UVT: MidWeek Mania XXXIII PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yamato Ryuichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryuichi comes into the arena with In Flames - Cloud Connected blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ryuichi
vs
Xavier

172 cm
24
147 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

166 cm
23
141 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yamato Ryuichi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francisco Xavier!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryuichi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Ryuichi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ryuichi 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.

Xavier drops back looking for a leg! Ryuichi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ryuichi manages to kick Xavier off! Xavier jumps back into Ryuichi's guard.
Ryuichi wants to sweep here but Xavier controlling him for the moment.

Xavier drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ryuichi dives on top into guard.
Ryuichi wants to stand but Xavier is controlling his posture from full guard.

Xavier looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ryuichi passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Xavier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryuichi pulls his head out easily.
It looks like Ryuichi is going to stand back up.

Xavier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryuichi pulls his head out easily.

Xavier looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ryuichi passes into side control!
Xavier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Xavier is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Xavier looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ryuichi stands up and beckons Xavier to his feet.
Ryuichi scores with a leg kick.
Xavier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ryuichi lands with a kick to the temple. Xavier shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ryuichi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ryuichi throws a head kick that Xavier semi-blocks.

It looks like Francisco Xavier has been cut.
Ryuichi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Xavier will feel that in the morning.
Ryuichi scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ryuichi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Xavier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xavier takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ryuichi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ryuichi scores with a leg kick.
Ryuichi cracks the inside of Xavier's front leg.
Ryuichi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ryuichi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Xavier's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ryuichi.
Francisco Xavier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xavier takes a kick to the side of the head.
Xavier takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ryuichi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xavier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ryuichi can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Ryuichi.
Ryuichi lands a nice looking body kick.
Ryuichi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Ryuichi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ryuichi connects with a high kick.
Ryuichi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ryuichi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Xavier tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ryuichi thuds his shin into the meat of Xavier's side.
Ryuichi connects with an inside leg kick.
Ryuichi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Xavier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ryuichi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Xavier.
Ryuichi throws a head kick that Xavier semi-blocks.
Ryuichi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Xavier.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryuichi throws a leg kick which misses Xavier's front leg but catches the back leg as Xavier tries to avoid it.
Ryuichi lands a head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ryuichi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yamato Ryuichi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francisco Xavier's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ryuichi keeps Xavier at a distance using the push kick.
Ryuichi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xavier's sensitive parts.
Xavier tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Xavier looks for a takedown but Ryuichi sprawls well.
Crunch! Ryuichi slams his shin into Xavier's torso.
Ryuichi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ryuichi scores with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ryuichi.
Ryuichi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ryuichi throws a head kick that Xavier semi-blocks.
Good leg kick by Ryuichi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ryuichi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ryuichi throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xavier tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ryuichi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xavier takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Xavier has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ryuichi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryuichi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ryuichi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick from Ryuichi lands but Xavier takes it in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ryuichi.
Ryuichi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xavier can do to turn this around?
Ryuichi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ryuichi thumps Xavier with a low kick.
Ryuichi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ryuichi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Good leg kick by Ryuichi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick from Ryuichi lands but Xavier takes it in his stride.
Ryuichi connects with a leg kick. Xavier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ryuichi throws a head kick that Xavier semi-blocks.
Ryuichi delivers a nice body kick.
Ryuichi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ryuichi scores with a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ryuichi - that will leave a mark!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryuichi connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick from Ryuichi lands but Xavier takes it in his stride.
Ryuichi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Xavier's head.
Ryuichi lands a head kick!
Xavier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ryuichi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryuichi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xavier takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ryuichi cracks the inside of Xavier's front leg.
Ryuichi feints and then cracks Xavier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xavier down.
Ryuichi throws a head kick that Xavier semi-blocks.
Xavier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryuichi lands with a slapping head kick.
A good leg kick by Ryuichi.
Xavier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ryuichi circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ryuichi throws a nice head kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ryuichi.
Xavier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ryuichi. Ryuichi obviously looking to wear him down.
Yamato Ryuichi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryuichi lands with a kick to the temple. Xavier shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ryuichi throws a nice head kick!
Good leg kick by Ryuichi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ryuichi lands a head kick. Xavier smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ryuichi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xavier shoots in but Ryuichi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yamato Ryuichi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Xavier.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Xavier crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ryuichi - the referee stops the clock and Xavier gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ryuichi. Xavier manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ryuichi.
Yamato Ryuichi is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ryuichi.
Ryuichi lands a head kick. Xavier smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Xavier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ryuichi can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryuichi scores with a leg kick.
Ryuichi scores with a head kick.
Ryuichi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ryuichi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xavier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ryuichi.
A head kick from Ryuichi lands but Xavier takes it in his stride.
Xavier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ryuichi.
Ryuichi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ryuichi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ryuichi lands with a slapping head kick.
Ryuichi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xavier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryuichi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ryuichi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xavier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ryuichi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ryuichi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yamato Ryuichi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Francisco Xavier'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. This is the final round!

