CW 6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lisa Brandrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Joseph
vs
Brandrick

178 cm
28
210 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

184 cm
19
216 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mitchell Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lisa Brandrick!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandrick misses with a combination
and Joseph counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Lisa Brandrick has been cut.
Joseph takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brandrick lands a nice shot that snaps Joseph's head back.
Joseph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandrick misses with a hook. Joseph ducked under it nicely.
Look low, kick high! Joseph uses the oldest trick in the book to send Brandrick tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Joseph is absolutely delighted - when Brandrick wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mitchell Joseph!

C
A

C
B

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 Sarah Northcote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Kositzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kositzky has chosen Schwarz zu Blau as his entrance music. Northcote has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. 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.

Northcote
vs
Kositzky

165 cm
27
138 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

173 cm
29
140 lbs
19 - 19 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sarah Northcote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Kositzky!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Northcote tries to clinch up but Kositzky circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Northcote.
Kositzky tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Northcote counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kositzky's guard now.
Kositzky wants to stand but Northcote is controlling the position.

Northcote stands up from Kositzky's guard - Northcote perhaps looking for a knockout.
Northcote on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kositzky tries for a takedown but Northcote circles away easily
and Northcote counters with a one-two to the body.

Northcote gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Northcote is trying to control the position but Kositzky postures up.
Northcote is breathing heavily.
Northcote is controlling Kositzky's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kositzky controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Northcote is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kositzky being controlled here momentarily.
Northcote looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A punch combination from Kositzky misses.
Northcote stuffs the takedown attempt from Kositzky. Kositzky gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two 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.
Kositzky fails with the takedown

and Northcote counters with a shoot takedown. Kositzky fights it but they end up in guard.
Sarah Northcote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Kositzky.
Kositzky is looking to stand up but Northcote isn't so interested in that idea.

Kositzky looking for a guillotine here but Northcote defends easily.
Kositzky wants to sweep but no luck.
Kositzky is trying to keep Northcote in close.
Kositzky keeping full guard, as Northcote tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kositzky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Northcote with a flurry of punches that miss.
Northcote stopping the sweep attempt from Kositzky.
Northcote trying to control but Kositzky is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Northcote changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kositzky tries to avoid it but Northcote manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kositzky to the ground. Kositzky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kositzky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Northcote sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kositzky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Northcote sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kositzky somewhat.
Northcote looks to clinch

and Kositzky counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kositzky wanted to stand there but Northcote had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kositzky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Northcote is keeping the position for now.
Northcote trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Northcote has a closed guard, preventing Kositzky from standing up.
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 Sarah Northcote will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kositzky with a lazy takedown attempt

and Northcote counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Northcote misses with a head shot. Kositzky uses the momentum to regain guard.

Kositzky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kositzky wants to stand up but Northcote is controlling him.
Northcote wants to pass the guard but Kositzky is keeping the position.
Kositzky lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Northcote!
Kositzky controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Northcote is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kositzky controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Northcote really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kositzky controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Paul Kositzky has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kositzky misses with a takedown attempt

and Northcote counters with a takedown into side control.
Kositzky manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kositzky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kositzky is looking to escape.

Northcote is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kositzky wants to improve his position but Northcote is controlling well.
Northcote is looking to take a break and control but Kositzky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kositzky is pressing down on Northcote's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kositzky wants to stand and escape but Northcote is having none of it.
Kositzky wants to sweep but no luck.
Kositzky controls Northcote momentarily but Northcote frees himself.

Northcote postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kositzky is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Northcote, into his guard.
Northcote working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sarah Northcote 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!

Kositzky closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Northcote quickly recovers to half guard.
Northcote is looking to improve his position.
Kositzky controlling the action here.
Northcote tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kositzky has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Northcote is squirming around, avoiding Kositzky's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Northcote is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Northcote is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northcote wants to hold on but Kositzky pushes him away.

That's two 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.
Kositzky prevents Northcote from getting the reversal.
Kositzky controlling the pace for now.
Northcote wants to hold on but Kositzky pushes him away.
Kositzky controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kositzky can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Northcote is looking to escape.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Paul Kositzky.
Northcote showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kositzky.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kositzky tries to clinch but Northcote moves out of range.
Sarah Northcote is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kositzky shoots and misses

and Northcote counters with a single leg into guard. Kositzky didn't expect that.
Kositzky wants to stand but Northcote is controlling the position.
Northcote trying to control but Kositzky is working from the bottom.
Paul Kositzky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Northcote pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kositzky is keeping the position for now.

Kositzky looking for a triangle here. Northcote is fighting it but it looks tight! Kositzky pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Northcote is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paul Kositzky!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aiden Shortcut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gums O Grady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gums O Grady will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Shortcut
vs
O Grady

