UVT 17: The Big Boys PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young has chosen Chiron as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pope
vs
Young

201 cm
21
285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

213 cm
22
300 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Attliction Inc. - badass sold out last night....

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanderlei Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bob Young!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Young paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pope misses with an attempted mid kick.

Pope gets a takedown into half guard.
Young makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Young.
Young looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pope is one step ahead there.
Pope wants to stand but Young is controlling his posture from full guard.
Young wants to sweep here but Pope controlling him for the moment.

Young had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Pope is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Young Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Pope's back instead.
You can see the frustration on Pope's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope is working hard here to advance position.

Young working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Pope is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Young has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Pope taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bob Young!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew Pinksy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Nutlover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Drew Pinksy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Pinksy
vs
Nutlover

213 cm
18
285 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

225 cm
20
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Victorious Fight Wear
Attliction Inc. - badass sold out last night....

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drew Pinksy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harry Nutlover!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinksy tries a head kick but it misses.

Nutlover shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Nutlover drops back looking for a leg! Pinksy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pinksy manages to kick Nutlover off! Nutlover jumps back into Pinksy's guard.
Nutlover wants to pass the guard but Pinksy is keeping the position.
Pinksy working a defensive guard here.
Nutlover passes Pinksy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Nutlover is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutlover tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Pinksy.
Pinksy is trying to get back to full guard.
Nutlover stops Pinksy from getting back to his feet.
Nutlover controlling the pace.

Nutlover is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nutlover thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pinksy's head.
Pinksy is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nutlover not landing any meaningful shots this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pinksy throws a hook to the side of Nutlover's head but Nutlover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pinksy misses with a few strikes there.
Pinksy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pinksy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Harry Nutlover has been cut.
Pinksy sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Nutlover to the ground! Pinksy dives into full mount looking to finish!

Nutlover is rocked!
Nutlover is trying to escape the mount.
Nutlover is still in real trouble! Can Pinksy finish him?
Nutlover regains half guard.
Nutlover seems to have recovered his senses.
Nutlover is looking for a sweep. Pinksy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nutlover is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nutlover looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinksy tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Pinksy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nutlover does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nutlover moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nutlover wants to sweep here but Pinksy controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pinksy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pinksy is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nutlover has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pinksy is looking to defend but Nutlover has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pinksy! Nutlover pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pinksy taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Harry Nutlover!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Abraham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and All Calza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abraham comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zhp22ZNl_0k. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Abraham
vs
Calza

200 cm
21
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

192 cm
21
240 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Abraham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, All Calza!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abraham looks for a takedown but Calza sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Abraham.

Calza gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Abraham trying to control but Calza is working from the bottom.
Abraham would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Abraham trying to control but Calza is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abraham wants to get up but he can't break Calza's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Abraham working some strikes from top position.

Calza is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Calza tries to land a knee to the head but Abraham blocks with his arms.
Abraham is trying to break free.
Calza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abraham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Abraham looking for a takedown.
Calza tries for a takedown but Abraham manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calza throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abraham lands with a left to the head.
Calza scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Calza decides to pull guard.

Abraham decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Abraham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Calza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abraham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abraham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abraham is breathing heavily.
Abraham fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Abraham. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calza lands a front kick.
Ryan Abraham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abraham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Calza lands a front kick.
Calza keeps the fight on the outside.
Calza shoots in for a takedown but Abraham shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

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.

Calza shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Calza was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Abraham tries to lock up and control but Calza gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Abraham is in all sorts of trouble here.
Abraham tries to improve his position but instead Calza has taken his back!
Calza controlling well, preventing Abraham from escaping the position.
Abraham just looking to survive in the bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but All Calza will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Abraham tries to clinch up but Calza circles away and keeps his distance.
Abraham misses with a takedown attempt

and Calza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Calza won't allow Abraham to get back to his feet.
Calza postures up.
Abraham looking for a sweep. Not yet Abraham, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abraham is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calza is breathing heavily.
Abraham wants to stand and escape but instead Calza has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Abraham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Calza prevents Abraham from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Abraham manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Abraham controlling from mount.
Abraham trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abraham controlling from the full mount.
Abraham with good strikes from the mount here!
Abraham takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Abraham trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four 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.
Calza is trying to stand up.
Abraham throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abraham tries to control but Calza wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but All Calza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Calza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Calza wants to stand up but Abraham has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abraham trying to control here.
Abraham tries to get to full guard but Calza has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calza not doing much here.
Abraham desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abraham trying to control but Calza postures up.

