No Exit FC 43: Periphery PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Sousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Gajewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sousa comes to the ring accompanied by Ratamahatta. Gajewski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Carrion - Sztandary Eloi kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sousa
vs
Gajewski

172 cm
28
167 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

181 cm
18
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Sousa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jakub Gajewski!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sousa throws a series of punches but Gajewski moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Sousa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sousa.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sousa!

It looks like Jakub Gajewski has been cut.
Sousa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gajewski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gajewski loads up on a big right hand but Sousa slips the punch.
Sousa lands a really nice looking cross but Gajewski seems unphased.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gajewski.
Gajewski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gajewski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sousa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gajewski's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sousa lands a couple of digs.

Gajewski is rocked!

Sousa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gajewski is still on wobbly legs! Can Sousa finish him?
Gajewski misses with a takedown
and Sousa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thiago Sousa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Gajewski.
Gajewski looks gassed!
Sousa ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Gajewski's jaw. Gajewski's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Sousa does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Sousa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patricio Freire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ponchik Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freire comes to the ring accompanied by Havoc. Ponchik Alexander is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Freire
vs
Alexander

165 cm
24
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patricio Freire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ponchik Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freire slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Alexander.
Alexander tries to bum rush Freire with a series of wild strikes but Freire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Freire slips under a jab.
Alexander looks to throw the jab but Freire is out of range.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Freire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alexander.
Alexander looks to land a left hand but Freire moved out of range nicely.

Freire decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Freire passes to side control.
Freire misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Freire creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Alexander sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Freire throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Alexander's face as Freire controls the position.
Freire moves into full mount!
Freire throws some wild stikes that Alexander manages to avoid easily.
Alexander is trying to escape the mount but Freire keeps good control and instead manages to take Alexander's back.
Alexander looks gassed!

Freire has his arm under Alexander's chin here. Game over son! Freire squeezes tightly and Alexander is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patricio Freire!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between John Looka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Hitana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Looka
vs
Hitana

175 cm
25
154 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

170 cm
26
143 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

[JMFC] 160!

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Looka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zack Hitana!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitana throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A shot to the liver by Hitana. Beautiful body shot.

Hitana clinches up with Looka and pushes him back against the ropes.

Looka pulls Hitana into guard.

Hitana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Looka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hitana has managed to get both his arms back between Looka's legs - danger averted.

Looka has his foot on Hitana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hitana works his way back into a safe position though.

Looka throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hitana uses it to pass to side control.

Hitana has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hitana moves into the clinch.
Hitana lands a knee to the head.
Looka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hitana just stands there and leans against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hitana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Looka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hitana obliges.
Looka jumps guard but Hitana stands there with Looka around his waist. Looka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hitana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Looka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Looka is breathing heavily.
Hitana with a knee to the head.
Hitana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hitana landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hitana landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitana lands an elbow just above Looka 's eye.
Looka takes a knee right on the jaw!
Looka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hitana smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Looka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Looka shoots in for a takedown but Hitana shows good takedown defense.

Hitana moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitana unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hitana lands a nice knee to the body.
Hitana is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

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

Hitana clinches.
Hitana lands a nice knee to the body.
Hitana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hitana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Hitana.
Hitana works on Looka's body with a couple of short punches.
Hitana landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Hitana lands a takedown into guard.

Looka has an active guard here but Hitana has managed to pass into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Looka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Looka actively working from the bottom here.

Hitana decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Hitana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Hitana clinches.
Looka tries to pull guard but Hitana won't allow it.
Hitana landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Hitana dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Looka dodges the punch combination from Hitana.
Hitana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Looka swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Hitana moves into the clinch successfully.
Hitana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Looka fails to pull guard.
Zack Hitana seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A knee to the head by Hitana.
Hitana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Looka blocks it with crossed arms.
Looka avoiding damage as Hitana throws knees to the body.
Hitana unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hitana is breathing heavily.
Hitana putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Looka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitana scores a nice knee to the body.
Looka takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hitana.
Looka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hitana just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Looka fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Looka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hitana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hitana landing knees to the body.
Hitana scores a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Looka's face.
Looka jumps guard but Hitana stands there with Looka around his waist. Looka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hitana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hitana scores with a knee to the head.
Hitana lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hitana.
Looka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Looka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitana landing knees to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitana is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Hitana jumps into guard, dragging Looka to the mat.

