LHW Grand Prix Semi Finals PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Greg Porrieste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Porrieste
vs
Vega

195 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
18
192 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Tends to cut

Demonic Drugs (New 155 product on Jan 4th)

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Greg Porrieste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brandon Vega!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vega fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vega wants to clinch up but Porrieste keeps it at a distance.
Vega tries to clinch up but Porrieste circles away and keeps his distance.

Vega gets caught flat footed, as Porrieste shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Porrieste won't allow Vega to get back to his feet.
Porrieste trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom.
Porrieste is really struggling to control Vega but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vega wants to get back to his feet but Porrieste is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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

Porrieste shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Porrieste showed some decent athleticism there.
Porrieste performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vega is looking to get back to is feet but Porrieste passes into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Porrieste prevents Vega from escaping the position.

Vega sneaks out the side door and pushes Porrieste away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Vega looks gassed!

Porrieste darts in and clinches Vega up against the cage.
Porrieste content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Porrieste.
Porrieste avoiding damage as Vega throws knees to the body.
Vega lands a knee to the head.
Porrieste tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Porrieste avoiding damage as Vega throws knees to the body.
Porrieste tries to stall but Vega uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Porrieste pulls guard successfully.
Porrieste looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vega is one step ahead there.
Porrieste is controlling Vega's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porrieste looking for a sweep. Not yet Porrieste, not yet.
Porrieste trying to control the position here.
Porrieste is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Porrieste drops an elbow to the side of Vega's head.

Porrieste decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Porrieste closes the distance and pushes Vega back into the cage.
Vega tries a knee to the head but Porrieste blocks it.
Porrieste tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vega smiles and moves away.
Vega tries to clinch

and Porrieste counters with a single leg into guard. Vega didn't expect that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Porrieste wants to control from the top but Vega keeps moving.
Porrieste lands a couple of elbows.
Vega wants to stand up but Porrieste is controlling him.
Porrieste trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vega is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Vega manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Porrieste has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vega using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The is referee keeping an eye on Vega - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

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.
Vega with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vega missing with knees to the body.
Vega with a knee to the head.
Porrieste tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vega just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Porrieste. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vega misses with a knee to the head.
Vega throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Porrieste blocks it with crossed arms.
Vega using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Porrieste has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vega misses with a knee strike.
Vega crunches a lovely knee into Porrieste's ribcage.
Porrieste is trying to maintain a safe position but Vega gets an underhook and turns Porrieste into the cage.
Vega is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vega lands a knee to the head.
Vega lands a knee to the head.
Vega crunches a lovely knee into Porrieste's ribcage.
Porrieste blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vega tries to land a knee to the head but Porrieste blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vega with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vega with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Porrieste dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Vega wants to clinch but Porrieste slips to the side

and Porrieste counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Porrieste postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vega wants to get back to his feet but Porrieste passes into half guard.
Porrieste prevents Vega from standing back up.
Porrieste keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Porrieste trying to control the action but Vega is working from the bottom.
Porrieste slows the pace down in half guard.
Vega is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vega clinches but Porrieste breaks the clinch

and Porrieste counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vega wants to get back to his feet.

Vega pushes Porrieste off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Vega as Porrieste shoots in.
Porrieste shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vega pinned against the cage. Vega gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vega darts in trying to clinch

and Porrieste counters by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vega misses with a knee strike.
Vega throws an elbow but it misses.

Porrieste gets control of Vega's arms and successfully pulls guard. Porrieste will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vega wanted to stand there but Porrieste had control of the position.

Vega gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vega tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Porrieste counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vega's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porrieste wants to control from the top but Vega keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Porrieste stands up from Vega's guard - Porrieste perhaps looking for a knockout.
Porrieste shoots in for a double leg but Vega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Porrieste. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vega closes the distance looking to clinch
and Porrieste counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Porrieste has a takedown stuffed.
Vega clinches but Porrieste breaks the clinch

and Porrieste counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vega!

