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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mata Leon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Kirby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bodies. Nate Kirby has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Leon
vs
Kirby

180 cm
25
190 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

180 cm
23
195 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mata Leon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Kirby!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kirby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kirby throws a series of punches but Leon moves out of range.
Kirby closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No joy there for Leon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kirby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leon.
Kirby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kirby misses the body punch
and Leon counters with a nice uppercut.
Leon slips a straight right by Kirby.
Kirby misses with a left hand
and Leon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kirby thinking.
Kirby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Leon counters with a nice double leg 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.
Kirby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leon.
Nice strikes from Leon there.
Kirby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Kirby looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Leon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kirby on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leon is in close to Kirby's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Leon works over Kirby with some ground and pound from guard.
Kirby is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kirby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kirby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leon manages to get himself to full guard.

Leon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Leon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No joy there for Kirby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kirby ducks right into an uppercut from Leon.
Kirby with a poor takedown

and Leon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Leon manages to break the clinch.
Leon takes a swing at Kirby's ribcage but misses.
Leon cracks Kirby with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Leon connects with a nice looking jab.

Leon has closed the distance and engaged Kirby in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirby wants to break free but Leon has control.

Leon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kirby lands with an uppercut that bounces Leon off the ropes and back into rage.
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!
Kirby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kirby's corner calls for a 1-2. Kirby obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kirby looks to land a left hand but Leon moved out of range nicely.
Kirby throws an off balance right hand
and Leon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kirby throws a combination that misses
and Leon counters with a big head kick but Kirby shrugs it off.
Kirby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leon fails to land with a series of punches.
Leon lands a lovely overhand right.

Leon moves into the clinch.

Leon manages to break the clinch.
Kirby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirby throws a combination that misses

and Leon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kirby looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Leon prevents a body shot from Kirby.
Kirby wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leon has him pressed against the ropes.
A short right from Leon.

Leon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kirby doesn't seem bothered though.
Kirby with a lazy takedown attempt

and Leon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kirby's guard.
Mata Leon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Kirby.

Kirby working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kirby looks gassed!

Leon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kirby is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kirby has escaped and now he's on top!
Leon is looking to stand up but Kirby isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Leon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kirby is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kirby won't allow Leon to sweep him here.
Leon is looking to stand up but Kirby isn't so interested in that idea.

Leon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kirby defends well.
Leon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kirby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kirby prevents Leon from getting back to his feet.
Kirby makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kirby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kirby lands with a good body shot.
Kirby shoots and misses
and Leon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leon lands with a cross.
Kirby on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Leon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leon connects with a crisp jab.
Kirby with a poor takedown
and Kirby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kirby takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kirby in his tracks.
Kirby moves out of range of the leg kick from Leon.
Nate Kirby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kirby tries for a takedown but Leon circles away easily

and Leon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mata Leon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Kirby.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leon is working Kirby over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kirby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leon manages to get himself to full guard.
Leon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kirby lands a couple of digs.
Kirby pushes down on Leon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kirby stops Leon from getting back to his feet.
Kirby thows a huge punch but Leon dodges it nicely.
Kirby has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kirby lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kirby wants to pass to mount but Leon is defending the position.
Kirby trying to control the action but Leon is working from the bottom.
Leon tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kirby manages to move to mount!
Kirby punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leon is squirming around, avoiding Kirby's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! Kirby connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Leon is rocked!
Kirby takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oh Leon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leon takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Kirby's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Kirby!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Foreshore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Dale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Foreshore
vs
Dale

185 cm
22
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
180 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duncan Foreshore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Dale!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dale swinging wildly here.

Dale shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dale is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Foreshore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dale is aware though and is defending well.

Foreshore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Foreshore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dale is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dale seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Foreshore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dale on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Dale might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Foreshore is wriggling around but Dale manages to pass to half guard.
Dale slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Foreshore has hold of Dale's hands but Dale slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dale looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Dale is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Foreshore has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dale passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dale looking to control and managing it successfully.
Foreshore is wriggling around trying to escape.