Ryuichi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ryuichi, right into the meat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ryuichi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xavier.
Ryuichi throws a head kick that half lands.
Ryuichi delivers a nice body kick.
Ryuichi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ryuichi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Xavier fails with a takedown attempt.
Xavier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ryuichi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ryuichi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryuichi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xavier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryuichi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Xavier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryuichi throws a leg kick which misses Xavier's front leg but catches the back leg as Xavier tries to avoid it.
Ryuichi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ryuichi lands with a kick to the temple. Xavier shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Xavier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryuichi swivels and escapes.
Yamato Ryuichi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Xavier.
Ryuichi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Xavier's head.
Ryuichi lands a head kick!
Ryuichi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xavier.
Ryuichi lands with a kick to the temple. Xavier shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ryuichi throws a nice head kick!
Xavier takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ryuichi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ryuichi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ryuichi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Xavier.
Xavier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Xavier takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ryuichi connects with a high kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ryuichi. That's going to slow Xavier down.
Ryuichi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Xavier is defended easily by Ryuichi.
Xavier takes a kick to the side of the head.
Xavier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Xavier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ryuichi defends it nicely.
Xavier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ryuichi. Ryuichi obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryuichi lands a head kick. Xavier smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ryuichi thumps Xavier with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryuichi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Xavier's head.
Ryuichi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Xavier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ryuichi. Xavier shrugs it off though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ryuichi. That's going to slow Xavier down.
Ryuichi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ryuichi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ryuichi.
Ryuichi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ryuichi lands with a slapping head kick.
Ryuichi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ryuichi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ryuichi scores with a push kick.
Ryuichi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xavier's sensitive parts.
Xavier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ryuichi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier shoots in looking for a takedown but Ryuichi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Xavier's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ryuichi lands a leg kick that knocks Xavier off balance momentarily.
Xavier tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ryuichi connects with a high kick.
Ryuichi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xavier. That did some damage!
Ryuichi scores with a head kick.
Ryuichi pushes Xavier away with a front kick.
Ryuichi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ryuichi. That's going to slow Xavier down.
Ryuichi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Xavier takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryuichi throws a nice head kick!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ryuichi enables Xavier to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ryuichi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryuichi is trying to keep Xavier in close.
Francisco Xavier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryuichi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yamato Ryuichi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ryuichi, 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yamato Ryuichi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between D J Rich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter John Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Peter John Murphy was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

J Rich
vs
John Murphy

173 cm
26
145 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

170 cm
27
135 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, D J Rich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter John Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Rich.
Rich shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
D J Rich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Rich throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Rich throws a sloppy body shot
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murphy throws a body punch but Rich moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich misses with a takedown attempt - Murphy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murphy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murphy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rich.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D J Rich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy misses with the combination.

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.
Murphy cracks a nice hook into Rich's ribs.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A cross from Rich lands.
Rich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rich fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
Rich misses with a takedown
and Murphy counters with a series of strikes. Rich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rich.
Rich looks for a takedown but Murphy sprawls well.
Rich is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rich shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murphy misses with a combination
and Rich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Murphy as Rich shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter John Murphy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rich looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Rich misses with a double jab.
Murphy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rich rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice takedown defense from Murphy. No joy for Rich on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Oooooh!!! Murphy has knocked Rich down with a huge combo! Murphy steps away and waves a wobbly Rich back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Rich is rocked!
Rich tries to clinch
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A cross from Murphy lands.
Oh Rich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
D J Rich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rich seems to have got his legs back now.

Murphy cracks Rich with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Murphy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rich to stand back up!
Peter John Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy drops Rich with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Rich! Murphy dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter John Murphy!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sakamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Thinker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sakamoto
vs
Thinker

