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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Power White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Diaz
vs
White

186 cm
26
225 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

203 cm
26
210 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralph Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Power White!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
White avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from White.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
White throws a front kick that sends Diaz stumbling back into the cage.
White throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
White scores with a jab.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
White throws a leg kick
and Diaz counters with an outside leg kick.
White pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and White settles back down.
White tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diaz is able to avoid easily.
White bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
White throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
White staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
White lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
White has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
White blocks a low kick nicely.
Good shot there by White.
White walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Power White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
White throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
White throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
White missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from White misses
and Diaz counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but White is out of range and Diaz settles back down.
White wants to slow Diaz down by chopping away at his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
White throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
White scores with a sloppy right hand. Diaz should have avoided that one.
Diaz throws a combination. White tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
White scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but White saw it coming and moves away.
White paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
White is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diaz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Some bone on bone action there as Diaz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
White connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
White avoids the head kick by Diaz.
White connects with the punch.
White throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by White.
Nice jab there from Diaz.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends White's belly button to the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White checks a low kick from Diaz.
White throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diaz.
Diaz defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
White lands with an overhand left.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz delivers a nice body kick.
White connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
White wants to land a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by White.
White throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz scores with a nice body kick.
White throws a solid leg kick but Diaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at White.
White is looking to score with low kicks.
White lands a jab to the head.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Diaz blocks the leg kick.
White takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts White, as that shot connected.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
White misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

White blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Diaz throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
White tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
White clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from White misses.
Diaz misses with a low kick as White jumps back.
White turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
White does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Power White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
White tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
White paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
White throws a leg kick that misses.
White is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diaz checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White misses with a body kick.
White swings widly with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
White wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
White throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
A jab from White misses.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Diaz lands with a slapping head kick.
White tries a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from White, right into the meat.
White throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diaz throws a lazy body kick
letting White counter with a right hand.
White throws a leg kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
A head kick from White lands but Diaz takes it in his stride.
White throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz lands a two punch combo.
White throws a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a head kick.
White keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
White misses with a low kick.
White lands with a thumping leg kick.
White fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diaz checks a low kick from White.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
White moves out of range of the body kick.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White circles away quickly and effectively.
White lands with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throws a leg kick
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
White cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
White throws a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
White avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Diaz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
White throws a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
Diaz looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
White misses with a looping right.
White lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
White shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
White will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
White attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from White in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White tries to land a leg kick but Diaz saw it coming and moves away.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Diaz avoids the head kick by White.
White finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from White.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ralph Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White.
White scores with a nice body kick.
White bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz throws the kick towards the body but White avoids it.
Diaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Power White 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

White moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diaz throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
White throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
White throws a leg kick
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
White scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
White throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
White is looking to chop away at Diaz's legs.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz throws a wild body kick that White sees coming a mile off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
White scores with a leg kick.
White takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
White throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz thows a body shot but no joy.
Diaz misses with a leg kick.
White moves out of range of the body kick.
Diaz wants to slow White down by chopping away at his legs.
White throws a chopping leg kick but Diaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
White has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with White's head.
White pushes Diaz away with a front kick.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. White looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A low kick from White is predictable there
and Diaz counters with a series of strikes. White will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
White misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from White.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White thows a leg kick but Diaz checks it
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings White.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for White.
White looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - White had a free shot at his head there.
Diaz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
White lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from White.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
White throws a sloppy body shot
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
White throws a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before White can pounce on him.
White cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
White throws a solid leg kick but Diaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at White.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
White lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz moves forwards but White connects with a nice, crisp jab.
White connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick by Diaz misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
White stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diaz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
White throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diaz moves out of range as White strikes.
White scores with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White wants to slow Diaz down by chopping away at his legs.
Diaz slips a straight right by White.
White misses with an uppercut
and Diaz makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. White really felt that one!

And that's the end of the fight!
Power White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well White 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Power White!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Power White!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Power White!

