Blitzkrieg 76: Fusion Centre PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ian Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade Tynin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Phillips
vs
Tynin

180 cm
25
156 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

163 cm
30
155 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ian Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Slade Tynin!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Phillips.
Phillips tries to move into range but Tynin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Ian Phillips has been cut.
Phillips swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phillips lands a lovely overhand right.
Tynin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phillips circles away quickly and effectively.
Phillips throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phillips misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Phillips misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick from Tynin misses.
Phillips shoots for a takedown but Tynin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Phillips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phillips throws a looping overhand right but Tynin ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tynin.
Phillips throws a lazy uppercut
and Phillips takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phillips connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Phillips misses its intended target.
Tynin blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Tynin.
Phillips seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Tynin shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Phillips is backing up but Tynin catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Phillips covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Tynin Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slade Tynin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Alan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lin comes to the cage accompanied by Advance On v2. Alan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fucking Hostile by Pantera kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! James Alan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lin
vs
Alan

163 cm
24
300 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

208 cm
26
294 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Lin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Alan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lin is looking to clinch.
Alan tries a head kick but it misses.
Lin moves in looking to clinch but Alan pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alan. Lin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lin's head.
Alan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Lin closes the distance and pushes Alan back into the cage.

Lin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Alan wants to sweep but Lin has passed to side control!
Lin working the body and head with strikes.
Lin lands some shots froms side control.
Alan is looking to regain half guard here but Lin keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin working the ground and pound.
Lin working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Check out the look on Lin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alan on the ground.
Alan taking a bit of punishment here - Lin scoring with strikes.
Alan tries to bench press Lin off him but Lin keeps the position.
Lin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Alan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lin tries to pass to full mount but Alan defends it.
Alan taking some punishment here, with Lin in his half guard.
Lin working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lin is keen to just control but Alan is a slippery customer.
Alan is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lin lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lin wants to pass the guard but Alan is defending well.
Lin is keen to just control but Alan is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alan!
Lin working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Alan is rocked!

It looks like James Alan has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Lin! Alan is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roger Lin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Langley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinigami Hyuuku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Langley might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to No More Heroes: Kill or Be Killed Mix. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hyuuku's choice of entrance music: In My Head. Shinigami Hyuuku 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!

Langley
vs
Hyuuku

180 cm
29
207 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

199 cm
26
208 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Langley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shinigami Hyuuku!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Langley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hyuuku on his heels. He'll look to pass Hyuuku's guard now, I'm sure.
Langley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Langley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Langley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Langley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Langley throwing strikes but missing.
Langley passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Langley working the head and body with strikes.

Langley goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hyuuku has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Langley but great work by Hyuuku.
Hyuuku trying to control the action but Langley is working from the bottom.
Langley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Langley manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hyuuku's best efforts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyuuku passes to side control.
Hyuuku is looking to take a break and control but Langley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Langley gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hyuuku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Langley is just riding it out for now. Hyuuku eventually gives up the hold.

Langley actively working from the bottom here.
Langley is trying to get back to full guard.
Hyuuku trying to control the action but Langley is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langley is looking to improve his position.
Langley strikes from the bottom but Hyuuku passes into mount!
Hyuuku wants to control the pace but Langley is squirming around nicely.
Langley tries to reverse the position but Hyuuku maintains control.
Hyuuku blocks Langley's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Langley regains half guard.
Hyuuku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Langley keeps working.
Langley tries to roll over but Hyuuku keeps him under control.
Langley trying to get back to full guard but Hyuuku takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hyuuku trying to control but Langley is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyuuku content just to control the position here.
Langley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Langley throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hyuuku can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Langley is looking to escape.
Langley is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langley throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hyuuku trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Langley flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Langley working to try and regain half guard.
Hyuuku content just to control the position here.
Langley is squirming around, avoiding Hyuuku's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hyuuku jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Langley manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rick Langley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Langley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Langley moves into the clinch.
Langley throws a knee to the head but misses.

Hyuuku gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Langley regains guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Langley is on top in guard.
Langley passes Hyuuku's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hyuuku moves into full guard.

Hyuuku looking for a guillotine here but Langley defends easily.
Langley wants to pass the guard but Hyuuku is keeping the position.
Rick Langley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Langley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hyuuku gets full guard.
Hyuuku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Langley tries to free his leg and advance position but Hyuuku is retaining full guard.