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.
Dale controlling from mount.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jason Dale hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Foreshore misses with a takedown attempt
and Dale scores with a counter punch that sends Foreshore to the canvas! Dale smells blood - he's punishing Foreshore with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Foreshore has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Dale!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joao Carlos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Coulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos comes to the ring accompanied by Nego drama. Coulter has chosen here comes the boom by neley as his entrance music. Andrew Coulter struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Andrew Coulter will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Carlos
vs
Coulter

183 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

200 cm
21
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Carlos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrew Coulter!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Carlos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Coulter on his heels. He'll look to pass Coulter's guard now, I'm sure.
Coulter looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Carlos controls from within his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Coulter can do anything to dispel that myth.

Carlos stands up and waves to Coulter to follow him.

Carlos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Carlos has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Coulter defend it? Carlos steps over the head and cranks it - Coulter is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Carlos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joao Carlos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Auville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Auville
vs
Mott

173 cm
26
168 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

170 cm
21
160 lbs
7 - 5 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Auville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Mott!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mott connects with a leg kick. Auville looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mott.
Auville blocks a leg kick.
Mott slips under a jab.
Auville throws a right and a left that both miss.

Mott gets a takedown into half guard.
Mott passes to side control.
Mott trying to control the action but Auville is working from the bottom.
Mott advances to full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Auville blocking the ground and pound.
Mott throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Mott throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Auville because Mott loaded up on that one.
Auville blocking the ground and pound.
Auville is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mott lands a heavy elbow.
Mott is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Auville can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Auville wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mott looking to ground and pound but Auville is blocking nicely.
Mott looking to control but Auville is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Auville is trying to stand.
Auville is breathing heavily.
Mott misses with a head shot.

Mott looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mott trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mott controlling from mount.
Mott working Auville over with strikes here.
Mott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mott fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mott breaks from Auville's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mott scoring with strikes but Auville is staying in there.
Mott throws some wild stikes that Auville manages to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Auville holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mott tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mott postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Auville looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mott looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mott controlling from mount.
Auville is in a horrible position here. Mott smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Mott dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Mott has a takedown stuffed.
Mott defending well as Auville loads up on a big left hand.
Auville stuffs the takedown.
John Auville is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Auville misses with a left hand

and Mott decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Auville's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mott trying to control the position from guard on top but Auville is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mott passes Auville's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mott controlling the action here.
Mott is keen to just control but Auville is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mott is looking to advance position but Auville won't allow it.
Auville keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mott trying to control from half guard but Auville is working away.
Mott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Auville's head.
Auville is refusing to be controlled, as Mott sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Auville knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mott on the ground.
Auville pushes Mott off looking to stand but Mott dives back in and keeps control.
Auville on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Auville tries to kick Mott off but Mott keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Mott seems to be looking for submissions.
Auville blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mott.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mott wants to take a breather but Auville is having none of it.
Mott has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Mott there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mott scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mott landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mott can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Auville is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mott is landing with some decent strikes but Auville is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mott wants to control the pace but Auville is squirming around nicely.
Mott content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Mott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Auville takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Auville swings away with a body shot that misses

and Mott counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mott trying to control but Auville is working from the bottom.
Mott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mott is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mott pushing down on Auville's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mott wants to pass to mount but Auville is defending the position.
Mott passes to full mount!
Mott controlling his opponent.
Mott raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mott controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mott working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Mott.
Mott misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Mott working for a submission but Auville is keeping him at bay.
Auville avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mott.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mott wants to control the pace but Auville is squirming around nicely.
Mott landing strikes from the mount and Auville is in trouble!
Mott trying to control but Auville is having none of it.
Auville avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mott.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mott lands a big elbow.
Mott tries to control but Auville wriggling away.
Mott connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mott throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
John Mott has got the better of the ground game so far.

Mott is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Auville can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mott punching from mount but Auville doing a good job of avoiding damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Mott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mott 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 25:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 25:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Mott!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blade Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Kontio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Nakamura
vs
Kontio

199 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blade Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ted Kontio!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kontio gets a double leg takedown into Nakamura's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nakamura is trying to control the position but Kontio postures up.
Kontio trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kontio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nakamura looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakamura, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakamura is on top in guard.
Kontio wants to stand and escape but Nakamura is having none of it.
Kontio is wriggling around but Nakamura manages to pass to half guard.
Nakamura stops Kontio from getting back to his feet.
Nakamura tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kontio.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakamura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Nakamura is looking for a kimura but Kontio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakamura to get the leverage.
Nakamura stops Kontio from getting back to his feet.

