BLØØDSPØRT: XXVI PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Boxing Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonio Ortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortega has chosen Last Caress as his entrance music. Boxing Master has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Master
vs
Ortega

150 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
22
147 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Powerful

5th Round

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boxing Master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tonio Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Master avoids the head kick by Ortega.

Master pushes Ortega up against the cage in a clinch.
Ortega is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Master managing to block the knees to the body from Ortega.
Ortega tries to land knees in the clinch but Master avoids the damage to the body.
Ortega lands a knee to the body.
Master on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Master fails to pull guard.
Master is breathing heavily.
Master managing to block the knees to the body from Ortega.
Ortega scores with a shot to the side of Master's head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ortega.
Ortega unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Master tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ortega is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Master is defending well for now.
Ortega crunches a lovely knee into Master's ribcage.
Ortega is working Master over against the cage.
Ortega lands a good knee to the midsection. Master won't want to take too many of those.
Ortega connects with a nasty looking knee right to Master's face.
Ortega trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Ortega.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ortega landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ortega with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ortega unloads a knee to the mid-section. Master lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ortega digs a right hand into Master's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Master's gas tank.
Ortega landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ortega unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Master takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ortega is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Master is defending well for now.
Master managing to block the knees to the body from Ortega.
Master tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ortega just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boxing Master. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Master on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ortega.
Master takes a knee right on the jaw!
Master tries to pull guard but Ortega won't allow it.
Ortega lands a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega lands a knee to the head.
Ortega throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Master avoiding damage as Ortega throws knees to the body.
Master tries to circle away but Ortega has him pinned against the cage.
Ortega lands a good knee to the midsection. Master won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ortega obliges.
Master tries to break free but Ortega pushes him back against the cage.
Ortega crunches a lovely knee into Master's ribcage.
Ortega scores a nice knee to the body.
Ortega tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Master avoids it.
Ortega missing with knees to the body.
Ortega trying to land knees to the body.
Ortega misses with a knee to the head.
Master blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Master looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ortega connects with a nasty looking knee right to Master's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega tries to land knees in the clinch but Master avoids the damage to the body.
Ortega tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Master wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ortega scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ortega with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Master avoiding damage as Ortega throws knees to the body.
Ortega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ortega scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Master jumps guard but Ortega stands there with Master around his waist. Master gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ortega missing with knees to the body.
Ortega landing knees to the body.
Master prevents a body shot from Ortega.
Ortega missing with knees to the body.
Master tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ortega just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ortega lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

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.
Ortega scores with a shoulder strike.
Master drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ortega gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ortega is pressed up against the cage. Master has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ortega down to the mat. Ortega avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ortega!
A nice leg kick lands there from Ortega.
Ortega lands with a kick to the temple. Master shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ortega lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ortega.
Ortega throws a head kick that Master semi-blocks.
Master shoots in for a takedown but Ortega shows good takedown defense.
Ortega scores with a head kick. Master tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Master moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tonio Ortega dominated that round.
That's time! Master's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ortega throws a head kick that misses.
Tonio Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortega throws a leg kick which misses Master's front leg but catches the back leg as Master tries to avoid it.

Ortega closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ortega lands a good knee to the midsection. Master won't want to take too many of those.
Master takes a knee to the side of the body.
Master avoiding damage as Ortega throws knees to the body.
Ortega crunches a lovely knee into Master's ribcage.
Master takes a knee to the side of the body.
Master managing to block the knees to the body from Ortega.
Master tries to break free but Ortega pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ortega.
Ortega tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ortega landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ortega unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Master has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ortega is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ortega presses Master against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Master.
Master blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ortega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Master.
Master on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Master fails to pull guard.
Master on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Master swings wildly with an uppercut but Ortega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ortega obliges.
Ortega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Master.
Master avoiding damage as Ortega throws knees to the body.
Master is looking to break free of the clinch but Ortega has double underhooks.
Ortega connects with a nasty looking knee right to Master's face.
Ortega misses with a knee to the head.
Master tries to land knees in the clinch but Ortega avoids the damage to the body.

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.
Ortega misses with a knee strike.
Ortega keeps control of Master as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ortega missing with knees to the body.
Ortega trying to land knees to the body.
Master managing to block the knees to the body from Ortega.
Ortega connects with a nasty looking knee right to Master's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ortega.
Master wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ortega.
Master is trying to drag Ortega to the mat but Ortega just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boxing Master. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Ortega.
Ortega connects with a nasty looking knee right to Master's face.
Ortega with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ortega is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Master is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ortega walks away with a smile on his face. Master gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Master clinches up with Ortega and pushes him back against the cage.
Ortega lands with a left to the head.
Master drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ortega gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ortega landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ortega.
Ortega trying to land knees to the body.
Ortega is pressed up against the cage. Master has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ortega down to the mat. Ortega avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boxing Master is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Master looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ortega is fending him off so far but Master persists. Nope, Ortega circles away and we're back to standing.

Master takes the fight into the clinch.
Ortega landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega connects with a nasty looking knee right to Master's face.
Master avoiding damage as Ortega throws knees to the body.
Ortega tries a knee to the head but Master blocks it.
Ortega looking to throw knees to the head but Master is blocking nicely.
Ortega with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ortega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Master is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ortega pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ortega scores with a knee to the head.
Master tries to circle away but Ortega has him pinned against the cage.
Ortega landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ortega tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Master avoids it.
Ortega keeps control of Master as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega connects with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ortega as Master tries to tie him up.
Tonio Ortega seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ortega lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tonio Ortega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Master's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Master tries for a takedown but Ortega circles away easily
and Ortega counters with a good, hard body kick but Master shrugs it off.
Ortega throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Master's head.
Master fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ortega avoids it really well and circles away.
Ortega scores with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ortega.
Ortega connects with a high kick.
Ortega throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Master.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Ortega. No joy for Master on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boxing Master. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortega lands with a kick to the temple. Master shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ortega throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega leaves Master with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ortega lands with a kick to the temple. Master shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Master tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ortega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Master somewhat.
Ortega throws a head kick that half lands.