Porrieste working for a submission but Vega is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vega is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega is squirming around, avoiding Porrieste's attempts to control the action.
Vega takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Porrieste wants to control the pace but Vega is squirming around nicely.
Vega is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Porrieste dominating with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vega trying desperately to get to his feet.
Porrieste dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Porrieste dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Vega tries to clinch up

and Porrieste counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vega misses with a knee strike.
Vega lands a nice knee to the body.

Porrieste gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Vega is looking to get back to is feet but Porrieste passes into side control.
Vega is pushing Porrieste's head away, looking to escape. Porrieste manages to hold on to the position though.
Greg Porrieste overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vega bucks up and tries to throw Porrieste off but instead Porrieste has got his back!
Vega trying to get back to his feet but Porrieste is in full control for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Porrieste is persistently looking for the submission but Vega is defending it well.
Vega is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

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.

Porrieste working for the choke.

Porrieste is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Vega is defending well though. Porrieste let's go of the attempt for now.
Vega has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Porrieste lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Vega is trying to shake Porrieste off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Porrieste won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Vega wants to clinch but Porrieste slips to the side
and Porrieste counters with a head kick.
Brandon Vega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vega tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Porrieste decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vega's guard.
Vega wants to stand up but Porrieste is controlling him.
Porrieste trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porrieste controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Porrieste is controlling him.
Brandon Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Vega pushes Porrieste off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Vega throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Porrieste on the side of the head.

Porrieste rushes Vega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vega misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Porrieste.
Vega misses with a knee strike.
Porrieste is working for takedown but Vega is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees to the body from Vega.
Greg Porrieste is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vega tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vega landing knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Porrieste showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Porrieste, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Porrieste!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Al Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wentworth
vs
dos Santos

185 cm
19
165 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

178 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Al Wentworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Wentworth misses.
Wentworth throws the kick towards the body but dos Santos avoids it.
Wentworth stuffs the takedown attempt from dos Santos. dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
dos Santos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wentworth. That one must have hurt.
Al Wentworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Wentworth misses its intended target.
dos Santos has a takedown stuffed.
dos Santos shoots for a takedown but Wentworth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Al Wentworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago dos Santos.
Wentworth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses.
Wentworth throws a head kick but dos Santos moves out of range.
Wentworth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wentworth throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Thiago dos Santos has been cut.

dos Santos drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as dos Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wentworth keeping full guard, as dos Santos tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Santos trying to control but Wentworth is working from the bottom.
dos Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

dos Santos has gone for a leg lock! Wentworth slips out almost immediately though and dives into dos Santos's guard.
dos Santos looks gassed!
Wentworth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

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.
Wentworth passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wentworth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wentworth is taking a breather. dos Santos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
dos Santos is trying to maintain the position but Wentworth is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wentworth in particular looking to stall.
Wentworth is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for dos Santos!

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.
dos Santos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wentworth content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
dos Santos tries to reverse the position but Wentworth maintains control.
dos Santos tries to hold on but Wentworth postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Wentworth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago dos Santos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

dos Santos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wentworth. That one must have hurt.
Wentworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Wentworth.
Wentworth stuffs the takedown attempt from dos Santos. dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
dos Santos avoids the body shot from Wentworth.
Wentworth lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wentworth loads up on a big right hand but dos Santos slips the punch.
Wentworth with a jab.
dos Santos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wentworth throws a head kick but dos Santos moves out of range.
dos Santos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Al Wentworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wentworth throws a sloppy head kick and dos Santos moves out of range easily.
dos Santos is breathing heavily.
dos Santos looks for a takedown but Wentworth sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wentworth tries to avoid it but dos Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wentworth to the ground. Wentworth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Al Wentworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago dos Santos.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses.
Wentworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Wentworth lands but dos Santos takes it in his stride.
dos Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wentworth but Wentworth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wentworth throws a head kick but dos Santos moves out of range.
Wentworth throws a head kick but dos Santos moves out of range.
Wentworth misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Wentworth. No joy for dos Santos on that attempt.
Wentworth lands a nice looking kick to the body. dos Santos takes a step back to recover.
Wentworth catches dos Santos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wentworth.
Wentworth scores with a spinning back kick!
dos Santos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wentworth. That one must have hurt.
dos Santos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wentworth.
dos Santos shoots in for a double leg but Wentworth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wentworth throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
dos Santos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wentworth lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
dos Santos moves out of range as Wentworth throws a body kick.
Al Wentworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wentworth lands a slapping body shot.
Wentworth throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wentworth misses with a head kick.
Wentworth lands with a nice body kick.
dos Santos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Wentworth misses.
dos Santos moves out of range as Wentworth strikes.
dos Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wentworth pinned against the cage. Wentworth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wentworth scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Wentworth.
dos Santos blocks a jab.
Wentworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
dos Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wentworth is fending him off so far but dos Santos persists. Nope, Wentworth circles away and we're back to standing.
Wentworth throws a leg kick which misses dos Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as dos Santos tries to avoid it.
Wentworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to de liver by Wentworth. Beautiful body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wentworth misses with a head kick.
Wentworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wentworth scores with a nice body kick.
A leg kick checked by dos Santos.
dos Santos fails with the takedown.
Wentworth throws a nice head kick!
dos Santos avoids the head kick by Wentworth.

