F.U.C.K. Street Fights PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Mont Alvernne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmilson Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Mont Alvernne
vs
Alves

174 cm
19
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charlie Mont Alvernne!
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, Edmilson Alves!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mont Alvernne changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alves looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Mont Alvernne has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Alves is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mont Alvernne yanks on the arm and Alves is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mont Alvernne.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charlie Mont Alvernne!

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34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Madureira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Kade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keith Kade will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Madureira
vs
Kade

192 cm
23
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

210 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Madureira!
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, Keith Kade!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Madureira scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Madureira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Madureira trying to control the action but Kade is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Madureira is trying to get an arm triangle but Kade is defending well.
Madureira is breathing heavily.
Kade is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kade is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madureira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kade keeps working.

Madureira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kade is looking to clinch.
Keith Kade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Madureira swats away the attempt to clinch by Kade.
Kade wants to clinch.
Madureira steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kade. That one must have hurt.

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.
Kade lets loose with a powerful body kick. Madureira will feel that in the morning.
Kade goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kade wants to clinch.
Kade throws a head kick that Madureira semi-blocks.
Kade tries to clinch there but Madureira circles away.
Madureira takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Madureira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kade sprawls well. Kade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Madureira gets slowly back to his feet.
Kade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Madureira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kade delivers a nice body kick.
Kade misses with a double jab.
Madureira keeps the fight on the outside.
Kade wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kade wants to clinch up but Madureira keeps it at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kade.
Kade lands a high kick!
Kade wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Madureira dives in and grabs Kade's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kade pushes down on Madureira's head and hops out.
Kade tries to clinch but Madureira is having none of it.
Madureira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keith Kade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Kade.
Kade tries to close the distance and clinch but Madureira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Madureira shoots in looking for a takedown. Kade tries to sprawl out of it but Madureira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kade manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Madureira. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kade wants to get back to striking at distance but Madureira won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Madureira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kade just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kade wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kade lands an elbow that stopped Madureira in his tracks for a moment.
Kade wants to break free but Madureira has control.
Kade has had enough of the clinch but Madureira keeps him there for the moment.
Kade lands an elbow that stopped Madureira in his tracks for a moment.
Kade wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kade wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Madureira has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Kade dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kade tries to close the distance and clinch but Madureira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joao Madureira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kade lands the left hand.
Kade stuffs the takedown.
Kade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Madureira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kade pinned against the cage. Kade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A big right from Madureira misses.
Kade doesn't manage to clinch there - Madureira circles away.
Kade tries to clinch up but Madureira circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Madureira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Madureira throws a head kick that misses

and Kade counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kade throws an elbow but it misses.
Kade throws an elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madureira blocks an elbow strike.

Kade breaks the clinch.
Madureira keeps the fight on the outside.
Kade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Madureira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Madureira takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Madureira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Madureira somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Madureira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kade tries to clinch up but Madureira circles away and keeps his distance.
Madureira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kade doesn't manage to clinch there - Madureira circles away.
Madureira circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Madureira crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kade - the referee stops the clock and Madureira gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kade. Madureira manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Madureira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kade is looking to clinch.
Madureira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kade is looking to clinch.
Kade is looking to clinch.
Kade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Madureira keeps the fight on the outside.
Kade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Madureira misses with a takedown attempt - Kade sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Kade rushes Madureira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Madureira blocks the elbow strike.
Kade wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kade looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Madureira avoids a wild elbow strike from Kade.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kade pushes off an throws an elbow but Madureira leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kade throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Madureira blocks it with crossed arms.
Kade is trying to break the clinch but Madureira is controlling him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kade.
Madureira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kade prevents Madureira from breaking the clinch.

Madureira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kade tries to clinch there but Madureira circles away.
Kade tries to clinch up but Madureira circles away and keeps his distance.
Kade throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Madureira shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kade is not content to let Madureira control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madureira tries to pass to full mount but Kade defends it.
Kade wants to improve his position but Madureira is controlling well.
Madureira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kade keeps working.
Kade is trying to stand back up but Madureira is controlling him
Madureira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kade knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madureira trying to control the action but Kade is working from the bottom.
Kade is looking for a sweep. Madureira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Kade 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!

Madureira keeps the fight on the outside.
Kade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Madureira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kade doesn't manage to clinch there - Madureira circles away.

Madureira is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kade's half guard.
Kade trying to control but Madureira postures up.
Madureira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kade knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kade moves into full guard.
Madureira wants to pass the guard but Kade is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madureira preventing the sweep.
Kade is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Madureira 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.

