OG 40: Submission: Impossible PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sir Jecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jecht comes to the cage accompanied by Pink Floyd - Young Lust. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jecht
vs
Hughes

200 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sir Jecht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Peter Hughes has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Jecht.
Hughes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jecht counters with a nice double leg into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jecht working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hughes's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jecht scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jecht has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jecht pushing down on Hughes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jecht takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jecht not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hughes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hughes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jecht.
Jecht working the head and body with strikes.
Hughes pushes Jecht off looking to stand but Jecht dives back in and keeps control.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.
Jecht is looking to take a break and control but Hughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hughes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jecht scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jecht passes into side control, despite Hughes's attempt to control the position.
Hughes pushes Jecht away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jecht gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hughes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hughes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jecht asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jecht cracks Hughes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hughes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jecht connects with a decent elbow.
Hughes is looking for a sweep.
Jecht working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jecht landing strikes.
Jecht is working Hughes over with some ground and pound from side control.

The cut above Peter Hughes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hughes looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jecht lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jecht working the ground and pound from side control.

Hughes is rocked!

Peter Hughes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sir Jecht!
During a confident post fight interview, Sir Jecht thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rua
vs
Dos Santos

200 cm
25
264 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
20
239 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Santos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dos Santos.

Dos Santos sends Rua crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dos Santos is motioning to the referee to let Rua up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

It looks like Nate Rua has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Santos drops Rua with a big left hand! Rua is injured, injured bad! Dos Santos jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Dos Santos!
After winning the bout, Junior Dos Santos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rua
vs
Silva

200 cm
25
264 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
260 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rua swivels and escapes.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Rua sprawls well.
Rua scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rua throws a shot to the body.
Silva looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

It looks like Chris Silva has been cut.
Rua lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Rua lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Anderson Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Rua there.
Rua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silva is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Rua just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Silva has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anderson Rua!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Macarenco Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macarenco Jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eye of the Tiger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Daniel Macarenco Jr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Silva
vs
Macarenco Jr

188 cm
24
185 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

187 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Macarenco Jr!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Macarenco Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Macarenco Jr is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Macarenco Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silva lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Macarenco Jr keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Macarenco Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Macarenco Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Macarenco Jr blocks nicely.
Macarenco Jr keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
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!
Silva is pushing down on Macarenco Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Macarenco Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.

Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Macarenco Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Macarenco Jr tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Macarenco Jr is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
Silva trying to control the action but Macarenco Jr is working from the bottom.
Silva stops Macarenco Jr from getting back to his feet.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Silva is trying for a kimura here. Macarenco Jr looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Silva wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Silva!
An intense looking Alexander Silva took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'id like to give my new stable a plug, the forbidden gym in london the most professional gym i have ever trained at thanks guys '.

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Cisterna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Cisterna
vs
White

190 cm
32
285 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

188 cm
23
255 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Down Under Supplements (AXES)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Cisterna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul White!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ryan Cisterna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cisterna is defended easily by White.
Cisterna shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cisterna darts in trying to clinch
and White counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Ryan Cisterna has been cut.
Cisterna takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cisterna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White throws a hook but Cisterna blocks it.
Cisterna fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but White avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Cisterna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cisterna shoots and misses

and White counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Cisterna!

Cisterna is rocked!
Cisterna is breathing heavily.
White creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Cisterna is out cold and this one is all over! White climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul White!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bumble Bman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Leite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bman comes into the arena with Spiderman by the Ramones blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Bman
vs
Leite

180 cm
23
185 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

169 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Rage's Cloths

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bumble Bman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Leite!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bman fails to land with a series of punches.
Leite with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Leite doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bman counters with a thumping low kick.

Bman clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bman.
Bman lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Bman.
The referee calls for Bman to work.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Bman for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A knee to the head by Bman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bman landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bman obliges.
Bman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Leite up against the cage.
Bman lands a knee to the head.
Bman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leite lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Leite wants a takedown but no success here.
Bumble Bman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Leite.