dos Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wentworth!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

dos Santos goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wentworth turns into him and now he's in dos Santos's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Wentworth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thiago dos Santos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

dos Santos blocks the body kick.
Wentworth throws a sloppy head kick and dos Santos moves out of range easily.
Wentworth misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Wentworth.
dos Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
dos Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wentworth circles away.
Al Wentworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago dos Santos.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wentworth plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
dos Santos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wentworth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wentworth lands with a nice body kick.
dos Santos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wentworth.
dos Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wentworth tries to avoid it but dos Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wentworth to the ground. Wentworth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wentworth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wentworth.
Al Wentworth is winning the standup battle so far.
dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wentworth - that will leave a mark!
Wentworth works over dos Santos's head and body with a nice combination.
Wentworth misses with a looping right.
dos Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Wentworth.
Wentworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
dos Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wentworth swivels and escapes.
Wentworth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
dos Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wentworth pinned against the cage. Wentworth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wentworth misses with a wild body shot.
Wentworth lands a head kick!
dos Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wentworth circles away.
Wentworth throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth throws a right hand that dos Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that dos Santos also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Wentworth as dos Santos shoots in.
Wentworth thuds his shin into the meat of dos Santos's side.
Wentworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Wentworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wentworth throws a series of punches but dos Santos moves out of range.
dos Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Wentworth sprawls well. He's pushed dos Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
dos Santos fails to land the takedown.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wentworth.
Wentworth lands a nice looking kick to the body. dos Santos takes a step back to recover.
Wentworth lands a high kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth misses with a looping right.
Wentworth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by dos Santos.
Wentworth throws the kick towards the body but dos Santos avoids it.

dos Santos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
dos Santos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wentworth controlling the position well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Al Wentworth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wentworth, 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Wentworth!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Ferro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saddam Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hussain has chosen Dabke Huwara as his entrance music. Jerry Ferro has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ferro
vs
Hussain

172 cm
24
142 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

162 cm
23
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Team S.W.A.T.

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerry Ferro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saddam Hussain!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussain takes a swing at Ferro's ribcage but misses.
Hussain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferro dodges the punch combination from Hussain.
Hussain misses with an uppercut. Ferro saw that one coming.
Hussain takes a swing at Ferro's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hussain, as that shot connected.
Hussain throws a nice looking combination but Ferro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ferro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferro throws a series of punches but Hussain moves out of range.
Ferro throws a right and a left that Hussain avoids nicely.
Hussain lands a jab-cross combination.
Ferro throws a lazy right hand but Hussain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferro misses with a straight left.
Ferro thows a body shot but no joy.
Ferro throws a hook to the side of Hussain's head but Hussain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain misses with a double jab
enabling Ferro to counter with a crisp jab.
Hussain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hussain thinking.
Ferro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ferro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hussain manages to avoid it.
Hussain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Hussain misses its intended target.
Ferro cracks Hussain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hussain takes a swing at Ferro's ribcage but misses.
Ferro throws out a loose jab but Hussain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussain throws a body punch but Ferro moves out of range.
Hussain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ferro is breathing heavily.
Hussain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ferro on the side of the head.
Hussain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hussain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hussain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hussain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hussain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hussain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferro.
Hussain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hussain throws a series of punches but Ferro avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Hussain does no damage.
Hussain looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferro is just out of range.
Hussain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hussain throws out a loose jab but Ferro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferro.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferro lands a with a good body shot.
Hussain misses with a two punch combination.
Hussain drops Ferro with a left right combo! Hussain follows him down to the ground into side control.