180 cm
23
212 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

191 cm
26
216 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Sakamoto!
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, Mr Thinker!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Sakamoto misses the target.
Thinker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sakamoto.
Thinker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thinker walks into a jab.
Sakamoto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thinker on the side of the head.
Sakamoto looks to land a left hand but Thinker moved out of range nicely.
Thinker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sakamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sakamoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thinker throws a head kick that Sakamoto semi-blocks.
Sakamoto misses the shot to the body.
Sakamoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thinker.
Thinker throws a head kick that misses.
Sakamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thinker moves away.
Sakamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thinker.
Thinker throws out a leg kick but Sakamoto moves out of range and Thinker only half commits.
Sakamoto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That kick from Thinker tenderised Sakamoto's leg. Sakamoto is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thinker lands a front kick.
Thinker lands a leg kick that knocks Sakamoto off balance momentarily.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the side of Thinker's head but Thinker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakamoto lands with a nice body punch.
Thinker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sakamoto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sakamoto checks a leg kick.
A left lands for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto moves out of range as Thinker throws a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Sakamoto. Beautiful body shot.
Sakamoto tries to score with a low kick but Thinker moves his leg out of the way.
Thinker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakamoto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thinker takes one on the button.
Thinker tries to land a front kick but Sakamoto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thinker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thinker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thinker moves away.
Sakamoto with a hook.
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!
Thinker misses with a low kick.
Thinker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sakamoto blocks a leg kick.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakamoto is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sakamoto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thinker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sakamoto is out of range.
Sakamoto blocks the body kick.
Sakamoto connects with a looping right hand.
Sakamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thinker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thinker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thinker. That's going to slow Sakamoto down.
Thinker throws a head kick but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Thinker.
Thinker 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.
Sakamoto tests Thinker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sakamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Thinker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the liver by Sakamoto. Beautiful body shot.
Thinker misses with a low kick.
Thinker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thinker tries to land a front kick but Sakamoto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thinker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sakamoto checks a low kick from Thinker.
Thinker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sakamoto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thinker scores with a leg kick.
Thinker slips a jab and a cross from Sakamoto.
Thinker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sakamoto is out of range and Thinker settles back down.
Sakamoto misses with a few strikes there.
Sakamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thinker was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands a body shot.
Thinker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto jabs Thinker right on the nose. Thinker blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Sakamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thinker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thinker.
Sakamoto scores with a decent looking hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakamoto connects with a looping right hand.
Sakamoto misses with a hook.
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Thinker.
Sakamoto catches Thinker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thinker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sakamoto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sakamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Thinker.
Paul Sakamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Thinker checks a leg kick.
Thinker moves away from the strike by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto keeps the fight on the outside.
Good shot there by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thinker manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sakamoto throws a front kick aimed at Thinker's knee but Thinker avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thinker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sakamoto catches Thinker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sakamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Thinker misses with a body shot.
Thinker wants to clinch up but Sakamoto keeps it at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thinker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Sakamoto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sakamoto.
Thinker delivers a nice body kick.
Thinker throws a low kick, looking for Sakamoto's leg but Sakamoto calmly moves out of range.
Thinker blocks a jab.
Thinker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sakamoto. That did some damage!
Sakamoto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sakamoto connects with a right hand. Thinker shakes it off.
Sakamoto takes a swing at Thinker's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakamoto misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paul Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakamoto scores with a sloppy right hand. Thinker should have avoided that one.
Sakamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thinker moves away.
Thinker slips under a jab.
Sakamoto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thinker blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut.
Sakamoto thows a body shot but no joy.
Sakamoto cracks Thinker with an open hand slap.
Sakamoto throws a lazy right hand but Thinker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sakamoto misses with a jab to the body
and Thinker counters with an outside leg kick.
Sakamoto checks a leg kick nicely.
Sakamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Sakamoto throws a lazy right hand but Thinker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thinker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto misses the shot to the body.
Sakamoto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thinker throws a leg kick that misses.
Thinker moves in looking to clinch but Sakamoto pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thinker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Sakamoto misses its intended target.
Thinker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sakamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thinker.
Sakamoto looks to throw the jab but Thinker is out of range.
Thinker misses with a low kick.
Thinker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Thinker avoids it easily.
Thinker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sakamoto thows a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Thinker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thinker scores with a leg kick.
Thinker misses with a low kick.
Sakamoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sakamoto loads up on a big right hand but Thinker slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thinker throws out a leg kick but Sakamoto moves out of range and Thinker only half commits.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thinker. That's going to slow Sakamoto down.
The fighters circling - Sakamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakamoto cracks Thinker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thinker throws a leg kick but Sakamoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thinker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thinker throws a head kick that misses.
Thinker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sakamoto checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakamoto misses the target.
Thinker checks a leg kick.
Thinker throws a solid leg kick but Sakamoto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thinker.
Thinker swings for the body but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Sakamoto throws a body punch but Thinker moves out of range.
Sakamoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thinker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakamoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Sakamoto dominated that second round.
That's time! Sakamoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Thinker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sakamoto lands a jab to the nose.
Sakamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Sakamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Thinker.
Sakamoto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thinker. Thinker obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Thinker tenderised Sakamoto's leg. Sakamoto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sakamoto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thinker tries to clinch but Sakamoto is having none of it.
Sakamoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sakamoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thinker slips a straight right by Sakamoto.
Thinker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakamoto stalks Thinker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thinker's face. Thinker staggers backwards, shaken.
Thinker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thinker feints and then cracks Sakamoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sakamoto down.
A good leg kick by Thinker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thinker lands a leg kick that knocks Sakamoto off balance momentarily.
Thinker throws a head kick that misses.
Thinker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Sakamoto misses.
Sakamoto connects with a nice looking jab.
Sakamoto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thinker counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Sakamoto does it's job there.
Thinker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sakamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Thinker's shoulder, as Thinker tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sakamoto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Thinker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sakamoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thinker has him pressed against the cage.
Thinker struggles to land a body shot inside as Sakamoto controls his hands.
Thinker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sakamoto is defending well for now.
Thinker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Thinker.
Thinker throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto takes an elbow to the temple.
Thinker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thinker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thinker crunches a lovely knee into Sakamoto's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thinker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sakamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thinker pushes off an throws an elbow but Sakamoto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thinker working aggressively here.
Thinker tries to land a knee to the head but Sakamoto blocks with his arms.
Sakamoto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thinker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thinker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thinker tries a knee to the head but Sakamoto blocks it.
Thinker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thinker keeps control of Sakamoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thinker lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Thinker.
Sakamoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thinker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thinker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sakamoto goes for a takedown attempt but Thinker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Sakamoto tries to keep at a distance but Thinker has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto blocks an elbow strike.
Thinker has a couple of punches blocked by Sakamoto.
Thinker missing with knees to the body.
Sakamoto blocks an elbow strike from Thinker.
Thinker throws a head punch that misses.
Mr Thinker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sakamoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thinker has him pressed against the cage.
Sakamoto dodges an elbow strike from Thinker.
Sakamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thinker misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Sakamoto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thinker looking to throw knees to the head but Sakamoto is blocking nicely.
Thinker struggles to land a body shot inside as Sakamoto controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thinker throws an elbow but misses.
Thinker keeps control of Sakamoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sakamoto tries for a takedown but Thinker manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Sakamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thinker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thinker misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four 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.
Thinker tries to land knees in the clinch but Sakamoto avoids the damage to the body.
Thinker blocks an uppercut.
Thinker lands a hook that snaps the head of Sakamoto backwards.
Sakamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thinker can't find room to land a body shot as Sakamoto controls the action.
Thinker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sakamoto fails to pull guard.
Thinker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thinker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sakamoto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thinker tries to work over Sakamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sakamoto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thinker lands a knee to the head.
Thinker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sakamoto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thinker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thinker misses with the head strike.
Sakamoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sakamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paul Sakamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sakamoto prevents a body shot from Thinker.
Thinker misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Thinker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sakamoto 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Sakamoto!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