Bman drops Leite with a big knee straight up the middle! Leite is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Leite is rocked!

It looks like Thiago Leite has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bman drives through and clinches with Leite against the cage.
Leite is still on wobbly legs! Can Bman finish him?
Bman lands a big knee! That's hurt Leite! Oh, he's all over the place! Bman lands another knee that sends Leite to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bumble Bman!
A determined Bumble Bman didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klaus von Lichtenheim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Smackthatcow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). von Lichtenheim's entrance music is Ark - Heal the Waters. A fine choice. Smackthatcow has chosen Wretches & Kings as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

von Lichtenheim
vs
Smackthatcow

215 cm
28
285 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

200 cm
21
250 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Down Under Supplements (AXES)
Springfield HW Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Klaus von Lichtenheim!
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, Hugo Smackthatcow!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smackthatcow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from von Lichtenheim.
The fighters circling - von Lichtenheim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smackthatcow throws a head kick but von Lichtenheim moves out of range.
von Lichtenheim throws a head kick but Smackthatcow moves out of range.
von Lichtenheim pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smackthatcow is out of range and von Lichtenheim settles back down.
von Lichtenheim looks to land a combination but Smackthatcow avoids it well.
von Lichtenheim finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Klaus von Lichtenheim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
von Lichtenheim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
von Lichtenheim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smackthatcow wants to clinch.
Smackthatcow throws a solid leg kick but von Lichtenheim takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smackthatcow.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
von Lichtenheim avoids the head kick by Smackthatcow.
A looping hook to the body misses from von Lichtenheim. Smackthatcow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smackthatcow tries to clinch there but von Lichtenheim circles away.
Smackthatcow tries to clinch up but von Lichtenheim circles away and keeps his distance.
Smackthatcow fails with an attempt to clinch.
von Lichtenheim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from von Lichtenheim.
von Lichtenheim throws the kick towards the body but Smackthatcow avoids it.
Smackthatcow tries to clinch but von Lichtenheim is having none of it.
Smackthatcow fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from von Lichtenheim misses.
von Lichtenheim misses with a double jab.
Smackthatcow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smackthatcow throws a head kick but von Lichtenheim moves out of range.
Smackthatcow wants to clinch up but von Lichtenheim keeps it at a distance.
Smackthatcow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. von Lichtenheim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
von Lichtenheim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smackthatcow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
von Lichtenheim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smackthatcow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
von Lichtenheim misses the shot to the body.
von Lichtenheim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smackthatcow tries to close the distance and clinch but von Lichtenheim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
von Lichtenheim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smackthatcow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smackthatcow.

It looks like Klaus von Lichtenheim has been cut.
Smackthatcow is looking to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for von Lichtenheim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smackthatcow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
von Lichtenheim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smackthatcow was well out of range. Poor timing from von Lichtenheim.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Lichtenheim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
von Lichtenheim is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smackthatcow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for von Lichtenheim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
von Lichtenheim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smackthatcow wants to clinch.
von Lichtenheim looks to score with a jab to the body but Smackthatcow is just out of range.
von Lichtenheim stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick misses from von Lichtenheim.
von Lichtenheim misses with a leg kick.
von Lichtenheim swinging wildly here.
Smackthatcow throws a head kick but von Lichtenheim moves out of range.
Smackthatcow wants to clinch.
von Lichtenheim pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smackthatcow is out of range and von Lichtenheim settles back down.
von Lichtenheim tries a head kick but it misses.
Smackthatcow lands a head kick. von Lichtenheim smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smackthatcow tries to clinch there but von Lichtenheim circles away.
von Lichtenheim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
von Lichtenheim throws a leg kick but Smackthatcow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smackthatcow doesn't manage to clinch there - von Lichtenheim circles away.
von Lichtenheim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
von Lichtenheim throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smackthatcow throws a head kick but von Lichtenheim moves out of range.
von Lichtenheim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smackthatcow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smackthatcow misses with a head kick.
No joy there for von Lichtenheim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smackthatcow avoids the body shot from von Lichtenheim.
von Lichtenheim fails to land with a series of punches.
von Lichtenheim looks to score with a jab to the body but Smackthatcow is just out of range.
von Lichtenheim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smackthatcow's jab looks to have found its range, popping von Lichtenheim under the eye.
von Lichtenheim is looking to wear down Smackthatcow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smackthatcow tries to clinch up but von Lichtenheim circles away and keeps his distance.
von Lichtenheim tries to land a front kick but Smackthatcow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smackthatcow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smackthatcow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smackthatcow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smackthatcow is looking to clinch but von Lichtenheim is avoiding it.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Smackthatcow pushes von Lichtenheim up against the cage in a clinch.
Smackthatcow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
von Lichtenheim blocks a punch to the side of the head.

