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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brett Benett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson has chosen Gojira - Backbone as his entrance music. Brett Benett had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business



171 cm
23
198 lbs
1 - 1 - 0
186 cm
19
196 lbs
4 - 1 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power


[JMFC] Rising Sun Clothing Co.


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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brett Benett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Benett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Benett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benett throwing shots but Wilson is blocking nicely.
Benett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Benett there.
Benett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Benett.
Benett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet.
Benett throws a strike but Wilson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Benett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benett postures up in Wilson's guard and throws a big left but Wilson blocks it.
Benett distracts Wilson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Benett stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Benett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benett chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilson is trying to control the position but Benett postures up.
Benett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Benett throws a strike but Wilson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Benett wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Benett striking from the bottom here.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Benett keeps moving.
Benett throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Benett throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A jab from Wilson misses.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson clobbers Benett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wilson throws the kick towards the body but Benett avoids it.
William Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benett moves away.
Good leg kick by Wilson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Benett drops his hands momentarily and Wilson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Benett drives through and clinches with Wilson against the cage.
Wilson misses with some punches.
Wilson has Benett pressed against the cage.
Wilson taking a breather.
Benett lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like William Wilson has been cut.
Benett stalls.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Benett has him pressed against the cage.
Wilson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benetts head.
Wilson is trying to break free.
Benett keeps control of Wilson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wilson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benett misses with an elbow over the top.
Benett creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wilson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
Benett lands an elbow just above Wilson 's eye.
Wilson is trying to maintain a safe position but Benett gets an underhook and turns Wilson into the cage.

Wilson breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Wilson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Benett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brett Benett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Wilson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


Wilson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wilson throws a hook but Benett avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Wilson misses.
Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Benett slips the punch.
Benett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Benett tries to clinch up.
Wilson tries a low kick but Benett avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No joy there for Wilson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilson throws out a loose jab but Benett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson misses with a low kick.
Benett checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wilson duly obliges.
Benett tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wilson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Benett.
Wilson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Benett slips a jab and a cross from Wilson.

Benett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wilson has had enough of the clinch but Benett keeps him there for the moment.
Come on Benett - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wilson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Come on Benett - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benett dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Benett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Benett gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Benett gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wilson regains guard.
Benett throws a strike but Wilson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Benett keeps moving.
Benett doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Benett has control of Wilson's left arm, preventing Wilson from doing any damage.
Benett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Benett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wilson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wilson misses with a wild combination.
Wilson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Benett wants to clinch up but Wilson keeps it at a distance.
Wilson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benett moves out of range of the leg kick from Wilson.

Benett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wilson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Benett has control of the leg.
Wilson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Benett working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Benett throwing shots but Wilson is blocking nicely.
Benett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilson's head.
Wilson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Benett.
Benett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benett postures up in Wilson's guard and throws a big left but Wilson blocks it.
Benett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brett Benett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Wilson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!


A right-left combo lands from Wilson.
Wilson throws a hook but Benett blocks it.
Wilson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Benett checks a leg kick.

Benett decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Benett is thwarting Wilson's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Benett lands a nice short elbow.
Wilson trying to control from the bottom.
Wilson gets full guard.
Benett throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Benett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Benett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Benett throwing strikes from guard but Wilson blocks nicely.
Benett is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Benett moves out of range.
William Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Benett scores with a takedown into Wilson's guard.
Benett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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.
Wilson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benett.
Wilson wants to stand up but Benett is controlling him.
Brett Benett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Benett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benett is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.
Benett won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Benett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
William Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Benett moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to control Benett's arms but Benett gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wilson has his back to the cage.
Benett displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wilson up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Benett lands an elbow just above Wilson 's eye.
Benett throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wilson blocks an elbow strike from Benett.
Benett stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but Benett is controlling him.
Benett has Wilson pressed against the cage.
Wilson pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Benett leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wilson is trying to maintain a safe position but Benett gets an underhook and turns Wilson into the cage.
Wilson seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Wilson prevents a takedown attempt there.

Benett manages to break the clinch.
Benett wants to clinch up but Wilson keeps it at a distance.
Wilson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
An inside leg kick from Wilson misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brett Benett.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benett, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Brett Benett!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Brett Benett!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight as a draw!

Brett Benett wins by majority decision!
S C
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G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
52%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Pato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Shoot To Thrill. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!