200 cm
29
273 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

202 cm
25
282 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Aiden Shortcut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gums O Grady!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shortcut misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shortcut takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Danga de danga de dang - O Grady scores with a four punch combination!
O Grady misses with a looping right.
O Grady scores with a sloppy right hand. Shortcut should have avoided that one.
O Grady throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shortcut throws a body punch but O Grady moves out of range.
O Grady throws a body punch but Shortcut moves out of range.
Shortcut looks to land a right hand but O Grady moved out of range.
O Grady throws a series of punches but Shortcut avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from O Grady misses.
Some wild striking there from O Grady.
A combination from O Grady does no damage.
Shortcut misses with a looping right.
Shortcut swings widly with a right hand
letting O Grady counter with a right hand.
O Grady scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
O Grady throws a right and a left that Shortcut avoids nicely.
O Grady staying out of range there.
Shortcut misses with a series of wild punches.
O Grady lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
O Grady throws a nice looking combination but Shortcut bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A right-left combo lands from O Grady.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Grady stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shortcut throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Grady.
Some wild striking there from O Grady.
Shortcut walks into a jab.
O Grady scores with a jab. Shortcut acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
O Grady misses with a double jab.
Shortcut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Grady moves away.
O Grady dips to his left and cracks Shortcut with an uppercut!
O Grady staying out of range there.
Shortcut misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shortcut swings widly with a right hand
and O Grady counters with a straight right hand.
O Grady looks to land a combination. Shortcut sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
O Grady lands with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from O Grady. Those never looked like landing.
Shortcut misses with a looping left.
Shortcut slips a jab and a cross from O Grady.
A right-left combo lands from O Grady.
O Grady throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shortcut.
O Grady lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
O Grady will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O Grady throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by O Grady.
O Grady stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
O Grady looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shortcut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Grady.
Shortcut is breathing heavily.
O Grady looks to land a combination. Shortcut sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shortcut missing with a left hand there. O Grady was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Grady keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shortcut.
O Grady throws a right hand that Shortcut ducks under and follows up with a left that Shortcut also avoids with ease.
O Grady looks to land a combination. Shortcut sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Left hook, right uppercut from O Grady.
O Grady showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shortcut.
O Grady throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shortcut.
O Grady throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shortcut ducks right into an uppercut from O Grady.
O Grady is working the combinations to good effect here.
O Grady feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shortcuts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Grady, as that shot connected.
O Grady lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shortcut drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shortcut thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice combination there by O Grady.
O Grady lands with an uppercut that bounces Shortcut off the cage and back into rage.
Sloppy strikes from O Grady. Those never looked like landing.
O Grady stuns Shortcut with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gums O Grady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Grady catches Shortcut with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
O Grady misses with the combination.
O Grady misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from O Grady. Those never looked like landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from O Grady.
O Grady might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shortcut takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
O Grady thuds his right hand into Shortcut's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
O Grady shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shortcut eats them both and turns towards O Grady to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
No joy there for O Grady, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Grady tries to bum rush Shortcut with a series of wild strikes but Shortcut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Grady fails to land with a series of punches.
O Grady connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
O Grady's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and O Grady duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Grady throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Grady scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
O Grady moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
O Grady lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shortcut on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice shot lands for O Grady.
O Grady throws a series of strikes that have Shortcut backpedaling.
O Grady lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
O Grady displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
O Grady's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shortcut under the eye.
O Grady will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donk. O Grady catches Shortcut right on the button with a cross.
Shortcut takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
O Grady scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
No joy there for O Grady, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Grady pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shortcut back to the cage. O Grady follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A combination from O Grady does no damage.
O Grady misses with a wild combination.
O Grady throws a series of punches but Shortcut moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gums O Grady dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

O Grady cracks Shortcut with an open hand slap.
Jab from O Grady.
Shortcut showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Grady.
O Grady scores with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from O Grady. Those never looked like landing.
Shortcut throws a combination that misses
and O Grady counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice combination there by O Grady.
Shortcut looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A punch combination from O Grady misses.
Aiden Shortcut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Shortcut misses the target.
O Grady takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
O Grady cracks Shortcut with a good jab.
Shortcut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shortcut drops his hands momentarily and O Grady takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
O Grady lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
O Grady misses with a few strikes there.
Shortcut dodges the punch combination from O Grady.
O Grady ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Grady will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Grady works Shortcut's body with a nice hook.
O Grady swinging wildly here.
O Grady misses with the combination.
A shot to the liver by O Grady. Beautiful body shot.
Shortcut slips a jab and a cross from O Grady.
Shortcut avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shortcut takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
O Grady has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Grady throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shortcut has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A combination from O Grady does no damage.
O Grady tries to bum rush Shortcut with a series of wild strikes but Shortcut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Grady connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
O Grady misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from O Grady misses.
O Grady swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Grady works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shortcut fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches O Grady on the side of the head.

It looks like Gums O Grady has been cut.
Shortcut gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gums O Grady seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Grady throws a right and a left that Shortcut avoids nicely.
O Grady misses with an uppercut. Shortcut saw that one coming.
A lazy left from O Grady finds it's target.
Shortcut looks to throw the jab but O Grady is out of range.
O Grady tries to bum rush Shortcut with a series of wild strikes but Shortcut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from O Grady does no damage.
O Grady misses with a double jab.
O Grady throws out a loose jab but Shortcut uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Grady lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
O Grady wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Grady closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shortcut misses with an uppercut. O Grady saw that one coming.
Shortcut waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Grady.
A combination from O Grady does no damage.
O Grady scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
O Grady paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shortcut avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from O Grady.
O Grady lands a nice shot that snaps Shortcut's head back.
Shortcut looks to land a left hand but O Grady moved out of range nicely.
Shortcut misses with a two punch combination.
O Grady tests Shortcut's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Grady looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
O Grady fails to land with a series of punches.
O Grady ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
O Grady connects with a crisp jab.
Shortcut will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shortcut might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
O Grady lands a lovely overhand right.
O Grady misses with a wild combination.
O Grady scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
O Grady swings for the body but Shortcut moves out of range.
O Grady throws a one two combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for O Grady, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Grady lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shortcut backs up against the cage.
O Grady misses with a two punch combination.
Shortcut lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Grady circles away quickly and effectively.
O Grady lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from O Grady. Those never looked like landing.
O Grady just misses with a punch to the body.
O Grady cracks a nice hook into Shortcut's ribs.
O Grady misses with a two punch combination.
O Grady jabs at Shortcut's body.
O Grady throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from O Grady.
A left and a right from O Grady both land. Nice combination.
O Grady throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Grady connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Grady lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
O Grady lands a nice shot that snaps Shortcut's head back.
O Grady rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shortcut moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gums O Grady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gums O Grady's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