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

Macintosh
vs
Ball

192 cm
25
212 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

183 cm
22
218 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bud Macintosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Doctor Ball!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macintosh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ball slaps away a takedown attempt from Macintosh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Macintosh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Macintosh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bud Macintosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ball lands with an overhand left.
Ball keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ball tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ball uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Macintosh.
A jab from Macintosh misses.
Ball defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Macintosh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Macintosh.
Ball misses with a looping left.
Macintosh closes the distance and clinches up with Ball, looking for a takedown. Macintosh pushes Ball against the cage but Ball circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Macintosh keeps the fight on the outside.
Ball throws a jab when Macintosh was well out of range.

Macintosh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ball wants to control but Macintosh postures up.
Ball manages to get back to half guard.
Ball works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ball has his foot on Macintosh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macintosh works his way back into a safe position though.
Ball tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ball is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Ball working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Macintosh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Macintosh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ball is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Macintosh defends well.

Ball looking for a guillotine here but Macintosh defends easily.
Macintosh preventing the sweep.

Macintosh 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 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.
Ball is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ball is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Ball is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Macintosh is trying to get back to full guard.
Macintosh is working hard here to advance position.

Ball is working for a kimura but Macintosh is defending it quite comfortably.
Macintosh tries to get to full guard but Ball has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball is thwarting Macintosh's attempts to control the position.
Macintosh regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ball stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macintosh swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Ball has gone for a leg lock! Macintosh slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ball's guard.

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

Ball is looking for a triangle but Macintosh pushes his legs off easily.

Ball is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Macintosh defends well.
Ball looks gassed!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh wants to control from the top but Ball keeps moving.
Ball wants to sweep here but Macintosh controlling him for the moment.
Macintosh pushing down on Ball's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Macintosh is trying to control. Ball wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ball is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Macintosh is looking for a kimura here.