186 cm
22
210 lbs
8 - 5 - 0
189 cm
25
211 lbs
9 - 5 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful


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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Pato!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pato lands a high kick!
Pato misses with a straight left.
Pato checks the leg kick.
Nice shot by Pato.
Pato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pato looks for the body kick but Hardy saw that one coming.
Hardy moves out of range as Pato throws a body kick.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Pato avoids them all with ease.
Pato attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pato darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hardy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alex Pato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pato checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pato lands a nice shot that snaps Hardy's head back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pato.
A swing and a miss from Pato.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hardy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pato - the referee stops the clock and Hardy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pato. Hardy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pato takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pato jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Pato misses
and Pato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hardy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hardy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pato checks it well.
Pato scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hardy in his tracks.
Pato swinging wilding here.
Pato thuds his right hand into Hardy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pato throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick by Pato misses
and Hardy counters with a good low kick that Pato was not able to check.
A big left from Pato misses.
Pato takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws a leg kick
and Pato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pato throws a series of punches but Hardy moves out of range.
Pato misses with a head kick.
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pato.
Hardy blocks a head kick by Pato.
Hardy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Pato is predictable there
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Pato misses
and Hardy counters with an inside leg kick.
Pato looks gassed!
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pato moves away.
Pato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Pato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pato checks it well.
Pato throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely.
Hardy wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hardy clinches up against the cage.
Hardy tries to land knees in the clinch but Pato avoids the damage to the body.
Hardy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pato has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pato is working for takedown but Hardy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hardy tries to land knees in the clinch but Pato avoids the damage to the body.
Pato dodges an elbow strike from Hardy.
Hardy throws an elbow that misses.
Hardy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pato is defending well for now.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pato.
Pato managing to block the knees to the body from Hardy.
Hardy is pressed up against the cage. Pato has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hardy down to the mat. Hardy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pato circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pato tries to land a body kick
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hardy misses with a hook. Pato ducked under it nicely.
Hardy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pato throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hardy's head.
Pato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
Pato throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Hardy avoids a kick to the body.
Hardy tries to clinch but Pato moves out of range.
A shot to de liver by Hardy. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pato moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hardy lands a big uppercut and Pato crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pato looks OK. Hardy waves Pato back to his feet!

Pato is rocked!
Pato circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Hardy. Pato falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Hardy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Hardy!
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G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
73%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and king kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pounder's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Supernatural Ass Pounder. 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.



186 cm
24
260 lbs
6 - 3 - 0
185 cm
24
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Pounder!
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, king kong!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kong throws a right and a left that Pounder avoids nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pounder.
Pounder slips a jab and a cross from kong.
kong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Pounder misses.
kong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from kong does no damage.
kong tries to bum rush Pounder with a series of wild strikes but Pounder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
kong fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from kong.
kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pounder.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Pounder. That snapped kong's head back.
Pounder misses the shot to the body.
Pounder throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick misses from kong.
Pounder dodges the punch combination from kong.
kong swinging wilding here.
A jab from Pounder misses.
Pounder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
kong 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!
Pounder catches kong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
king kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounder scores with a hook to the body. kong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to de liver by Pounder. Beautiful body shot.
kong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pounder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pounder scores with a punch to the head.
Pounder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pounder lands a jab.
Pounder misses with a straight right.
Pounder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kong staying out of range there.
Pounder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from kong does no damage.
kong moves away from the strike by Pounder.
Pounder scores with a hook to the body. kong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pounder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. kong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pounder cracks kong with an open hand slap.
Pounder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pounder misses with a wild body shot.
Pounder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pounder missing with a left hand there. kong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pounder throws an overhand right that lands on kong's shoulder, as kong tries to avoid the shot.
Pounder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pounder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract kong.
Pounder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
kong defending well as Pounder loads up on a big left hand.
Pounder throws a jab but it's blocked by kong.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pounder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
kong slips a jab from Pounder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Pounder dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.


Pounder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping kong at a distance.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but kong might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pounder has got the better of the exchanges.
kong throws a right and a left that Pounder avoids nicely.
kong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jim Pounder is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Pounder. That snapped kong's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pounder throws a jab when kong was well out of range.
Pounder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but kong moves away.
Pounder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed kong momentarily.
kong takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Pounder catches kong napping and connects with a big right hand that sends kong to the canvas!

kong is rocked!
Pounder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. kong is keeping the position for now.
kong is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pounder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that kong can do to turn this around?
Pounder trying to control the position from guard on top but kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pounder tries to free his leg and advance position but kong is retaining full guard.
kong keeping moving, preventing Pounder from controlling successfully.
Pounder working some strikes from top position.
kong keeping moving, preventing Pounder from controlling successfully.
Pounder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. kong is keeping the position for now.

kong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pounder passes into half guard.
Pounder lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounder frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pounder has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of kong's face.
Pounder tries to control but kong wriggling away.
Pounder lands a nice shot to the head.
Pounder raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pounder cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pounder with a couple of short strikes.
kong wants to control but Pounder is having none of it.
kong is in a horrible position here. Pounder smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Pounder.
kong is desperately trying to improve his position but Pounder has a good base and remains in mount.
Pounder content just to control the position here.
Pounder lands a heavy elbow.
kong is working to get back to half guard.
kong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Pounder connects with a massive shot to the dome!
kong is wriggling around trying to escape.

Pounder is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. kong can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Pounder looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
kong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pounder working the ground and pound effectively.
kong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pounder dominating with strikes here.

Pounder is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, kong has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pounder cracks kong with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pounder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pounder looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Pounder dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!