Nakamura seems to be looking for submissions.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but Kontio defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nakamura wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Kontio uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Nakamura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Nakamura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kontio has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kontio pushes Nakamura away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nakamura gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura tries to stand but Kontio is controlling his head.

Kontio bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kontio slips a jab and a cross from Nakamura.
Nakamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nakamura throws a half hearted mid kick.

Nakamura gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kontio looks gassed!
Nakamura trying to keep a closed guard but Kontio is proving a slippery customer.
Nakamura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kontio's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura wants to stand but Kontio has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nakamura trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Nakamura trying to move into half guard but instead Kontio has managed to sweep!
Kontio trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Nakamura controls Kontio momentarily but Kontio frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kontio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Kontio manages to get underhooks.

Kontio gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kontio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nakamura is trying to stand back up but Kontio is controlling him
Nakamura gets full guard.
Nakamura is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kontio is controlling him.
Kontio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kontio looking to pass the guard.
Kontio won't allow Nakamura to get back to his feet.
Kontio throws a strike but Nakamura rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kontio is breathing heavily.

Kontio is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kontio just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kontio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nakamura is trying to stall.

Kontio gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nakamura wants to get back to his feet.
Nakamura is looking to control Kontio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nakamura avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Kontio is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nakamura looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kontio trying to control from half guard but Nakamura is working away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nakamura looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kontio is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura wants to get back to his feet.
Kontio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Kontio is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nakamura tries to kick Kontio off but Kontio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nakamura works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nakamura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kontio.

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.
Nakamura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakamura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kontio manages to get himself to full guard.
Kontio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nakamura is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kontio can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nakamura tries to stand but Kontio is controlling from the bottom.

Kontio has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nakamura off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Nakamura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kontio, pushing him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Kontio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

No joy there for Nakamura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Kontio shoots in and gets a takedown into Nakamura's guard.
Kontio wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Kontio stops Nakamura from standing up.
Kontio wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakamura is on top in guard.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kontio has a closed guard, preventing Nakamura from standing up.
Kontio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ted Kontio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kontio is looking to stand up but Nakamura isn't so interested in that idea.
Nakamura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nakamura wants to stand but Kontio is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nakamura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nakamura passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kontio!

Nakamura stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kontio back to the ropes. Nakamura follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Ted Kontio has been cut.
Blade Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Nakamura! Kontio is backing up but he can't get away as Nakamura lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Kontio and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Blade Nakamura!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Fukuyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janhino Suerto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suerto has chosen 50 Cent-Ready For War (Remix) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fukuyama
vs
Suerto

