SCF 23 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between King Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Mutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Jordan Mutch was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Ling
vs
Mutch

165 cm
18
153 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

169 cm
18
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, King Ling!
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, Jordan Mutch!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ling misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Ling. No joy for Mutch on that attempt.
Ling connects with a jab.
Mutch dives in and grabs Ling's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ling pushes down on Mutch's head and hops out.
Mutch throws a leg kick but Ling checks it.
Ling lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot by Ling.
Mutch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King Ling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Mutch.
Ling connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutch misses with a few strikes there.
Mutch wants to clinch but Ling slips to the side
and Ling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mutch shoots in for a takedown but Ling shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling throws a big shot that misses.
Mutch throws a nice looking combination but Ling bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ling looks to land a right hand but Mutch moved out of range.
Mutch missing with a left hand there. Ling was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ling throws a looping overhand right but Mutch ducks down to avoid it.
Ling misses with a straight left.
Mutch wants to clinch.
Mutch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mutch fails to land the takedown.
Ling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Ling lands.

Mutch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mutch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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!
Ling is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mutch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mutch passes to full mount!
Ling is wriggling around trying to escape.

Mutch has isolated one of Ling's arms. Ling looking to fight him off but Mutch twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jordan Mutch!

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FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

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

Silva
vs
Sumner

184 cm
18
148 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Counter striker
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Silva!
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, Barney Sumner!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sumner.
Silva walks into a jab.
Sumner cracks Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Sumner throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Sumner fights it but they end up in guard.

Sumner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva pushing down on Sumner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sumner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Silva scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sumner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Silva seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumner is looking to improve his position.
Sumner is in trouble now - Silva has advanced to mount!
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sumner wants to get back to his feet.
Silva controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva landing strikes from the mount.
Sumner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sumner is working to get back to half guard.
Silva content just to control the position here.
Sumner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumner tries to hold on but Silva postures up.
Sumner is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Silva is staying active.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sumner tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Silva controlling the pace for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sumner hang on?

Sumner tries to improve his position but Silva has taken his back! Silva has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Sumner tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Silva pushes Sumner away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Silva!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Apocalypse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Apocalypse has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Apocalypse
vs
Souza

188 cm
18
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
18
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Apocalypse!
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, Fabio Souza!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza is looking to score with low kicks.
Souza misses with a leg kick.
Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apocalypse throws out the jab.
Apocalypse scores with a hook.
Apocalypse tries a head kick but it misses.
Souza wants to slow Apocalypse down by chopping away at his legs.
Apocalypse keeps Souza at a distance using the push kick.
Apocalypse misses with a few strikes there.
Souza tried to score with a low kick but Apocalypse checks it.
Apocalypse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Souza tries to work over Apocalypse's front leg with a kick but Apocalypse checks it.
Souza swings for the body but Apocalypse moves out of range.
Apocalypse tries to bum rush Souza with a series of wild strikes but Souza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Apocalypse misses with a head kick.
Souza throws a leg kick but Apocalypse moved away.
Apocalypse throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Souza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Apocalypse looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Souza has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Apocalypse is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Souza yanks on the arm and Apocalypse is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Souza.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fabio Souza!
An out of breath Fabio Souza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clovis Alfred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Gracie
vs
Alfred

164 cm
26
142 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

167 cm
22
135 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clovis Alfred!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alfred gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gracie.
Alfred tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thiago Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clovis Alfred.

Gracie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Alfred clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
Alfred rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.

Gracie tightening his grip on Alfred, looking for the choke.

Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Alfred defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie controls the position.
Alfred looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracie.

Gracie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Alfred breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alfred is one step ahead there.

Gracie pushes Alfred off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Alfred tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily

and Gracie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Alfred!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alfred wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.

Gracie working for a guillotine from mount but Alfred is in no mood to give up.

Gracie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Alfred is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Alfred and Gracie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alfred is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alfred keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Alfred is defending well.
Alfred tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alfred keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie moves into full mount!
Gracie prevents Alfred from getting the reversal.
Alfred tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Alfred is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie controlling from mount.

Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Alfred shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alfred gets slowly back to his feet.
Alfred misses with a takedown

and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Alfred is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Alfred looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is thwarting Alfred's attempts to control the position.
Gracie is keen to just control but Alfred is a slippery customer.
Gracie working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Alfred's thigh. Alfred counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Alfred not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alfred is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Alfred is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Alfred keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alfred is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Alfred keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Clovis Alfred.
Alfred misses with a takedown

and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alfred's guard.
Thiago Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clovis Alfred.
Gracie passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Alfred moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alfred keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracieis looking to pass into half guard but Alfred pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Alfred is in guard.