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.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ryan Abraham just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Abraham closes the distance looking to clinch

and Calza counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Abraham's guard now.
Calza postures up.

Calza gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abraham tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Calza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Abraham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Calza is one step ahead there.
Calza trying to control but Abraham is working from the bottom.
Abraham trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abraham trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Abraham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Abraham is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Calza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right handed body shot lands from Abraham.

Abraham gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Abraham wants to control but Calza is keeping him busy.
Abraham throws a strike but Calza avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... All Calza!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Scanziro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bourque has chosen "Business Time" by Flight of the Conchords as his entrance music. Timothy Bourque is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Scanziro
vs
Bourque

188 cm
18
246 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
23
270 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Team S.W.A.T.
Team S.W.A.T.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Scanziro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timothy Bourque!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scanziro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bourque's waist but Bourque gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scanziro off to one side.
Scanziro looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bourque connects with a nice cross there... Scanziro is looking wobbly and Bourque recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Scanziro to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Bourque jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Timothy Bourque!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistar Oberream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fidel Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alistar Oberream has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Oberream
vs
Castro

195 cm
19
275 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

195 cm
18
239 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alistar Oberream!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fidel Castro!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oberream throws a front kick aimed at Castro's knee but Castro avoids it well.
Oberream throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Castro.
Oberream could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Oberream throws a solid leg kick but Castro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oberream.

Oberream drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro is trying to keep Oberream in close.
Oberream has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Castro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oberream trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oberream is in close to Castro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oberream with a flurry of punches that miss.
Castro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Castro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oberream trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Good work by Castro as he checks the leg kick.
Oberream fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castro manages to avoid it.

Oberream looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Oberream is looking to advance position but Castro won't allow it.
Oberream is thwarting Castro's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oberream blocks the strikes from Castro.
Castro is trying to control but can't.
Castro has hold of Oberream's hands but Oberream slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oberream lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oberream missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Castro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Oberream trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oberream trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Castro working a defensive guard here.
Oberream wanted to stand there but Castro had control of the position.
Oberream is breathing heavily.

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

Castro gets caught flat footed, as Oberream shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Castro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oberream manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oberream is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Oberream missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Castro is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oberream thows a huge punch but Castro dodges it nicely.
Oberream takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Castro wants to control but Oberream is keeping busy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Oberream looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Castro!
Oberream looking to ground and pound but Castro is blocking nicely.
Oberream throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Oberream misses with a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oberream with good strikes from the mount here!
Oberream landing strikes from the mount.
Oberream cracks Castro with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistar Oberream!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shamus McHorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamus McHorn looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

McHorn
vs
Harper

163 cm
18
236 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

202 cm
22
250 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Attliction Inc. - badass sold out last night....

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shamus McHorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stephen Harper!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McHorn ducks straight into an uppercut from Harper and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - McHorn maanges to regain guard straight away.

McHorn is rocked!

It looks like Shamus McHorn has been cut.
Harper forces his way into half guard.
Oh McHorn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Harper seems to be working for a kimura but McHorn defends the submission attempt.
Harper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harper working McHorn over with strikes.
McHorn taking some punishment here, with Harper in his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Harper in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harper stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows McHorn to get to his feet.
McHorn is breathing heavily.
Harper connects with a stiff jab that staggers McHorn - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stephen Harper!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sab Bopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bopp has chosen The Chase Is Better Than The Catch as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ghotha
vs
Bopp

207 cm
22
272 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
255 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
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, Sab Bopp!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Bopp misses.
Bopp lands with an overhand left.
Ghotha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bopp.
Bopp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bopp tries to bum rush Ghotha with a series of wild strikes but Ghotha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bopp throws a series of punches but Ghotha moves out of range.

Bopp shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ghotha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bopp manages to get himself to full guard.
Ghotha won't allow Bopp to sweep him here.
Ghotha will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ghotha thows a big elbow that misses.
Bopp keeping moving, preventing Ghotha from controlling successfully.