O Grady digs a good body shot into Shortcut's ribs.
O Grady lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shortcut circles away quickly and effectively.
O Grady scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Some wild striking there from O Grady.
O Grady looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shortcut staying out of range there.
O Grady throws a combination. Shortcut tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
O Grady throws a combination. Shortcut tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shortcut misses with a double jab
and O Grady counters with a left and a right that stings Shortcut.
O Grady lands a glancing blow to the side of Shortcut's head.
O Grady misses with a few strikes there.
Shortcut showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Grady.
Shortcut looks to throw the jab but O Grady is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
O Grady throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Shortcut does no damage.
O Grady bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shortcut's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Grady fails to land with a series of punches.
O Grady misses with a wild body shot.
O Grady throws a right and a left that Shortcut avoids nicely.
Shortcut takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
O Grady connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
O Grady scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
O Grady throws a right and a left that Shortcut avoids nicely.
Shortcut is on the wrong end of a nice combination from O Grady.
Shortcut walks into a straight right hand from O Grady.
O Grady looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Shortcut misses.
O Grady lands with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from O Grady. Those never looked like landing.
Shortcut misses with a lunging right hand
and O Grady counters with a left and a right that stings Shortcut.
Shortcut dodges the punch combination from O Grady.
O Grady lands a glancing blow to the side of Shortcut's head.
O Grady lands with a nice combination. Shortcut backs away looking to recover.
A combination from Shortcut does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Grady throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shortcut.
O Grady fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab by O Grady.
O Grady throws a right and a left that Shortcut avoids nicely.
O Grady connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shortcut slips a jab and a cross from O Grady.
O Grady lands a head shot.
O Grady throws a right and a left that Shortcut avoids nicely.
O Grady throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Grady moves out of range of the strikes.
O Grady tries to bum rush Shortcut with a series of wild strikes but Shortcut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab lands there for O Grady.
O Grady lands a two punch combo.
O Grady fails to land with a series of punches.
O Grady throws a combination. Shortcut tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
O Grady throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Grady scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Grady scores with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shortcut takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some wild striking there from O Grady.
O Grady will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by O Grady!
O Grady looks to land a combination but Shortcut avoids it well.
O Grady scores with a shot to the body.
O Grady will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O Grady tries to bum rush Shortcut with a series of wild strikes but Shortcut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from O Grady does no damage.
O Grady scores with a one two! Shortcut had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
O Grady scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
O Grady looks to land a combination but Shortcut avoids it well.
O Grady lands a two punch combo.
O Grady throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Grady lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shortcut misses with a hook
and O Grady counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
O Grady lands a two punch combo.
O Grady scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A cross from O Grady lands.
O Grady jabs at Shortcut's body.
O Grady throws a series of punches but Shortcut avoids them all with ease.
O Grady lands a glancing blow to the side of Shortcut's head.
O Grady lands with a nice combination. Shortcut backs away looking to recover.
O Grady's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and O Grady duly obliges.
O Grady works over Shortcut's head and body with a nice combination.
A combination from O Grady does no damage.
O Grady scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Grady's corner calls for a 1-2. O Grady obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
O Grady misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shortcut connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between O Grady's hands.
O Grady looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shortcut takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Aiden Shortcut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shortcut showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Grady.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gums O Grady!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Softy McSofterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heavy Hitter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heavy Hitter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McSofterson
vs
Hitter

190 cm
28
277 lbs
18 - 12 - 0

213 cm
20
346 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Softy McSofterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heavy Hitter!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSofterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hitter misses the body punch
and McSofterson counters with a three punch combo that has Hitter backing up. Hitter nods at McSofterson to acknowledge the strikes.

McSofterson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McSofterson showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McSofterson controlling the action here.
McSofterson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hitter!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSofterson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McSofterson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McSofterson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hitter for as long as he can get away with.
McSofterson looking to ground and pound but Hitter is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McSofterson stands up from mount. Strange move.
Hitter misses with a double jab

and McSofterson moves into the clinch.
Hitter looks gassed!

McSofterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hitter throws a left and a right that both miss

and McSofterson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

McSofterson breaks the clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hitter enables McSofterson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hitter manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McSofterson controlling from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Softy McSofterson just wasn't active enough.

McSofterson clinches up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McSofterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McSofterson throws a nice inside leg kick.

McSofterson has Hitter up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from McSofterson.

McSofterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McSofterson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hitter misses with a lunging right hand

and McSofterson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McSofterson advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Softy McSofterson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McSofterson drops Hitter with a left and a right! Oh, Hitter is hurt - McSofterson dives into side control looking to finish!
McSofterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hitter can do to turn this around?

McSofterson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McSofterson.
This has been an exciting period of action!

McSofterson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hitter sprawls well initially but McSofterson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McSofterson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hitter is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Softy McSofterson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

McSofterson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hitter sprawls well initially but McSofterson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Softy McSofterson just wasn't active enough.

McSofterson drives through and clinches with Hitter against the cage.

McSofterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McSofterson connects with a body shot that sends Hitter's belly button to the back.