Master closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ortega landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ortega lands a knee to the head.
Master avoiding damage as Ortega throws knees to the body.
Ortega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Master.
Ortega throws a knee to the head but misses.
Master jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ortega walks away with a smile on his face. Master gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tonio Ortega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ortega rushes Master and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ortega is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Master is defending well for now.
Ortega tries to land knees in the clinch but Master avoids the damage to the body.
Master avoiding damage as Ortega throws knees to the body.
Ortega with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ortega looking to throw knees to the head but Master is blocking nicely.
Master is working for takedown but Ortega is calmly controlling the position for now.
Still in the clinch, Ortega scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ortega lands a knee to the head.
Ortega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Master.
Ortega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Master.
Master tries a body shot but Ortega blocks it.
Master looking to stall.
Master tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ortega utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega lands a knee to the head.
Ortega tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Master avoids it.
Master avoiding damage as Ortega throws knees to the body.
Ortega lands a nice shot to the body.
Ortega misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Master.
Master managing to block the knees to the body from Ortega.
Master jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ortega walks away with a smile on his face. Master gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Ortega gets tackled into the cage by Master. Master maintains the clinch.
Ortega missing with knees to the body.
Ortega lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Ortega.
Master is trying to force a seperation but Ortega has the dominant position.
Master misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ortega works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ortega works on Master's body with a couple of short punches.
Ortega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Master.
Master tries to pull guard but Ortega won't allow it.
Ortega lands a nice knee to the body.
Master looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ortega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Master.
Ortega landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ortega tries to throw a body punch but Master avoids it by throwing Ortega back against the cage.
Master changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ortega fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick from Ortega lands but Master takes it in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ortega, right into the meat.
Boxing Master has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Ortega clinches up with Master and pushes him back against the cage.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonio Ortega!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro comes to the cage accompanied by Racionais MC's - A Vítima . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Ribeiro
vs
Rua

176 cm
26
175 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

195 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leo Rua!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ribeiro.

Ribeiro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Ribeiro breaks the clinch.
Ribeiro throws a body kick that misses.
Rua tries to clinch there but Ribeiro circles away.
Rua throws a head kick but Ribeiro moves out of range.

Ribeiro moves into range and clinches up with Rua.
Rua wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Rua breaks from the clinch.
Ribeiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribeiro misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ribeiro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rua is able to avoid easily.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Rua counters by moving into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ribeiro.
Rua is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ribeiro lands a nice elbow.
Ribeiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ribeiro lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Ribeiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Rua takes the fight into the clinch.
Ribeiro throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Ribeiro.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ribeiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ribeiro misses with a right hand
and Rua counters with a nice leg kick.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rua is looking to clinch.
Ribeiro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ribeiro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rua's hands.
Rua moves to clinch but Ribeiro breaks away

and Ribeiro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ribeiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ribeiro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ribeiro stalling against the cage.
Rua tries to pull guard but Ribeiro won't allow it.
Rua can't break the clinch.
Ribeiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ribeiro is working Rua over against the cage.
Ribeiro taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Rua breaks the clinch.
Ribeiro lands a head shot.
Ribeiro lands a jab to Rua's midsection.
Ribeiro swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribeiro misses with a two punch combination.
Ribeiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ribeiro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ribeiro wants it to stay on the feet.
Rua looks gassed!

Ribeiro instigates a clinch.
Ribeiro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ribeiro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rua tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thiago Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Rua.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Ribeiro blocks it.
Ribeiro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ribeiro looking to throw knees to the head but Rua is blocking nicely.

Rua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ribeiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rua.
Rua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ribeiro.

Ribeiro gets a clinch.
Rua is trying to force a seperation but Ribeiro has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ribeiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rua walks into a stiff left hand from Ribeiro.
Rua closes the distance and clinches up with Ribeiro, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes Ribeiro against the cage but Ribeiro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rua drops his hands momentarily and Ribeiro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rua misses with a takedown attempt - Ribeiro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rua is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ribeiro is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rua.
Ribeiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rua tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ribeiro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ribeiro with a jab.

Ribeiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ribeiro lands a hook that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Ribeiro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Ribeiro.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro with a knee to the head.
Rua takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rua is trying to push Ribeiro away but Ribeiro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Rua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ribeiro looks to land a combination. Rua sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Ribeiro clinches up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro lands with a right to the head.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Ribeiro blocks with his arms.

Rua manages to break the clinch.
Ribeiro connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rua gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ribeiro wants to get back to his feet.

Rua is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ribeiro sees it coming and defends easily.
Ribeiro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ribeiro tries to get out of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ribeiro kicks off Rua and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rua wants to clinch but Ribeiro slips to the side
and Ribeiro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ribeiro throws a right and a left that Rua avoids nicely.
Rua tries to clinch but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ribeiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ribeiro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rua takes a step back to recover.
Thiago Ribeiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ribeiro lands with a nice body punch.
Rua fails with an attempt to clinch.

Ribeiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ribeiro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rua is trying to push Ribeiro away but Ribeiro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ribeiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Ribeiro lands a body punch in the clinch.

Ribeiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Ribeiro there.
A left and a right from Ribeiro both land. Nice combination.
Rua ducks right into an uppercut from Ribeiro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Ribeiro darts in and clinches Rua up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ribeiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribeiro. Rua does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro cracks Rua with a good jab.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rua takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Rua is rocked!
Rua tries to clinch up but Ribeiro circles away and keeps his distance.
Thiago Ribeiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rua darts in trying to clinch
and Ribeiro counters with a series of strikes. Rua will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rua is still on wobbly legs! Can Ribeiro finish him?
Rua avoids the head kick by Ribeiro.
Rua seems to have recovered his senses.

Ribeiro pushes Rua up against the cage in a clinch.
Ribeiro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ribeiro is struggling to control the position.
Ribeiro crunches a lovely knee into Rua's ribcage.
Rua tries to pull guard but Ribeiro won't allow it.