Pounder misses with a body shot.
kong misses with a wild combination.
kong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pounder missing with a left hand there. kong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
kong misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
kong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
kong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pounder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. kong doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab lands there for Pounder.
Pounder scores with a hook.
kong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Pounder misses.
Pounder throws out a powerful jab.
kong fails to land with a series of punches.
Pounder throws a jab when kong was well out of range.
A combination from kong does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
kong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from kong there as he acknowledges the shot.
kong moves out of range of the strikes.
Pounder thows a body shot but no joy.
Pounder scores with a shot to the body.
Pounder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping kong at a distance.
kong takes one to the chin there.
Pounder throws a looping overhand right but kong ducks down to avoid it.
Pounder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before kong has time to react.
Pounder thuds a left hand into kong's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from kong does no damage.
Pounder lands a head shot.
Pounder thows a body shot but no joy.
Pounder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pounder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pounder connects with a nice looking jab.
Pounder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
kong misses with a wild combination.
Good exchange - Pounder coming out on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pounder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pounder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pounder throws a looping overhand right but kong ducks down to avoid it.
kong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pounder lands with a nice body punch.
Pounder looks to land a left hand but kong moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pounder punishes kong's body with a nice straight punch.
king kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jim Pounder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
kong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Pounder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pounder has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Jim Pounder!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Jim Pounder!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Jim Pounder!

Jim Pounder wins by unanimous decision!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Angree McHobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichiro Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Spartan X kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ichiro Chan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.



165 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0
185 cm
23
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful


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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angree McHobo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ichiro Chan!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McHobo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chan was covering up waiting for the punch and McHobo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McHobo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McHobo forces his way into half guard.
McHobo wants to pass the guard but Chan is defending well.
Chan moves into full guard.

Chan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McHobo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McHobo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chan has McHobo pulled in close to control his posture.

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

Chan has an active guard here but McHobo has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

McHobo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chan is just riding it out for now. McHobo eventually gives up the hold.
Chan wants to improve his position but McHobo is controlling well.

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

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McHobo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chan defends it well.

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.
Chan tries to roll over but McHobo keeps him under control.

McHobo is working for a submission of some sort.
Chan is looking to control McHobo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chan avoid being mounted?

Chan looking for a kimura from the bottom but McHobo passes into side control!
Chan gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHobo is trying to control. Chan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McHobo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chan is trying desperately to improve position.

McHobo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Chan is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McHobo looking to control.
Chan stopping the sweep attempt from McHobo.
Chan wants to control from the top but McHobo keeps moving.

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

McHobo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chan wants to improve his position but McHobo is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angree McHobo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!


Chan throws a shot from downtown. McHobo moves away and avoids it.
McHobo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chan. Chan obviously looking to wear him down.
McHobo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chan is looking to land body kicks.
Chan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chan throws a good cross that connects.
Chan throws a leg kick but McHobo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McHobo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chan is looking to chop away at McHobo's legs.

McHobo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chan napping and manages to drive through into side control!

McHobo tries for a kimura but Chan is defending well.
Chan regains half guard there - taking advantage of McHobo's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

Chan actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McHobo is looking for a kimura but Chan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McHobo to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McHobo is thwarting Chan's attempts to control the position.
Chan regains full guard. Nicely done.
McHobo trying to control but Chan is working from the bottom.

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

Chan working for a triangle but McHobo defends it easily.
McHobo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chan keeping full guard, as McHobo tries to pass.

McHobo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McHobo wants to pass the guard but Chan is keeping the position.

McHobo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHobo looking to pass the guard.
Chan working a defensive guard but McHobo passes into half guard.

McHobo is working for a kimura but Chan is defending it quite comfortably.
McHobo is thwarting Chan's attempts to control the position.

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

McHobo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Chan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

McHobo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chan wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chan wants to control but McHobo is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ichiro Chan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!


Chan throws a jab but it's blocked by McHobo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chan.
McHobo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chan.
Chan lands a right hook to the body.
McHobo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chan.
Chan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Chan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McHobo takes a jab right on the kisser.
McHobo moves out of range of the leg kick from Chan.
Chan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McHobo.
Chan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chan tries a head kick but it misses.
McHobo moves out of range of the leg kick from Chan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McHobo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chan connects with a high kick.
Chan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chan wants to land a leg kick but McHobo is out of range.
Ichiro Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chan misses with a series of wild punches.
Ichiro Chan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McHobo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chan moves away.
McHobo moves out of range of the strikes.
McHobo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chan as he avoids it easily.
Chan lands a head shot.
McHobo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chan throws out the jab.
McHobo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chan momentarily.
Chan lands with a hook. McHobo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McHobo tries for a takedown but Chan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McHobo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angree McHobo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McHobo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McHobo's head.
Chan moves away from the strike by McHobo.

McHobo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McHobo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

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

Chan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McHobo has passed into half guard!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHobo is keen to just control but Chan is a slippery customer.
McHobo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

McHobo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Chan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Chan!
Chan wants to control from the top but McHobo keeps moving.
Angree McHobo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

McHobo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chan wants to control from the top but McHobo keeps moving.
Chan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McHobo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ichiro Chan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Ichiro Chan!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Ichiro Chan!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight as a draw!

