FMFC 68: Face vs Kongo PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renaldo Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Os Mutantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mutantes has chosen El Justiciero as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Diaz
vs
Mutantes

176 cm
24
178 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

181 cm
23
180 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renaldo Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Os Mutantes!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutantes misses with a takedown

and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diaz.
Diaz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mutantes tries to pull guard but Diaz won't allow it.
Diaz stalling.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mutantes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Renaldo Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Os Mutantes.
Diaz is pressed up against the cage. Mutantes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diaz down to the mat. Diaz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mutantes has his takedown stuffed

and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz throws and elbow that misses. Mutantes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diaz's guard. Nice move by Mutantes!
Mutantes wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mutantes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diaz dives on top into guard.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mutantes is trying to get back to full guard.

Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Mutantes defends the submission attempt.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Mutantes is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mutantes keeps working.
Mutantes is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Diaz.
Diaz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutantes moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mutantes's guard.
Diaz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diaz working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mutantes's thigh. Mutantes counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Diaz throws a strike but Mutantes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mutantes is one step ahead there.

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

Mutantes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Mutantes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diaz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mutantes, into his guard.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mutantes is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mutantes shoots and misses

and Diaz counters with a shoot takedown. Mutantes fights it but they end up in guard.
Diaz pushing down on Mutantes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Mutantes is having none of it.
Diaz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mutantes!
Mutantes can't escape the position.
Diaz unloads with some shots from mount but Mutantes bucks and avoids them well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mutantes is looking to escape.
Diaz throws some wild stikes that Mutantes manages to avoid easily.
Diaz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Diaz.

Diaz goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mutantes is on top in guard.

Diaz working for a triangle but Mutantes defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has his hands on Mutantes's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
Mutantes wants to stand up but Diaz is controlling him.
Mutantes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaz controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diaz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mutantes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Diaz has Mutantes in his guard.
Mutantes tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.

Mutantes drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Mutantes off! Mutantes jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Mutantes postures up.
Diaz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz pulls Mutantes in to control the position.

Mutantes is posturing up here but Diaz has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mutantes tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mutantes has to tap! Slick submission there by Diaz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renaldo Diaz!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juana Play (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Bullock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Play comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Wayne ft Chamillionaire - Rockstar. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Play
vs
Bullock

185 cm
22
200 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

177 cm
23
210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juana Play!
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, Seth Bullock!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Bullock.
Play dodges the punch combination from Bullock.
Bullock scores with a nice strike.
Bullock scores with a hook to the body. Play takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Play doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Play takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Play misses with a takedown attempt

and Bullock counters with a nice right hand that sends Play toppling to the canvas! Play scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bullock finish him?!

Play is rocked!
Play ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oh Play is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bullock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bullock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Play at a distance.
Play seems to have got his legs back now.
Play is breathing heavily.
Bullock drops Play with a straight right hand, right on the button! Bullock follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seth Bullock!

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 George Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sahraim Alib (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Through the Fire Flames- Dragonforce. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Johnson
vs
Alib

175 cm
27
172 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

170 cm
23
170 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sahraim Alib!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alib misses with a double jab.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
letting Alib counter with a right hand.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alib throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Alib blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a leg kick

and Alib counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Alib working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alib makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alib scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to stand but Alib is controlling the position.
Alib slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Alib there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alib scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alib working Johnson over with strikes.
Johnson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Alib is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.

Johnson pushes Alib off and gets back to his feet.
Alib lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Alib sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alib.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Alib counters with a leg kick.
Alib scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alib.
Alib lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into rage.
Alib is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson throws a combination that misses

and Alib counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alib advances position into side control!
Alib creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Alib from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Alib scoring with strikes.
Johnson is pushing Alib's head away, looking to escape. Alib manages to hold on to the position though.
The strikes coming from Alib are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Johnson pushes Alib away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Alib gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Alib throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Alib looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Johnson is avoiding damage well.
Alib wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Alib throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

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.
The ground and pound from Alib seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Alib lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down.
Johnson is not content to let Alib control the position.
Alib tries to advance to mount but can't.
Alib landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Alib has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alib lands a nice forearm strike.
Johnson stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Alib looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Johnson is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Alib throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson tries to bum rush Alib with a series of wild strikes but Alib uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Alib, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alib throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alib circles away.
Alib missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alib lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alib counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Alib makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alib lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alib showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alib darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Alib lands a body punch.

Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alib keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses

and Alib counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alib.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alib gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alib avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alib throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alib scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alib lands with a short shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alib is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alib down to the mat. Alib avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Good exchange - Alib coming out on top.
George Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alib comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alib digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alib scores with a leg kick.
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!
Alib ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Alib finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.