McSofterson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hitter is trying to defend but McSofterson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McSofterson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Softy McSofterson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

McSofterson drives through and clinches with Hitter against the cage.
McSofterson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hitter backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on McSofterson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McSofterson scores with a nice hook to the head.

McSofterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McSofterson scores with a shot to the body.

McSofterson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hitter sprawls well initially but McSofterson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, McSofterson seems content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Softy McSofterson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

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

McSofterson stands and steps away. Hitter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Softy McSofterson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McSofterson throws a head kick that Hitter semi-blocks.

McSofterson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Softy McSofterson.
McSofterson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

McSofterson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McSofterson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McSofterson controlling the pace for now.
Hitter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSofterson unloads with some shots from mount but Hitter bucks and avoids them well.

McSofterson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

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.
McSofterson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hitter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McSofterson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hitter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

McSofterson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hitter to the mat! Hitter manages to get full guard.

McSofterson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

McSofterson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hitter tries to kick McSofterson off in order to stand up. McSofterson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks McSofterson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McSofterson prefers to stall for the moment though.

McSofterson decides to take the fight back to the feet.

McSofterson has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson stalls.
McSofterson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

McSofterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

McSofterson forces Hitter back against the cage and clinches.
McSofterson lands a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right handed body shot lands from McSofterson.

McSofterson breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Softy McSofterson clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hitter misses with a combination

and McSofterson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knees to the body from McSofterson.
McSofterson lands with a short shot to the head.

McSofterson breaks from the clinch.

McSofterson closes the distance and clinches.

McSofterson breaks from the clinch.
McSofterson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Hitter tries to keep at a distance but McSofterson has taken the fight into the clinch.

McSofterson breaks the clinch.
Hitter is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for McSofterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

McSofterson closes the distance and pushes Hitter back into the cage.

McSofterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Softy McSofterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hitter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McSofterson to score an easy takedown into full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson lands a nice shot that snaps Hitter's head back.

McSofterson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hitter has given up his back. Will we see McSofterson going for some submissions?
Hitter is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Softy McSofterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Softy McSofterson.
Hitter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Softy McSofterson had his way with Heavy Hitter in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

McSofterson has closed the distance and engaged Hitter in a clinch.
McSofterson avoiding damage.

McSofterson breaks the clinch.
McSofterson fails to land with a series of punches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McSofterson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hitter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hitter misses the body punch

and McSofterson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hitter's guard now.
McSofterson advances position into side control!
Hitter is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

McSofterson decides to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McSofterson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McSofterson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hitter!
McSofterson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Heavy Hitter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McSofterson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

McSofterson gets a takedown into half guard.
McSofterson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Softy McSofterson just wasn't active enough.

McSofterson rushes Hitter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McSofterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hitter.

McSofterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McSofterson closes the distance and lands a one-two.

McSofterson clinches with his opponent.

McSofterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McSofterson is looking to wear down Hitter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McSofterson closes the distance and pushes Hitter back into the cage.
Nice body punch from McSofterson - that landed with a thud.

McSofterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McSofterson scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McSofterson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Softy McSofterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

McSofterson clinches up against the cage.

McSofterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

McSofterson rushes Hitter and presses him up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McSofterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McSofterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hitter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McSofterson's elbow.
McSofterson content to slow the pace in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Softy McSofterson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McSofterson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:40
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 50:40
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Softy McSofterson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Johnsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanley Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Take it in Blood -- Nas. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Johnsson
vs
Ramirez

175 cm
28
182 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

FULL METAL GEAR
FULL METAL GEAR

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 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Johnsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hanley Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramirez.
Johnsson misses with a shot to the body
and Ramirez counters with a head kick.
Ramirez misses with a head kick.
Ramirez ducks under a wild hook from Johnsson.
Hanley Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Johnsson.
Ramirez is looking to land body kicks.
Johnsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ramirez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ramirez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ramirez but Ramirez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnsson swinging wildly here.
Ramirez scores with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson tries to bum rush Ramirez with a series of wild strikes but Ramirez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnsson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
That kick from Ramirez tenderised Johnsson's leg. Johnsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab lands there for Ramirez.
Ramirez thuds his shin into the meat of Johnsson's side.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramirez.
Ramirez lands a high kick!
Johnsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnsson is breathing heavily.
A solid body kick from Ramirez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnsson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez scores with a hook to the body. Johnsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramirez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramirez.
A head kick from Ramirez lands but Johnsson takes it in his stride.
Ramirez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ramirez lands a leg kick that knocks Johnsson off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Ramirez.
Ramirez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Ramirez - just one landing.
Ramirez lands with a slapping head kick.
Johnsson misses the shot to the body.
Ramirez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez connects with a leg kick. Johnsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ramirez feints a jab promting Johnsson to slip. Ramirez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnsson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ramirez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Johnsson blocks a head kick by Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a sloppy head kick and Johnsson moves out of range easily.
Johnsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramirez.
Ramirez lands a two punch combo.
Ramirez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnsson at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnsson misses with a combination

and Ramirez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnsson's guard.
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Johnsson keeps moving.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnsson is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ramirez cracks Johnsson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramirez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ramirez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Johnsson really felt that one!
Johnsson tries to bum rush Ramirez with a series of wild strikes but Ramirez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramirez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnsson under the eye.
Johnsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ramirez tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramirez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ramirez. Johnsson shrugs it off though.