Gracie uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Alfred fails with the takedown.

Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Thiago Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Alfred has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Alfred.
Gracie on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Alfred trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Alfred tries to advance to mount but Gracie denies him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alfred.
Alfred in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Alfred decides to stand back up. Alfred steps back and let's Gracie get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Gracie dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Gracie forces Alfred back against the cage and clinches.
Alfred is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alfred fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alfred has Gracie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gracie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alfred has Gracie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gracie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thiago Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clovis Alfred.

Gracie lands a takedown into guard.
Alfred keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Alfred is keeping the position.
Alfred trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alfred is keeping the position for now.
Alfred is trying to keep Gracie in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alfred is keeping the position for now.
Gracie pushing down on Alfred's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alfred has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Gracie closes the distance and clinches.

Gracie works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Alfred is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Alfred is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alfred trying to control the position.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Alfred is retaining full guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Thiago Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Alfred looking for a sweep. Not yet Alfred, not yet.
Alfred trying to control the position here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Clovis Alfred hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Alfred shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alfred shoots and misses

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alfred takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Alfred for as long as he can get away with.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Thiago Gracie.
Alfred gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alfred's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Gracie!
A very excited looking Thiago Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Chyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chyn might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I wish . The crowd seem to be enjoying Jones's choice of entrance music: what's new pussycat. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chyn
vs
Jones

188 cm
27
182 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

185 cm
22
183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Rebel Pride Clothing. (Death Before Dishonor) $8 S

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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryu Chyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Jones!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chyn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones moves away from the strike by Chyn.
Chyn throws a leg kick
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chyn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones tries to clinch but Chyn moves away
and Chyn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
Chyn scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Chyn misses with a wild combination.
Jones moves to clinch but Chyn breaks away
and Chyn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chyn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chyn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chyn counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones moves to clinch but Chyn breaks away
and Chyn counters with a nice leg kick.
Jones wants to clinch.
Chyn connects with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chyn blocking some punches.
Chyn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Chyn can't break the clinch.
Chyn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chyn wants to break free but Jones has control.

Chyn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Chyn. Those never looked like landing.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones is looking to clinch but Chyn is avoiding it.
Chyn misses with the combination.
Jones closes the distance but Chyn moves to the side
and Chyn counters with a one-two to the body.
Chyn tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chyn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to clinch

and Chyn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jones's guard now.
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.
Chyn wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
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!
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chyn postures up.
Chyn wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryu Chyn wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Chyn looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Chyn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Chyn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Chyn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Chyn circles away.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chyn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones looks to clinch
and Chyn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Chyn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chyn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Chyn controls his hands.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Chyn controls the action.

Chyn breaks the clinch.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chyn swats him away and circles back towards the center.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chyn is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice elbow from Jones.

It looks like Ryu Chyn has been cut.
Chyn wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chyn backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chyn up against the cage.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Chyn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Chyn uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chyn breaks from the clinch.
Ryu Chyn is winning the standup battle so far.

Jones has Chyn up against the cage in a clinch.
Chyn can't break the clinch.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chyn avoids it.
Chyn blocks an uppercut.
Chyn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones works on Chyn's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryu Chyn's cut.
That's time! Chyn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chyn.
Chyn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chyn avoids the body shot from Jones.
Chyn blocks a jab.
Chyn works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chyn counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Chyn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chyn throws a left and a right that both miss

and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chyn wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones tries to work over Chyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chyn blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chyn is stalling here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jones is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tom Jones.
Jones moves forwards but Chyn connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Chyn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Chyn finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Tom Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones tries to clinch
and Chyn counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chyn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chyn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chyn keeps the fight on the outside.
Chyn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chyn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ryu Chyn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Chyn moved out of range.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Tom Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones is looking to clinch but Chyn is avoiding it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ryu Chyn.
I think Chyn 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ryu Chyn!
Ryu Chyn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josef Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jonas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Manuel
vs
Jonas

