chuteboxe is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Chuteboxe looking for a guillotine here but Thomas defends easily.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Chuteboxe is keeping the position.
Thomas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Thomas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thomas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thomas distracts Chuteboxe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four 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.
Thomas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thomas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thomas controls from within his opponent's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sterling Thomas.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Chuteboxe keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thomas.
Chuteboxe misses with a takedown

and Thomas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thomas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chuteboxe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas is controlling the pace.

Chuteboxe actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chuteboxe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chuteboxe shoots in but no luck this time.
Chuteboxe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.

Chuteboxe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thomas trying to control but Chuteboxe is working from the bottom.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Chuteboxe is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas landing with the ground and pound.
Thomas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuteboxe looking to control.
Thomas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chuteboxe keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.

Chuteboxe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thomas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chuteboxe looking to control.
Thomas works over Chuteboxe with some ground and pound from guard.
Thomas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thomas is in close to Chuteboxe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chuteboxe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thomas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thomas with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe controls Thomas momentarily but Thomas frees himself.
Thomas is stalling in the full guard.

Chuteboxe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thomas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chuteboxe's head.
Thomas working some strikes from top position.
Thomas connects with a couple of short punches.
Thomas is in close to Chuteboxe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thomas stays in close to Chuteboxe's body and controls the position.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Chuteboxe keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chuteboxe is keeping the position for now.
Chuteboxe trying to control the position.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Sterling Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chuteboxe keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sterling Thomas.
Thomas leaves Chuteboxe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Falcao Chuteboxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Thomas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thomas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thomas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chuteboxe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thomas connects with a nice short shot to Chuteboxe's temple.
Thomas drops an elbow to the side of Chuteboxe's head.

Chuteboxe actively working from the bottom here.
Thomas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chuteboxe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Thomas escapes and gets back to his feet.

Thomas rushes Chuteboxe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Thomas is trying to trip Chuteboxe. He has hold of a leg but Chuteboxe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Thomas persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Thomas is stalling in the full guard.
Chuteboxe looking for a sweep. Not yet Chuteboxe, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sterling Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Thomas tries to clinch but Chuteboxe is having none of it.
Chuteboxe shoots in but no luck this time.

Thomas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chuteboxe sprawls well initially but Thomas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thomas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chuteboxe is trying to get back to full guard.
Thomas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Chuteboxe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Chuteboxe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thomas slips a nice elbow through Chuteboxe's hands, connecting with Chuteboxe's forehead.
Chuteboxe tries to roll over but Thomas keeps him under control.
Thomas is taking a breather. Chuteboxe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is nestled in close to Chuteboxe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Chuteboxe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thomas pulls his head out easily.

Thomas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chuteboxe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thomas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thomas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chuteboxe trying to control here.
Thomas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chuteboxe works his way to full guard. Good work.

Chuteboxe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thomas lands a couple of elbows.
Thomas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sterling Thomas.

Thomas scores with a takedown into Chuteboxe's guard.

Chuteboxe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Falcao Chuteboxe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Chuteboxe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chuteboxe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Chuteboxe's legs - danger averted.
Thomas content to stall in guard here.
Thomas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Chuteboxe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thomas is aware though and is defending well.
Thomas is stalling in the full 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.

Chuteboxe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thomas defends it easily.
Chuteboxe has momentary wrist control but Thomas slips an elbow through the middle.
Thomas working some strikes from top position.
Thomas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thomas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Chuteboxe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Chuteboxe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thomas defends well.
Thomas chips away with some ground and pound.
Sterling Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas scoring with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sterling Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomas 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sterling Thomas!