Ichiro Chan wins by majority decision!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
39%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Birds of War. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!



178 cm
24
174 lbs
4 - 3 - 0
178 cm
19
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Harvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dennis Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey shoots in for a double leg but Reynolds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harvey misses with an uppercut. Reynolds saw that one coming.
Reynolds delivers a nice body kick.
Harvey shoots in looking for a takedown. Reynolds tries to sprawl out of it but Harvey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reynolds manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Good leg kick by Harvey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Reynolds closes the distance and pushes Harvey back into the cage.
Reynolds using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harvey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reynolds misses with a knee to the head.
Reynolds working Harvey over with knees to the body.
Reynolds misses with a knee strike.
Reynolds prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Harvey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harvey has had enough of the clinch but Reynolds keeps him there for the moment.
Harvey goes for a takedown attempt but Reynolds pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harvey closes the distance and clinches up with Reynolds, looking for a takedown. Harvey pushes Reynolds against the cage but Reynolds circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harvey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reynolds.
Harvey throws a jab when Reynolds was well out of range.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harvey blocks a head kick by Reynolds.
Harvey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reynolds but Reynolds pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reynolds moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds walks into a stiff left hand from Harvey.
Harvey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reynolds as he jumps to the side.
Harvey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harvey scores with a punch to the head.
Reynolds lands a high kick!
Reynolds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reynolds looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reynolds looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reynolds lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Harvey is breathing heavily.

Harvey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Reynolds throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Reynolds. That's going to slow Harvey down.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reynolds stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Reynolds cracks the inside of Harvey's front leg.
Harvey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reynolds pinned against the cage. Reynolds gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Harvey fails with a takedown attempt.
Harvey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reynolds lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reynolds throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey shoots in but Reynolds avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reynolds throws a head kick that Harvey semi-blocks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reynolds.
Will Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harvey takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reynolds lands a high kick!
Harvey throws a leg kick
and Reynolds counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Harvey is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Harvey is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Reynolds! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dennis Reynolds!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Need (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sagat comes into a darkened arena with his song building. His own theme music kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!



185 cm
25
195 lbs
6 - 3 - 0
194 cm
25
193 lbs
7 - 5 - 0
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Solid chin


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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Apollo Need!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Sagat!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagat throws a sloppy head kick and Need moves out of range easily.
Sagat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Need blocks the leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sagat.
Need tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sagat swivels and escapes.
Need has a takedown stuffed.
Crunch! Sagat slams his shin into Need's torso.
Sagat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Need. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice takedown defense from Sagat. No joy for Need on that attempt.
Sagat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sagat throws a head kick that misses.
Sagat misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sagat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagat misses the shot to the body.
Sagat lands a high kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Sagat.
Need shoots in but no luck this time.
Victor Sagat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Need is breathing heavily.
Sagat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Need fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sagat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Need avoids the head kick by Sagat.
Need avoids the head kick by Sagat.
Sagat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Need.
Sagat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sagat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Sagat.
Sagat lands with a kick to the temple. Need shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sagat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sagat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sagat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Need moves away.
Sagat has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No luck for Need with that takedown attempt.
Victor Sagat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sagat misses with a head kick.
Need blocks a head kick by Sagat.
Need swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sagat fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Need is out of range.
Need shoots in but Sagat avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sagat misses with a low kick.
Sagat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Need moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Need misses with a double jab.
Need shoots for a takedown but Sagat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sagat swinging wilding here.

Need closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sagat is looking for a sweep. Need is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sagat trying to control but Need postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sagat might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Need kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Need is controlling the pace.
Need wants to control but Sagat is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sagat works his way to full guard. Good work.

Need drops back looking for a leg! Sagat is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sagat manages to kick Need off! Need jumps back into Sagat's guard.
Sagat wants to sweep here but Need controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sagat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Sagat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sagat lands a nice shot to the body.
No luck for Need with that takedown attempt.
Sagat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sagat tries a head kick but it misses.
Sagat throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Need throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sagat was covering up waiting for the punch and Need finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Need wants to control from the top but Sagat keeps moving.
Need wants to pass the guard but Sagat is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Need is working hard here to advance position.
Need is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sagat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Need. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Need tries to stand but Sagat is controlling from the bottom.
Need trying to control the position from guard on top but Sagat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Need content to stall in guard here.
Sagat is controlling Need's posture.
Need looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat keeping moving, preventing Need from controlling successfully.
Sagat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sagat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Need controls the pace.
Need trying to control but Sagat is working from the bottom.
Need controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Apollo Need just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Sagat thumps Need with a low kick.
Need takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Victor Sagat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Need shoots in but Sagat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sagat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sagat throws out a leg kick but Need moves out of range and Sagat only half commits.
Need takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Sagat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.