Power White wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ichi Ijima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rebaldo Louza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ijima kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Alphabetical #1 - Karera Musication. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Ijima
vs
Louza

178 cm
21
202 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

183 cm
27
190 lbs
14 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ichi Ijima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rebaldo Louza!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Louza gets caught flat footed, as Ijima shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Louza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ijima seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Louza looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ijima has picked Louza up and slammed him! Louza can't keep hold of the triangle and Ijima manages to pass to side control!
Louza throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Louza is trying to improve his position.
Ijima looking to control but instead Louza has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Louza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ijima controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ijima working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Louza's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Louza looking for a sweep. Not yet Louza, not yet.
Ijima wants to pass the guard but Louza is keeping the position.
Louza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ijima's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ijima looking to sit in guard and control but Louza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ijima is on top in guard.
Ijima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ijima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Louza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ijima has managed to get both his arms back between Louza's legs - danger averted.
Louza keeping moving, preventing Ijima from controlling successfully.
Ijima lands a couple of elbows.
Ijima looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ijima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Louza is keeping the position for now.

Louza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ijima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Louza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ijima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Louza wants to sweep here but Ijima controlling him for the moment.
Ijima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Louza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ijima makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Louza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ijima trying to control the position from guard on top but Louza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ijima won't allow Louza to sweep him here.
Ijima looking to sit in guard and control but Louza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ijima looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Louza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ijima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ijima is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Louza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ijima pulls Louza in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ichi Ijima dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Louza shoots in looking for a takedown but Ijima manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Louza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Ijima shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Louza's guard.
Ijima throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Louza trying to keep a closed guard but Ijima is proving a slippery customer.

Louza has his foot on Ijima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ijima works his way back into a safe position though.
Ijima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ijima wants to control from the top but Louza keeps moving.
Ichi Ijima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ijima is working Louza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ijima keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Louza's head.
Ijima passes Louza's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Louza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ijima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Louza wants to get back to full guard.
Louza is trying to maintain the position but Ijima is very close to passing his half guard.
Louza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Louza.
Louza throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ijima stands and throws Louza's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Louza is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ijima working the ground and pound from side control.

Ijima is trying to get an arm triangle but Louza is defending well.
Louza is looking to reverse the position.
Ijima lands some shots froms side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Louza taking a bit of punishment here - Ijima scoring with strikes.

Ijima working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Ijima tries for a kimura but Louza is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ijima is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Louza is trying to escape and Ijima transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Louza is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ijima! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ichi Ijima!
An out of breath Ichi Ijima thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Geronimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geronimo has chosen "War," by Edwin Starr as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Brown
vs
Geronimo

190 cm
29
195 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

178 cm
34
190 lbs
20 - 12 - 2

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joseph Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Don Geronimo!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Geronimo was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Geronimo slips under a jab.
Brown is looking to score with low kicks.
Geronimo throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown scoring well with a low kick there.
Brown lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Geronimo tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Geronimo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown connects with a leg kick. Geronimo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brown connects with a high kick.
Brown swings widly with a right hand

so Geronimo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Geronimo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Geronimo looking to pass the guard.
Geronimo is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
Geronimo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Geronimo trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Geronimo throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Geronimo trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Geronimo is in close to Brown's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Geronimo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Geronimo on the ground.
Geronimo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Geronimo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Geronimois looking to pass into half guard but Brown pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Brown is in guard.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Geronimo trying to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Don Geronimo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Brown throws a wild body kick that Geronimo sees coming a mile off.
Geronimo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Geronimo fails with the takedown.
Geronimo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joseph Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Geronimo.
A punch combination from Geronimo misses.

Geronimo drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.

Geronimo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown with a nice cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Geronimo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brown throws a body kick that misses.
Brown avoids the head kick by Geronimo.
Geronimo fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Geronimo moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Geronimo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.

Geronimo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brown's half guard.
Geronimo trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Geronimo blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown throws a head kick that misses
and Geronimo counters with a stiff right hand.
Geronimo fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Geronimo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brown to the ground. Geronimo is now in Brown's guard.
Geronimo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Geronimo has gone for a leg lock! Brown slips out almost immediately though and dives into Geronimo's guard.
Geronimo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown stops Geronimo from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Don Geronimo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Danga de danga de dang - Geronimo scores with a four punch combination!
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Geronimo moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Geronimo fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Geronimo was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Joseph Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Brown.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Geronimo.
Geronimo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brown looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Geronimo.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Geronimo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Geronimo wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Geronimo slips a jab from Brown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Geronimo is defended easily by Brown.
Joseph Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Geronimo.