von Lichtenheim breaks the clinch.
Smackthatcow misses with a wild combination.
von Lichtenheim throws a push kick but Smackthatcow slaps the foot to one side.
von Lichtenheim circles away from the clinch attempt.
von Lichtenheim avoids the head kick by Smackthatcow.
Smackthatcow tries to clinch but von Lichtenheim is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
von Lichtenheim misses with a body kick.

Smackthatcow forces von Lichtenheim back against the cage and clinches.
Smackthatcow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from von Lichtenheim.
A shot in the inside from Smackthatcow.
Smackthatcow has a couple of punches blocked by von Lichtenheim.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Smackthatcow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Klaus von Lichtenheim's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

von Lichtenheim misses with a head kick.
Smackthatcow tries to close the distance and clinch but von Lichtenheim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smackthatcow works over von Lichtenheim's head and body with a nice combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smackthatcow.

von Lichtenheim is rocked!

Klaus von Lichtenheim's cut is getting worse.
Smackthatcow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh von Lichtenheim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smackthatcow tries to clinch up.
von Lichtenheim seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from von Lichtenheim misses.
Smackthatcow tries to clinch up.
von Lichtenheim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
von Lichtenheim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
von Lichtenheim looks to land a body kick but Smackthatcow moved away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Smackthatcow. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Smackthatcow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
von Lichtenheim thuds a left hand into Smackthatcow's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

von Lichtenheim ducks straight into an uppercut from Smackthatcow and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - von Lichtenheim manages to regain guard straight away.
Smackthatcow slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smackthatcow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as von Lichtenheim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
von Lichtenheim keeping moving, preventing Smackthatcow from controlling successfully.
von Lichtenheim throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hugo Smackthatcow.
von Lichtenheim takes a swing at Smackthatcow's ribcage but misses.
von Lichtenheim thows a left - swing and a miss!
von Lichtenheim circles away from the clinch attempt.
von Lichtenheim misses with a wild combination.

Smackthatcow moves into the clinch.

von Lichtenheim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
von Lichtenheim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smackthatcow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smackthatcow misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smackthatcow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smackthatcow is looking to clinch.
von Lichtenheim just misses with a punch to the body.
von Lichtenheim misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smackthatcow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. von Lichtenheim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hugo Smackthatcow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smackthatcow doesn't manage to clinch there - von Lichtenheim circles away.
Smackthatcow throws an overhand right that lands on von Lichtenheim's shoulder, as von Lichtenheim tries to avoid the shot.
von Lichtenheim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smackthatcow tries to close the distance and clinch but von Lichtenheim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smackthatcow wants to clinch.
von Lichtenheim misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smackthatcow checks a low kick from von Lichtenheim.
Smackthatcow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smackthatcow throws a low kick but von Lichtenheim moves out of range easily.
A combination from von Lichtenheim does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smackthatcow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smackthatcow fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
von Lichtenheim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smackthatcow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
von Lichtenheim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smackthatcow sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Smackthatcow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smackthatcow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. von Lichtenheim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Klaus von Lichtenheim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smackthatcow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smackthatcow is looking to clinch.
von Lichtenheim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

von Lichtenheim gets tackled into the cage by Smackthatcow. Smackthatcow maintains the clinch.
von Lichtenheim utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
von Lichtenheim scores a nice knee to the body.

von Lichtenheim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smackthatcow tries to clinch but von Lichtenheim is having none of it.
von Lichtenheim circles away from the clinch attempt.
von Lichtenheim throws a leg kick that misses.
Smackthatcow lands a head kick. von Lichtenheim smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
von Lichtenheim looks for the body kick but Smackthatcow saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from von Lichtenheim.