Hyuuku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Langley defends it easily.
Langley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Langley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Langley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Langley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hyuuku's head.
Langley with a nice head shot there.

Hyuuku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Langley defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langley stands up over Hyuuku, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Langley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Langley tries to free his leg and advance position but Hyuuku is retaining full guard.
Langley throws a big right hand that misses.

Hyuuku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hyuuku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Langley postures up in Hyuuku's guard and throws a big left but Hyuuku blocks it.
Langley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Langley lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Langley lands a couple of elbows.
Langley throwing strikes but missing.
Langley is looking to work some ground and pound but Hyuuku has wrist control.
Langley throws and elbow that misses. Hyuuku uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Langley's guard. Nice move by Hyuuku!
Langley wants to sweep but no luck.
Hyuuku pushes down on Langley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hyuuku trying to control the action but Langley is working from the bottom.

Langley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hyuuku pulls his head out easily.
Langley gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Langley is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hyuuku rolls with it to try and escape but Langley cranks on the arm and Hyuuku is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Langley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Saguro Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moe Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lester has chosen I Feel Wonderful as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Moe Lester was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Takada
vs
Lester

165 cm
30
155 lbs
19 - 7 - 0

170 cm
23
150 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saguro Takada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Moe Lester!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lester connects with a single shot there.

Lester gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Takada to score an easy takedown into full 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Takada preventing the sweep.
Lester seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lester is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lester looking for a sweep. Not yet Lester, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Moe Lester has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Takada is just out of range.
Lester throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Takada to counter with a crisp jab.
Lester thows a body shot but no joy.
Lester looks for the body kick but Takada saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Lester.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Lester as he connects with a hook.
Takada throws a shot from downtown. Lester moves away and avoids it.
Takada swinging wildly here.
Lester scores with a leg kick.
Moe Lester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takada looks to throw the jab but Lester is out of range.
Takada drops his hands momentarily and Lester takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lester misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takada counters with a three punch combo that has Lester backing up. Lester nods at Takada to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takada misses with an uppercut. Lester saw that one coming.
Lester thows a body shot but no joy.
Takada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Takada.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Takada is just out of range.
Takada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lester avoids it really well and circles away.
Lester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takada.
A swing and a miss from Lester.
Lester throws a big shot that misses.
Lester smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
Lester dodges the punch combination from Takada.

Lester forces Takada back against the cage and clinches.
Takada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takada has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
Takada trying to stall but Lester improves his position.
Takada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lester has Takada pressed against the cage, preventing Takada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takada misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takada looking to slow down the pace here.
Takada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takada misses with a body punch.
Takada tries to stall but Lester uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Saguro Takada will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lester bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Takada's head.
Lester connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lester throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takada.
Lester misses the shot to the body.
Takada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lester tries to avoid it but Takada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lester to the ground. Lester escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lester connects with a body shot.
Takada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lester connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takada throws a nice looking combination but Lester bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takada on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moe Lester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lester.
Sloppy strikes from Takada. Those never looked like landing.
Takada with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lester to score with a decent uppercut.
Takada closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lester throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takada on the side of the head.
Lester cracks the inside of Takada's front leg.
Lester fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moe Lester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takada.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lester uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Lester.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lester throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lester. That's going to slow Takada down.
Lester connects with a single shot there.
Takada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lester counters with a low kick, right behind Takada 's knee.
Takada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takada takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lester throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takada on the side of the head.
Lester jabs Takada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takada checks a low kick from Lester.
Takada takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Takada misses.
Lester connects with a leg kick. Takada looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lester chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takada scores with a jab. Lester acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Takada throws a right hand that Lester ducks under and follows up with a left that Lester also avoids with ease.
Takada is looking to score with low kicks.
Lester tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Takada misses.
Lester fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester defending well as Takada loads up on a big left hand.
Takada misses with a wild combination.
Takada walks into a stiff left hand from Lester.
Lester lands a leg kick that knocks Takada off balance momentarily.
Takada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takada manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Lester there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lester scores with a body shot.
Takada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Takada misses with an uppercut
and Lester counters with a leg kick.
Lester avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lester is looking to clinch but Takada is avoiding it.
Takada catches Lester with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lester tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Takada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lester throws a leg kick but Takada sees it coming and moves out of range.
Takada shoots in and drives through. Lester sprawls well.
Takada sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lester lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takada misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada throws a series of punches but Lester avoids them all with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lester.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lester.
Lester lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lester looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lester scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Lester.
Takada takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lester lands with a shot to the body.
Lester digs a good hook to Takada's body.
A head kick from Lester lands but Takada takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takada doesn't seem bothered though.
Lester's corner calls for a 1-2. Lester obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Takada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lester sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Lester. Beautiful body shot.
Takada takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Takada tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lester scores with a head kick. Takada tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Takada is rocked!
Takada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lester counters with a nice low kick that buckles Takada's knee momentarily.
Oh Takada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That kick from Lester tenderised Takada's leg. Takada is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lester fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Takada to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Takada looks to clinch but Lester throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Takada taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Moe Lester!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Denton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Zhirkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Denton
vs
Zhirkov