Geronimo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geronimo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Geronimo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Geronimo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Geronimo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Geronimo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Geronimo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Geronimo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Geronimo counters with a one-two to the body.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Geronimo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown thows a leg kick but Geronimo checks it
and Geronimo counters with a straight right hand.
Geronimo tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Brown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Geronimo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joseph Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Geronimo.
Geronimo shoots in and drives through. Brown sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Geronimo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brown did well to prevent Geronimo getting side control.
Geronimo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Geronimo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Geronimo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Brown taking shots to the head.
Geronimo looking to ground and pound but Brown is blocking nicely.
Brown wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Geronimo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Geronimo goes for an armbar but Brown turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Brown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Geronimo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard.
Geronimo throws a strike but Brown rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Geronimo holds on and takes a little breather.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geronimo keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown being controlled here momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Don Geronimo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Brown throws an off balance right hand

and Geronimo counters by clinching up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geronimo can't get the takedown.
Geronimo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brown to keep the fight standing.
Brown is trying to force a seperation but Geronimo has the dominant position.
Brown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brown keeps control of Geronimo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown tries to break the clinch but Geronimo is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Geronimo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Geronimo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Don Geronimo!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Don Geronimo!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Don Geronimo!

Don Geronimo wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Luc Picard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yamato Damashii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Picard comes to the cage accompanied by The Picard Song. Damashii has chosen Ciemna Strefa as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Luc Picard
vs
Damashii

177 cm
26
168 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

168 cm
30
165 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined

RMC - $ 11 Shorts!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jean Luc Picard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yamato Damashii!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damashii throws a nice looking combination but Picard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Damashii with a poor takedown
and Picard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Damashii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Damashii closes the distance and clinches up with Picard, looking for a takedown. Damashii pushes Picard against the cage but Picard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jean Luc Picard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yamato Damashii.
Picard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Picard clinches.

Picard jumps into guard, dragging Damashii to the mat.
Picard looking to control.
Picard keeping full guard, as Damashii tries to pass.
Damashii has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Picard is proving hard to escape from.
Damashii is fighting to break Picard's control of his arms but Picard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jean Luc Picard just wasn't active enough.
A lazy left from Picard finds it's target.
Damashii tries for a takedown but Picard circles away easily
and Picard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Picard misses with a body shot.
Damashii closes this distance looking for a takedown but Picard circles away.
Damashii shoots and misses
letting Picard counter with a right hand.
Picard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Damashii.

Damashii shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Picard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
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!

Picard drops back, looking for a kneebar! Damashii looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Damashii looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Damashii!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picard tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Damashii easily slips into full mount!
Damashii tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Picard tries to lock up and control but Damashii gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Picard is looking to improve his position but Damashii isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damashii can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Picard is looking to escape.
Picard tries to lock up and control but Damashii gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Damashii trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Picard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Picard tries to hold on but Damashii postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picard working to try and regain half guard.
Damashii takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Damashii prevents Picard from getting the reversal.
Picard wants to control but Damashii is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Damashii wants to control but Picard has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Damashii is looking to stall here but Picard recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Luc Picard dominated that round.
That's time! Picard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Damashii lands a jab to the nose.
Picard digs a good body shot into Damashii's ribs.
Damashii shoots for a double leg takedown but Picard sprawls well. He's pushed Damashii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Damashii shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Picard counter with a right hand.
Picard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Picard gets caught napping as Damashii dives in and scores a takedown. Picard manages to retain guard.
Damashii wants to control from the top but Picard keeps moving.
Damashii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Picard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Damashii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Picard is keeping the position for now.
Picard keeping moving, preventing Damashii from controlling successfully.
Picard lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Damashii!
Picard takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

Damashii is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picard wants to control the position but Damashii frees himself and scrambles - Picard manages to regain control in side control.
Picard moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Damashii is trying to control Picard's posture but Picard avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damashii is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Picard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Picard passes to full mount!
Picard seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Damashii is holding on tight.
Picard controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picard is trying to take his opponent's back.
Damashii is working to get back to half guard.