Smackthatcow has managed to clinch.
Smackthatcow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Lichtenheim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smackthatcow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with von Lichtenheim's elbow.

von Lichtenheim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smackthatcow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. von Lichtenheim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smackthatcow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
von Lichtenheim looks to land a left hand but Smackthatcow moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from von Lichtenheim.
von Lichtenheim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
von Lichtenheim shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smackthatcow throws a series of punches but von Lichtenheim moves out of range.
Smackthatcow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smackthatcow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from von Lichtenheim.
von Lichtenheim swats away the attempt to clinch by Smackthatcow.
von Lichtenheim throws out a loose jab but Smackthatcow uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smackthatcow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. von Lichtenheim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smackthatcow blocks a head kick by von Lichtenheim.
von Lichtenheim throws a right and a left that Smackthatcow avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Smackthatcow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Klaus von Lichtenheim's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Smackthatcow tries to close the distance and clinch up but von Lichtenheim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
von Lichtenheim scores with a nice strike.
Smackthatcow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smackthatcow tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from von Lichtenheim. Those never looked like landing.
von Lichtenheim throws a low kick but Smackthatcow avoids it.
Smackthatcow is looking to clinch but von Lichtenheim is avoiding it.
Smackthatcow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smackthatcow moves in looking to clinch but von Lichtenheim pushes him off.
Smackthatcow ducks under a wild hook from von Lichtenheim.
Smackthatcow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smackthatcow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smackthatcow throws a sloppy head kick and von Lichtenheim moves out of range easily.
Smackthatcow takes one on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smackthatcow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
von Lichtenheim throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smackthatcow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
von Lichtenheim takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Klaus von Lichtenheim's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smackthatcow moves in looking to clinch but von Lichtenheim pushes him off.
Smackthatcow tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smackthatcow tries to clinch up but von Lichtenheim circles away and keeps his distance.
von Lichtenheim throws a big shot that misses.
Smackthatcow tries to clinch but von Lichtenheim moves out of range.
Smackthatcow scores with a jab to the head.
Smackthatcow wants to clinch up but von Lichtenheim keeps it at a distance.
von Lichtenheim throws a front kick aimed at Smackthatcow's knee but Smackthatcow avoids it well.
von Lichtenheim swats away the attempt to clinch by Smackthatcow.
von Lichtenheim swats away the attempt to clinch by Smackthatcow.
Smackthatcow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
von Lichtenheim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smackthatcow is looking to clinch.
von Lichtenheim swings for the body but Smackthatcow moves out of range.
von Lichtenheim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smackthatcow moves in looking to clinch but von Lichtenheim pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smackthatcow throws a right and a left that von Lichtenheim avoids nicely.
Smackthatcow blocks a low kick nicely.
Good work by Smackthatcow as he checks the leg kick.
Smackthatcow throws a head kick but von Lichtenheim moves out of range.
von Lichtenheim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smackthatcow throws a jab when von Lichtenheim was well out of range.
Smackthatcow checks a leg kick.
Smackthatcow looks to land a combination but von Lichtenheim avoids it well.
Smackthatcow throws a right hand that von Lichtenheim ducks under and follows up with a left that von Lichtenheim also avoids with ease.
von Lichtenheim throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
von Lichtenheim throws a body kick the misses
and Smackthatcow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smackthatcow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smackthatcow doesn't manage to clinch there - von Lichtenheim circles away.
von Lichtenheim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smackthatcow moves in looking to clinch but von Lichtenheim pushes him off.
Smackthatcow misses with a head kick.
von Lichtenheim finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Klaus von Lichtenheim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smackthatcow doesn't manage to clinch there - von Lichtenheim circles away.
von Lichtenheim misses with a wild combination.
Smackthatcow is looking to clinch.
Smackthatcow moves in looking to clinch but von Lichtenheim pushes him off.
Smackthatcow tries to clinch there but von Lichtenheim circles away.
von Lichtenheim circles away from the clinch attempt.
von Lichtenheim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smackthatcow.
Smackthatcow tries to close the distance and clinch up but von Lichtenheim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
von Lichtenheim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smackthatcow was well out of range. Poor timing from von Lichtenheim.
Smackthatcow throws a front kick aimed at von Lichtenheim's knee but von Lichtenheim avoids it well.
Smackthatcow misses with a body kick.
von Lichtenheim throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
von Lichtenheim looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
von Lichtenheim throws a chopping leg kick but Smackthatcow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smackthatcow tries to close the distance and clinch up but von Lichtenheim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
von Lichtenheim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
von Lichtenheim misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Lichtenheim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smackthatcow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. von Lichtenheim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
von Lichtenheim swats away the attempt to clinch by Smackthatcow.
von Lichtenheim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smackthatcow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smackthatcow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but von Lichtenheim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smackthatcow throws a right and a left that von Lichtenheim avoids nicely.