Sagat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Need.
Sagat throws a sloppy head kick and Need moves out of range easily.
Need looks for a takedown but Sagat sprawls well.
Sagat fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Need is out of range.
Need shoots in and drives through. Sagat sprawls well.
Need on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sagat. Sagat obviously looking to wear him down.
Sagat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Need.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Need. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Need swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sagat scores with a head kick.
Need shoots in but Sagat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Need chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sagat can pounce on him.
Need on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sagat. Sagat obviously looking to wear him down.
Sagat scores with a nice strike.
Need dodges the punch combination from Sagat.
Sagat throws a front kick aimed at Need's knee but Need avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Need takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sagat scores with a leg kick.
Need checks a low kick from Sagat.
Need shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sagat defends it nicely.
Sagat misses with a wild body shot.
Sagat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sagat lands a nice leg kick that just misses Need's sensitive parts.
Need takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Need keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sagat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Need is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sagat throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sagat tries a low kick but Need avoids it.

Need scores with a takedown into Sagat's guard.
Need working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat keeping full guard, as Need tries to pass.
Need's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sagat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Need is one step ahead there.
Need wants to pass the guard but Sagat is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat keeping moving, preventing Need from controlling successfully.
Need passes Sagat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sagat is looking to control Need's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sagat avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Need wants to pass the guard but Sagat is defending well.
Victor Sagat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Need thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sagat's head.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sagat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Need keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Need takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A good leg kick by Sagat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sagat keeps Need at a distance using the push kick.
Apollo Need has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sagat throws out a leg kick but Need moves out of range and Sagat only half commits.
Need has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sagat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Sagat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sagat 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Victor Sagat!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Victor Sagat!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Victor Sagat!

Victor Sagat wins by unanimous decision!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
65%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentim Terra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Sanchez had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 137.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!



165 cm
23
144 lbs
3 - 3 - 0
172 cm
23
142 lbs
2 - 2 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin
BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Determined


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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Valentim Terra!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanchez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Terra is pressing down on Sanchez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Terra keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Terra on the ground.

Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Terra is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sanchez has his hands clasped together but Terra extends an breaks Sanchez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Terra.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valentim Terra!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Capitalist Oppressor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenta Michinoku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michinoku has chosen Yamato Suite Four as his entrance music. Sam Capitalist Oppressor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kenta Michinoku's chin.



172 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0
173 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Capitalist Oppressor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenta Michinoku!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michinoku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Michinoku lands with a kick to the temple. Capitalist Oppressor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Michinoku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A leg kick checked by Capitalist Oppressor.
Capitalist Oppressor missing with a left hand there. Michinoku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A clash of legs there as Capitalist Oppressor blocks the low kick.
Good work by Capitalist Oppressor as he checks the leg kick.
Capitalist Oppressor works the jab nicely.
Michinoku throws a chopping leg kick but Capitalist Oppressor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Michinoku scores with a kick to the body.
Michinoku tries to work over Capitalist Oppressor's front leg with a kick but Capitalist Oppressor checks it.
Capitalist Oppressor takes a swing at Michinoku's ribcage but misses.
Capitalist Oppressor avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Michinoku lands but Capitalist Oppressor takes it in his stride.
Capitalist Oppressor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Michinoku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Capitalist Oppressor connects with a body shot.
Capitalist Oppressor scores with a body shot.
Capitalist Oppressor misses the shot to the body.
Michinoku throws a sloppy head kick and Capitalist Oppressor moves out of range easily.
Capitalist Oppressor throws a shot from downtown. Michinoku moves away and avoids it.
Capitalist Oppressor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Michinoku 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Capitalist Oppressor misses with a body punch
and Michinoku counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michinoku takes one on the button.

It looks like Kenta Michinoku has been cut.
Capitalist Oppressor checks a leg kick.
Michinoku misses with a jab to the body
and Capitalist Oppressor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Capitalist Oppressor clobbers Michinoku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Capitalist Oppressor thuds a left hand into Michinoku's body.
Capitalist Oppressor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Michinoku has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Michinoku there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Michinoku.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capitalist Oppressor moves out of range of the body kick from Michinoku.
Capitalist Oppressor works Michinoku's body with a nice hook.
Michinoku throws a front kick that sends Capitalist Oppressor stumbling back into the cage.
Michinoku misses with a shot to the body
and Capitalist Oppressor counters with a nice body shot.
Michinoku swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Capitalist Oppressor counters with a left to the body.
Capitalist Oppressor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Capitalist Oppressor misses with a wild body shot.
Michinoku keeps Capitalist Oppressor at a distance using the push kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Michinoku lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Capitalist Oppressor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Capitalist Oppressor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Michinoku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Capitalist Oppressor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michinoku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Capitalist Oppressor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Michinoku.
Michinoku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Michinoku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michinoku throws a wild body kick that Capitalist Oppressor sees coming a mile off.
Capitalist Oppressor blocks a head kick by Michinoku.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michinoku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Michinoku is looking to chop away at Capitalist Oppressor's legs.
Capitalist Oppressor checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sam Capitalist Oppressor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenta Michinoku's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Capitalist Oppressor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michinoku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Capitalist Oppressor throws a hook but Michinoku blocks it.
Michinoku misses with a shot to the body
and Capitalist Oppressor counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Capitalist Oppressor.
Capitalist Oppressor lands with a hook. Michinoku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Michinoku in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Capitalist Oppressor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Capitalist Oppressor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Michinoku is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Capitalist Oppressor rather than just go for the knockout.
Michinoku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michinoku throws a sloppy head kick and Capitalist Oppressor moves out of range easily.
Michinoku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Capitalist Oppressor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capitalist Oppressor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Michinoku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Capitalist Oppressor.
Michinoku has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Capitalist Oppressor finds it's way round the side to connect with Michinoku's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Michinoku.
Capitalist Oppressor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Michinoku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Capitalist Oppressor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Michinoku at a distance.
Capitalist Oppressor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Capitalist Oppressor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Capitalist Oppressor avoids the head kick by Michinoku.
Michinoku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Capitalist Oppressor as he checks the leg kick.
Michinoku on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sam Capitalist Oppressor is winning the standup battle so far.
Michinoku tries to move into range but Capitalist Oppressor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Michinoku is rocked!
A decent looking cross lands there for Capitalist Oppressor.
Michinoku is still on wobbly legs! Can Capitalist Oppressor finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capitalist Oppressor digs a good body shot into Michinoku's ribs.
Kenta Michinoku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Michinoku is breathing heavily.
Capitalist Oppressor circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Michinoku to the canvas! Michinoku doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Capitalist Oppressor keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Capitalist Oppressor!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
63%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Zulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodent Scotch Tape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodent Scotch Tape has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jamal Zulu's chin.