Ferro is rocked!

Hussain thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hussain tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hussain moves into full mount!
Ferro can't escape the position.

Hussain looking to secure an arm triangle but Ferro defends it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferro bucks up and throws Hussain to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Hussain misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferro throws a looping overhand right but Hussain ducks down to avoid it.
Ferro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hussain.
Hussain tries to move into range but Ferro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hussain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hussain with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussain misses with a wild combination.
Hussain throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ferro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hussain misses with a series of wild punches.
Hussain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferro scores with a decent looking hook.
Ferro digs a good body shot into Hussain's ribs.
Hussain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hussain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hussain lands a nice hook to Ferro's body. Ferro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hussain fails to land with a series of punches.
Hussain throws a series of punches but Ferro avoids them all with ease.
Hussain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hussain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hussain misses with a series of wild punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ferro.
Ferro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hussain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferro counters with a nice body shot.
Ferro throws a good cross that connects.
Ferro scores with a decent looking hook.
Hussain looks to land a left hand but Ferro moved out of range nicely.
Ferro misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Hussain.
Hussain scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hussain tries to bum rush Ferro with a series of wild strikes but Ferro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ferro moves out of range as Hussain strikes.
Hussain throws a shot from downtown. Ferro moves away and avoids it.
Hussain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saddam Hussain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferro lands a jab to Hussain's midsection.
Ferro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hussain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hussain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ferro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hussain loads up on a big right hand but Ferro slips the punch.
Hussain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferro counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferro counters with a two punch combo.
Ferro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hussain lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ferro ducks under a wild hook from Hussain.
Ferro throws an overhand right that lands on Hussain's shoulder, as Hussain tries to avoid the shot.
Hussain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Ferro counter with a right hand.
Ferro throws a hook to the side of Hussain's head but Hussain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hussain.
A punch combination from Ferro misses.
Ferro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hussain stalks Ferro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ferro's face. Ferro staggers backwards, shaken.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain throws a combination that misses
and Ferro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ferro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hussain.
Hussain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hussain takes a swing at Ferro's ribcage but misses.
Hussain staying out of range there.
Hussain looks to land a right hand but Ferro moved out of range.
A jab from Hussain misses.
Ferro throws a combination that misses
and Hussain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hussain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hussain misses with a double jab
and Ferro counters with a nice body shot.
Saddam Hussain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hussain lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Saddam Hussain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A combination from Hussain does no damage.
Ferro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hussain throws a combination that misses
and Ferro counters with a straight right hand.
Hussain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hussain throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ferro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hussain thinking.
Hussain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Ferro to counter with a crisp jab.
Hussain lands with a nice combination. Ferro backs away looking to recover.
Ferro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hussain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hussain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hussain misses with a double jab
and Ferro counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jerry Ferro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hussain throws a combination that misses
and Ferro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Hussain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hussain.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hussain.
Ferro clobbers Hussain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab, jab by Hussain - just one landing.
Hussain throws a shot from downtown. Ferro moves away and avoids it.
Ferro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hussain.
Hussain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ferro swings for the body but Hussain moves out of range.
A big left from Ferro misses.
Hussain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hussain throws a nice looking combination but Ferro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ferro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferro throws a looping overhand right but Hussain ducks down to avoid it.
Hussain fails to land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Hussain both land. Nice combination.
Hussain scores with a punch to the head.
Ferro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hussain circles away quickly and effectively.
Hussain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Ferro counter with a right hand.
Hussain's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hussain duly obliges.
Hussain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hussain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ferro's hands.
Hussain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hussain thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hussain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hussain takes one on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Ferro as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Hussain.
A swing and a miss from Ferro.
Hussain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hussain looks to land a combination but Ferro avoids it well.
Ferro scores with a three punch combo!
Hussain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferro counters with a one-two to the body.
Hussain jabs Ferro right on the nose. Ferro blinks but takes it well.
Hussain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferro.
Ferro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hussain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hussain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferro looks to land a combination but Hussain avoids it well.
Ferro moves out of range as Hussain strikes.
Ferro catches Hussain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hussain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferro counters with a one-two to the body.
Hussain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ferro on the side of the head.
Hussain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jerry Ferro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saddam Hussain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hussain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferro counters with a left and a right that stings Hussain.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saddam Hussain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hussain has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saddam Hussain!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Yared (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Day
vs
Yared