Rua gets control of Ribeiro's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rua will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ribeiro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ribeiro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ribeiro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua trying to control the position.

Rua is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rua keeping full guard, as Ribeiro tries to pass.
Ribeiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rua has control of Ribeiro's left arm, preventing Ribeiro from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rua moves to clinch but Ribeiro breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro tests Rua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ribeiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some wild striking there from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ribeiro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rua shoots for a takedown but Ribeiro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rua slips a jab and a cross from Ribeiro.
Rua looks to clinch

and Ribeiro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ribeiro connects with a knee to the head.
Rua is trying to break the clinch but Ribeiro is controlling him.
Ribeiro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rua has had enough of the clinch but Ribeiro keeps him there for the moment.
Ribeiro lands a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rua can do to turn this around?
Ribeiro scores with a hook to the body.
Rua has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ribeiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Rua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ribeiro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rua lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ribeiro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rua being controlled against the cage.
Ribeiro lands a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ribeiro lands a hook that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Rua wants to break free but Ribeiro has control.
Rua jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ribeiro walks away with a smile on his face. Rua gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thiago Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Rua.
Ribeiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Ribeiro as he connects with a hook.
Ribeiro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro lands a glancing blow to the side of Rua's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ribeiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rua misses with the head strike.
Ribeiro looking to throw knees to the head but Rua is blocking nicely.
Rua has had enough of the clinch but Ribeiro keeps him there for the moment.
Rua wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ribeiro has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Ribeiro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Rua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ribeiro misses with a few strikes there.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch but Ribeiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rua gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ribeiro.
Rua wants to clinch.
Ribeiro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rua.
Ribeiro throws a left and a right that both miss

and Rua holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rua is trying to push Ribeiro away but Ribeiro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rua looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rua tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rua is trying to push Ribeiro away but Ribeiro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ribeiro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Ribeiro on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ribeiro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rua tries to throw a body punch but Ribeiro avoids it by throwing Rua back against the cage.

Rua decides to pull guard.
Rua wants to sweep here but Ribeiro controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro thows a big elbow that misses.
Ribeiro trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ribeiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thiago Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rua.

Ribeiro has closed the distance and engaged Rua in a clinch.
Ribeiro crunches a lovely knee into Rua's ribcage.
Ribeiro lands a knee to the head.
Rua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is pushing Rua up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hook to the body lands for Ribeiro.
Ribeiro lands a knee to the head.
Ribeiro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Ribeiro misses with a knee to the head.
Ribeiro misses with a knee strike.
Ribeiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rua's efforts to push away.
Rua jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ribeiro walks away with a smile on his face. Rua gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thiago Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Rua.
Rua throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ribeiro's head.

Ribeiro closes the distance and clinches.
Rua jumps guard but Ribeiro stands there with Rua around his waist. Rua gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ribeiro lands with a left to the head.
Ribeiro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rua or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ribeiro.
Thiago Ribeiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ribeiro tries to land a knee to the head but Rua blocks with his arms.
Ribeiro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ribeiro missing with knees to the body.

Rua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Rua, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ribeiro.
Leo Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ribeiro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rua looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ribeiro is fending him off so far but Rua persists. Nope, Ribeiro circles away and we're back to standing.
Rua walks into a straight right hand from Ribeiro.
Rua fails to land the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ribeiro.
Rua is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ribeiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rua circles away quickly and effectively.
Rua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Decent striking displayed by Ribeiro there.
Rua takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rua lands with a slapping head kick.
Ribeiro connects with a right hand. Rua shakes it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro catches Rua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A left and a right from Ribeiro both land. Nice combination.
Rua moves in looking to clinch but Ribeiro pushes him off.
Ribeiro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rua wants to clinch.
Rua tries to clinch

and Ribeiro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rua's face.

Rua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by Ribeiro.
A combination from Ribeiro does no damage.
Ribeiro throws a sloppy body shot

and Rua counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rua.
Rua scores with a shoulder strike.

Rua jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro content to stall in guard here.
Ribeiro tries to stand but Rua is controlling from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Ribeiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ribeiro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Ribeiro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donald Kerabatsos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Plutonio Napalm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Donald Kerabatsos has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Donald Kerabatsos seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Kerabatsos
vs
Napalm

170 cm
21
147 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

165 cm
24
146 lbs
9 - 13 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

[JMFC] 160!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donald Kerabatsos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Plutonio Napalm!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerabatsos throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Napalm's head.

Napalm drives through with a takedown into guard.

Napalm is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kerabatsos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kerabatsos has escaped and now he's on top!
Kerabatsos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Napalm on the ground.
Kerabatsos won't allow Napalm to sweep him here.
Napalm bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kerabatsos's guard.

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

Napalm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Napalm controls Kerabatsos momentarily but Kerabatsos frees himself.

Napalm isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kerabatsos stacks Napalm on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kerabatsos!

Kerabatsos decides to stand up, so the ref orders Napalm to his feet.
Napalm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Napalm there as he acknowledges the shot.
Napalm steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kerabatsos. That one must have hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Napalm shoots in looking for a takedown. Kerabatsos tries to sprawl out of it but Napalm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kerabatsos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kerabatsos lands with a slapping head kick.
Kerabatsos thows a body kick. Napalm tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Napalm tries for a takedown but Kerabatsos circles away easily
and Kerabatsos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kerabatsos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kerabatsos throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Napalm.
Kerabatsos throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Napalm's head.
Napalm misses with a takedown
and Kerabatsos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donald Kerabatsos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Plutonio Napalm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napalm shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kerabatsos pinned against the cage. Kerabatsos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Napalm looks gassed!
Napalm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kerabatsos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kerabatsos scores with a head kick. Napalm tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kerabatsos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Napalm doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kerabatsos. That's going to slow Napalm down.
Kerabatsos scores with a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Napalm 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A left and a right from Kerabatsos both land. Nice combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Napalm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that half lands.