Alib closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Alib slowing the pace effectively.
Alib working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alib gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alib has Johnson pushed against the cage.

Alib gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Alib takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alib tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alib wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Alib controlling the action here.
Johnson is not content to let Alib control the position.
Alib passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson!
Alib sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

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.
Alib landing punches.
Alib controlling the position easily from mount.
Alib working Johnson over with strikes here.
Alib takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alib is trying to control here but Johnson has managed to regain half guard.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alib.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sahraim Alib showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Alib fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Alib tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.

Alib gets a takedown into half guard.
Alib throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Alib prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Alib lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alib.
Alib throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alib wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Alib throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Alib is stalling here. Johnson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Alib seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Johnson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Alib manages to get back to half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Alib is keeping him busy.
Alib is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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.

Alib kicks Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Alib counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alib tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Alib trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alib passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson trying to hold on to Alib's head to control him but Alib postures up.
Alib works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alib punching from mount but Johnson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alib landing strikes from the mount and Johnson is in trouble!
Alib misses with a head shot.
Alib sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Johnson taking shots to the head.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alib punishing his opponent with strikes.
Alib pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Alib cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Alib working for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is in no mood to give up.
Sahraim Alib has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alib controlling the pace for now.
Sahraim Alib is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sahraim Alib comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alib 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sahraim Alib!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Esteves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Esteves might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Before I Forgot-Skipknot. Machida is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by For Whom The Bell Tolls. 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.

Esteves
vs
Machida

175 cm
27
219 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

185 cm
29
205 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raul Esteves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esteves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Esteves fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machida checks it well.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Esteves throws a leg kick
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Raul Esteves has been cut.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Machida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Esteves.
Esteves pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machida misses with a few strikes there.
Machida checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Esteves.
Esteves has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Esteves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machida as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Esteves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esteves thows a leg kick but Machida checks it
and Machida counters with a nice uppercut.
Esteves avoids the body shot from Machida.
Machida moves out of range as Esteves strikes.
Esteves throws a leg kick
and Machida counters with a solid body kick.
Esteves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Machida lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Esteves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esteves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Esteves lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machida's sensitive parts.
Esteves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but Esteves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Esteves doesn't manage to clinch there - Machida circles away.
Machida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Esteves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raul Esteves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esteves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Machida.
Esteves shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esteves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Esteves throws a head kick that misses
and Machida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Esteves's knee momentarily.
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from Esteves, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lyoto Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Esteves is breathing heavily.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Esteves tries a head kick but it misses.
Machida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machida sizes up Esteves with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Raul Esteves's cut is getting worse.
Esteves throws a wild body kick that Machida sees coming a mile off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Esteves
and Machida counters with a head kick.
Machida throws a looping overhand right but Esteves ducks down to avoid it.
Machida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machida has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esteves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machida circles away quickly and effectively.
Machida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Esteves. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Machida lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Raul Esteves's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Machida throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Machida.
Machida lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raul Esteves's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Esteves on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Esteves moves out of range as Machida throws a body kick.
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Machida as he connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Machida. Those never looked like landing.
Esteves has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machida.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Esteves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Esteves shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machida scores with a one two! Esteves had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Jeez, Raul Esteves's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Esteves misses with a jab to the body
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Raul Esteves's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lyoto Machida!

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 Dan Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Johnsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bradley might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ride Of The Valkyries. Jim Johnsson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Bradley
vs
Johnsson

185 cm
29
178 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

175 cm
29
182 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Johnsson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley digs a good hook to Johnsson's body.
Bradley with a jab.
Bradley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnsson in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradley moves out of range of the strikes.
Bradley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Johnsson looks gassed!
Sloppy strikes from Johnsson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnsson walks into a straight right hand from Bradley.
A clash of legs there as Johnsson blocks the low kick.
Johnsson thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bradley. That's going to slow Johnsson down.
Johnsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Bradley. Bradley gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnsson checks a leg kick.
Dan Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradley shoots and misses

and Johnsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnsson.
Bradley trying to keep a closed guard but Johnsson is proving a slippery customer.
Bradley trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bradley manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley looking to control but Johnsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnsson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bradley thows a huge punch but Johnsson dodges it nicely.
Bradley not doing much here.
Bradley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bradley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bradley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnsson defending well though.
Johnsson wants to control but Bradley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bradley prevents Johnsson from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bradley is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bradley working the ground and pound effectively.
Bradley throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Johnsson because Bradley loaded up on that one.
Johnsson is squirming around, avoiding Bradley's attempts to control the action.
Bradley is landing with some decent strikes but Johnsson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Johnsson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bradley tries to control but Johnsson wriggling away.
Johnsson tries to lock up and control but Bradley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Bradley is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Johnsson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Johnsson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bradley throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bradley is trying to control the position but Johnsson postures up.