181 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Day!
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, Renato Yared!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yared fails with a takedown attempt.
Yared lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Day wants to clinch up but Yared keeps it at a distance.
Day is looking to clinch.
Day closes the distance and clinches up with Yared, looking for a takedown. Day pushes Yared against the cage but Yared circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Day doesn't manage to clinch there - Yared circles away.
Day tries to clinch there but Yared circles away.

Yared decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yared trying to control from half guard but Day is working away.
Day punching from the bottom.
Day is trying to stand up here but Yared is controlling him well.

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

Yared 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Day is trying to stand.

Yared is looking for a kimura here.

Yared is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Day doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yared.
Yared prevents Day from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Day is working hard here to advance position.
Yared throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Yared is looking for a kimura but Day is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yared to get the leverage.
Yared looks gassed!

Yared is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Day trying to hold on to Yared's head to control him but Yared postures up.
Day on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Day tries to get out of the position.
Day tries to get to full guard but Yared has control of the leg.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Day gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yared counters with a head kick. That will keep Day thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Day misses with a series of wild punches.
Day swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yared.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Day gets a clinch.

Yared is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Day can't fight it off and eventually Yared manages to take the fight to the floor. Day looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Day thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

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

Day escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yared gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

Day has his foot on Yared's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yared works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Day is looking for a triangle here but Yared uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Day can't do much from the bottom here.
Day tries to get back to half guard but can't.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Day fails to land with a series of punches.
Day closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yared counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Day throws a right hand that Yared ducks under and follows up with a left that Yared also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Day closes the distance but Yared moves to the side
and Yared counters with a series of strikes. Day will be more careful next time no doubt.
Day lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yared circles away quickly and effectively.
Yared lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yared.
Day tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yared counters with a nice body kick.
Horrible takedown by Day or perhaps it was just good defense by Yared which made him look bad.
Day tries to clinch up
and Yared counters with a head kick. That will keep Day thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Day darts in trying to clinch
and Yared counters with a left and a right that stings Day.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yared lands with a kick to the temple. Day shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Day shoots in but no luck this time.
Day tries to clinch
and Yared counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Day swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Yared counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day is concentrating on defense, preventing Yared from advancing position.
Day looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yared thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yared is controlling the pace.
Day trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yared is looking for a kimura but Day is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yared to get the leverage.
Day wants to control but Yared is keeping busy.

Yared seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Day is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Renato Yared!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kraven Meatballs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Byson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Byson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Meatballs
vs
Byson

189 cm
22
209 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
214 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kraven Meatballs!
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, Mike Byson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meatballs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Byson pinned against the cage. Byson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A punch combination from Byson misses.
Byson lands a nice hook to Meatballs's body. Meatballs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meatballs slips a jab and a cross from Byson.
Byson throws a nice looking combination but Meatballs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byson tries for a takedown but Meatballs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Byson misses with a wild combination.
Byson throws a series of punches but Meatballs moves out of range.

Meatballs feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Meatballs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Meatballs is controlling him.
Meatballs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Meatballs stays in close to Byson's body and controls the position.

Meatballs drops back looking for a leg! Byson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Byson manages to kick Meatballs off! Meatballs jumps back into Byson's guard.
Byson can't keep his opponent in guard - Meatballs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Meatballs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Meatballs slows the pace down in half guard.

Meatballs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Byson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Meatballs.
Byson pushes Meatballs off looking to stand but Meatballs dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meatballs stalling.