162 cm
22
140 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

180 cm
30
141 lbs
15 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Denton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Zhirkov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhirkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denton manages to avoid it.
Denton throws a solid leg kick but Zhirkov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Denton.
Denton tries to land a leg kick but Zhirkov saw it coming and moves away.
Denton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zhirkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Zhirkov gets caught flat footed, as Denton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zhirkov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Denton looking to sit in guard and control but Zhirkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zhirkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zhirkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zhirkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zhirkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zhirkov thows a big elbow that misses.

Denton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zhirkov is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhirkov throwing strikes but missing.
Zhirkov stands up over Denton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirkov thows a big elbow that misses.
Denton 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zhirkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zhirkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Denton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Denton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zhirkov stacks Denton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zhirkov!
Zhirkov lands an elbow.
Denton stops Zhirkov from passing to mount.
Zhirkov misses with the ground and pound.
Denton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zhirkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Denton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zhirkov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov wants to pass to mount but Denton is defending the position.
Denton wants to improve his position but Zhirkov is controlling well.
Zhirkov trying to control from Denton's half guard. Denton has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Zhirkov wants to control from the top but Denton keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zhirkov controls the pace.
Zhirkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Denton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Zhirkov thows a big elbow that misses.
Denton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zhirkov's guard.
Denton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zhirkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zhirkov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zhirkov landing strikes from the mount.
Zhirkov with good strikes from the mount here!
Denton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Denton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zhirkov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zhirkov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Denton's face.
Zhirkov with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zhirkov raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zhirkov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Zhirkov lands a heavy elbow.
Denton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Denton throws a body kick the misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zhirkov lands a jab to the nose.
Denton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Denton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Denton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zhirkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Zhirkov.
Nice defenses there by Denton.
Zhirkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Denton throws a push kick but Zhirkov slaps the foot to one side.
Denton ducks under a wild hook from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Denton slips a jab and a cross from Zhirkov.
Denton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zhirkov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Denton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robert Zhirkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denton misses with a low kick as Zhirkov jumps back.
Denton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Denton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zhirkov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zhirkov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Denton shoots in for a takedown but Zhirkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Denton moves forwards but Zhirkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zhirkov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zhirkov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zhirkov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Denton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhirkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Denton throws a push kick but Zhirkov slaps the foot to one side.
Zhirkov throws a hook but Denton blocks it.

Denton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zhirkov to the ground. Denton is now in Zhirkov's guard.
Zhirkov wants to hit a switch here but Denton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zhirkov there!
Zhirkov regains half guard.

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!
Zhirkov trying to hold on to Denton's head to control him but Denton postures up.

Denton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zhirkov defends it well.
Robert Zhirkov has got the better of the ground game so far.

Denton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zhirkov tries to get to full guard but Denton has control of the leg.
Zhirkov is not content to let Denton control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov trying to control from the bottom.
Zhirkov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zhirkov 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.
Denton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Denton stands and throws Zhirkov's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Denton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zhirkov is looking for a sweep.
Zhirkov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Denton's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov wants to get back to full guard.
Zhirkov is pressing down on Denton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Denton looking to sit in guard and control but Zhirkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Denton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zhirkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zhirkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denton looking to control.
Zhirkov trying to control but Denton is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhirkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Zhirkov 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!