Macintosh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ball doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macintosh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doctor Ball dominated that round.
That's time! Macintosh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ball pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Macintosh shoots in looking for a takedown but Ball manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Macintosh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ball stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ball wants it to stay on the feet.
Macintosh shoots in for a takedown but Ball shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bud Macintosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ball tries to clinch up but Macintosh circles away and keeps his distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Macintosh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ball tries to clinch up but Macintosh circles away and keeps his distance.
Macintosh tries to bum rush Ball with a series of wild strikes but Ball uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ball looks to throw the jab but Macintosh is out of range.
Macintosh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ball is fending him off so far but Macintosh persists. Nope, Ball circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Ball is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Macintosh sees it coming and defends easily.
Macintosh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ball is looking for a kimura here.

Macintosh actively working from the bottom here.
Ball wants to stand up but Macintosh is controlling the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Macintosh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Macintosh looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ball passes into side control.
Ball tries to advance to mount but can't.

Ball swings around for an armbar but Macintosh sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ball's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Ball throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ball is breathing heavily.
Macintosh forces his way into half guard.

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

Macintosh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ball has managed to free his arm - good work.

Macintosh is working for a kimura but Ball is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Ball is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macintosh pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh stalling.

Macintosh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ball has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ball holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Macintosh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ball is looking to improve his position.
Ball wants to control but Macintosh is keeping busy.
Macintosh prevents Ball from improving his position.

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.
Ball won't allow Macintosh to pass to mount.

Ball looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Macintosh seems to be working for a kimura but Ball defends the submission attempt.

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

Macintosh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macintosh passes into side control, despite Ball's attempt to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Doctor Ball will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.

Ball shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Macintosh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Macintosh is on top in guard.

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

Ball had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Macintosh defends it easily.

Macintosh 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.
Macintosh works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Macintosh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Macintosh wants to free his trapped foot but Ball is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ball looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ball takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ball slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Macintosh wants to control from the top but Ball keeps moving.

Ball looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Macintosh has picked Ball up and slammed him! Ball can't keep hold of the triangle and Macintosh manages to pass to side control!

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

Macintosh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ball has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bud Macintosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh moves into full mount!
Ball is in all sorts of trouble here.
Macintosh wants to control the pace but Ball is squirming around nicely.
Ball is in all sorts of trouble here.
Macintosh tries to control but Ball wriggling away.

Macintosh swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ball is now in Macintosh's guard. A big mistake from Macintosh there, giving up the dominant position!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Macintosh looking for a guillotine here but Ball defends easily.
Ball looking to pass the guard.
Macintosh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ball looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Macintosh is on top in guard.

Macintosh drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ball manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Macintosh has Ball in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Macintosh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ball wanted to stand there but Macintosh had control of the position.
Ball stopping the sweep attempt from Macintosh.
Doctor Ball is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ball is looking to stand up but Macintosh won't let him.

Macintosh has his foot on Ball's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ball works his way back into a safe position though.
Macintosh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ball controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ball got a little sloppy there for a moment and Macintosh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ball has managed to get both his arms back between Macintosh's legs - danger averted.
Ball with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bud Macintosh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ball 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Doctor Ball!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Brone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragna Bloodedge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brone's entrance music is FINLANDIA by Jean Sibelius. A fine choice. Bloodedge has chosen Rebellion as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Ragna Bloodedge enters the cage!

Brone
vs
Bloodedge

188 cm
25
183 lbs
16 - 10 - 1

185 cm
24
172 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Syndicate Drugs

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 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Brone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ragna Bloodedge!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodedge is looking to clinch.
Bloodedge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bloodedge walks into a stiff left hand from Brone.
Brone looks to land a combination but Bloodedge avoids it well.
Brone throws a right and a left that Bloodedge avoids nicely.
Bloodedge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Brone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Bloodedge.
Brone lands a jab to the nose.
Bloodedge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brone throws a hook to the side of Bloodedge's head but Bloodedge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bloodedge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bloodedge checks the leg kick.
Jason Brone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bloodedge moves out of range of the strikes.
Bloodedge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodedge tries to clinch there but Brone circles away.
Brone stalks Bloodedge and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bloodedge's face. Bloodedge staggers backwards, shaken.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brone lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bloodedge has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bloodedge and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bloodedge throws a jab but it's blocked by Brone.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brone!
Bloodedge throws a right and a left that Brone avoids nicely.
Bloodedge throws a head kick but Brone moves out of range.
Bloodedge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bloodedge throws a head kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Brone.
Brone scores with a leg kick.