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

Napalm drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Napalm jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kerabatsos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Napalm drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Napalm jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Napalm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kerabatsos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Kerabatsos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kerabatsos lunges at Napalm with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Napalm's hand.
Napalm misses with a takedown attempt - Kerabatsos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kerabatsos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kerabatsos scoring well with a low kick there.
Napalm shoots in but Kerabatsos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kerabatsos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Napalm is breathing heavily.
Kerabatsos feints a jab promting Napalm to slip. Kerabatsos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Napalm slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Napalm takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerabatsos lands with a hook. Napalm tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Napalm takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kerabatsos connects with a high kick.
Kerabatsos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kerabatsos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice shot by Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos lands an overhand right.
Kerabatsos scores with a head kick. Napalm tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kerabatsos lands with a slapping head kick.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the liver by Kerabatsos. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Napalm avoids the head kick by Kerabatsos.
Napalm shoots in and drives through. Kerabatsos sprawls well.
Donald Kerabatsos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Plutonio Napalm.
Crunch! Kerabatsos slams his shin into Napalm's torso.
Kerabatsos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kerabatsos lands a head kick. Napalm smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kerabatsos with a nice cross.
Kerabatsos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kerabatsos lands with a straight right. Napalm didn't see that one coming.
Kerabatsos connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Napalm is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kerabatsos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Napalm.
Kerabatsos lands a head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napalm has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Napalm's calf.
Kerabatsos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kerabatsos punishes Napalm's body with a nice straight punch.
Kerabatsos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Napalm's head.
Napalm walks into a stiff left hand from Kerabatsos.
A left lands for Kerabatsos.
Napalm misses with a takedown
and Kerabatsos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos connects with a body shot.
Kerabatsos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kerabatsos throws a nice head kick!
Horrible takedown by Napalm or perhaps it was just good defense by Kerabatsos which made him look bad.
Kerabatsos scores with a shot to the body.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Napalm takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kerabatsos lands a head kick. Napalm smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Napalm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Napalm takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Kerabatsos dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Kerabatsos throws a leg kick which misses Napalm's front leg but catches the back leg as Napalm tries to avoid it.
Kerabatsos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Napalm fails with the takedown.
Kerabatsos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Kerabatsos tenderised Napalm's leg. Napalm is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kerabatsos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Kerabatsos.
Napalm dives in and grabs Kerabatsos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kerabatsos pushes down on Napalm's head and hops out.
Napalm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kerabatsos jabs Napalm to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donald Kerabatsos is winning the standup battle so far.
Napalm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Kerabatsos there.
Napalm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos lands with a good body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that Napalm semi-blocks.
Kerabatsos thuds his shin into the meat of Napalm's side.
Kerabatsos lands a head kick!
Napalm shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kerabatsos sprawls well. Kerabatsos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Napalm gets slowly back to his feet.
Donald Kerabatsos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Plutonio Napalm.
A head kick from Kerabatsos lands but Napalm takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Kerabatsos as he connects with a hook.
Napalm will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kerabatsos throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Napalm.
Kerabatsos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kerabatsos lands a leg kick that knocks Napalm off balance momentarily.
Kerabatsos scores with a head kick. Napalm tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Napalm has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos connects with an inside leg kick.
Kerabatsos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Donald Kerabatsos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kerabatsos lands a leg kick that knocks Napalm off balance momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kerabatsos, as that shot connected.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that half lands.
Kerabatsos is looking to slow Napalm down with leg kicks.
Kerabatsos throws a one two combo.
Kerabatsos feints a jab promting Napalm to slip. Kerabatsos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Napalm slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Napalm has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kerabatsos.
Napalm takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kerabatsos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Napalm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Napalm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kerabatsos scores with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Napalm looks for a takedown but Kerabatsos sprawls well.
Napalm closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kerabatsos circles away.
Kerabatsos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kerabatsos.
Donald Kerabatsos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kerabatsos lands a jab to Napalm's midsection.
Kerabatsos throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Napalm's head.
Napalm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kerabatsos's waist but Kerabatsos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Napalm off to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice combination there by Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos cracks Napalm with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Plutonio Napalm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Kerabatsos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kerabatsos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:25
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Kerabatsos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Huey Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yamashita Kazuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Riesling & Rolling Papers. Kazuma has chosen Yatta! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Huey Law has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Law
vs
Kazuma

182 cm
24
155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
160 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Huey Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yamashita Kazuma!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Law.

Law gets a clinch.
Law connects with a knee to the head.

Law's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Law throws a poor cross that misses
and Kazuma counters with a head kick. That will keep Law thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Law throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Kazuma counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kazuma.
Law tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kazuma missing with knees to the body.
Law with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kazuma looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kazuma tries to land knees in the clinch but Law avoids the damage to the body.
Kazuma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Law looking to throw knees to the head but Kazuma is blocking nicely.
Law managing to block the knees to the body from Kazuma.
Kazuma blocks the elbow strike.
Law lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Yamashita Kazuma has been cut.
Law on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Law lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kazuma backwards.

Law breaks from the clinch.
Law scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Law closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Law stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kazuma to get to his feet.
Kazuma swats away the attempt to clinch by Law.
Law avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kazuma throws a sloppy head kick and Law moves out of range easily.
Kazuma looks to clinch
and Law counters with a straight right hand.
Law fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Law darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Law stands up from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Law shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Law was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Law stands up from mount. Strange move.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch but Kazuma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Law moves into range and clinches up with Kazuma.
Kazuma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Law.
A knee to the head by Law.
Kazuma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Law is defending well for now.
Law throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kazuma blocks it with crossed arms.
Law blocks the elbow strike.
Law blocks an elbow strike from Kazuma.
Law misses with a knee strike.
Law with a knee to the head.
Law lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kazuma avoiding damage as Law throws knees to the body.
Law with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Law with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kazuma lands an elbow that stopped Law in his tracks for a moment.
Law pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Law's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Law looks to land a left hand but Kazuma moved out of range nicely.
Kazuma looks to clinch

and Law counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kazuma wants to improve his position but Law is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law throwing shots but Kazuma is blocking nicely.
Kazuma wants to control but Law is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kazuma is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Law jumps into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Law stands up and beckons Kazuma to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huey Law dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yamashita Kazuma's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Law looks to land a right hand but Kazuma moved out of range.