Johnsson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ramirez is pushing down on Johnsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramirez has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramirez trying to control but Johnsson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Hanley Ramirez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A lazy left from Johnsson finds it's target.
A head kick misses from Ramirez.
Johnsson tries to move into range but Ramirez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ramirez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez slips a straight right by Johnsson.
Johnsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnsson is looking to wear down Ramirez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnsson looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
Ramirez lands with a kick to the temple. Johnsson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ramirez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramirez somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnsson's sensitive parts.
Johnsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramirez can pounce on him.
Johnsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramirez sprawls well. Ramirez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ramirez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jim Johnsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnsson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ramirez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ramirez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnsson to the mat! Johnsson manages to get full guard.
Johnsson keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramirez trying to control but Johnsson is working from the bottom.
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ramirez is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnsson has wrist control.

Johnsson working for a triangle but Ramirez defends it easily.
Ramirez won't allow Johnsson to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hanley Ramirez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Johnsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Johnsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hanley Ramirez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramirez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnsson misses with a hook
and Ramirez counters with a low kick, right behind Johnsson 's knee.
Johnsson lands with a straight right. Ramirez didn't see that one coming.
Johnsson throws a right and a left that Ramirez avoids nicely.
Johnsson shoots and misses
and Ramirez counters with a head kick. That will keep Johnsson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Johnsson misses with a wild body shot.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramirez scores with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramirez lands a head shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ramirez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnsson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramirez.
Ramirez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnsson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ramirez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Johnsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ramirez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ramirez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnsson.
Ramirez lands with a kick to the ribs.

Ramirez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ramirez cracks Johnsson with a solid left hand.
Ramirez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ramirez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnsson 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.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Hanley Ramirez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Johnsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a front kick that sends Johnsson stumbling back into the cage.
Ramirez clobbers Johnsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnsson!
Johnsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramirez.
Ramirez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jim Johnsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson moves in looking to clinch but Ramirez pushes him off.
Ramirez with a poor takedown

and Johnsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ramirez's guard.
Jim Johnsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanley Ramirez.
Johnsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnsson wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez wants to stand up but Johnsson is controlling him.
Hanley Ramirez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ramirez wriggles free and stands up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanley Ramirez!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Nasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Nasty
vs
Oliveira

195 cm
21
220 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
220 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Nasty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasty takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses.
Nasty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliveira moves away from the strike by Nasty.
Nasty misses with a straight left.
Nasty misses with a right hand
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nasty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Oliveira looks to score with a jab to the body but Nasty is just out of range.
A combination from Nasty does no damage.
Nasty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oliveira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nasty misses with a body shot
and Nasty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nasty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Nasty scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nasty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nasty cracks a nice hook into Oliveira's ribs.
Nasty swings for the body but Oliveira moves out of range.
Nasty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nasty takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses.
Oliveira takes a swing at Nasty's ribcage but misses.
Nasty digs a good hook to Oliveira's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasty scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oliveira in his tracks.
Nasty stuns Oliveira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nasty is looking to wear down Oliveira with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Oliveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nasty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliveira misses with a hook. Nasty ducked under it nicely.
Nasty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliveira slips a jab and a cross from Nasty.
Nice defenses there by Oliveira.
Nasty throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nasty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nasty misses with a body shot.
Nasty wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oliveira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Richard Nasty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nasty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliveira throws out the jab.
Oliveira misses with a wild combination.
Nasty lands with an uppercut that bounces Oliveira off the cage and back into rage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasty falls off balance throwing a combination
and Oliveira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nasty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nasty misses with a wild combination.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nasty manages to avoid it.
Oliveira lands a glancing blow to the side of Nasty's head.
Nasty throws a right hand that misses
and Oliveira counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nasty thinking.
Nasty takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses.
Nasty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nasty was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
Nasty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nasty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
Nasty misses with a right hand
and Oliveira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Nasty misses its intended target.
Nasty misses the shot to the body.
Nasty blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nasty.
Oliveira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nasty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nasty misses with the combination.
Nasty just misses with a punch to the body.
Nasty stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nasty misses with an uppercut
and Oliveira counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nasty thinking.
Oliveira lands an overhand right.
Nasty misses with a body shot

so Oliveira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nasty pulls Oliveira in to control the position.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Nasty keeps moving.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Nasty is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Nasty keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nasty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oliveira.

Oliveira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira trying to control the position but Nasty is working away.
Oliveira throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nasty is trying to control Oliveira's posture but Oliveira avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabio Oliveira dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nasty falls off balance throwing a combination
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nasty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Nasty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oliveira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nasty pinned against the cage. Nasty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oliveira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nasty misses with a right hand
and Oliveira counters with a left and a right that stings Nasty.
Nasty dips to his left and cracks Oliveira with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Nasty.
Oliveira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nasty lands with a cross.
Oliveira looks to throw the jab but Nasty is out of range.
Nasty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Nasty thows a body shot but no joy.
Fabio Oliveira seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nasty throws out a powerful jab.
Nasty lands a slapping body shot.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nasty manages to avoid it.
Nasty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Nasty. Those never looked like landing.
Nasty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Nasty.
Nasty tests Oliveira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oliveira gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nasty.
Nasty misses with a wild combination.
Nasty throws a hook to the side of Oliveira's head but Oliveira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nasty.
Oliveira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nasty.
Oliveira misses with a wild combination.
Nasty throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nasty throws a series of strikes that have Oliveira backpedaling.
Nasty misses the shot to the body.
Oliveira avoids the body shot from Nasty.
Nasty works over Oliveira's head and body with a nice combination.
Nasty lands with a nice combination. Oliveira backs away looking to recover.
Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nasty circles away quickly and effectively.
Nasty tries to bum rush Oliveira with a series of wild strikes but Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Nasty misses its intended target.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliveira avoids the body shot from Nasty.
A big right from Oliveira misses.
Nasty throws a sloppy body shot
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Nasty does no damage.
A punch lands to the side of Oliveira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nasty displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Richard Nasty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasty darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nasty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nasty throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it.
Nasty looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.