Bopp has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghotha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ghotha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bopp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ghotha manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha working a defensive guard here.
Ghotha lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bopp!
Ghotha scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ghotha punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ghotha in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bopp tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ghotha unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Ghotha.
Bopp is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ghotha working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ghotha has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bopp's face.
Ghotha putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ghotha is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ghotha postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bopp looks a forlorn figure.
Bopp is looking to improve his position but Ghotha isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ghotha postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bopp looks a forlorn figure.
The referee warns Bopp that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Bopp sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bopp tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ghotha works his way into full mount!
Bopp tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ghotha looking to finish Bopp with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bopp!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bopp is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ghotha landing punches.
Bopp really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ghotha working Bopp over with strikes here.
Ghotha with good strikes from the mount here!
Bopp is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ghotha controlling from mount.
A nice elbow there by Ghotha.
Bopp is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ghotha with shots to the head and body - Bopp looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ghotha with the ground and pound from mount.
Ghotha sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ghotha working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha looking to control but Bopp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ghotha looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bopp is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ghotha throwing strikes here but Bopp is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bopp is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Ghotha connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ghotha looking to ground and pound but Bopp is blocking nicely.
Bopp is trying to escape the mount.
Bopp is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BOOM! Ghotha connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ghotha blocks Bopp's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Ghotha trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bopp closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bopp lands in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ghotha is on top in guard.
Ghotha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bopp trying to control the position.
Ghotha tries to free his leg and advance position but Bopp is retaining full guard.
Ghotha looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ghotha working some strikes from top position.
Ghotha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bopp has momentary wrist control but Ghotha slips an elbow through the middle.
Bopp is breathing heavily.
Ghotha stands up over Bopp, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bopp is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bopp throws a strike but Ghotha rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ghotha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ghotha landing with the ground and pound.
Bopp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ghotha looking to pass the guard.
Ghotha postures up and lands a big shot to Bopp's brow.
Ghotha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ghotha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bopp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ghotha is one step ahead there.
Ghotha works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ghotha trying to control the action but Bopp is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bopp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ghotha is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bopp tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ghoul Ghotha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bopp gets back to full guard.
Bopp wants to sweep here but Ghotha controlling him for the moment.

Bopp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ghotha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ghotha stopping the sweep attempt from Bopp.
Bopp trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bopp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ghotha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bopp doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ghotha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ghotha preventing the sweep.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ghotha has his takedown stuffed
and Bopp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Bopp rushes Ghotha and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Bopp gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ghotha regains guard.
Bopp makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ghotha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bopp works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bopp landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bopp is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ghotha!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bopp scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ghotha regains half guard.
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!
Bopp is trying to control the action in half guard but Ghotha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ghotha trying to control here.
Ghotha is looking to improve his position.
Ghotha moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ghotha wants to sweep here but Bopp controlling him for the moment.
Bopp trying to control but Ghotha is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghotha wants to sweep here but Bopp controlling him for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bopp gets caught flat footed, as Ghotha shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sab Bopp will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

The fighters circling - Bopp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ghotha misses with a takedown
and Bopp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ghotha throws a hook to the side of Bopp's head but Bopp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghotha doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bopp counters with a single leg into guard. Ghotha didn't expect that.
Bopp works over Ghotha with some ground and pound from guard.
Bopp trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghotha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghotha wants to improve his position but instead Bopp has moved into half guard.
Ghotha is staying active underneath Bopp, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghotha manages to get to full guard.
Bopp stopping the sweep attempt from Ghotha.
Ghotha trying to keep a closed guard but Bopp is proving a slippery customer.
Bopp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Ghotha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ghotha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ghotha shoots and misses
and Bopp counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghoul Ghotha. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ghotha shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ghotha was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ghotha working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Bopp slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Ghotha working over Bopp with some ground and pound. Bopp looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ghotha winds up and cracks Bopp with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ghotha tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bopp knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ghotha is keen to just control but Bopp is a slippery customer.
Ghotha working the head and body with strikes.
Ghotha drops an elbow to the side of Bopp's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha working the head and body with strikes.
Ghotha moves nicely into side control.
Bopp tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ghotha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bopp sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ghotha prevents Bopp from standing back up.
Bopp tries to roll over but Ghotha keeps him under control.
Ghotha missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bopp is looking for a sweep. Ghotha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bopp lands a nice hook to Ghotha's body. Ghotha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Bopp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bopp digs a right hand underneath Ghotha's ribcage. Ghotha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bopp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Bopp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ghoul Ghotha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha misses with a takedown