Law moves into the clinch.
Kazuma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kazuma throws an elbow that misses.
Law dodges an elbow strike from Kazuma.
Law avoids the elbow strike from Kazuma, against the cage.
Law throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kazuma blocks it with crossed arms.
Law lands a good knee to the midsection. Kazuma won't want to take too many of those.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Law misses with a knee strike.

Law lands a takedown into guard.

Law decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kazuma, up you get!
Law throws out a loose jab but Kazuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Law throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kazuma counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Law is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law blocks a head kick by Kazuma.
Huey Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Law throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kazuma counters with a head kick.
Law is looking to clinch.

Kazuma tries to keep at a distance but Law has taken the fight into the clinch.
Law fails to pull guard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Law just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kazuma's brow.
Law trying to land knees to the body.
Law takes an elbow to the forehead.
Law can't get the takedown.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Law taking a breather.
Law looking to throw knees to the head but Kazuma is blocking nicely.

Law escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Law tries to clinch up

and Kazuma counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Law is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kazuma can't fight it off and eventually Law manages to take the fight to the floor. Kazuma looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kazuma wants to hit a switch here but Law passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kazuma there!

Law get's back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law dives in and grabs Kazuma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kazuma pushes down on Law's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huey Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law blocks a head kick by Kazuma.
Law misses with a double jab
and Kazuma counters with a head kick.
Kazuma darts in trying to clinch
and Law counters with a left and a right that stings Kazuma.
Kazuma tries to clinch up

and Law counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law tries a knee to the head but Kazuma blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Law throws an elbow but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Law.
Kazuma misses with an elbow strike.
Kazuma misses with an elbow over the top.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but Kazuma blocks with his arms.
Kazuma trying to land knees to the body.

Law breaks the clinch.
Law is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kazuma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kazuma throws a head kick but Law moves out of range.
Kazuma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yamashita Kazuma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Law clinches.
Law tries a knee to the head but Kazuma blocks it.
Law lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huey Law dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yamashita Kazuma's cut.
That's time! Law's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kazuma doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.

Law clinches with his opponent.
Law avoiding damage as Kazuma throws knees to the body.
Kazuma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Law is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Law looking to throw knees to the head but Kazuma is blocking nicely.
Law tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Law trying to land knees to the body.
Law tries a knee to the head but Kazuma blocks it.
Law takes an elbow to the forehead.
Law with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kazuma misses with an elbow over the top.
Kazuma throws an elbow that misses.
Kazuma lands a nice knee to the body.
Kazuma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Law avoids it.
Kazuma trying to land knees to the body.
Kazuma lands a nice knee to the body.
Law managing to block the knees to the body from Kazuma.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kazuma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Law's brow.
Law managing to block the knees to the body from Kazuma.
Law takes an elbow to the forehead.
Law tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Law decides to pull guard.

Law manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Law throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Law throws a body kick that misses.
Law fails with an attempt to clinch.
Law tries to clinch there but Kazuma circles away.
Law throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kazuma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Law tries to clinch up but Kazuma circles away and keeps his distance.
Law throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kazuma counters with a head kick.
Law blocks a head kick by Kazuma.
Law cracks Kazuma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yamashita Kazuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Kazuma holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Law on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Law misses with a knee strike.
Law avoids the elbow strike from Kazuma, against the cage.
Law misses with a knee strike.
The referee calls for Law to work.
Law lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Law just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kazuma's brow.
Law tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Law has clasped his hands together around Kazuma's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Law stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazuma was well out of range. Poor timing from Law.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kazuma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Law.
Kazuma moves in looking to clinch but Law pushes him off.
Law wants to clinch up but Kazuma keeps it at a distance.
Kazuma tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazuma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Law will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Law has closed the distance and engaged Kazuma in a clinch.
Kazuma missing with knees to the body.
Law misses with a knee strike.
Law blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Law drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Law lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kazuma backwards.
Kazuma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Law slows down the pace here.

Law manages to break the clinch.
Law doesn't manage to clinch there - Kazuma circles away.
Huey Law is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Law misses the jab.
Law swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kazuma counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kazuma.
Kazuma misses with an elbow strike.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but Kazuma blocks with his arms.
Law connects with a knee to the head.
Kazuma throws an elbow that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kazuma lands an elbow inside.
Huey Law is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Law blocks an elbow strike from Kazuma.
Law on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

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 Huey Law.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Law, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huey Law!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Field (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Kissinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Field
vs
Kissinger

182 cm
25
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

190 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Field thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kissinger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Field in the domination position with Kissinger hanging on.

Field tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Field tries for a kimura but Kissinger is defending well.
Kissinger is looking for a sweep.

Field thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kissinger is trying to control Field's posture but Field avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Field looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kissinger tries to improve position but can't.
Kissinger sneaks back into half guard.
Kissinger controlling the position well.

Field seems to be working for a kimura but Kissinger defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kissinger is looking for a sweep. Field is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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.
Field looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kissinger tries to get to full guard but Field has control of the leg.
Kissinger keeping hold of Field's head, controlling as best he can.

Field is looking for a kimura here.
Kissinger tries to get to full guard but Field has control of the leg.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Field is trying to work for a kimura but Kissinger is defending well.
Kissinger keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Field is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kissinger sees it coming and defends easily.
Kissinger tries to roll over but Field keeps him under control.

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

Field looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Field is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Field is trying to work for a kimura but Kissinger is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kissinger jabs Field to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Field will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kissinger.
Field takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kissinger cracks a nice hook into Field's ribs.
Field shoots in and drives through. Kissinger sprawls well.
Field takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kissinger thuds a left hand into Field's body.
Kissinger moves in looking to clinch but Field pushes him off.