197 cm
19
240 lbs
4 - 0 - 0
197 cm
23
271 lbs
5 - 1 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very strong
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamal Zulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodent Scotch Tape!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zulu throws a jab when Scotch Tape was well out of range.
Zulu looks to throw the jab but Scotch Tape is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Zulu.
Zulu throws a series of punches but Scotch Tape avoids them all with ease.
Scotch Tape avoids the body shot from Zulu.
Scotch Tape moves out of range of the leg kick from Zulu.
Jamal Zulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scotch Tape avoids the head kick by Zulu.
Zulu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Scotch Tape darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zulu won't allow Scotch Tape to pass to mount.

Scotch Tape is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu is trying to get back to full guard.
Scotch Tape seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zulu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Scotch Tape is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Scotch Tape seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zulu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zulu keeping control of the position.
Zulu wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zulu throws a chopping leg kick but Scotch Tape manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Scotch Tape is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zulu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zulu.
Zulu throws a big shot that misses.
Zulu takes a swing at Scotch Tape's ribcage but misses.

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

Scotch Tape is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zulu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Scotch Tape is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zulu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu struggling a bit here.
Zulu keeps Scotch Tape under control for a moment.
Zulu tries to bench press Scotch Tape off him but Scotch Tape keeps the position.

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.
Zulu can't do much from the bottom here.
Zulu is trying to improve his position.
Zulu is not content to let Scotch Tape control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scotch Tape moves away.
Scotch Tape keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zulu.
Zulu throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamal Zulu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.


Scotch Tape stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zulu.
Zulu misses with a kick to the body.
Scotch Tape uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zulu.
Zulu takes a swing at Scotch Tape's ribcage but misses.

Scotch Tape is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zulu's half guard.
Zulu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zulu trying to keep a closed guard but Scotch Tape is proving a slippery customer.
Zulu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scotch Tape thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zulu keeping moving, preventing Scotch Tape from controlling successfully.
Zulu keeping full guard, as Scotch Tape tries to pass.
Scotch Tape passes Zulu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Scotch Tape wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zulu keeps working.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zulu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zulu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scotch Tape.
Zulu throws a series of punches but Scotch Tape avoids them all with ease.
Scotch Tape avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zulu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zulu thows a left - swing and a miss!

Scotch Tape looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Scotch Tape wants to pass to mount but Zulu is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu trying to control but Scotch Tape postures up.

Scotch Tape is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zulu is refusing to be controlled, as Scotch Tape sits in half guard.
Scotch Tape not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zulu wants to get back to full guard.

Scotch Tape seems to be working for a kimura but Zulu defends the submission attempt.
Zulu is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Scotch Tape looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zulu is fending him off so far but Scotch Tape persists. Nope, Zulu circles away and we're back to standing.
Jamal Zulu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zulu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodent Scotch Tape showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!


Zulu stuffs the takedown attempt from Scotch Tape. Scotch Tape gets slowly back to his feet.
Jamal Zulu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scotch Tape shoots in for a double leg but Zulu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zulu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zulu throws a wild body kick that Scotch Tape sees coming a mile off.
Scotch Tape looks for the body kick but Zulu saw that one coming.
A combination from Zulu does no damage.
Scotch Tape avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zulu connects with a solid leg kick.
Zulu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scotch Tape.
Jamal Zulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodent Scotch Tape.
Scotch Tape has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zulu finds it's way round the side to connect with Scotch Tape's head.
A good leg kick by Zulu.
Zulu throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scotch Tape slips under a jab from Zulu.
Scotch Tape shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scotch Tape takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zulu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zulu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zulu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zulu throws a head kick but Scotch Tape moves out of range.
Zulu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Scotch Tape keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zulu.
Zulu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Scotch Tape is just out of range.
Scotch Tape checks a leg kick.
Zulu throws a series of punches but Scotch Tape avoids them all with ease.
Zulu swinging wilding here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu lands with a slapping head kick.
Zulu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Scotch Tape is just out of range.
Scotch Tape takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Zulu throws a right and a left that Scotch Tape avoids nicely.
Zulu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Scotch Tape checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zulu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scotch Tape fails to land the takedown.
Zulu throws a lazy right hand but Scotch Tape sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Scotch Tape drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zulu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zulu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Scotch Tape!