Picard is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Damashii can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Picard controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Luc Picard dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Picard lands a nice shot that snaps Damashii's head back.
Picard stuffs the takedown attempt from Damashii. Damashii gets slowly back to his feet.
Picard moves out of range as Damashii strikes.
Damashii throws a jab when Picard was well out of range.
Picard lands with an overhand left.
Damashii tries to clinch but Picard moves out of range.
Damashii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Damashii tries to clinch there but Picard circles away.

Picard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Damashii tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Picard is in Damashii's guard.
Picard wants to pass the guard but Damashii is keeping the position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Picard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Damashii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Picard looking to control.

Picard is looking to sinch up a triangle. Damashii throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Picard's body to avoid the submission. Picard has instead reached around Damashii's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Picard arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jean Luc Picard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Ou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ou comes to the cage accompanied by Advance On. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bateman's choice of entrance music: Dio - Push. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Ou
vs
Bateman

170 cm
27
265 lbs
13 - 10 - 1

180 cm
33
265 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Solid 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 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Ou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brock Bateman!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bateman misses with a double jab
and Ou counters with a straight right hand.
Bateman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bateman throws a hook to the side of Ou's head but Ou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bateman throws a right and a left that Ou avoids nicely.
Bateman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bateman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brock Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ou takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Ou catches Bateman napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Bateman to the canvas!

It looks like Brock Bateman has been cut.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ou sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bateman keeping moving, preventing Ou from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ou stands up and waves to Bateman to follow him.
Ou circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bateman to the canvas! Bateman doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ou keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Ou!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Todinho Baiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Offembach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baiano comes into the arena with Of Stars and Smoke blaring out of the sound system. Offembach has chosen System Of A Down - Chop Suey! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Todinho Baiano could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jacques Offembach's chin.

Baiano
vs
Offembach

200 cm
24
282 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

185 cm
23
273 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Mango Nutrition (90% Laundry)

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Todinho Baiano!
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, Jacques Offembach!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Baiano closes the distance and pushes Offembach back into the cage.
A short left from Offembach.
Come on Offembach - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Offembach prevents the takedown attempt.
Offembach blocks a body shot from Baiano.
Baiano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Offembach stalling.
Baiano has Offembach pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Offembach manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Baiano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todinho Baiano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Offembach takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Offembach gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Offembach makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Baiano has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Offembach is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Baiano.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Offembach creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baiano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baiano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Offembach off and has taken his back!
Offembach wants to escape the position.

Baiano working for the choke.
Offembach is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Baiano working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Offembach is doing well to defend. Baiano seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Offembach is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Todinho Baiano!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kingo Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jc Denton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denton has chosen A bomb! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kongo
vs
Denton

194 cm
29
244 lbs
20 - 12 - 1

195 cm
25
282 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Mango Nutrition (90% Laundry)
RMC - $ 11 Shorts!

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 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kingo Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jc Denton!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kongo cracks Denton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denton was well out of range. Poor timing from Kongo.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Denton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denton was well out of range. Poor timing from Kongo.
No joy there for Kongo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kongo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Denton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kongo misses with a straight right.
Kongo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Denton shoots in but no luck this time.
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!
Denton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kongo.
Kongo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kongo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Kongo clinches.
Kongo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Jc Denton has been cut.
Kongo lands a hook that snaps the head of Denton backwards.
Denton avoiding damage as Kongo throws knees to the body.
Kongo stalling against the cage.
Kongo tries to land a knee to the head but Denton blocks with his arms.
Kongo has Denton pushed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Kongo.
Kongo is pushing Denton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Denton fails to pull guard.
Kingo Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jc Denton.
Denton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kongo smiles and moves away.
Denton avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kongo. Denton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Denton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kongo misses the shot to the body.
Kongo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Denton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kongo.
Kongo throws a lazy uppercut

and Denton counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Denton laying and praying for a moment but Kongo takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Denton is just content to waste time from the top position. Kongo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kongo keeping full guard, as Denton tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Denton preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kingo Kongo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jc Denton's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Denton avoids the body shot from Kongo.
Kongo throws a hook but Denton avoids it easily.
Kongo lands with a good body shot.
Kongo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Denton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kongo tries to avoid it but Denton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kongo to the ground. Kongo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Denton misses with a takedown attempt - Kongo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Denton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kongo's half guard.
Kongo wants to control the action here but instead Denton manages to pass to full mount!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kongo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kongo is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denton mounts Kongo! Really nice guard pass there!
Kongo is squirming around, avoiding Denton's attempts to control the action.
Denton avoids the attempt from Kongo to control.
Denton tries to control but Kongo wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kongo wants to hold on but Denton pushes him away.