Oliveira shoots in and bounces Nasty off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Oliveira postures up in Nasty's guard and throws a big left but Nasty blocks it.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nasty is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Nasty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oliveira advances position into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira looks up at the clock and then as Nasty takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Oliveira smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oliveira misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Oliveira landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nasty parries the strikes from Oliveira easily there. Oliveira is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nasty to escape.
Oliveira lands a nice forearm strike.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveira lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nasty down.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Nasty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliveira looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nasty is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabio Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nasty digs a good hook to Oliveira's body.
A slow jab from Oliveira misses its intended target.
Nasty avoids the body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut. Nasty saw that one coming.
Nasty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oliveira with a jab.
Nasty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliveira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nasty throws out a loose jab but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nasty misses with a straight left.
Nasty lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nasty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Oliveira to counter with a crisp jab.
Nasty misses with a combination
and Oliveira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nasty blocks a jab.
Oliveira punishes Nasty's body with a nice straight punch.
Nasty misses with a wild combination.
Nasty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nasty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nasty misses with the combination.
Nasty misses with a lunging right hand
and Oliveira counters with a one-two to the body.
Oliveira shoots in and drives through. Nasty sprawls well.
Nasty misses with a straight right.
Nasty takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice sprawl there from Nasty as Oliveira shoots in.
Nasty throws a lazy uppercut
and Nasty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliveira throws a jab when Nasty was well out of range.
Nasty lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nasty walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oliveira punishes Nasty's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oliveira connects with a body shot that sends Nasty's belly button to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasty misses with a combination
and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nasty misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand.
Nasty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nasty misses with a lunging right hand

and Oliveira counters with a takedown into side control.
Oliveira throwing strikes but Nasty manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Oliveira is looking for a sweep.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to get back to his feet but Nasty drags him back down.
Oliveira struggling a bit here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fabio Oliveira.
Oliveira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nasty's head.

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.
Nasty looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Richard Nasty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nasty digs a good body shot into Oliveira's ribs.
Oliveira walks into a straight right hand from Nasty.
Oliveira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Oliveira works Nasty's body with a nice hook.
Oliveira misses with a looping right.
Nasty misses with a double jab
and Oliveira counters with a series of strikes. Nasty will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oliveira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nasty.
Some wild striking there from Oliveira.
Nasty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Oliveira counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nasty thinking.
Nasty throws a jab when Oliveira was well out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Nasty. Those never looked like landing.
Nasty misses with a right hand
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Nasty swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabio Oliveira really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nasty fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oliveira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oliveira moves out of range as Nasty strikes.
Oliveira closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nasty takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nasty swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Oliveira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nasty is trying to keep Oliveira in close.
Oliveira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nasty's guard.
Nasty blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oliveira.
Fabio Oliveira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nasty tries to roll over but Oliveira keeps him under control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira throwing shots but Nasty is blocking nicely.
Oliveira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oliveira frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nasty tries to hold on but Oliveira pushes him away.
Oliveira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nasty is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nasty is looking to improve his position but Oliveira isn't that keen on the idea.
Oliveira postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nasty looks a forlorn figure.
Oliveira thowing shots but they're missing.
Oliveira punching from mount but Nasty doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Oliveira throwing strikes here but Nasty is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasty is in all sorts of trouble here.

Oliveira working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Nasty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oliveira working the ground and pound effectively.
Oliveira scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oliveira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nasty is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira unloads with some shots from mount but Nasty bucks and avoids them well.
Oliveira throws some wild stikes that Nasty manages to avoid easily.
Oliveira scoring with strikes but Nasty is staying in there.
Oliveira throwing strikes here but Nasty is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Oliveira throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nasty avoids a series of strikes thrown by Oliveira.
Nasty avoids a series of strikes thrown by Oliveira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabio Oliveira dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Nasty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oliveira.
Nice uppercut lands for Nasty. That snapped Oliveira's head back.

Oliveira scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Oliveira is trying to control. Nasty wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nasty is trying to control but can't.
Nasty desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Oliveira trying to control from half guard but Nasty is working away.
Oliveira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nasty defending well though.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira throwing shots but Nasty is blocking nicely.
Oliveira is trying to control the action in half guard but Nasty is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nasty is looking to control Oliveira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nasty avoid being mounted?

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Oliveira misses with a combination
and Nasty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nasty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nasty takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oliveira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nasty throws a sloppy body shot

and Oliveira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nasty manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oliveira manages to get himself to full guard.
Nasty stops Oliveira from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nasty controls from within his opponent's guard.

Richard Nasty has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nasty misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Oliveira to counter with a crisp jab.
Nasty jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasty lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab from Nasty.
A jab lands there for Nasty.
A swing and a miss from Nasty.
Nasty connects with a body shot that sends Oliveira's belly button to the back.
Oliveira walks into a left hand.
Oliveira looks for a takedown but Nasty sprawls well.
Nasty lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliveira is defended easily by Nasty.
Richard Nasty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Oliveira.
Nasty misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Nasty misses the target.
Nasty is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Nasty.
Oliveira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nasty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nasty changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliveira moves out of range as Nasty strikes.
Nasty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nasty scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oliveira doesn't seem bothered though.
Nasty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nasty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nasty swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oliveira.
Nasty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Richard Nasty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nasty swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oliveira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nasty lands a jab to Oliveira's midsection.
Oliveira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nasty pinned against the cage. Nasty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oliveira takes a shot right to the bread basket.