Zulu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Scotch Tape has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Zulu looking to control but Scotch Tape is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scotch Tape is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zulu wants to control the pace but Scotch Tape is squirming around nicely.
Scotch Tape is looking to improve his position but Zulu isn't that keen on the idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Zulu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zulu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Jamal Zulu!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Jamal Zulu!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Jamal Zulu!

Jamal Zulu wins by unanimous decision!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
25%

 

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davis Marcus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandy McSouthers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus comes to the cage accompanied by "Princes of the Universe," by Queen. 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.



178 cm
25
190 lbs
10 - 4 - 0
183 cm
25
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful


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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Davis Marcus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sandy McSouthers!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcus moves in looking to clinch but McSouthers pushes him off.

Marcus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marcus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McSouthers wants to stall.
McSouthers managing to block the knees to the body from Marcus.
McSouthers is trying to force a seperation but Marcus has the dominant position.
Marcus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McSouthers's defenses.
Marcus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McSouthers avoids it.
McSouthers wants to get back to striking at distance but Marcus won't allow it.
Marcus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marcus lands an elbow inside that McSouthers shrugs off.
Marcus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McSouthers is defending well for now.
McSouthers misses with some punches.
Marcus lands an elbow that stopped McSouthers in his tracks for a moment.
Marcus prevents a takedown attempt there.
McSouthers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marcus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McSouthers backwards.
Marcus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marcus working McSouthers over with knees to the body.
McSouthers looks gassed!
Marcus connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Marcus lands a nice knee to the body.
Marcus just leaning against McSouthers, taking a breather.
McSouthers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marcus has him pressed against the cage.
Marcus has McSouthers pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus lands a damaging elbow.
Marcus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marcus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marcus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marcus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marcus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marcus lands an elbow that stopped McSouthers in his tracks for a moment.
Marcus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marcus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Marcus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marcus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McSouthers in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Marcus slowing the pace effectively.
Marcus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marcus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McSouthers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marcus throws an elbow but it misses.
McSouthers is looking to break free of the clinch but Marcus has double underhooks.
Marcus taking a breather.
McSouthers looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marcus trying to land knees to the body.
McSouthers being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Marcus tries to land knees in the clinch but McSouthers avoids the damage to the body.
McSouthers takes an elbow to the forehead.
Marcus taking a breather.
Marcus lands an elbow inside that McSouthers shrugs off.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marcus.
McSouthers is trying to force a seperation but Marcus has the dominant position.
Marcus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McSouthers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marcus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Davis Marcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandy McSouthers.
A combination from McSouthers does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus tries to clinch there but McSouthers circles away.
McSouthers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Marcus moves into the clinch.
McSouthers blocks the elbow strike.
Marcus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Marcus just misses with a elbow thrown towards McSouthers's brow.
Marcus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Sandy McSouthers has been cut.
Marcus unloads a knee to the mid-section. McSouthers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marcus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Marcus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marcus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McSouthers stalling in the clinch but Marcus improves position.
Marcus gets underhooks to prevent McSouthers's takedown attempt.
McSouthers is trying to break the clinch but Marcus is controlling him.
Marcus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McSouthers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marcus lands an elbow inside.
Marcus scores with a knee to the head.
McSouthers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McSouthers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Marcus.
Marcus crunches a lovely knee into McSouthers's ribcage.
Marcus lands an elbow inside.
Marcus lands a knee to the body.
Marcus lands a knee to the head.
Marcus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marcus lands a nice knee to the body.
Marcus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marcus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Marcus lands an elbow just above McSouthers 's eye.
Marcus working McSouthers over with knees to the body.
Marcus stalling in the clinch.
Marcus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McSouthers pushes Marcus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marcus lands an elbow that stopped McSouthers in his tracks for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McSouthers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marcus scores a nice knee to the body.
Marcus lands an elbow inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marcus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davis Marcus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sandy McSouthers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.