Denton swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kongo is now in Denton's guard. A big mistake from Denton there, giving up the dominant position!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Denton has a closed guard, preventing Kongo from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo tries to free his leg and advance position but Denton is retaining full guard.
Denton trying to control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kongo swings for the body but Denton moves out of range.
Kongo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Denton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kongo misses with a hook to the body

and Denton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kongo is doing well to control the position and prevent Denton from advancing to side control.
Kongo is not content to let Denton control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denton prevents Kongo from improving his position.
Kongo is trying to stand back up but Denton is controlling him
Denton is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kongo controlling Denton's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

and Denton counters with a shoot takedown. Kongo fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jc Denton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jc Denton's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A nice leg kick lands there from Kongo.
Kongo tries to clinch up.
Kingo Kongo is winning the standup battle so far.

Kongo clinches.
Denton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kongo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Denton fails to pull guard.
Denton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kingo Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jc Denton.
Denton fails to pull guard.
Denton tries to pull guard but Kongo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Denton tries to pull guard but Kongo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Kongo on the inside.
Kongo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kongo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kongo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kongo effectively controlling the action here.
Denton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Denton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kongo just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo lands an elbow that stopped Denton in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kongo throws an elbow but misses.
Denton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kongo walks away with a smile on his face. Denton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kongo lands a right hook to the body.
Jc Denton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kongo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Denton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kongo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Kongo. Beautiful body shot.

Denton gets tackled into the cage by Kongo. Kongo maintains the clinch.
Denton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Denton letting Kongo take a breather here.
Kongo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kongo avoiding damage.
Kongo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kongo misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Denton tries to pull guard but Kongo holds him up against the cage and eventually Denton drops back down to his feet.
Denton prevents a body shot from Kongo.
Denton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kongo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Denton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kongo smiles and moves away.
Kongo tries to clinch there but Denton circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kingo Kongo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kongo 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Kingo Kongo!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Kingo Kongo!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Kingo Kongo!

Kingo Kongo wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Kingo Kongo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xiao Hua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elvis Bika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bika has chosen My Decision as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Xiao Hua has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Xiao Hua seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Hua
vs
Bika

176 cm
30
155 lbs
11 - 3 - 1

169 cm
33
158 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Brute

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xiao Hua!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elvis Bika!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Hua.
Bika with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hua gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hua misses with a low kick.
Bika pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No luck for Bika with that takedown attempt.
Hua connects with a high kick.
Bika throws a front kick that sends Hua stumbling back into the cage.
Hua tries a low kick but Bika avoids it.
Bika throws a leg kick
and Hua counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Hua.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hua throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bika thows a body shot but no joy.
Bika scores with the left hand. Hua knows he should have avoided that one.
Bika takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hua throws a body punch but Bika moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hua wants to clinch up but Bika keeps it at a distance.
Bika moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bika misses with a right hand
and Hua counters with a thumping low kick.
Hua lands with a slapping head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hua.
Hua throws a leg kick but Bika sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hua moves out of range of the leg kick from Bika.
Bika circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bika throws a big shot that misses.
Bika misses with a head kick.
Bika scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hua moves out of range of the strikes.
Xiao Hua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Bika misses.
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!
A big left from Bika misses.
Hua connects with a high kick.
Hua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bika fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bika throws a body punch but Hua moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bika.
Bika throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hua looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Hua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bika looking for a takedown.
Xiao Hua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elvis Bika.
Hua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bika is trying to maintain a safe position but Hua gets an underhook and turns Bika into the cage.
Bika managing to block the knees to the body from Hua.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bika's brow.
Bika has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hua is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bika is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hua is keeping busy.
Hua lands an elbow just above Bika 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hua lands a good knee to the midsection. Bika won't want to take too many of those.
Bika goes for a takedown attempt but Hua pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bika looks gassed!
Bika avoids the body shot from Hua.
Hua tries to clinch but Bika is having none of it.
Hua throws a good cross that connects.