Meatballs seems to be working for a kimura but Byson defends the submission attempt.
Byson won't allow Meatballs to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A punch combination from Byson misses.
Meatballs slips a jab and a cross from Byson.
Some wild striking there from Byson.
Meatballs fails with the takedown
and Byson counters with a left and a right that stings Meatballs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meatballs fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meatballs fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kraven Meatballs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

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.
Byson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Byson duly obliges.
Meatballs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Byson but Byson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Byson fails to land with a series of punches.
Byson stuffs the takedown attempt from Meatballs. Meatballs gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byson misses with a two punch combination.
Byson swinging wilding here.
Meatballs shoots in looking for a takedown. Byson tries to sprawl out of it but Meatballs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Byson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Byson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Meatballs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meatballs circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Byson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Byson looks to land a combination but Meatballs avoids it well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Byson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meatballs.
Some wild striking there from Byson.
Byson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byson misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byson looks to land a combination but Meatballs avoids it well.
Meatballs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meatballs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Byson counters with a series of strikes. Meatballs will be more careful next time no doubt.
Meatballs shoots and misses
and Byson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Meatballs thinking.

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.
Byson misses with a few strikes there.
Kraven Meatballs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Byson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kraven Meatballs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meatballs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Meatballs misses with a wild body shot.
Byson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Byson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meatballs has a takedown stuffed.
Byson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Byson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Byson throws a right and a left that both miss.

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.
Meatballs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Byson's waist but Byson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meatballs off to one side.
Byson looks to land a combination but Meatballs avoids it well.
Meatballs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Byson tries to avoid it but Meatballs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Byson to the ground. Byson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Meatballs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Byson swivels and escapes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meatballs with a poor takedown
and Byson counters with a left and a right that stings Meatballs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Byson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Byson 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

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

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Wellen Dowd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Mbugua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dowd
vs
Mbugua

177 cm
22
189 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
198 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Death Before Dishonor - Low prices!

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wellen Dowd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William Mbugua!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Dowd with that takedown attempt.
Dowd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mbugua throws a head kick that misses.
Mbugua misses with a series of wild punches.

Mbugua moves into the clinch.
Mbugua scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dowd wants a takedown but no success here.
Mbugua prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wellen Dowd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mbugua has Dowd pushed against the cage.
Mbugua lands a body punch in the clinch.

Dowd is trying to trip Mbugua. He has hold of a leg but Mbugua is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dowd persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dowd is looking to work some ground and pound but Mbugua has wrist control.
Dowd wants to control from the top but Mbugua keeps moving.
Dowd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mbugua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dowd throws a big right hand that misses.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mbugua won't allow Dowd to sweep him here.

Dowd working for a triangle but Mbugua defends it easily.
Dowd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mbugua is one step ahead there.
Mbugua trying to control the position from guard on top but Dowd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mbugua working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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.
Dowd manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mbugua slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dowd works his way into full mount!
Dowd prevents Mbugua from getting the reversal.
Dowd looking to control but Mbugua is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dowd lands a big elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mbugua taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dowd landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mbugua working to try and regain half guard.
Dowd unloading with bombs!
Dowd lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dowd putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dowd looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Mbugua is rocked!
Dowd working Mbugua over with strikes here.
Mbugua is still in real trouble! Can Dowd finish him?
Dowd drops a big elbow. That's hurt Mbugua! More shots from Dowd and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wellen Dowd!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Adeleye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adeleye is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Last of the Mohicans. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bourque
vs
Adeleye

192 cm
22
162 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
167 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Bourque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nelson Adeleye!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adeleye throws a hook to the side of Bourque's head but Bourque sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adeleye waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Bourque.
Bourque misses with a series of wild punches.
Adeleye looks for the body kick but Bourque saw that one coming.
Bourque really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bourque lands with a right hand.

It looks like Nelson Adeleye has been cut.
Adeleye on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Adeleye is rocked!
Adeleye takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adeleye is still on wobbly legs! Can Bourque finish him?
Adeleye looks gassed!
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!
Bourque closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Adeleye out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Bourque!