Kissinger has managed to clinch.
A body shot lands from Kissinger.
Kissinger has Field pressed against the cage.
Kissinger gets underhooks to prevent Field's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Field. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kissinger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kissinger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kissinger is working Field over against the cage.
Kissinger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kissinger lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kissinger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kissinger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kissinger lands a right hand.
Kissinger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Field or not.
Kissinger lands a shoulder strike.
Kissinger lands a left hand.
Kissinger taking a breather.
Kissinger scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Kissinger on the inside.
Kissinger digs a right hand into Field's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Field's gas tank.
Kissinger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Field.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kissinger.
Kissinger cracks Field with a nice body shot.
Kissinger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kissinger lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kissinger.
Kissinger lands with a light punch inside.
Kissinger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kissinger.
Kissinger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kissinger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Field takes a shot to the head.
Kissinger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kissinger scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kissinger.
A short right from Kissinger.
Kissinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fields head.

Field is rocked!
Kissinger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Field is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from Kissinger fails to land.
Field seems to have got his legs back now.
Kissinger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Field or not.
Kissinger scores with a shot to the side of Field's head.
Kissinger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Field backwards.
Still in the clinch, Kissinger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kissinger's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Kissinger.
A shot in the inside from Kissinger.
Kissinger stalls.
Kissinger receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A short right from Kissinger.
Kissinger displaying some good clinch control by pressing Field up against the cage.
Kissinger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Field's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kissinger.
Kissinger lands a body punch.
Field is working for takedown but Kissinger is calmly controlling the position for now.
Field wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kissinger has Field pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fields head.
Kissinger scores with a shot to the side of Field's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kissinger.
Henry Kissinger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kissinger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kissinger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kissinger.
Kissinger lands an uppercut.
Field is trying to break free.
Kissinger prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kissinger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kissinger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kissinger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Kissinger.
Kissinger scores with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kissinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fields head.
A shot in the inside from Kissinger.
Kissinger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Field up against the cage.
Kissinger lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Kissinger 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kissinger with a hook.
Kissinger connects with a body shot that sends Field's belly button to the back.
Kissinger digs a good hook to Field's body.
Nice sprawl there from Kissinger as Field shoots in.
Kissinger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kissinger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Field manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Field takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kissinger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Field at a distance.
Field on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kissinger lands a nice hook to Field's body. Field takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kissinger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Kissinger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Field, pushing him back against the cage.
Kissinger has Field pressed against the cage.
Kissinger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kissinger lands a shoulder strike.
Kissinger lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kissinger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kissinger is leaning against Field and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kissinger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kissinger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kissinger digs a right hand into Field's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Field's gas tank.
Kissinger lands with a right to the head.
Kissinger lands a left hand.
Kissinger works on Field's body with a couple of short punches.
Kissinger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Field takes a shot to the head.
Kissinger scores with a shot to the side of Field's head.
Kissinger lands a left hand.
Kissinger lands with a right to the head.
Kissinger leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Kissinger.
Kissinger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Field takes a shot to the head.
Kissinger lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger scores with a hook to the body.
Kissinger stalling in the clinch.
Kissinger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kissinger lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kissinger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kissinger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kissinger stops a takedown attempt from Field.
Come on Kissinger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kissinger is pressed up against the cage. Field has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kissinger down to the mat. Kissinger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Field. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Field needs to keep his hands up - Kissinger had a free shot at his head there.
Field shoots in looking for a takedown but Kissinger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Field's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kissinger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Field takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnny Field is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Kissinger finds it's target.
Kissinger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Field's waist but Field gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kissinger off to one side.
Kissinger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Field doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kissinger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kissinger scores with a hook to the body. Field takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kissinger tries to clinch there but Field circles away.

Kissinger moves into range and clinches up with Field.
Field takes a shot to the head.
Kissinger is leaning against Field and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kissinger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kissinger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kissinger lands a right hand.
Kissinger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Field.
Good body shot from Kissinger.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kissinger.
Kissinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fields head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger gets through Field's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kissinger lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kissinger.
A short left from Kissinger.
Kissinger slows down the pace here.
Kissinger digs a right hand into Field's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Field's gas tank.
Kissinger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kissinger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kissinger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kissinger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Field looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kissinger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kissinger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Field tries for a takedown but Kissinger manages to get underhooks.
Kissinger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kissinger scores with an uppercut up the middle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 26:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Kissinger!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Flaubert Canto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres has chosen Iron Maiden - The Trooper as his entrance music. Flaubert Canto could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vitor Torres's chin.

Canto
vs
Torres

170 cm
26
169 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

169 cm
19
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flaubert Canto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Torres!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres misses with a double jab.
Canto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Torres drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Torres working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Canto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Canto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canto has momentary wrist control but Torres slips an elbow through the middle.
Torres postures up in Canto's guard and throws a big left but Canto blocks it.
Torres would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Canto is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canto distracts Torres with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Torres wants to sweep here but Canto controlling him for the moment.
Canto stands and throws Torres's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Canto grinds an elbow into Torres's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canto is working Torres over with some ground and pound from side control.
Torres is working to avoid the ground and pound but Canto connects with a decent elbow.
Torres manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Canto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Torres trying to control but Canto postures up.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is trying to maintain the position but Canto is very close to passing his half guard.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Canto is thwarting Torres's attempts to control the position.
Canto lands strikes from half guard.
Canto trying to control the pace.
Torres tries to roll over but Canto keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Canto lands with a punch from half guard.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Canto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Torres with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres taking some punishment here, with Canto in his half guard.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Canto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Canto lands in his opponent's guard.
Canto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Torres's head.
Canto stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.

Torres is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Canto defends well.
Canto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canto landing with the ground and pound.
Canto trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres wants to hit a switch here but Canto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Torres there!
Flaubert Canto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Canto cracks Torres with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canto working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Canto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Canto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Torres is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canto cracks Torres with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flaubert Canto!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pequeno Carlos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cruz Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Carlos
vs
Jefferson

160 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pequeno Carlos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cruz Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jefferson as he avoids it easily.
Carlos circles away from the clinch attempt

and Carlos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Carlos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Carlos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jefferson has hold of Carlos's hands but Carlos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Carlos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carlos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Carlos is looking for a kimura here.