Looka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Looka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Looka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitana swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Looka 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.

Looka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hitana wants to stand and escape but Looka is having none of it.

Looka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Looka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hitana pushes Looka off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zack Hitana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Looka keeps the fight on the outside.
Hitana connects with a jab.
Hitana slaps away a takedown attempt from Looka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hitana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Looka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Looka fails to land the takedown.

Hitana has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hitana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Looka, pushing him back against the ropes.
Looka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hitana walks away with a smile on his face. Looka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hitana misses with a two punch combination.

Hitana clinches with his opponent.

Hitana lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hitana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Looka actively working from the bottom here.

Looka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hitana prevents Looka from improving his position.
Zack Hitana has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hitana stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hitana has Looka up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hitana landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Looka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hitana walks away with a smile on his face. Looka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hitana tries to clinch there but Looka circles away.
Hitana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Hitana rushes Looka and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Hitana lands a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Looka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Looka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hitana walks away with a smile on his face. Looka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Looka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hitana is looking to clinch but Looka is avoiding it.
Hitana doesn't manage to clinch there - Looka circles away.
Zack Hitana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitana thows a body shot but no joy.
Hitana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hitana wants it to stay on the feet.
Looka keeps the fight on the outside.
Hitana doesn't manage to clinch there - Looka circles away.
Hitana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitana stuffs the takedown attempt from Looka. Looka gets slowly back to his feet.

Hitana clinches with his opponent.
Hitana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Looka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hitana just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Looka tries to pull guard but Hitana won't allow it.
Hitana with a knee to the head.
Hitana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
John Looka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Looka fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitana lands an elbow that stopped Looka in his tracks for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Hitana.
Zack Hitana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hitana lands a knee to the head.
Hitana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Looka backwards.

Hitana gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Looka doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hitana wanted to stand there but Looka had control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Looka throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitana wants to stand but Looka is controlling his posture from full guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Hitana!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mac Fuller Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Just Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Fuller Jnr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Just Case's chin.

Fuller Jnr
vs
Case

180 cm
26
155 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

181 cm
26
155 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mac Fuller Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Just Case!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Case cracks Fuller Jnr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Case checks the leg kick nicely there.
Decent striking displayed by Case there.
Fuller Jnr catches Case with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A punch combination from Fuller Jnr misses.
Fuller Jnr thows a leg kick but Case checks it
and Case counters with a head kick.
Fuller Jnr throws a lazy uppercut
and Case counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Case thuds a left hand into Fuller Jnr's body.
Fuller Jnr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Case misses with a double jab.
Case throws a nice head kick!
Fuller Jnr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Case takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A bone on bone clash there as Case blocks the leg kick.
Fuller Jnr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Case connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fuller Jnr's hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller Jnr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Case misses with a hook.
Mac Fuller Jnr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuller Jnr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Case was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuller Jnr.
Case walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fuller Jnr pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Fuller Jnr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Case changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fuller Jnr fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Case looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Case wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fuller Jnr keeps working.
Case is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller Jnr trying to hold on to Case's head to control him but Case postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuller Jnr wants to improve his position but Case is controlling well.

Fuller Jnr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
It looks like Case might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Case prevents Fuller Jnr from improving his position.
Case looks to land a strike but Fuller Jnr avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case looking to sit in guard and control but Fuller Jnr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fuller Jnr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fuller Jnr won't allow Case to sweep him here.
Fuller Jnr wants to control from the top but Case keeps moving.
Fuller Jnr won't allow Case to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Case pulls Fuller Jnr in close to his closed guard and prevents Fuller Jnr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Let's hope that Case has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Just Case dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fuller Jnr lands with an overhand left.