176 cm
28
163 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

170 cm
23
151 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryo Fukuyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Janhino Suerto!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suerto with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Fukuyama to counter with a crisp jab.
Suerto misses with a takedown
and Fukuyama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fukuyama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suerto.
Suerto wants to clinch but Fukuyama slips to the side
and Fukuyama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suerto with a poor takedown
and Fukuyama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryo Fukuyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janhino Suerto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suerto tries for a takedown but Fukuyama circles away easily
and Suerto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suerto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fukuyama counters with a nice body shot.
Fukuyama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Suerto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fukuyama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fukuyama connects with a body shot that sends Suerto's belly button to the back.
Suerto tries to clinch up
and Suerto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fukuyama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Suerto shoots and misses
and Fukuyama counters with a right hand to the body.
Janhino Suerto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suerto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fukuyama counters with a stiff right hand.
Fukuyama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suerto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fukuyama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fukuyama keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Suerto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fukuyama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fukuyama connects with a looping right hand.
Suerto has his takedown stuffed
and Fukuyama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fukuyama lands with a good body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Suerto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fukuyama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suerto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fukuyama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fukuyama lands with an overhand left.
Fukuyama throws out a powerful jab.
Suerto fails with the takedown
letting Fukuyama counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Suerto darts in trying to clinch
and Fukuyama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Suerto is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fukuyama is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Suerto.
Fukuyama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fukuyama cracks Suerto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukuyama jabs Suerto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fukuyama. Suerto does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuyama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Suerto tries for a takedown but Fukuyama circles away easily
and Fukuyama counters with a left to the body.
Fukuyama cracks a nice hook into Suerto's ribs.
Suerto walks into a straight right hand from Fukuyama.
Suerto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fukuyama scores with a sloppy right hand. Suerto should have avoided that one.
Suerto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suerto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Suerto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Fukuyama lands.
Fukuyama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suerto has time to react.
Ryo Fukuyama is winning the standup battle so far.
Fukuyama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Suerto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Suerto with a poor takedown
and Fukuyama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryo Fukuyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janhino Suerto.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suerto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Suerto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Suerto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fukuyama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Suerto thinking.
Janhino Suerto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suerto with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Fukuyama counter with a right hand.
Suerto misses with a takedown
and Fukuyama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suerto is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama with a nice cross.
Suerto misses with a takedown attempt
letting Fukuyama counter with a right hand.
Suerto shoots and misses
and Fukuyama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Suerto fails with the takedown
and Fukuyama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fukuyama with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Fukuyama dominated that second round.
That's time! Fukuyama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Suerto misses with a takedown
and Fukuyama counters with a right hand to the body.
Suerto fails with the takedown
letting Fukuyama counter with a right hand.
Fukuyama lands a jab to Suerto's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suerto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Suerto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Suerto tries to clinch
and Fukuyama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuyama lands a nice looking body shot.
Suerto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fukuyama counters with a right hand to the body.
Ryo Fukuyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janhino Suerto.
Suerto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suerto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fukuyama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Suerto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fukuyama has got the better of the exchanges.
Suerto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fukuyama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama lands with a shot to the body.
Fukuyama thuds a left hand into Suerto's body.
Suerto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fukuyama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suerto walks into a stiff left hand from Fukuyama.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fukuyama, as that shot connected.
Nice uppercut there from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suerto can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suerto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fukuyama counters with a left to the body.
Suerto shoots and misses
and Fukuyama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Suerto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Suerto with a poor takedown
and Fukuyama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Suerto thinking.
Suerto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fukuyama connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Suerto's hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama scores with a jab to the body.
Fukuyama with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Suerto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Suerto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Suerto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fukuyama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Janhino Suerto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryo Fukuyama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suerto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:25
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Fukuyama!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Ou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Margules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ou comes to the ring accompanied by Advance On. Helio Margules has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ou
vs
Margules

170 cm
23
265 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

189 cm
25
248 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Garra Suplementos (EnergyQ150 10$)
[JMFC] 160!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Ou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helio Margules!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margules throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Ou counters with a crisp one two that drops Margules! Ou thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Margules to his feet! Margules is in big trouble!

Margules is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Margules lands a jab to the head.
Margules looks to land a combination but Ou avoids it well.
Helio Margules seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Margules throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ou counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Margules looks gassed!
Ou throws a hook but Margules avoids it easily.
Margules throws an off balance right hand
and Ou counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Margules has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Ou!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jc Denton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trip Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Denton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to A bomb!. Trip Harris struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Denton
vs
Harris

195 cm
21
282 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

197 cm
25
273 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

[JMFC] 160!

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jc Denton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trip Harris!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Denton.
Harris looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Harris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Denton feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Harris sprawling to the canvas! Harris rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Denton finish him?!
Denton throws a monster overhand right that drops Harris! Denton follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jc Denton!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Boothe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacare Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boothe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tyler The Creator - Yonkers. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Boothe
vs
Souza

190 cm
22
215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

187 cm
26
215 lbs
21 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Boothe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacare Souza!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza throws a lazy head kick
and Boothe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Jacare Souza has been cut.
Souza tests Boothe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boothe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Souza.
Boothe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jacare Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boothe keeps the fight on the outside.
Boothe jabs at Souza's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boothe throws a low kick but Souza avoids it.
Souza shoots in but Boothe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boothe misses with a low kick.
Souza tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boothe counters with a nice uppercut.
Souza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boothe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza drops his hands momentarily and Boothe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boothe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boothe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Souza looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boothe lands a high kick!
Boothe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boothe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Souza.
Souza throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Boothe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boothe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Good standup being displayed there by Boothe as he connects with a hook.
Good work by Souza as he checks the leg kick.
Boothe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Souza is rocked!
Boothe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Souza tries to clinch
and Boothe finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boothe lands with a shot to the body.
Boothe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Souza. That did some damage!
Boothe cracks Souza with a hook to the temple - Souza is on wobbly legs here! Boothe swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Souza falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Boothe wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Thomas Boothe!
Thomas Boothe retains his light heavyweight title!