Madureira drops back looking for a leg! Kade is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kade manages to kick Madureira off! Madureira jumps back into Kade's guard.
Madureira prevents Kade from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Madureira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kade throws a series of punches but Madureira moves out of range.
Kade tries to clinch but Madureira moves out of range.
Madureira shoots in but Kade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kade wants to clinch up but Madureira keeps it at a distance.
Kade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Madureira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kade wants to clinch up but Madureira keeps it at a distance.
Madureira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kade counters with a good low kick that Madureira was not able to check.
Kade tries to close the distance and clinch but Madureira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kade tries to clinch up.
Joao Madureira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Madureira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Madureira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kade's waist but Kade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Madureira off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Madureira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kade tries to clinch up.
Kade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Madureira swats away the attempt to clinch by Kade.
Kade misses with a two punch combination.
Kade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Madureira fails with the takedown.
Kade tries to clinch up but Madureira circles away and keeps his distance.
Madureira fails with the takedown.
Kade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Madureira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kade tries to clinch but Madureira is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Madureira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Madureira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kade.
Kade tries to close the distance and clinch but Madureira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kade throws a series of strikes that have Madureira backpedaling.
Madureira takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Madureira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Madureira shoots in but no luck this time.
Kade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Madureira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kade bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kade tries to clinch up.
Kade fails with an attempt to clinch.

Madureira feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Keith Kade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Madureira passes Kade's left leg - he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Madureira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kade 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Kade!

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FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Neto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neto has chosen Bad Boys - Bob Marley as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Guy
vs
Neto

195 cm
23
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
21
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buddy Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Neto!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neto doesn't manage to clinch there - Guy circles away.
Neto wants to clinch up but Guy keeps it at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Guy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Neto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Guy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Guy stalling against the cage.
A short uppercut from Guy.
Neto has Guy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Guy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Guy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Guy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Netos head.
Guy presses Neto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Guy scores with a shoulder strike.
Guy digs a right hand underneath Neto's ribcage. Neto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Neto working hard to break the clinch.
Guy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Neto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Guy has him pressed against the cage.
Guy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Neto looks gassed!
Guy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Guy floors Neto with a big punch on the inside! Neto is trying to recover but Guy dives into side control.

Neto is rocked!
Guy scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Neto is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Guy can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buddy Guy!

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97%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Torrentini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Nowak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Torrentini
vs
Nowak

197 cm
19
309 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luciano Torrentini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jan Nowak!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torrentini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Torrentini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Torrentini tries to bum rush Nowak with a series of wild strikes but Nowak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Torrentini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nowak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Torrentini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Torrentini tries to clinch up

and Nowak moves into the clinch.

Nowak jumps guard.
Nowak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nowak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Torrentini is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nowak keeping moving, preventing Torrentini from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torrentini with a nice head shot there.

It looks like Jan Nowak has been cut.
Nowak looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrentini missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Torrentini postures up in Nowak's guard and throws a big left but Nowak blocks it.
Torrentini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Torrentini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Torrentini postures up in Nowak's guard and throws a big left but Nowak blocks it.
Torrentini is looking to advance position but Nowak has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Nowak avoids the attempt from Torrentini to control.
Nowak throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Nowak controlling from the full mount.
Torrentini bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Torrentini 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.
Nowak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nowak strikes from his own guard.
Nowak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Torrentini looking to pass the guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torrentini trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nowak's guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Torrentini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nowak.
Nowak swats away the attempt to clinch by Torrentini.
Torrentini lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Torrentini.
Nowak wants to clinch.
Torrentini tries to clinch but Nowak moves out of range.
Nowak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nowak fails with the takedown.
Torrentini throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nowak looks gassed!
Torrentini looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torrentini throws a series of strikes that have Nowak backpedaling.