and Bopp counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ghotha has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bopp avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Bopp is trying to trip Ghotha. He has hold of a leg but Ghotha is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bopp persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bopp looking to pass the guard.
Ghotha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bopp manages to get himself to full guard.
Ghotha works over Bopp with some ground and pound from guard.
Ghotha connects with a couple of short punches.
Ghotha scoring with some ground and pound.
Ghotha pushing down on Bopp's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ghotha working over Bopp with some ground and pound. Bopp looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ghotha looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bopp is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ghotha scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bopp gets full guard.
Ghotha slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bopp bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ghotha's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bopp has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ghotha is proving hard to escape from.
Ghotha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ghotha can't keep his opponent in guard - Bopp advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bopp is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ghotha trying to control but Bopp postures up.
Bopp is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bopp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ghotha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bopp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bopp's back!
Bopp tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
BOOM! Ghotha connects with a massive shot to the dome!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee warns Bopp that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ghotha unloading with bombs!
Ghotha looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Bopp is rocked!
Bopp throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Bopp is still in real trouble! Can Ghotha finish him?
Bopp tries to lock up and control but Ghotha gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sab Bopp.
I think Bopp has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sab Bopp!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aage Furset (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Nich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nich has chosen Boom Boom Pow as his entrance music. Aage Furset has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Furset
vs
Nich

172 cm
22
250 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

187 cm
19
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aage Furset!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Nich!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furset throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Nich colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Furset as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Nich is left battered and dazed whilst Furset and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aage Furset!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skinny Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Boy
vs
Alvarez

225 cm
22
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Victorious Fight Wear
Victorious Fight Wear

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Skinny Boy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy slips under a jab from Alvarez.

Alvarez shoots in and bounces Boy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Boy wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.

Boy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alvarez trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.

Boy working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Boy is retaining full guard.
Boy keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.

Alvarez 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.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alvarez passes into half guard.
Boy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Boy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Alvarez is trying desperately to improve position.
Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding Boy's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boy avoids the attempt from Alvarez to control.
Alvarez looks gassed!

Boy wants to finish this one by submission but Alvarez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Boy.

Boy working for a guillotine from mount but Alvarez is in no mood to give up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position but Boy isn't that keen on the idea.
Boy takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Alvarez trying to control but not successfully.
Boy doesn't have the hooks in and Alvarez manages to turn into his guard.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Boy.
Alvarez passes into half guard.
Alvarez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy is looking to control Alvarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boy avoid being mounted?
Boy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Boy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boy tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Alvarez passes Boy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura but Boy is defending well.
Boy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Boy actively working from the bottom here.
Boy moves into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boy 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.

Alvarez drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Alvarez as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Boy screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Alvarez! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Thiago Alvarez!
Thiago Alvarez is the new super heavyweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and J Walter Weatherman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Miller might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Greatest. On his way into the cage it seems that Ernest Miller has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ernest Miller seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Miller
vs
Walter Weatherman

187 cm
22
235 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

196 cm
22
245 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Bushido Clothing
Synergy Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ernest Miller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, J Walter Weatherman!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weatherman slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Weatherman.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Weatherman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Weatherman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weatherman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Weatherman thows a body shot but no joy.
Miller misses the jab.
Weatherman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
A combination from Weatherman does no damage.
J Walter Weatherman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weatherman throws out the jab.
Weatherman throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
A punch combination from Weatherman misses.
Miller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Weatherman counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weatherman slips under a jab from Miller.
Weatherman ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Weatherman misses with a left hand
and Miller makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Miller misses with an uppercut
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller throws a body punch but Weatherman moves out of range.
Miller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Weatherman doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Weatherman with a nice cross.

Miller is rocked!
Weatherman cracks Miller with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Miller falls to his knees and Weatherman doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). J Walter Weatherman!
J Walter Weatherman is the new heavyweight champion!