Fuller Jnr pushes Case up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fuller Jnr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fuller Jnr throws an elbow but it misses.
Fuller Jnr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fuller Jnr throws a punch but it's blocked by Case.
Fuller Jnr misses with a punch on the inside.
Case controlling the action here for a moment.

Case breaks the clinch.
Case throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fuller Jnr's waist but Fuller Jnr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Case off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller Jnr tries to clinch there but Case circles away.
Mac Fuller Jnr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Case does it's job there.
Case throws a right hand that Fuller Jnr ducks under and follows up with a left that Fuller Jnr also avoids with ease.
Case is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fuller Jnr.
Case dips to his left and cracks Fuller Jnr with an uppercut!
Case looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuller Jnr is just out of range.
Case throws a leg kick which misses Fuller Jnr's front leg but catches the back leg as Fuller Jnr tries to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Case.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Case is defended easily by Fuller Jnr.
Mac Fuller Jnr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Just Case.
Case tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fuller Jnr swivels and escapes.
That kick from Fuller Jnr tenderised Case's leg. Case is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fuller Jnr.
Case is breathing heavily.
Case shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fuller Jnr as he avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuller Jnr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Case at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fuller Jnr.
Fuller Jnr misses with a series of wild punches.
Case blocks a head kick by Fuller Jnr.
Fuller Jnr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fuller Jnr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Case.
Fuller Jnr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Case connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fuller Jnr misses with a low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fuller Jnr.
Case bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller Jnr delivers a nice body kick.
Some wild striking there from Fuller Jnr.
Fuller Jnr tries to bum rush Case with a series of wild strikes but Case uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mac Fuller Jnr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice cross by Fuller Jnr.
Case ducks under a wild hook from Fuller Jnr.
Case closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fuller Jnr circles away.
Fuller Jnr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Case misses with a jab, cross combination.

Fuller Jnr closes the distance and clinches.
Fuller Jnr just leaning against Case, taking a breather.
Case is looking to break free of the clinch but Fuller Jnr has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller Jnr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Case on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fuller Jnr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Fuller Jnr swings wildly with an uppercut but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuller Jnr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Case avoids a wild elbow strike from Fuller Jnr.
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!
Fuller Jnr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Case backwards.
Case blocks an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Case escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Case shoots in for a double leg but Fuller Jnr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Case misses with a lunging right hand
and Fuller Jnr counters with a series of strikes. Case will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fuller Jnr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Case.

Case is rocked!
Fuller Jnr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fuller Jnr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Case is still on wobbly legs! Can Fuller Jnr finish him?
Case missing with a left hand there. Fuller Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fuller Jnr missing with a left hand there. Case was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Case seems to have recovered his senses.
Case tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Case moves out of range as Fuller Jnr strikes.
Fuller Jnr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fuller Jnr misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick from Case lands but Fuller Jnr takes it in his stride.
Case throws a head kick that misses.
Fuller Jnr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Case avoids the head kick by Fuller Jnr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller Jnr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Case throws a head kick but Fuller Jnr moves out of range.
Case shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fuller Jnr defends it nicely.
Case takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fuller Jnr defending well as Case loads up on a big left hand.
Case gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Fuller Jnr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fuller Jnr keeps control of Case as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fuller Jnr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Case backwards.
Fuller Jnr lands an elbow just above Case 's eye.
Fuller Jnr tries a body shot but Case blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller Jnr looking to stall.
Fuller Jnr working aggressively here.
Case avoids a wild elbow strike from Fuller Jnr.
Case wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fuller Jnr has him pressed against the ropes.
Fuller Jnr struggles to land a body shot inside as Case controls his hands.
Fuller Jnr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Case avoids it.
Case wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fuller Jnr keeps control of Case as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Case blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fuller Jnr misses with the head strike.
Fuller Jnr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fuller Jnr trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case taking a breather.
Case blocks a body shot from Fuller Jnr.
Fuller Jnr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Case blocks the elbow strike.
Fuller Jnr trying to control the position but instead, Case has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fuller Jnr into the ropes.
Fuller Jnr can't find room to land a body shot as Case controls the action.
Fuller Jnr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fuller Jnr looking to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fuller Jnr has him pressed against the ropes.
A short right from Fuller Jnr.
Case tries to break the clinch but Fuller Jnr is controlling the position.
Case tries to circle away but Fuller Jnr has him pinned against the ropes.
Case takes an elbow to the temple.
Fuller Jnr crunches a lovely knee into Case's ribcage.
Fuller Jnr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fuller Jnr misses with some punches.
Case has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Case is trying to push Fuller Jnr away but Fuller Jnr has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Fuller Jnr is pressed up against the ropes. Case has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fuller Jnr down to the mat. Fuller Jnr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuller Jnr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Fuller Jnr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fuller Jnr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Fuller Jnr!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Brownie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arcturus Balfour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arcturus Balfour acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Brownie
vs
Balfour