Bloodedge clinches up with Brone and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodedge has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brone managing to block the knees to the body from Bloodedge.
Brone leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bloodedge wants to break free but Brone has control.
Brone holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Bloodedge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bloodedge takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brone throws a sloppy head kick and Bloodedge moves out of range easily.
Brone clobbers Bloodedge with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bloodedge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bloodedge's head.
Bloodedge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brone misses with a head kick.
Bloodedge avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brone moves in looking to clinch but Bloodedge pushes him off.
Bloodedge misses with a head kick.
Brone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bloodedge tries to clinch but Brone moves out of range.
Brone throws a head kick but Bloodedge moves out of range.
Brone catches Bloodedge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bloodedge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bloodedge tries a head kick but it misses.
Brone thuds a left hand into Bloodedge's body.
Bloodedge tries to clinch there but Brone circles away.
Brone misses with a body shot.
Brone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

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.
Brone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brone lands a jab-cross combination.
Bloodedge tries a head kick but it misses.
Brone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bloodedge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab from Brone.
A head kick from Brone lands but Bloodedge takes it in his stride.
Brone throws a combination that misses
and Bloodedge counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Jason Brone has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brone.
Brone tries to bum rush Bloodedge with a series of wild strikes but Bloodedge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bloodedge takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bloodedge takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Brone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Brone'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.

Bloodedge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bloodedge misses with a head kick.
Brone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bloodedge manages to avoid it.
Brone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bloodedge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bloodedge is looking to clinch but Brone is avoiding it.
Brone lands with a nice body punch.
Bloodedge thows a leg kick but Brone checks it
and Brone counters with a nice leg kick.
Brone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bloodedge's sensitive parts.
Brone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bloodedge can pounce on him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bloodedge checks a leg kick.
Bloodedge slips a straight right by Brone.
Brone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brone misses with a leg kick

and Bloodedge counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Bloodedge's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bloodedge tries to circle away but Brone has him pinned against the cage.
Brone is trying to break free.
Bloodedge has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Bloodedge's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bloodedge wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bloodedge wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brone has him pressed against the cage.

Brone manages to break the clinch.
Brone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bloodedge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brone tries to land a front kick but Bloodedge steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brone throws a combination that misses
and Bloodedge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bloodedge avoids a punch combination nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brone!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brone checks a leg kick.
Bloodedge tries to clinch up.
A good leg kick by Brone.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brone doesn't manage to clinch there - Bloodedge circles away.
Brone cracks Bloodedge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jason Brone is winning the standup battle so far.
Brone throws a looping overhand right but Bloodedge ducks down to avoid it.
Brone scores with a decent looking hook.
Bloodedge takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Brone cracks Bloodedge with a good jab.
Brone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bloodedge misses with an uppercut.
Bloodedge throws an overhand right that lands on Brone's shoulder, as Brone tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Bloodedge.
Bloodedge misses with a head kick.
Brone lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jason Brone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bloodedge steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brone. That one must have hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brone tries a head kick but it misses.
Bloodedge takes one to the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Brone.
Bloodedge walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brone.
Bloodedge throws a lazy head kick
and Brone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brone scores with a decent looking hook.
Brone thumps Bloodedge with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brone throws a head kick but Bloodedge moves out of range.
Brone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brone scores with a nice head shot.
Brone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bloodedge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brone lands a nice hook to Bloodedge's body. Bloodedge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bloodedge clinches but Brone breaks the clinch
and Brone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brone.
Bloodedge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head kick misses from Bloodedge.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brone. Bloodedge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Brone.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloodedge. Brone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bloodedge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crunch! Brone slams his shin into Bloodedge's torso.
Brone lands a head shot.
Brone scores with a head kick.
Brone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Brone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Brone's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Brone scores with a one two! Bloodedge had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Brone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brone.
Brone blocks a jab.
Bloodedge throws a sloppy head kick
and Brone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brone blocks a leg kick.
Brone scores with a nice head shot.
Brone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bloodedge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brone lands a right hook to the body.
Brone keeps the fight on the outside.
Brone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bloodedge counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bloodedge throws a big shot that misses.
Brone blocks a low kick nicely.
Brone thows a body kick. Bloodedge tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brone throws a head kick but Bloodedge moves out of range.
Bloodedge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brone.
Bloodedge on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bloodedge ducks right into an uppercut from Brone.
Brone tests Bloodedge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bloodedge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bloodedge throws a sloppy head kick and Brone moves out of range easily.
Brone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bloodedge's sensitive parts.
Brone throws a combination. Bloodedge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bloodedge tries to clinch up but Brone circles away and keeps his distance.
Brone cracks Bloodedge with an open hand slap.
Bloodedge moves out of range as Brone throws a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bloodedge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brone scores with a leg kick.
Brone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bloodedge tries a head kick but it misses.
Bloodedge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brone scores with a hook to the body. Bloodedge takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That kick from Brone tenderised Bloodedge's leg. Bloodedge is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bloodedge is looking to clinch but Brone is avoiding it.
Bloodedge throws a series of punches but Brone moves out of range.
Bloodedge throws a lazy head kick
and Brone counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bloodedge is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Brone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bloodedge throws a sloppy head kick
and Brone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bloodedge's knee momentarily.
Brone lands a nice hook to Bloodedge's body. Bloodedge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodedge takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bloodedge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brone works Bloodedge's body with a nice hook.
Brone throws out a powerful jab.
Brone tries a head kick but it misses.
Brone lands a two punch combo.
Brone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bloodedge.
Brone feints and then cracks Bloodedge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bloodedge down.
Brone connects with a leg kick. Bloodedge looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A shot to the liver by Brone. Beautiful body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brone throws a head kick that misses.
Brone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bloodedge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brone works Bloodedge's body with a nice hook.
Bloodedge fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brone checks it well.
Brone connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from Bloodedge.
Brone scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brone lands with a hook. Bloodedge tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bloodedge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ragna Bloodedge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Brone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brone, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Brone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CJ Benn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Simons III
vs
Benn