Denton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zhirkov sprawls well. Zhirkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Denton gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Zhirkov misses.
Denton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov lands a leg kick that knocks Denton off balance momentarily.
Zhirkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Denton doesn't seem bothered though.
Zhirkov throws a lazy right hand but Denton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhirkov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Denton.
Denton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zhirkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Denton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Denton slips under a jab from Zhirkov.
Denton misses with a low kick.
Denton lands a leg kick that knocks Zhirkov off balance momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Zhirkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Denton slips under a jab from Zhirkov.
A bone on bone clash there as Zhirkov blocks the leg kick.
Zhirkov misses with a looping right.
Zhirkov throws a hook to the side of Denton's head but Denton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Denton throws a leg kick which misses Zhirkov's front leg but catches the back leg as Zhirkov tries to avoid it.
Zhirkov checks a leg kick.
Zhirkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zhirkov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Denton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Denton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zhirkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Denton tries for a takedown but Zhirkov circles away easily
enabling Zhirkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Denton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zhirkov to score with a decent uppercut.
Paul Denton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhirkov throws a series of punches but Denton avoids them all with ease.
Zhirkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Denton walks into a stiff left hand from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A clash of legs there as Zhirkov blocks the low kick.
Zhirkov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zhirkov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhirkov delivers a nice body kick.
Denton tries to land a body kick
and Zhirkov counters with a straight right hand.
Robert Zhirkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Denton fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Denton. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denton takes a swing at Zhirkov's ribcage but misses.
Zhirkov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zhirkov lands a nice looking body shot.
Zhirkov misses with a straight left.
Denton shoots for a takedown but Zhirkov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Denton scores with a push kick.
Nice defenses there by Denton.
Zhirkov scores with a hook.
A combination from Zhirkov does no damage.
Denton throws a leg kick but Zhirkov checks it.
Denton looks for the body kick but Zhirkov saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov checks a leg kick.
Zhirkov misses the shot to the body.
Zhirkov misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Denton.
Robert Zhirkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Denton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Denton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Denton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhirkov.
Denton misses with an attempted mid kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zhirkov.
Denton thumps Zhirkov with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from Denton misses
and Zhirkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhirkov's corner calls for a 1-2. Zhirkov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Paul Denton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Zhirkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zhirkov 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Zhirkov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Like Whoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandes has chosen Battle Ready - Otep as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Whoa
vs
Fernandes

188 cm
26
210 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

190 cm
26
208 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Like Whoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Fernandes!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandes scores with a hook to the body. Whoa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fernandes misses with a body kick.
Fernandes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fernandes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Whoa.
Whoa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fernandes. That one must have hurt.
Whoa throws a shot to the body.
Whoa lands with a hook. Fernandes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

It looks like Paulo Fernandes has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whoa checks a leg kick.
A big left from Whoa misses.
Fernandes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Whoa pinned against the cage. Whoa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Whoa checks a low kick from Fernandes.
Fernandes tries to clinch but Whoa moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whoa misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernandes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Whoa really felt that one!
Whoa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fernandes.
Whoa misses with a series of wild punches.
Fernandes tries to clinch but Whoa moves out of range.
Fernandes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whoa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Whoa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fernandes takes one to the chin there.
Fernandes works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whoa moves out of range as Fernandes throws a body kick.
Whoa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernandes tries a head kick but it misses.
Fernandes throws a leg kick but Whoa sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whoa cracks Fernandes with a good jab.
Whoa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Whoa cracks Fernandes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fernandes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Whoa finish him?

Fernandes is rocked!
Whoa blocks a low kick nicely.
Fernandes is still on wobbly legs! Can Whoa finish him?
Whoa stuffs the takedown attempt from Fernandes. Fernandes gets slowly back to his feet.
Like Whoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Fernandes.
Fernandes tries a head kick but it misses.
Fernandes seems to have recovered his senses.
Fernandes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fernandes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whoa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fernandes looks gassed!

Whoa cracks Fernandes with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Whoa has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Fernandes to stand back up!

That has opened up Paulo Fernandes's cut even more.
Fernandes is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Whoa just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! And now a right hook, right on the button! Fernandes has gone limp, and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Like Whoa!

C
A

C
B

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 Kuai Lai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lai kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is CKY - Chinese Rap. Tyson has chosen Thriller Indiano as his entrance music. 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.