165 cm
27
139 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

170 cm
24
135 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josef Manuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Jonas!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manuel momentarily.
Jonas throws a right hand that Manuel ducks under and follows up with a left that Manuel also avoids with ease.
Manuel cracks Jonas with a good jab.
Jonas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jonas slips under a jab from Manuel.
Manuel throws a hook to the side of Jonas's head but Jonas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jonas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No joy there for Manuel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Manuel. Those never looked like landing.
Manuel tests Jonas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manuel misses with a few strikes there.
Manuel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Manuel misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jonas swings for the body but Manuel moves out of range.
Manuel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jonas lands a leg kick that knocks Manuel off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Jonas misses its intended target.
Manuel misses with a body shot
and Jonas counters with a nice body shot.
Jonas throws a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Manuel.
Jonas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jonas jabs Manuel right on the nose. Manuel blinks but takes it well.
Manuel throws the left hand but Jonas avoids the punch easily.

Jonas shoots in and gets a takedown into Manuel's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Manuel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Manuel is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jonas has his hands clasped together but Manuel extends an breaks Jonas's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Manuel.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josef Manuel!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Seamus Fergus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Dennis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dennis's choice of entrance music: Bark at the moon. 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.

Fergus
vs
Dennis

188 cm
21
179 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

185 cm
24
178 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seamus Fergus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Dennis!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennis moves out of range of the strikes.
Fergus misses with a straight right.
Fergus lands the left hand.
Fergus swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Dennis scores with a takedown into Fergus's guard.
Dennis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fergus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dennis is controlling him.
Dennis throws a strike but Fergus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fergus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dennis's head.
Dennis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fergus!
Fergus is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis landing strikes from the mount and Fergus is in trouble!
Fergus is working to get back to half guard.
Fergus wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dennis.
Dennis controlling from the full mount.
Fergus tries to reverse the position but Dennis maintains control.
Fergus is working hard here to advance position.
Fergus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dennis on the ground.
Dennis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fergus is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fergus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dennis unloads with some shots from mount but Fergus bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fergus hang on?

Dennis looking for a guillotine from mount but Fergus is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dennis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fergus looks a forlorn figure.

Dennis working for a guillotine from mount but Fergus is in no mood to give up.
Dennis landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dennis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fergus can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fergus is trying desperately to improve position.
Dennis trying to control but Fergus is having none of it.
Dennis unloading with bombs!
Fergus is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fergus is bucking up trying to escape but Dennis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dennis lands a heavy elbow.

Fergus is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fergus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dennis lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Fergus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dennis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dennis postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Fergus bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Dennis and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Dennis!
A less than humble Jorge Dennis misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Irenicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Ferdinand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irenicus comes to the cage accompanied by Cloakwood Forest. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Irenicus
vs
Ferdinand

189 cm
26
189 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
201 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Rebel Pride Clothing. (Death Before Dishonor) $8 S

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Irenicus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bob Ferdinand!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferdinand shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Irenicus pinned against the cage. Irenicus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bob Ferdinand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irenicus looks to land a right hand but Ferdinand moved out of range.

Ferdinand changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Irenicus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ferdinand taking a break here but Irenicus is having none of it and regains half guard.
Irenicus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ferdinand is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Irenicus has control of Ferdinand's left arm, preventing Ferdinand from doing any damage.
Irenicus trying to keep a closed guard but Ferdinand is proving a slippery customer.
Ferdinand wants to pass the guard but Irenicus is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irenicus pulls Ferdinand in close to his closed guard and prevents Ferdinand from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ferdinand looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bob Ferdinand wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ferdinand tries for a takedown but Irenicus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ferdinand shoots in for a takedown but Irenicus shows good takedown defense.
Jon Irenicus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Ferdinand.

Irenicus shoots in and gets a takedown into Ferdinand's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irenicus wants to control from the top but Ferdinand keeps moving.
Irenicus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferdinand looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Irenicus passes into side control.
Ferdinand is being controlled here.
Ferdinand avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Irenicus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irenicus trying to control the action but Ferdinand is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferdinand keeping his opponent close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand tries to escape but Irenicus is in control.
Ferdinand regains half guard.
Ferdinand won't allow Irenicus to pass to mount.
Ferdinand trying to control but Irenicus postures up.
Irenicus content to control rather than advance.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Irenicus shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferdinand tries to sprawl out of it but Irenicus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ferdinand manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferdinand gets a double leg takedown into Irenicus's guard.
Irenicus trying to control the position here.
Ferdinand trying to control but Irenicus is working from the bottom.
Ferdinand preventing the sweep.
Irenicus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Irenicus is trying to control the position but Ferdinand postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ferdinand stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Irenicus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Irenicus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Irenicus tries to get out of the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Jon Irenicus wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ferdinand ducks under a wild hook from Irenicus.
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 Jon Irenicus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Irenicus missing with a left hand there. Ferdinand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Irenicus shoots for a takedown but Ferdinand saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Irenicus missing with a left hand there. Ferdinand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferdinand fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Irenicus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Irenicus wants to pass the guard but Ferdinand is keeping the position.