Bradley has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Johnsson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bradley.
Bradley is not content to let Johnsson control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley seems a little lost for a moment, as Johnsson dominates the positioning.
Johnsson lands an elbow.
Bradley gets back to half guard.
Johnsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bradley actively working from the bottom here.
Johnsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bradley misses with a left hand
and Johnsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bradley connects with a solid leg kick.
Bradley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bradley thinking.
Bradley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bradley with a poor takedown
and Johnsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice cross by Bradley.
A head kick misses from Bradley.
Bradley lands a nice shot to the body.
Dan Bradley is winning the standup battle so far.
Bradley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bradley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Bradley throws a low kick but Johnsson avoids it.
Bradley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnsson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnsson misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bradley lands a jab to the nose.
Dan Bradley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnsson looks to land a combination. Bradley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Dan Bradley has been cut.
Johnsson throws a right hand that Bradley ducks under and follows up with a left that Bradley also avoids with ease.
Johnsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnsson lands with a cross.
Bradley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Bradley is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Bradley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnsson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Bradley! Johnsson dives in looking to finish! Bradley is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Johnsson!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between River Tam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karias York (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tam's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dangerous. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Tam
vs
York

198 cm
27
256 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

195 cm
25
255 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, River Tam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Karias York!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
York lands with a cross.
York shoots in for a takedown but Tam shows good takedown defense.
York throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tam's waist but Tam gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing York off to one side.
York tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten York somewhat.
River Tam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karias York.
York keeps the fight on the outside.
York shoots in but no luck this time.
Tam is looking to clinch but York is avoiding it.
York fails with a takedown attempt.
York fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

York looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tam!
Tam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tam tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tam is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tam takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
York lands a big shot there that rocks Tam but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Tam is rocked!
York thowing shots but they're missing.
A nice elbow there by York.
York postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tam looks a forlorn figure.
Oh Tam is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tam looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Tam seems to have got his legs back now.
York with shots to the head and body - Tam looks very uncomfortable down there.
York prevents Tam from getting the reversal.
York loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Tam scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from York land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. York stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karias York!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruch Chorzow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh James has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chorzow
vs
James

190 cm
26
251 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

196 cm
22
270 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chorzow is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chorzow falls off balance throwing a combination

and James counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Chorzow!
James working away from the top, dropping strikes.

It looks like Ruch Chorzow has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James lands a big shot to the head and Chorzow winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Josh James!

C
A

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cris Dorh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moreira comes to the cage accompanied by Samba de janeiro - bellini. Dorh has chosen Heaven & Hell as his entrance music. Felipe Moreira is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Moreira
vs
Dorh

190 cm
25
193 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

183 cm
24
195 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Moreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cris Dorh!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorh darts in trying to clinch

and Moreira counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dorh's guard now.
Dorh tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Dorh has his feet on Moreira's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dorh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Moreira counters with a solid body kick.
No luck for Moreira with that takedown attempt.
Moreira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moreira lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Moreira clinches.
Moreira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dorh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Dorh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dorh darts in trying to clinch
and Moreira counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cris Dorh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Moreira lands but Dorh takes it in his stride.
Dorh stuffs the takedown attempt from Moreira. Moreira gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Moreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dorh tries to clinch

and Moreira counters with a single leg into guard. Dorh didn't expect that.
Dorh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dorh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Moreira 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.
Moreira throws a big right hand that misses.
Dorh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dorh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dorh pulls Moreira in close to prevent any damage.
Moreira won't allow Dorh to sweep him here.
Moreira is looking to work some ground and pound but Dorh has wrist control.
Dorh seems keen to control Moreira's posture.

Cris Dorh has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dorh looks to clinch

and Moreira counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moreira tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dorh pushes Moreira away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Moreira gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dorh on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Dorh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dorh tries to buck Moreira off but Moreira is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Moreira crashes against the mat.

Moreira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moreira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Moreira swings around for an armbar but Dorh sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Moreira's guard.
Moreira controls Dorh momentarily but Dorh frees himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moreira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dorh trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Moreira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dorh trying to control but Moreira is working from the bottom.
Dorh stopping the sweep attempt from Moreira.