Lai
vs
Tyson

195 cm
26
215 lbs
21 - 14 - 0

190 cm
24
223 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kuai Lai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lai works Tyson's body with a nice hook.
Lai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Lai.
Lai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tyson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tyson looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyson misses with a lunging right hand
and Lai counters with a nice uppercut.
Lai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lai.
Tyson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lai.
Lai misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Lai.
Lai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyson manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Tyson.
Lai thuds a left hand into Tyson's body.
Lai misses with a body shot.

Nice combo by Lai! Oh, that's hurt him - Tyson falls to the canvas and Lai follows him into side control.

Tyson is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tyson is trying to control Lai's posture but Lai avoids it.
Lai tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lai fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lai working the head and body with strikes.

Lai decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kuai Lai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Lai is predictable there
letting Tyson counter with a right hand.
Lai is looking to chop away at Tyson's legs.
Lai digs a good body shot into Tyson's ribs.
Lai is looking to wear down Tyson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tyson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tyson duly obliges.
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!
Lai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyson throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lai's corner calls for a 1-2. Lai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tyson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lai finish him?
Tyson is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Lai Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Tyson is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kuai Lai!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauno Viittala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Semenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rauno Viittala could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dave Semenko's chin.

Viittala
vs
Semenko

190 cm
26
185 lbs
14 - 7 - 1

183 cm
26
213 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rauno Viittala!
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, Dave Semenko!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Viittala.
Semenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Viittala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Semenko is looking to chop away at Viittala's legs.
Viittala throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Semenko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Viittala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Semenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Viittala lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Dave Semenko has been cut.
Viittala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Semenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Viittala.
Semenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viittala.
Viittala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Semenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Viittalas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A low kick from Semenko misses
and Viittala counters with a nice body shot.
Semenko wants to slow Viittala down by chopping away at his legs.
Semenko moves out of range as Viittala throws a body kick.
Viittala throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Viittala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Semenko's head backwards.
Viittala slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Viittala fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Semenko is out of range.
Semenko misses with a kick to the body
and Viittala counters with a nice leg kick.
Viittala scores with a spinning back kick!
Decent striking displayed by Viittala there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Viittala pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Semenko moves into the clinch.
Viittala avoiding damage.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but Viittala blocks with his arms.
Viittala digs a right hand underneath Semenko's ribcage. Semenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Viittala.
Viittala misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Semenko.
Semenko missing with knees to the body.
Semenko trying to land knees to the body.
Semenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Viittala.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but Viittala blocks with his arms.
Viittala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Viittala on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Semenko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Viittala breaks from the clinch.
Viittala scores with a nice body kick.
Semenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Viittala counters with a body kick that stops Semenko in his tracks momentarily.
Semenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Semenko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Viittala feints and then cracks Semenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Semenko down.
Semenko swinging wildly here.
Viittala takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viittala moves out of range of the body kick from Semenko.
A head kick from Viittala lands but Semenko takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semenko walks into a left hand.
Semenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Viittala is able to avoid easily.
Semenko tries a low kick but Viittala avoids it.
Semenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Viittala throws a head kick but Semenko moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Semenko throws a sloppy head kick and Viittala moves out of range easily.
Semenko misses with an uppercut
and Viittala counters with a low kick, right behind Semenko 's knee.
Viittala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Viittala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Semenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Semenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Viittala.
Viittala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Viittala paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dave Semenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Semenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Viittala on the side of the head.
Semenko misses with a low kick.
Semenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Viittala throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Semenko is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Look low, kick high! Viittala uses the oldest trick in the book to send Semenko tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Viittala is absolutely delighted - when Semenko wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rauno Viittala!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jabba Hutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leopold Stotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stotch has chosen What what, in the butt. as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hutt
vs
Stotch

225 cm
26
300 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

225 cm
26
300 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

[JMFC] 160!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jabba Hutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leopold Stotch!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stotch just misses with a punch to the body.
Stotch throws an overhand right that lands on Hutt's shoulder, as Hutt tries to avoid the shot.
Hutt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stotch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hutt was well out of range. Poor timing from Stotch.
Hutt shoots for a takedown but Stotch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hutt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stotch counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jabba Hutt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stotch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stotch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hutt.
Stotch throws a leg kick that misses.
A punch combination from Stotch misses.