Smackthatcow clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!

von Lichtenheim breaks from the clinch.
Smackthatcow fails in his attempt to clinch.
von Lichtenheim misses with a lunging right hand
letting Smackthatcow counter with a right hand.
Smackthatcow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. von Lichtenheim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Smackthatcow has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Smackthatcow.

Jeez, Klaus von Lichtenheim's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Smackthatcow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but von Lichtenheim has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
von Lichtenheim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smackthatcow.
Hugo Smackthatcow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smackthatcow misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Smackthatcow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smackthatcow 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Smackthatcow!

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sunnah Hadith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hadith kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Land of Confusion - Disturbed. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Hadith
vs
Nielsen

183 cm
21
198 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sunnah Hadith!
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, Brian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Nielsen. That snapped Hadith's head back.

It looks like Sunnah Hadith has been cut.
Hadith blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Nielsen misses the target.

Nielsen closes the distance and clinches.
Nielsen controlling the action here for a moment.
Hadith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nielsen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nielsen lands an elbow inside.
Nielsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Hadith avoids the damage to the body.
Nielsen stalling.
Hadith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nielsen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nielsen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nielsen manages to break the clinch.
Hadith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nielsen.
Nielsen misses with an uppercut. Hadith saw that one coming.
Nielsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nielsen dodges the punch combination from Hadith.
Hadith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Hadith misses.

Nielsen moves into range and clinches up with Hadith.
Hadith managing to block the knees to the body from Nielsen.
Hadith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nielsen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sunnah Hadith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Nielsen.
Nielsen missing with knees to the body.
Nielsen lands an uppercut.

Sunnah Hadith's cut is getting worse.
Nielsen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hadith looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen scores with a hook to the body.
Nielsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hadith avoids it.
Nielsen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nielsen.
Hadith tries for a takedown but Nielsen manages to get underhooks.
Nielsen digs a right hand underneath Hadith's ribcage. Hadith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hadith is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hadith avoiding damage as Nielsen throws knees to the body.
Nielsen trying to land knees to the body.
Nielsen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nielsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hadith is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Nielsen.
Nielsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Hadith avoids the damage to the body.
Nielsen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hadith managing to block the knees to the body from Nielsen.
Nice elbow from Nielsen.

Sunnah Hadith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nielsen digs a right hand underneath Hadith's ribcage. Hadith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nielsen stalling in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hadith avoiding damage as Nielsen throws knees to the body.
Nielsen pushes Hadith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hadith takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Nielsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sunnah Hadith's cut.
That's time! Hadith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hadith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nielsen lands a glancing blow to the side of Hadith's head.

Jeez, Sunnah Hadith's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nielsen lands a nice hook to Hadith's body. Hadith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Nielsen.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brian Nielsen!
Brian Nielsen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Down Under Supplements (AXES) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.