That has opened up Jan Nowak's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torrentini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nowak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

The cut above Jan Nowak's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nowak circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nowak counters with a leg kick.
Torrentini scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Danga de danga de dang - Torrentini scores with a four punch combination!
Torrentini shoots in but Nowak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luciano Torrentini. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Torrentini clinches.
Torrentini can't get the takedown.
Torrentini tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nowak just stands there and leans against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torrentini tries for a takedown. No joy.
Torrentini jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nowak walks away with a smile on his face. Torrentini gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Torrentini closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Jan Nowak's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

Torrentini rushes Nowak and presses him up against the cage.
Torrentini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luciano Torrentini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Nowak's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Torrentini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nowak circles away quickly and effectively.
Torrentini misses with a double jab.
Torrentini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Torrentini.
Torrentini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nowak avoids it really well and circles away.
Nowak fails with a takedown attempt.
Torrentini shoots for a takedown but Nowak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luciano Torrentini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torrentini lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nowak tries to close the distance and clinch but Torrentini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nowak is breathing heavily.
Torrentini has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Nowak. No joy for Torrentini on that attempt.
Torrentini fails with an attempt to clinch.
Torrentini tries to clinch but Nowak is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrentini tries to clinch but Nowak moves away

and Nowak counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nowak prevents Torrentini from improving his position.
Torrentini controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Torrentini is looking to escape.
Torrentini keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nowak blocks the strikes from Torrentini.
Torrentini trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nowak manages to pass to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrentini tries to control Nowak's body but Nowak pushes him off. Torrentini squirms to his side and now Nowak has his back!
Nowak is trying to stick to Torrentini's back but Torrentini is turning into Nowak. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nowak's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Torrentini.
Torrentini is looking to work some ground and pound but Nowak has wrist control.
Torrentini with a flurry of punches that miss.
Torrentini looking to pass the guard.
Nowak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Torrentini stands and throws Nowak's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Check out the look on Torrentini's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jan Nowak's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luciano Torrentini!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Shlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Desmoraine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sergei Shlemenko has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Shlemenko
vs
Desmoraine

184 cm
19
192 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergei Shlemenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Desmoraine!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Desmoraine scores with a takedown into Shlemenko's guard.
Shlemenko wants to stand and escape but Desmoraine is having none of it.
Desmoraine has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shlemenko is proving hard to escape from.
Shlemenko wants to get back to his feet but Desmoraine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Desmoraine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shlemenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Desmoraine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shlemenko working a defensive guard but Desmoraine manages to pass into side control anyway.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko is trying to control Desmoraine's posture but Desmoraine avoids it.
Desmoraine remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shlemenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses.

Shlemenko clinches with his opponent.

Shlemenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Desmoraine misses with the combination.
Desmoraine blocks a head kick by Shlemenko.

Desmoraine scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shlemenko tries to bench press Desmoraine off him but Desmoraine keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Shlemenko's face as Desmoraine controls the position.
Desmoraine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shlemenko prevents Desmoraine from moving into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Shlemenko's shoulder. That is not cool.
Let's hope that Desmoraine 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Shlemenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Desmoraine goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Shlemenko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Desmoraine's guard! Nice work there by Shlemenko!
Shlemenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Shlemenko stands up from Desmoraine's guard - Shlemenko perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Desmoraine is looking to clinch but Shlemenko is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Desmoraine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Shlemenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Desmoraine tries to clinch but Shlemenko moves out of range.
Shlemenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shlemenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Paul Desmoraine has been cut.
Desmoraine throws a head kick but Shlemenko moves out of range.

Desmoraine shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Desmoraine wants to take a breather but Shlemenko is having none of it.
Desmoraine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desmoraine stalling away here and it's allowed Shlemenko to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Paul Desmoraine.
Shlemenko throws a series of punches but Desmoraine moves out of range.

Desmoraine clinches with his opponent.
Shlemenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Desmoraine won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shlemenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Desmoraine pulls guard.
Shlemenko wants to stand but Desmoraine has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shlemenko trying to control but Desmoraine is working from the bottom.
Shlemenko is really struggling to control Desmoraine but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Desmoraine doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Desmoraine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko stops Desmoraine from standing up.
Desmoraine is trying to keep Shlemenko in close.

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

and Desmoraine counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Shlemenko's guard now.
Desmoraine trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.
Desmoraine wants to stand and escape but instead Shlemenko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Shlemenko wants to stand but Desmoraine has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko trying to control but Desmoraine is working from the bottom.
Desmoraine looking to control.
Desmoraine is controlling Shlemenko's posture.
Shlemenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Desmoraine trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Desmoraine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Desmoraine's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Desmoraine scores with a takedown into Shlemenko's guard.
Desmoraine wants to control from the top but Shlemenko keeps moving.
Desmoraine wants to pass the guard but Shlemenko is keeping the position.
Desmoraine looking to sit in guard and control but Shlemenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desmoraine striking off his back but it's not causing Shlemenko any problems.
Shlemenko trying to control but Desmoraine is working from the bottom.
Shlemenko wants to pass the guard but Desmoraine is keeping the position.
Desmoraine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Desmoraine takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Desmoraine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Desmoraine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shlemenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Shlemenko thumps Desmoraine with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shlemenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shlemenko closes the distance but Desmoraine moves to the side

and Desmoraine counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shlemenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Desmoraine gets an underhook and turns Shlemenko into the cage.
Shlemenko tries to circle away but Desmoraine has him pinned against the cage.

Shlemenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sergei Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desmoraine is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses.
Shlemenko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shlemenko lands a head kick. Desmoraine smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shlemenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sergei Shlemenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shlemenko connects with a high kick.
Desmoraine misses with a takedown attempt - Shlemenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Desmoraine throws out a powerful jab.
Desmoraine keeps Shlemenko at a distance using the push kick.
Desmoraine throws a push kick but Shlemenko slaps the foot to one side.

Desmoraine changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shlemenko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Desmoraine looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Desmoraine throwing strikes but Shlemenko manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Desmoraine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Desmoraine is looking to regain half guard here but Shlemenko keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desmoraine is pushing Shlemenko's head away, looking to escape. Shlemenko manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Shlemenko clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Desmoraine's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Desmoraine shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shlemenko's guard.
Shlemenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Desmoraine tries to stand but Shlemenko is controlling from the bottom.
Shlemenko wants to stand but Desmoraine is controlling the position.
Shlemenko trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desmoraine preventing the sweep.
Shlemenko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Desmoraine tries to lock up and control but Shlemenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Desmoraine is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Desmoraine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Desmoraine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Desmoraine is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Desmoraine is trying to escape the mount.
Desmoraine throwing hammer fists to the chest of Shlemenko. What's that going to do exactly?
Desmoraine tries to hold on but Shlemenko postures up.
Shlemenko looking to control but Desmoraine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine wants to control but Shlemenko is having none of it.
Shlemenko looking to control and managing it successfully.

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.
Shlemenko wants to control the pace but Desmoraine is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Desmoraine tries to reverse the position but Shlemenko maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Desmoraine dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Paul Desmoraine's cut.
That's time! Shlemenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.

Desmoraine shoots in for a takedown but Shlemenko shows good takedown defense.

Desmoraine has Shlemenko up against the cage in a clinch.

Shlemenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shlemenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Desmoraine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Desmoraine tries to clinch but Shlemenko is having none of it.
Shlemenko connects with a nice looking jab.
Shlemenko avoids a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a nice head kick!
Desmoraine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Desmoraine is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Desmoraine decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shlemenko is trying to escape back to his feet but Desmoraine uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desmoraine tries to score with some ground and pound. Shlemenko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Shlemenko struggling a bit here.
Desmoraine scoring with punches from side control.

Desmoraine decides to stand back up.

Desmoraine closes the distance and pushes Shlemenko back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko tries for a takedown but Desmoraine manages to get underhooks.
Desmoraine tries to pull guard but Shlemenko won't allow it.
Sergei Shlemenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Desmoraine.
Desmoraine is struggling to control the position.
Desmoraine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shlemenko is keeping busy.
Desmoraine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shlemenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Shlemenko breaks the clinch.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Desmoraine is looking to clinch.
Desmoraine on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That has opened up Paul Desmoraine's cut even more.
Shlemenko dives in and grabs Desmoraine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Desmoraine pushes down on Shlemenko's head and hops out.
Desmoraine misses with a head kick.

Desmoraine looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shlemenko keeping moving, preventing Desmoraine from controlling successfully.
Desmoraine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine looking to sit in guard and control but Shlemenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sergei Shlemenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Desmoraine trying to keep a closed guard but Shlemenko is proving a slippery customer.

Shlemenko stands and steps away. Desmoraine gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

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.
Shlemenko fakes the leg kick and cracks Desmoraine in the body.
Desmoraine misses with a few strikes there.
Shlemenko lands a jab.
Shlemenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Desmoraine tries to clinch up.
Desmoraine is looking to clinch but Shlemenko is avoiding it.
Shlemenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Desmoraine backs up against the cage.
Shlemenko throws a series of punches but Desmoraine moves out of range.

Desmoraine closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shlemenko to the mat! Shlemenko manages to get full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Desmoraine wants to control from the top but Shlemenko keeps moving.
Paul Desmoraine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Shlemenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Desmoraine 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 47:48
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 47:48
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Desmoraine!
Paul Desmoraine is the new middleweight champion!