185 cm
24
182 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
166 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Good kicks
Very strong

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benjamin Brownie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arcturus Balfour!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balfour bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benjamin Brownie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brownie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balfour takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brownie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brownie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brownie swings widly with a right hand
and Balfour counters with an inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Balfour.
Brownie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brownie moves out of range as Balfour throws a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balfour throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brownie on the side of the head.
Brownie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brownie throws a looping overhand right but Balfour ducks down to avoid it.
Balfour blocks a jab.
Brownie fails to land with a series of punches.
Brownie misses with a straight right.
Balfour slips under a jab from Brownie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brownie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Balfour displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brownie throws out the jab.
Balfour cracks Brownie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Brownie is rocked!
Balfour throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oh Brownie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Balfour drops Brownie with a big left hand! Brownie is injured, injured bad! Balfour jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arcturus Balfour!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wagner Amore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Vegata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Amore
vs
Vegata

184 cm
27
160 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

175 cm
23
165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wagner Amore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Vegata!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amore doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Vegata counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vegata is trying to control. Amore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Vegata is working for a kimura but Amore is defending it quite comfortably.
Vegata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amore keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Amore is looking to control Vegata's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Amore avoid being mounted?
Vegata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amore keeps working.
Vegata is thwarting Amore's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegata trying to mount his opponent but Amore defends it.

Vegata is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Amore is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Amore tries to roll over but Vegata keeps him under control.

Vegata is working for a kimura but Amore is defending it quite comfortably.

Vegata is looking for a kimura but Amore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vegata to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Vegata is looking for a kimura here.

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

Vegata maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Amore could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Vegata has cracked it and Amore is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Vegata!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Vegata!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Palowakski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palowakski comes to the ring accompanied by Burning Down the House. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Palowakski
vs
Kramer

193 cm
31
226 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

180 cm
24
265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred Palowakski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palowakski throws out a loose jab but Kramer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palowakski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kramer connects with a body shot.
Palowakski missing with a left hand there. Kramer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kramer cracks Palowakski with an open hand slap.
Palowakski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Kramer to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palowakski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kramer drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Palowakski right on the button. Palowakski goes down! Kramer follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kramer gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Kramer!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Riley
vs
Santos

190 cm
21
212 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

187 cm
27
210 lbs
9 - 4 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

The Clear HGH Store

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Santos!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
Riley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santos is fending him off so far but Riley persists. Nope, Santos circles away and we're back to standing.
Riley throws a lazy head kick
and Santos counters with a series of strikes. Riley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Santos looks to land a combination but Riley avoids it well.
Santos misses with the combination.
Riley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Riley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riley with a poor takedown
and Santos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riley throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
Riley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Santos counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Riley. Riley obviously looking to wear him down.
Riley wants to clinch.
Riley misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley wants to clinch but Santos slips to the side
and Santos counters with a low kick, right behind Riley 's knee.
Riley fails with a takedown attempt.
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Santos counters with a nice leg kick.
Jake Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riley is breathing heavily.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riley has a takedown stuffed.
Santos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Riley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Santos counters with a three punch combo that has Riley backing up. Riley nods at Santos to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riley darts in trying to clinch

and Santos counters with a head kick that drops Riley to the mat! Riley scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riley misses with an uppercut
and Santos finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Riley misses with a takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Riley avoids the head kick by Santos.
Santos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marcus Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riley misses with a wild body shot.
Santos throws a nice outside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Santos.
Riley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santos sprawls well. Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Riley gets slowly back to his feet.
Riley takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Riley is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley shoots in and drives through. Santos sprawls well.