172 cm
27
150 lbs
16 - 8 - 1

175 cm
22
155 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, CJ Benn!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simons III moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
CJ Benn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Simons III scores with a takedown into Benn's guard.
Simons III looking to pass the guard.
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but Benn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Simons III drops back, looking for a kneebar! Benn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Benn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Benn!
Simons III struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simons III tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Benn presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Simons III really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Benn is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Benn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simons III.

Simons III throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Benn was covering up waiting for the punch and Simons III finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Simons III drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Benn dives on top into guard.
Simons III wants to sweep here but Benn controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simons III working for submissions but it's allowed Benn to get to half guard.

Simons III looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Benn decides to stand and escape the position.
Benn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simons III circles away quickly and effectively.

Simons III shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Simons III swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Benn is now in Simons III's guard. A big mistake from Simons III there, giving up the dominant position!

Simons III is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benn is aware though and is defending well.

Simons III working for submissions but it's allowed Benn to get to half guard.
Simons III tries to get to full guard but Benn has control of the leg.
Benn wants to stand but Simons III has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
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 John Simons III will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Simons III showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benn.
Benn misses with a double jab.

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

Simons III is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simons III.

Simons III is working for a kimura but Benn is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn is looking to escape.

Simons III is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Benn wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

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

Simons III is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Benn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Simons III stalling away here and it's allowed Benn to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Simons III postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simons III is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Benn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Benn has escaped and now he's on top!
Benn preventing the sweep.

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

Simons III throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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.
Simons III is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Simons III 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.

Simons III is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Simons III 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.

Simons III darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Simons III is looking to stall here but Benn recovers full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III is looking for a sweep.
Simons III tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Simons III tries to buck Benn off but Benn is having none of it.

Benn decides to stand back up. Benn steps back and let's Simons III get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simons III.

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.
Benn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Benn gets tackled into the cage by Simons III. Simons III maintains the clinch.
Simons III misses with a knee strike.

Simons III has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Benn uses from the top position.

Simons III isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Benn stacks Simons III on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Benn!
Benn tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Simons III is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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Simons III gets back to half guard.
John Simons III is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
John Simons III overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simons III is trying to get back to full guard.
CJ Benn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Benn wants to get back to his feet.
Simons III wants to improve his position but Benn is controlling well.

Simons III looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Simons III looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Simons III.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simons III, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Simons III!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bert Ernieson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanadi De Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ernieson comes to the cage accompanied by Its Raining Men. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Ernieson
vs
De Santana

201 cm
27
195 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

185 cm
28
198 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bert Ernieson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanadi De Santana!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ernieson throws a right hand that De Santana ducks under and follows up with a left that De Santana also avoids with ease.
A combination from Ernieson does no damage.
De Santana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ernieson.
Nice cross by Ernieson.
Ernieson sizes up De Santana with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - De Santana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bert Ernieson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ernieson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ernieson tries to bum rush De Santana with a series of wild strikes but De Santana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Santana tries to move into range but Ernieson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ernieson looks to throw the jab but De Santana is out of range.
A big right from Ernieson misses.
Ernieson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Santana.
De Santana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

It looks like Bert Ernieson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Ernieson.
De Santana throws a jab but it's blocked by Ernieson.
Ernieson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ernieson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ernieson lands a nice shot that snaps De Santana's head back.