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 Richard Nasty.
Well Oliveira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 44:50
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 46:49
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabio Oliveira!
Fabio Oliveira is the new light heavyweight champion!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cormac Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Sung il (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cormac Maguire had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Maguire
vs
Sung il

169 cm
24
151 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

172 cm
23
158 lbs
11 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cormac Maguire!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kim Sung il!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maguire lands a nice shot to the body.
Sung il uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maguire.
Maguire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maguire misses with a wild body shot.
Maguire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sung il doesn't seem bothered though.
Maguire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sung il looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maguire looks to throw the jab but Sung il is out of range.
Maguire throws a hook but Sung il avoids it easily.
Maguire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maguire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maguire swings for the body but Sung il moves out of range.
Maguire throws a body punch but Sung il moves out of range.
A head kick by Sung il misses
and Maguire counters with a slapping leg kick.
Maguire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maguire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sung il.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire misses with a hook. Sung il ducked under it nicely.
Sung il keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maguire.
Sung il throws a head kick that misses
letting Maguire counter with a right hand.
Maguire just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Maguire finds it's target.
Maguire misses the shot to the body.
Maguire lunges at Sung il with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sung il's hand.
A lazy left from Maguire finds it's target.
Sung il uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maguire.
Sung il takes one to the chin there.
Maguire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maguire tries to clinch up.
Cormac Maguire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maguire thows a body shot but no joy.
Sung il takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sung il was well out of range. Poor timing from Maguire.
A head kick misses from Sung il.
Sung il slips under a jab.
A shot to the body from Maguire misses

and Sung il counters with a takedown into side control.

Sung il is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maguire is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sung il trying to control the action but Maguire is working from the bottom.
Sung il working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sung il thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maguire holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maguire is controlling Sung il's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Maguire has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sung il is working away from the top position though.
Sung il wants to free his trapped foot but Maguire is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maguire is trying to stand up here but Sung il is controlling him well.
Maguire won't allow Sung il to pass to mount.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Maguire regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maguire is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maguire stands up and beckons Sung il to join him on the feet.
Maguire thuds a left hand into Sung il's body.
Maguire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sung il takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maguire takes a swing at Sung il's ribcage but misses.
Maguire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maguire, as that shot connected.
Maguire looks to land a left hand but Sung il moved out of range nicely.
Maguire tests Sung il's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac Maguire dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Maguire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sung il under the eye.
Sung il with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Maguire counter with a right hand.
Maguire is looking to wear down Sung il with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sung il on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maguire. Maguire obviously looking to wear him down.
Maguire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maguire cracks Sung il with a good jab.
Sung il throws a head kick that misses
and Maguire counters with an outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Maguire.
Sung il pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sung il swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maguire lands a jab to Sung il's midsection.
Sung il on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sung il is breathing heavily.
Maguire lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sung il throws a head kick that misses
and Maguire counters with a left to the body.
Maguire scores with a jab. Sung il acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maguire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sung il takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maguire scores with a nice right hand.
Sung il throws a head kick but Maguire moves out of range.
Sung il uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maguire.
Maguire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sung il. That did some damage!
Sung il throws a sloppy head kick
and Maguire counters with an inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Maguire. Those never looked like landing.
Maguire scores with a shot to the body.
Maguire connects with a body shot that sends Sung il's belly button to the back.
A jab from Maguire finds it's way through Sung il's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire misses with a body shot.
Maguire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maguire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sung il manages to avoid it.
Sung il avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maguire scores with a jab to the head.
Sung il throws a head kick that misses
and Maguire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maguire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maguire throws a body punch but Sung il moves out of range.
Maguire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sung il moves away.
Sung il throws a body kick that misses.
Sung il takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maguire throws a shot to the body.
Sung il takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sung il takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maguire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sung il has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sung il takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maguire lands a body shot.
Sung il tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maguire takes a swing at Sung il's ribcage but misses.
Maguire digs a good body shot into Sung il's ribs.
Sung il throws a sloppy head kick
and Maguire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maguire clobbers Sung il with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maguire lands a nice shot that snaps Sung il's head back.
Maguire avoids the head kick by Sung il.
Maguire misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sung il takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cormac Maguire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maguire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sung il stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maguire connects with a body shot.
Maguire lands a glancing blow to the side of Sung il's head.
Maguire throws a body punch but Sung il moves out of range.
Maguire punishes Sung il's body with a nice straight punch.
Maguire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Sung il takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Sung il is rocked!
Sung il avoids the body shot from Maguire.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maguire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sung il is still on wobbly legs! Can Maguire finish him?
Sung il takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sung il seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot to the liver by Maguire. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac Maguire dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Maguire thumps Sung il with a low kick.
Maguire connects with a solid leg kick.
Maguire jabs Sung il to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maguire throws a shot to the body.
Sung il needs to keep his hands up - Maguire had a free shot at his head there.
Maguire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maguire digs a good hook to Sung il's body.
Sung il on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maguire. Maguire obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice straight punches there by Maguire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maguire.
Maguire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maguire lands a nice shot to the body.
Sung il takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maguire lunges at Sung il with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sung il's hand.
Maguire scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Maguire. That snapped Sung il's head back.
Maguire throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Maguire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maguire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maguire lands a nice shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maguire, as that shot connected.
Sung il's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maguire lands a nice hook to Sung il's body. Sung il takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maguire lands a jab to Sung il's midsection.
Maguire lands with a shot to the body.
Maguire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maguire lands a nice shot to the body.
Maguire lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sung il throws a lazy head kick
and Maguire counters with a left and a right that stings Sung il.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maguire misses the shot to the body.
Sung il on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maguire looks to score with a jab to the body but Sung il is just out of range.
Maguire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maguire misses with a wild body shot.
Maguire scores with a sloppy right hand. Sung il should have avoided that one.
Sung il moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cormac Maguire is winning the standup battle so far.
Maguire misses with a looping left.
Sung il misses with a takedown attempt - Maguire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maguire thuds a left hand into Sung il's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire misses with a body shot.
Maguire misses with a wild body shot.
Sung il takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sung il misses with a head kick.
Maguire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sung il can do to turn this around?
Maguire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maguire misses with a wild body shot.
Maguire jabs at Sung il's body.
Maguire throws a leg kick that misses.
Sung il takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maguire misses the shot to the body.
Maguire swings for the body but Sung il moves out of range.
Maguire throws a hook to the side of Sung il's head but Sung il sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