Carlos is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Carlos wants to pass to mount but Jefferson is defending the position.
Jefferson has hold of Carlos's hands but Carlos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jefferson taking some punishment here, with Carlos in his half guard.
Carlos misses with a head shot. Jefferson uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlos throws a big right hand that misses.
Carlos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jefferson is keeping the position for now.
Jefferson wants to stand and escape but Carlos is having none of it.
Carlos thows a big elbow that misses.
Carlos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jefferson's head.
Carlos lands a couple of elbows.
Carlos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jefferson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carlos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Carlos stops Jefferson from standing up.
Carlos thows a big elbow that misses.
Carlos trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jefferson keeping full guard, as Carlos tries to pass.
Jefferson wants to stand but Carlos is controlling the position.
Carlos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlos works over Jefferson with some ground and pound from guard.
Carlos trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.

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

Carlos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jefferson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Carlos is tightening it up a little... Jefferson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jefferson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jefferson taps out! nice BJJ there by Carlos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pequeno Carlos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Haskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Haskins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ian Phillips's chin.

Haskins
vs
Phillips

177 cm
28
163 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

180 cm
24
156 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

5th Round

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Haskins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ian Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Phillips drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Phillips preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haskins is trying to keep Phillips in close.
Phillips throws a big right hand that misses.
Haskins wants to stand but Phillips is controlling the position.

Phillips is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Haskins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haskins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haskins working a defensive guard here.
Haskins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Phillips controls the pace.
Haskins keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Phillips thows a big elbow that misses.
Phillips postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kevin Haskins just wasn't active enough.
Phillips lands with a hook. Haskins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

It looks like Kevin Haskins has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Haskins gets the takedown into side control.
Phillips is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Haskins off and has taken his back!
Phillips is punishing Haskins with strikes - can he finish him?!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Phillips has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Haskins.
You can see the frustration on Haskins's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Phillips scores with punches and elbows.
Well, with Phillips on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Haskins is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Phillips lands with a hammerfist to the side of Haskins's head.
Phillips controlling well, preventing Haskins from escaping the position.
Phillips not allowing Haskins to control his hands.
Phillips has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Phillips trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips lands punches and elbows.
Phillips gets his hands free as Haskins looks to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips struggling to keep hold of the position.
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!
Phillips lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Haskins.
Phillips misses with punches from the back.
Phillips scores with punches and elbows.
Phillips has the hooks in. Haskins is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Phillips lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Phillips lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Phillips.

Phillips is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Haskins has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Phillips has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Haskins.
Haskins looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Phillips lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips has the hooks in. Haskins is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Phillips struggling to land strikes to the head as Haskins covers up.
Phillips throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Phillips has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Haskins.
Haskins covers up after that shot from Phillips.
Haskins covering up well and avoiding damage.
Phillips is punishing Haskins with some ground and pound.
Phillips lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Phillips lands shots from the back.

Haskins is rocked!

Kevin Haskins's cut is getting worse.

Phillips is cranking Haskins's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Haskins! He's tightened the choke and Haskins is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ian Phillips!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mad Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max comes to the cage accompanied by this is ur destiny . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Max
vs
Oliveira

179 cm
21
168 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

176 cm
27
163 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mad Max!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Max doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oliveira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oliveira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oliveira just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Max drives through with a takedown into guard.
Max preventing the sweep.
Max with a nice head shot there.
Oliveira wants to sweep here but Max controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oliveira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oliveira looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Max puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Max is controlling the pace.
Max wants to free his trapped foot but Oliveira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position.
Max slips a nice elbow through Oliveira's hands, connecting with Oliveira's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira wants to improve his position but Max is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Max connects with a nice short shot to Oliveira's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Max scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Max winds up and cracks Oliveira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oliveira is looking to control Max's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oliveira avoid being mounted?
Oliveira works his way to full guard. Good work.

Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Max defends easily.
Max trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Max chips away with some ground and pound.
Max preventing the sweep.
Oliveira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Max.
Max wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Oliveira wants to get back to his feet but Max is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max cracks Oliveira with a solid left hand.
Max works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Max landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Max slips a nice elbow through Oliveira's hands, connecting with Oliveira's forehead.
Max working Oliveira over with strikes.
Max stalling.
Max working over Oliveira with some ground and pound. Oliveira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Max seems to be working for a kimura but Oliveira defends the submission attempt.
Oliveira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Max lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Max is holding on to half guard well.
Oliveira is keen to just control but Max is a slippery customer.
Oliveira passes the guard and advances to mount!
Max really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oliveira throwing strikes here but Max is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Max is looking to get to half guard.
Oliveira looking to control but Max is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Max gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Max throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Oliveira tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Max is in Oliveira's guard.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Oliveira is looking for a triangle here but Max uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Oliveira takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Max advances to full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Max looking to control but Oliveira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oliveira is trying desperately to improve position.
Oliveira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Max with a couple of short strikes.
Max controlling from the full mount.
Max with shots to the head and body - Oliveira looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mad Max overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oliveira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oliveira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira taking shots to the head.
Max wants to control the pace but Oliveira is squirming around nicely.
Max punishing his opponent with strikes.
Max scoring with strikes but Oliveira is staying in there.
Max postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Oliveira looks a forlorn figure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Max landing shots from mount.
BOOM! Max connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oliveira is looking to improve his position but Max isn't that keen on the idea.
Max tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Max scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Max scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Max lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oliveira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Max postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Oliveira badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Max around the waist but Max pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Max is the winner by TKO! Max jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mad Max!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dayman. Charlie Kelly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dos Santos
vs
Kelly