Hutt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stotch to the ground. Hutt is now in Stotch's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hutt postures up.
Hutt is looking to work some ground and pound but Stotch has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hutt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stotch is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stotch's head.
Hutt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hutt trying to control the position from guard on top but Stotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hutt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stotch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hutt.
Stotch wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hutt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stotch is keeping the position for now.
Stotch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutt postures up in Stotch's guard and throws a big left but Stotch blocks it.
Hutt lands a couple of elbows.
Hutt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hutt is in close to Stotch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hutt advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stotch struggling a bit here.
Hutt misses with the ground and pound.
Stotch regains half guard, as Hutt was trying to land strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stotch has hold of Hutt's hands but Hutt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hutt trying to control from Stotch's half guard. Stotch has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hutt postures up.
Hutt trying to control but Stotch is working from the bottom.
Hutt landing with the ground and pound.
Hutt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stotch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hutt throwing strikes from guard but Stotch blocks nicely.
Hutt landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutt throwing strikes but missing.
Stotch trying to keep a closed guard but Hutt is proving a slippery customer.
Hutt trying to control the position from guard on top but Stotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hutt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stotch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hutt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stotch's head.
Hutt advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stotch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Hutt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hutt is looking to work some ground and pound but Stotch has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hutt looking to pass the guard.
Hutt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hutt stands up over Stotch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hutt trying to control but Stotch is working from the bottom.
Stotch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hutt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stotch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stotch wants to sweep but no luck.
Stotch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hutt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutt lands a couple of elbows.
Hutt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hutt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stotch's head.
Hutt postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hutt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hutt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stotch swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Hutt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stotch is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hutt, into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hutt is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hutt stopping the sweep attempt from Stotch.
Hutt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stotch avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hutt.

Hutt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stotch, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stotch is not content to let Hutt control the position.
Hutt is really struggling to control Stotch but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hutt is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stotch will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hutt cracks Stotch with a big right hand but Stotch just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutt working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stotch is trying to get back to half guard.
Stotch takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hutt misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hutt controls the position from side control.
Hutt misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hutt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stotch sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jabba Hutt dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hutt blocks a jab.
Stotch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hutt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stotch can do to turn this around?
Donk. Stotch catches Hutt right on the button with a cross.
Stotch is looking to chop away at Hutt's legs.
Stotch misses with a low kick as Hutt jumps back.
Stotch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hutt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stotch pinned against the cage. Stotch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An inside leg kick from Stotch misses.
Hutt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stotch sprawls well. Stotch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hutt gets slowly back to his feet.
Leopold Stotch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stotch throws a low kick but Hutt avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stotch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hutt shoots in but Stotch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jabba Hutt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stotch looks to land a combination but Hutt avoids it well.
Hutt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stotch defends it nicely.
Hutt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Hutt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stotch quickly recovers to half guard.
Hutt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hutt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stotch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hutt looks to land a strike but Stotch avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stotch wants to sweep but no luck.
Hutt is looking to work some ground and pound but Stotch has wrist control.
Hutt stopping the sweep attempt from Stotch.
Hutt postures up in Stotch's guard and throws a big left but Stotch blocks it.
Jabba Hutt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hutt trying to control but Stotch is working from the bottom.
Hutt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutt wants to control from the top but Stotch keeps moving.

Jabba Hutt has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stotch misses with the combination.
Stotch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hutt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stotch as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Stotch. No joy for Hutt on that attempt.
Stotch throws a body punch but Hutt moves out of range.

Hutt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stotch on his heels. He'll look to pass Stotch's guard now, I'm sure.
Hutt 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.
Stotch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leopold Stotch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutt is fighting to break Stotch's control of his arms but Stotch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stotch keeping moving, preventing Hutt from controlling successfully.
Hutt looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Hutt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stotch's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hutt wants to control from the top but Stotch keeps moving.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jabba Hutt!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Schneider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Schneider has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Reyes
vs
Schneider

174 cm
26
166 lbs
17 - 4 - 0

172 cm
24
161 lbs
13 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Reyes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Schneider!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reyes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reyes throws a lazy uppercut
and Schneider counters with a nice uppercut.

Reyes is rocked!
Schneider scores with a hook.
Oh Reyes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Schneider has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schneider pushes off an throws an elbow but Reyes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Schneider pushes Reyes against the cage. Schneider is working some dirty boxing. Schneider pushes off with a quick right hook! Reyes goes down! Reyes tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Schneider moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Schneider! Max Schneider retains his lightweight title!