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.
Maguire scores with a nice strike.
Maguire lands a slapping body shot.
Maguire throws a body punch but Sung il moves out of range.
Maguire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sung il manages to avoid it.
Sung il tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maguire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sung il somewhat.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sung il.
I wouldn't like to be where Maguire is right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maguire is pushing Sung il's head away, looking to escape. Sung il manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac Maguire clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Maguire throws a shot to the body.
Maguire just misses with a punch to the body.
Maguire lands a right hook to the body.
Maguire throws a body punch but Sung il moves out of range.
Sung il tries a head kick but it misses.
Sung il avoids the body shot from Maguire.
Sung il circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Maguire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sung il doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maguire. Sung il does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maguire misses with the body kick

and Sung il counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Maguire's guard now.
Maguire bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sung il's guard.
Sung il is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sung il tries to buck Maguire off but Maguire is having none of it.

Maguire decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sung il to his feet.
Sung il misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maguire just misses with a punch to the body.
Sung il checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Maguire.
Maguire works Sung il's body with a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sung il uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maguire.
Sung il walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Maguire. That snapped Sung il's head back.
Sung il takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good leg kick by Maguire there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maguire thuds a left hand into Sung il's body.
Sung il takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maguire swings for the body but Sung il moves out of range.
Maguire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maguire. Sung il does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maguire misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sung il throws a lazy head kick
and Maguire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maguire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sung il ducks right into an uppercut from Maguire.
Sung il takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maguire lands with an uppercut that bounces Sung il off the cage and back into rage.
Maguire misses with a body shot.
Maguire connects with a jab.
Maguire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sung il has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maguire scores with the left hand. Sung il knows he should have avoided that one.
Maguire avoids the head kick by Sung il.
Sung il tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sung il misses with a head kick.
Maguire just misses with a punch to the body.
Maguire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maguire.
Sung il's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maguire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sung il scrambles back to his feet.
Maguire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maguire swings for the body but Sung il moves out of range.
Maguire lands a glancing blow to the side of Sung il's head.
Maguire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maguire scores with a punch to the head.
Maguire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sung il was well out of range. Poor timing from Maguire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac Maguire had his way with Kim Sung il in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Maguire connects with a single shot there.
Maguire looks to score with a jab to the body but Sung il is just out of range.
Sung il avoids the body shot from Maguire.
A shot to the liver by Maguire. Beautiful body shot.
Maguire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sung il throws a sloppy head kick
and Maguire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maguire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sung il's calf.
Maguire sizes up Sung il with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maguire.
Sung il checks a leg kick nicely.
Sung il stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maguire.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maguire.
Sung il is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maguire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sung il manages to avoid it.
Sung il misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sung il throws a head kick that misses.
Maguire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sung il was well out of range. Poor timing from Maguire.
Maguire missing with a left hand there. Sung il was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maguire tries to close the distance and clinch but Sung il swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maguire jabs at Sung il's body.
Maguire throws a shot from downtown. Sung il moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Sung il.
Maguire digs a good hook to Sung il's body.
A big right from Maguire misses.

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.
Maguire connects with a right hand. Sung il shakes it off.
Maguire looks to score with a jab to the body but Sung il is just out of range.
Kim Sung il has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sung il takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maguire with a jab.
Maguire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sung il was well out of range. Poor timing from Maguire.
Maguire connects with the punch.
Sung il checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maguire throws a nice inside leg kick.

Maguire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maguire lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maguire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sung il fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from Maguire - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Maguire.
Sung il tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maguire smiles and moves away.
Sung il throws a lazy head kick
and Maguire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maguire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Maguire.
Sung il takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sung il shoots for a double leg takedown but Maguire sprawls well. He's pushed Sung il's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cormac Maguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Sung il.
Sung il takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maguire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good shot there by Maguire.
Cormac Maguire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maguire looks to score with a jab to the body but Sung il is just out of range.
Maguire lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maguire. Sung il does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maguire lands a right hook to the body.
Maguire lands a head shot.
Maguire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sung il gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maguire displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Maguire lands a really nice looking cross but Sung il seems unphased.
Sung il throws a head kick that misses
and Maguire counters with a low kick, right behind Sung il 's knee.
Maguire cracks a nice hook into Sung il's ribs.
Maguire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maguire jabs Sung il to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maguire with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac Maguire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maguire, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:43
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:43
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Maguire!
Cormac Maguire retains his featherweight title!