Hua gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bika takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hua gets underhooks to prevent Bika's takedown attempt.
Bika is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hua is defending well.
Bika tries to throw a body punch but Hua avoids it by throwing Bika back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bika avoids it.
Hua lands an elbow that stopped Bika in his tracks for a moment.
Bika changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hua fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bika misses with a hook. Hua ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Hua catches Bika right on the button with a cross.
Hua blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Bika - just one landing.
Hua lands with a hook. Bika tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bika misses with a right hand
and Hua counters with a leg kick.
Bika avoids the body shot from Hua.
Bika walks into a straight right hand from Hua.
Bika stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hua.

Hua clinches up against the cage.
Hua pushes off an throws an elbow but Bika leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hua is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bika is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Hua.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bika controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xiao Hua dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bika swings for the body but Hua moves out of range.
Bika changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hua checks a leg kick.
Hua with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bika to score with a decent uppercut.
Hua scores with a jab to the head.
Hua wants to clinch up but Bika keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Hua.
Bika cracks Hua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bika just misses with a punch to the body.
Hua feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bikas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hua throws a series of punches but Bika moves out of range.
Bika works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bika throws an overhand right that lands on Hua's shoulder, as Hua tries to avoid the shot.
Hua is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bika misses with a wild body shot.
Bika ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hua moves away.

Hua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Still in the clinch, Hua scores with a nice short uppercut.

Bika pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hua tries to clinch but Bika is having none of it.
Bika throws a shot from downtown. Hua moves away and avoids it.
Hua tries to clinch up but Bika circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bika keeps the fight on the outside.
Hua slips under a jab.

Bika changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hua looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bika is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hua's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bika creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bika working the ground and pound from side control.
Bika misses with the ground and pound.
Bika throws an elbow but Hua slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Hua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hua tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hua keeps Bika under control for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bika cracks Hua with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bika in side control, throwing shots but Hua defends.
Hua is not content to let Bika control the position.
Hua manages to get back to half guard.
Hua regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bika throwing strikes but missing.
Hua manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bika manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bika wants to control the position but Hua says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hua looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
It looks like Hua is going to stand back up.
Hua not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hua stops Bika from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bika missing with punches from the bottom.
Hua tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bika controls his leg.
Bika is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bika makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bika.
Bika tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elvis Bika showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bika.
Hua misses with a body kick.
Hua swings for the body but Bika moves out of range.
Bika throws a jab when Hua was well out of range.
Bika fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bika rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bika drops his hands momentarily and Hua takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hua throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bika throws a head kick but Hua moves out of range.
Hua looks for the body kick but Bika saw that one coming.
A big right from Bika misses.
Bika takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bika avoids a kick to the body.
Bika misses with a low kick.
Bika throws out a loose jab but Hua uses good head movement to avoid it.

Hua rushes Bika and presses him up against the cage.
Hua lands an elbow just above Bika 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bika is trying to stall.
Bika avoids a wild elbow strike from Hua.
Bika wants a takedown but no success here.
Bika dodges an elbow strike from Hua.
Hua lands an elbow that stopped Bika in his tracks for a moment.
Hua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bika wants to break free but Hua has control.
Hua scores with a shoulder strike.
Hua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bika is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bika has Hua pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hua manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Xiao Hua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elvis Bika.
Bika takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hua lands an elbow inside that Bika shrugs off.
Bika wants a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Hua.
Hua lands a damaging elbow.
Bika fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hua landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bika or not.
Hua lands an elbow inside.
Hua lands with a right to the head.
Hua lands an elbow that stopped Bika in his tracks for a moment.
Bika tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hua lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Bika is rocked!
Bika takes an elbow to the temple.
Bika is still on wobbly legs! Can Hua finish him?
Xiao Hua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bika drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hua pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hua lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bika falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hua dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xiao Hua!
Xiao Hua retains his featherweight title!
Xiao Hua was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.