Santos lands a big head kick that sends Riley tumbling to the mat! Santos takes a step backwards and waves Riley back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Riley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santos cracks Riley's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Riley slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Santos can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Santos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rogelio Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanley Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ramirez's choice of entrance music: Take it in Blood -- Nas. Rogelio Rodriguez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rodriguez
vs
Ramirez

180 cm
22
180 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

180 cm
23
180 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

[JMFC] 160!

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogelio Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hanley Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez scores with a sloppy right hand. Rodriguez should have avoided that one.
Ramirez is looking to slow Rodriguez down with leg kicks.
Ramirez stuffs the takedown.
Ramirez throws a low kick but Rodriguez avoids it.
Ramirez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ramirez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ramirez pushes Rodriguez away with a front kick.
Ramirez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramirez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramirez.
Ramirez pushes Rodriguez back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogelio Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez scores with a shot to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Rodriguez can't get the takedown.
Ramirez has Rodriguez pushed against the ropes.
Ramirez looking to stall.
Ramirez seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ramirez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramirez has a couple of punches blocked by Rodriguez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ramirez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ramirez.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hanley Ramirez.
Ramirez lands a leg kick that knocks Rodriguez off balance momentarily.
Ramirez throws a low kick but Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramirez feints and then cracks Rodriguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodriguez down.
Rodriguez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramirez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodriguez somewhat.
Rodriguez moves out of range as Ramirez throws a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramirez. That's going to slow Rodriguez down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez leaves Ramirez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ramirez connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Ramirez misses.

Rodriguez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ramirez was covering up waiting for the punch and Rodriguez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez trying to control the position.
Rodriguez trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez stops Ramirez from standing up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rodriguez dives in and grabs Ramirez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes down on Rodriguez's head and hops out.
Ramirez tries to work over Rodriguez's front leg with a kick but Rodriguez checks it.
Rodriguez slips under a jab from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ramirez misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogelio Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez throws a predictable looking body shot

and Rodriguez counters with a takedown into side control.
Ramirez gets back to half guard.
Ramirez is looking to control Rodriguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?
Ramirez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ramirez looking to control.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramirez has wrist control.
Ramirez pulls Rodriguez in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rodriguez won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rogelio Rodriguez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ramirez misses with a jab to the body

and Rodriguez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rodriguez prevents Ramirez from getting back to his feet.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriguez is one step ahead there.
Ramirez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ramirez wants to stand but Rodriguez is controlling the position.
Rodriguez trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ramirez scores with the left hand. Rodriguez knows he should have avoided that one.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rodriguez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramirez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ramirez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Rodriguez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ramirez's guard now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez thows a big elbow that misses.
Rodriguez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodriguez throwing strikes but missing.
Ramirez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Rodriguez throwing strikes from guard but Ramirez blocks nicely.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rodriguez is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramirez has wrist control.
Rodriguez looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ramirez looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriguez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rogelio Rodriguez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramirez is keen to just control but Rodriguez is a slippery customer.
Rodriguez trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rogelio Rodriguez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rodriguez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogelio Rodriguez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Fitzwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cobb Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzwell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, RATM - Killing in The Name. Nash comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dry the River kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Cobb Nash is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Fitzwell
vs
Nash

200 cm
30
270 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

195 cm
22
287 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Fitzwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cobb Nash!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzwell lands a really nice looking cross but Nash seems unphased.
Nash throws the kick towards the body but Fitzwell avoids it.
Fitzwell misses with a looping left.
Nash scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fitzwell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Fitzwell throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Nash tumbling to the canvas!

Nash is rocked!

It looks like Cobb Nash has been cut.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fitzwell loads up on a big left hand. Nash felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Fitzwell looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Nash can't hide his disappointment, as Fitzwell celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Fitzwell!