De Santana is rocked!
Ernieson scores with a hook.
De Santana is still on wobbly legs! Can Ernieson finish him?
De Santana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ernieson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santana throws a leg kick that misses.
De Santana misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ernieson, right into the meat.
De Santana seems to have recovered his senses.
De Santana looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Santana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Santana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ernieson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ernieson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ernieson cracks the inside of De Santana's front leg.
De Santana looks gassed!
Ernieson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sloppy strikes from Ernieson. Those never looked like landing.
Ernieson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ernieson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Santana is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
De Santana throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
De Santana looks to land a right hand but Ernieson moved out of range.
Ernieson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ernieson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ernieson misses the shot to the body.
Ernieson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ernieson misses with a leg kick.
Ernieson lunges at De Santana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Santana's hand.
Ernieson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ernieson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ernieson cracks a nice hook into De Santana's ribs.
Ernieson scores with a nice head shot.
Ernieson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ernieson throws a hook to the side of De Santana's head but De Santana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ernieson lands a jab.
Ernieson misses with a low kick.
Ernieson misses with a hook.
Ernieson lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - De Santana can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Ernieson and De Santana drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Ernieson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bert Ernieson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Vance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Rugowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vance might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Refridgerator Man. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Vance
vs
Rugowski

186 cm
27
298 lbs
14 - 1 - 1

225 cm
25
300 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

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 14 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bob Vance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba Rugowski!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rugowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vance's head backwards.

It looks like Bob Vance has been cut.
Rugowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vance.
Vance throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vance throws a lazy right hand but Rugowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vance throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vance blocks a leg kick.
Vance misses with a body shot.
Rugowski throws a looping overhand right but Vance ducks down to avoid it.
Vance throws a big shot that misses.
Rugowski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vance throws a nice looking combination but Rugowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vance digs a good hook to Rugowski's body.
Rugowski throws a front kick that sends Vance stumbling back into the cage.
Vance is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vance misses with a wild body shot.

Rugowski drops Vance with a beautiful combination! Vance stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rugowski is looking for the KO!
Rugowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Rugowski.
Rugowski throws a quick head kick that knocks Vance silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Rugowski is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bubba Rugowski!

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Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piston Honda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butter Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Butter Bean enters the cage!

Honda
vs
Bean

200 cm
24
300 lbs
18 - 4 - 1

225 cm
28
290 lbs
24 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Australian Xtreme - 159 Energy + Stamina!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Piston Honda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Butter Bean!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean lands with an overhand left.
Honda misses the jab.
Bean sizes up Honda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

It looks like Piston Honda has been cut.
Bean cracks Honda with a good jab.
A lazy left from Honda finds it's target.
Nice defenses there by Bean.
Honda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bean finds it's way round the side to connect with Honda's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honda is looking to clinch.
Bean connects with a body shot.
Honda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bean dodges the punch combination from Honda.
The fight stays on the outside here - Honda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda misses with a wild body shot.
Bean falls off balance throwing a combination
and Honda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bean scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bean takes a swing at Honda's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Honda misses
and Bean counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Piston Honda's cut is getting worse.
Piston Honda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bean.
A jab from Bean misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Honda misses with a body shot.
Bean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Honda.
Bean misses with a body shot
letting Honda counter with a right hand.
Horrible takedown by Honda or perhaps it was just good defense by Bean which made him look bad.
Honda thuds a left hand into Bean's body.
Bean defending well as Honda loads up on a big left hand.
Honda slips under a jab from Bean.
Honda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bean as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda lands a two punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Honda.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piston Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Honda tries to clinch up
and Bean makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bean throws a shot to the body.
Honda is breathing heavily.
Bean misses with a hook. Honda ducked under it nicely.
Bean misses with a few strikes there.
Bean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honda was well out of range. Poor timing from Bean.
Honda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bean counters with a three punch combo that has Honda backing up. Honda nods at Bean to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Honda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Honda throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bean counters with a nice uppercut.

Piston Honda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Honda misses with a wild body shot.
Bean throws a hook but Honda avoids it easily.

Bean gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bean keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butter Bean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piston Honda's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Honda wants to clinch.
Bean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Honda dodges the punch combination from Bean.
Honda is looking to clinch but Bean is avoiding it.
Bean has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Honda fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Bean misses.
A nice combination there by Honda.
A jab from Bean does it's job there.
Bean with a hook.
Bean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Honda lands a body shot.
Honda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Honda misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bean.
Honda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bean lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bean.

Jeez, Piston Honda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Butter Bean!
Butter Bean is the new super heavyweight champion!