That's four 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.
Dorh with a nice head shot there.
Moreira keeping moving, preventing Dorh from controlling successfully.
Moreira 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dorh is working Moreira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Dorh has gone for a leg lock! Moreira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dorh's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dorh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moreira wants to pass the guard but Dorh is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Moreira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Moreira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dorh.
Moreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moreira misses with a low kick.
Dorh wants to clinch

and Moreira counters with a takedown into side control.
Moreira tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dorh's legs.
Moreira working away.
Dorh is looking for a sweep.
Dorh parries the strikes from Moreira easily there. Moreira is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dorh to escape.
Dorh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dorh can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorh tries to buck Moreira off but Moreira is having none of it.
Dorh parries the strikes from Moreira easily there. Moreira is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dorh to escape.

Moreira has an Americana. Dorh didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Moreira is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Moreira hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Felipe Moreira!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kill Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cheick Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Face comes into the arena with Welcome to the TerrorDome blaring out of the sound system. Kongo has chosen ... as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Kill Face has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kill Face seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Face
vs
Kongo

225 cm
23
290 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

193 cm
28
240 lbs
16 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kill Face!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cheick Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Face is out of range and Kongo settles back down.
A clash of legs there as Face blocks the low kick.
Kongo throws a body kick the misses
and Face counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kongo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Face moves away.
Face on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kongo. Kongo obviously looking to wear him down.
Face fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kongo manages to avoid it.
Face shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kill Face seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kongo misses with a low kick.
Kongo throws a lazy head kick
and Face counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kongo is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Face fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kongo.
Face lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Cheick Kongo has been cut.
Face throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Face misses with the body kick
and Kongo counters with a thumping low kick.
Kongo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Face is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kongo thows a leg kick but Face checks it
and Face counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kongo misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Kongo.
Kongo throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kongo. Face does a little dance to reset his feet.
Face misses with a leg kick
and Kongo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kongo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Face throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kongo counters with a good low kick that Face was not able to check.
Kongo misses with a kick to the body.
Kongo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good leg kick by Kongo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Face takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kongo tries to land a front kick but Face steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kongo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Face somewhat.
A bone on bone clash there as Face blocks the leg kick.
Face misses with a leg kick
and Kongo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Face throws the left hand but Kongo avoids the punch easily.
Kongo throws a head kick but Face moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kongo cracks the inside of Face's front leg.
Face throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick by Kongo misses
and Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kongo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cheick Kongo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kongo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kongo throws a nice looking combination but Face bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kongo throws a sloppy head kick and Face moves out of range easily.
Kongo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo misses with a body shot.
Face throws a leg kick
and Kongo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Kill Face has been cut.
Face on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Face checks the leg kick.
Face on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kongo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Face.
Face throws a leg kick
and Kongo counters with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kongo throws a leg kick but Face moved away.
Kongo throws a leg kick which misses Face's front leg but catches the back leg as Face tries to avoid it.
Kongo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kongo throws a solid leg kick but Face takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kongo.
Face checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Face might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Face misses
and Kongo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Face keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kongo looks to score with a jab to the body but Face is just out of range.
Face throws a leg kick
and Kongo counters with an outside leg kick.
Kongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kongo thows a body shot but no joy.
Kongo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face misses the body punch
and Kongo counters with a thumping low kick.
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!
Kongo fakes the leg kick and cracks Face in the body.

Oooooh!!! Kongo has knocked Face down with a huge combo! Kongo steps away and waves a wobbly Face back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Face is rocked!
Kongo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Face throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kongo counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kongo. That's going to slow Face down.
Kongo throws a leg kick but Face sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cheick Kongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kongo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kongo looks to land a body kick but Face moved away.
A head kick misses from Kongo.
Kongo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Face on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kongo. Kongo obviously looking to wear him down.
Kongo throws a sloppy head kick and Face moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kongo misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo throws a body kick that misses.
Kongo throws a leg kick
and Face counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Face.
Kongo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kongo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Kill Face's cut is getting worse.
Kongo misses with a straight left.
Kill Face has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face checks a leg kick.
Kongo throws a leg kick that misses.
Kongo lands a head shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kongo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
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!
Face misses with a combination
and Kongo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Face thinking.
Kongo lands a leg kick that knocks Face off balance momentarily.
Face on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Face misses
and Kongo counters with a nice leg kick.
Kongo looks to land a body kick but Face moved away.
A low kick from Face is predictable there
and Kongo counters with a left to the body.
Nice body kick there by Kongo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Face takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Kongo misses.
Cheick Kongo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Face throws a poor cross that misses
and Kongo counters with a body kick.
Kongo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A good leg kick by Kongo.
Kongo misses with a straight left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Face misses with a leg kick
and Kongo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Face's knee momentarily.
Kongo connects with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cheick Kongo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kongo 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 25:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 25:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cheick Kongo!