175 cm
26
142 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

170 cm
24
147 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

[JMFC] 160!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Dos Santos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charlie Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
Dos Santos defending well as Kelly loads up on a big left hand.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dos Santos with a poor takedown
and Kelly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown but Kelly circles away easily
and Kelly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dos Santos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dos Santos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dos Santos with a poor takedown
and Kelly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly throws a right hand that misses

and Dos Santos counters with a shoot takedown. Kelly fights it but they end up in guard.
Dos Santos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kelly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dos Santos won't allow Kelly to sweep him here.
Kelly pulls Dos Santos in close to his closed guard and prevents Dos Santos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kelly wants to stand up but Dos Santos is controlling him.
Dos Santosis looking to pass into half guard but Kelly pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kelly is in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kelly stands and steps away. Dos Santos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kelly misses with a shot to the body

and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kelly is pressing down on Dos Santos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly pulls Dos Santos in to control the position.
Kelly keeping full guard, as Dos Santos tries to pass.
Kelly is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dos Santos won't allow Kelly to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos postures up in Kelly's guard and throws a big left but Kelly blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dos Santos won't allow Kelly to sweep him here.
Dos Santos throws a strike but Kelly rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kelly showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Dos Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kelly tries to stand but Dos Santos is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dos Santos trying to control the position.

Kelly decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dos Santos, up you get!
Thiago Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Dos Santos misses

and Kelly moves into the clinch.
Kelly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dos Santos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Kelly.
Kelly effectively controlling the action here.
Kelly digs a right hand underneath Dos Santos's ribcage. Dos Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Kelly dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kelly misses with a shot to the body

and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kelly regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dos Santos trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.

Dos Santos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kelly dives on top into guard.
Kelly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kelly passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kelly stands up out of the half guard.
Charlie Kelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dos Santos throws an off balance right hand
and Kelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Thiago Dos Santos has been cut.
Dos Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelly.
Dos Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kelly misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kelly.
Dos Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dos Santos.
Kelly throws a hook but Dos Santos avoids it easily.
Dos Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Kelly misses.
Nice defenses there by Dos Santos.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly scores with a body shot.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown
and Kelly makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kelly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Dos Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Santos manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Kelly misses its intended target.
Dos Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Dos Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly misses with a jab to the body

and Dos Santos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kelly!

Dos Santos goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kelly turns into him and now he's in Dos Santos's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kelly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kelly has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Santos's legs - danger averted.
Kelly is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Kelly moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thiago Dos Santos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dos Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelly misses with a hook to the body

and Dos Santos counters with a shoot takedown. Kelly fights it but they end up in guard.
Kelly keeping full guard, as Dos Santos tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly is looking to stand up but Dos Santos isn't so interested in that idea.

Dos Santos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kelly is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dos Santos, into his guard.
Kelly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dos Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Kelly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kelly pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kelly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Kelly decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kelly misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Dos Santos counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kelly's guard now.
Dos Santos trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Kelly pulls Dos Santos in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos prevents Kelly from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Kelly is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Dos Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Santos with a poor takedown
and Kelly counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kelly throws a body punch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kelly counters with a nice body shot.
Dos Santos avoids the body shot from Kelly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Thiago Dos Santos did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Thiago Dos Santos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelly throws a hook to the side of Dos Santos's head but Dos Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dos Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Kelly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Santos moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kelly rushes Dos Santos and presses him up against the cage.
Kelly prevents the takedown attempt.
Kelly lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd are getting on Kelly's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kelly works on Dos Santos's body with a couple of short punches.
Kelly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dos Santos is trying to stall.
Kelly lands a nice shot to the body.
Kelly stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kelly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Charlie Kelly.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown
and Kelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Kelly catches Dos Santos right on the button with a cross.

Kelly instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Kelly - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kelly.
Kelly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dos Santos or not.
Kelly pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kelly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kelly lands a left hand.
Dos Santos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kelly pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kelly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kelly scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Kelly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Kelly.
Kelly controlling the action here for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Kelly.
Kelly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dos Santos or not.
Kelly is working Dos Santos over against the cage.
Kelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dos Santos letting Kelly take a breather here.
Kelly digs a right hand into Dos Santos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dos Santos's gas tank.
Kelly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kelly pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelly cracks Dos Santos with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Kelly.
Kelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly avoiding damage.
Kelly lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Kelly.
Kelly stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kelly scores with a shot to the side of Dos Santos's head.
Kelly cracks Dos Santos with a nice body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kelly is leaning against Dos Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kelly stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dos Santos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kelly fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Dos Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Kelly dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Dos Santos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kelly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dos Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dos Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dos Santos shoots and misses

and Kelly counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kelly.
Dos Santos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kelly gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dos Santos takes a shot to the head.
Kelly scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kelly.
Kelly avoiding damage.
Kelly pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kelly cracks Dos Santos with a nice body shot.
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.
Kelly digs a right hand into Dos Santos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dos Santos's gas tank.
Kelly lands a shot to the body.
Kelly displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dos Santos up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dos Santos.
Kelly manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dos Santos fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelly effectively controlling the action here.
Dos Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kelly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Charlie Kelly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Kelly.
Kelly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Kelly.
Kelly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kelly.
Kelly gets underhooks to prevent Dos Santos's takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kelly gets through Dos Santos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kelly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dos Santoss head.
Kelly presses Dos Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Kelly - that landed with a thud.
Kelly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kelly effectively controlling the action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kelly will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dos Santos up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kelly - that landed with a thud.
Kelly lands with a right to the head.
Thiago Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelly presses Dos Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kelly pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kelly is struggling to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly lands a body shot.
Kelly lands a shot to the body.
Kelly digs a right hand underneath Dos Santos's ribcage. Dos Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kelly slows down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Kelly.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A hook to the body from Kelly.
Kelly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dos Santos.
Dos Santos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Kelly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kelly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Kelly.
Kelly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kelly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dos Santos.
A short body shot lands from Kelly as the two fighters clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kelly - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dos Santos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kelly prevents it.
Charlie Kelly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kelly is struggling to control the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 43:50
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 44:49
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Kelly!
Charlie Kelly is the new bantamweight champion!