Ferdinand throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Irenicus tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferdinand is retaining full guard.
Irenicus postures up.
Irenicus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferdinand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferdinand working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdinand keeping full guard, as Irenicus tries to pass.
Irenicus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jon Irenicus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bob Ferdinand.
Irenicus dives in and grabs Ferdinand's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferdinand pushes down on Irenicus's head and hops out.
Ferdinand avoids the body shot from Irenicus.
Ferdinand misses with a takedown attempt - Irenicus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Irenicus misses with a takedown attempt - Ferdinand sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Irenicus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irenicus tries for a takedown but Ferdinand sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ferdinand misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ferdinand shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Irenicus pinned against the cage. Irenicus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand avoids the body shot from Irenicus.
Irenicus misses with a looping left.

Ferdinand shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Irenicus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Irenicus regains half guard.
Ferdinand is trying to control. Irenicus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ferdinand works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irenicus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Irenicus wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Ferdinand tightening his grip on Irenicus, looking for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand trying to control.

Irenicus showing good submission defense here.

Irenicus defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ferdinand's arms.
Ferdinand is breathing heavily.
Ferdinand not allowing Irenicus to control his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferdinand is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Irenicus controlling Ferdinand 's hands.

Irenicus showing good submission defense here.

Irenicus preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ferdinand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ferdinand working for a choke but Irenicus is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Ferdinand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Ferdinand looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Ferdinand is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Irenicus defends it well.
Ferdinand content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ferdinand trying to control from half guard but Irenicus is working away.
Ferdinand prevents Irenicus from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ferdinand seems to be looking for submissions.
Irenicus wants to improve his position but Ferdinand is controlling well.
Ferdinand uses his free foot to push down on Irenicus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Irenicus.
Irenicus is trying to escape the mount.
Ferdinand looking to control but Irenicus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Irenicus is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Irenicus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Irenicus is controlling Ferdinand's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ferdinand trying to pass the guard but Irenicus defending well.

Ferdinand is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Irenicus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Irenicus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irenicus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Irenicus keeping moving, preventing Ferdinand from controlling successfully.
Ferdinand looking to sit in guard and control but Irenicus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Irenicus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferdinand on the ground.
Irenicus looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irenicus looking to sit in guard and control but Ferdinand gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ferdinand trying to control the position from guard on top but Irenicus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irenicus has control of Ferdinand's left arm, preventing Ferdinand from doing any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Ferdinand!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Chaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graves's entrance music is Alvarez. A fine choice. Ivan Chaney is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Graves
vs
Chaney

190 cm
21
214 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
215 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Doug Graves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Chaney!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chaney lands with an overhand left.
Chaney shoots in but no luck this time.
Chaney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chaney paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Graves clinches up with Chaney and pushes him back against the cage.
Chaney lands a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Graves takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Graves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chaney wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Chaney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chaney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chaney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graves lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chaney displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Doug Graves has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaney lands with an uppercut that bounces Graves off the cage and back into range.
Sloppy strikes from Chaney. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Graves rushes Chaney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Graves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chaney takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Ivan Chaney has been cut.
Graves connects with a knee to the head.
Chaney wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Chaney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Graves misses.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Graves 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 Chaney has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chaney and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Chaney slips the punch.
Graves connects with a crisp jab.
Graves defending well as Chaney loads up on a big left hand.
Graves walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chaney.
Chaney drops his hands momentarily and Graves takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Graves throws a jab but it's blocked by Chaney.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Graves's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chaney under the eye.

Chaney is rocked!
Doug Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chaney throws a lazy body kick
and Graves counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chaney is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Graves misses with an uppercut. Chaney saw that one coming.
Chaney misses with a kick to the body.
Chaney thows a body shot but no joy.
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chaney seems to have recovered his senses.
Chaney looks gassed!
Graves pounces like a tiger and cracks Chaney with a vicious hook! Chaney is down but not out! Graves follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Doug Graves!
Doug Graves retains his light heavyweight title!
Doug Graves decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.