McSouthers swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcus.
Marcus moves in looking to clinch but McSouthers pushes him off.
McSouthers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marcus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McSouthers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marcus tries to close the distance and clinch up but McSouthers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marcus moves in looking to clinch but McSouthers pushes him off.
McSouthers misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSouthers throws a jab when Marcus was well out of range.
Marcus tries to close the distance and clinch up but McSouthers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McSouthers thows a body shot but no joy.
Marcus ducks under a wild hook from McSouthers.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSouthers lands a jab to Marcus's midsection.
Davis Marcus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marcus tries to close the distance and clinch up but McSouthers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marcus wants to clinch up but McSouthers keeps it at a distance.
Marcus avoids the body shot from McSouthers.
Marcus jabs at McSouthers's body.
McSouthers is breathing heavily.
Marcus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marcus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcus tries to close the distance and clinch but McSouthers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the body from McSouthers misses
and McSouthers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McSouthers misses with a few strikes there.
Marcus tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marcus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McSouthers misses with a body shot
enabling Marcus to counter with a crisp jab.
McSouthers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marcus counters with a nice uppercut.
Marcus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marcus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McSouthers takes a swing at Marcus's ribcage but misses.
Marcus fails in his attempt to clinch.
McSouthers swings away with a body shot that misses

and Marcus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marcus.
Marcus controlling the action here for a moment.
McSouthers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McSouthers avoids it.
Marcus leaning his opponent against the cage.
Marcus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marcus lands a damaging elbow.
Marcus lands an elbow inside that McSouthers shrugs off.
Marcus trying to control the position but instead, McSouthers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marcus into the cage.
Marcus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marcus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marcus with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Marcus just misses with a elbow thrown towards McSouthers's brow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marcus obliges.
McSouthers takes an elbow to the forehead.
Marcus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McSouthers is keeping busy.
Davis Marcus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marcus lands an elbow inside that McSouthers shrugs off.
Marcus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McSouthers in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Marcus misses with an elbow over the top.
Marcus tries a knee to the head but McSouthers blocks it.
McSouthers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marcus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marcus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcus lands an elbow inside that McSouthers shrugs off.
McSouthers managing to block the knees to the body from Marcus.
Marcus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Marcus misses with a knee to the head.
Marcus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McSouthers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marcus lands an elbow inside that McSouthers shrugs off.
McSouthers is pushing Marcus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McSouthers.
McSouthers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marcus.
McSouthers takes an elbow to the temple.
Marcus is looking to control McSouthers's arms but McSouthers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marcus has his back to the cage.
Marcus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McSouthers takes an elbow to the forehead.
Marcus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marcus lands a good knee to the midsection. McSouthers won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davis Marcus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sandy McSouthers's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!


McSouthers keeps the fight on the outside.
Sandy McSouthers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McSouthers throws a combination that misses

and Marcus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Marcus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marcus misses with an elbow over the top.
McSouthers is trying to force a seperation but Marcus has the dominant position.
McSouthers misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Marcus throws an elbow but misses.
McSouthers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marcus lands a knee to the body.
Marcus connects with a nasty looking knee right to McSouthers's face.
Marcus lands a damaging elbow.
Marcus trying to land knees to the body.
Marcus lands an elbow that stopped McSouthers in his tracks for a moment.
McSouthers takes an elbow to the forehead.
Marcus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McSouthers can do to turn this around?
McSouthers goes for a takedown attempt but Marcus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marcus misses the body punch
and McSouthers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Marcus clinches.
Nice elbow from Marcus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSouthers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McSouthers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marcus walks away with a smile on his face. McSouthers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sandy McSouthers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcus tries to clinch but McSouthers moves out of range.

Marcus gets a clinch.
Marcus missing with knees to the body.
Marcus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McSouthers is defending well for now.
McSouthers tries to break free but Marcus pushes him back against the cage.
Marcus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marcus obliges.
Marcus scores with a shot to the side of McSouthers's head.
Marcus lands a nice elbow.
McSouthers being controlled against the cage.
McSouthers stalling in the clinch but Marcus improves position.
Marcus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marcus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marcus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marcus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marcus lands a damaging elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marcus smiles and moves away.
Davis Marcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandy McSouthers.
Marcus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marcus wants to clinch up but McSouthers keeps it at a distance.
Marcus tries to clinch but McSouthers moves out of range.
Davis Marcus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marcus misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left and a right from McSouthers both land. Nice combination.
Marcus doesn't manage to clinch there - McSouthers circles away.
McSouthers just misses with a punch to the body.
McSouthers keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marcus pushes McSouthers up against the cage in a clinch.
Marcus misses with an elbow over the top.
McSouthers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marcus smiles and moves away.
McSouthers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marcus tries to clinch up.
McSouthers falls off balance throwing a combination

and Marcus counters by moving into the clinch.
Sandy McSouthers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McSouthers working aggressively here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marcus.
McSouthers misses with a shot to the kidneys.

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.
McSouthers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marcus's elbow.
McSouthers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McSouthers lands a body shot.
Marcus trying to land knees to the body.
Marcus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McSouthers can't break the clinch.
Marcus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That has opened up Sandy McSouthers's cut even more.
McSouthers takes an elbow to the forehead.
McSouthers pushes Marcus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McSouthers misses with a hook to the ribs.
McSouthers working hard to break the clinch.

McSouthers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marcus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McSouthers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marcus is looking to clinch but McSouthers is avoiding it.
Marcus tries to clinch there but McSouthers circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Davis Marcus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marcus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Davis Marcus!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Davis Marcus!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Davis Marcus!

Davis Marcus wins by unanimous decision!
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