RFC 10: Show no mercy! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Diaz
vs
Hugo

195 cm
25
204 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

188 cm
21
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Italo Hugo!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.

Diaz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hugo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hugo passes into half guard.
Hugo moves into full mount! Diaz won't be happy about that!
Hugo content just to control the position here.
It looks like Hugo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Hugo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

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

OK we're going to have a standup here. Italo Hugo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hugo avoids a punch combination nicely.

Hugo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hugo 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 Diaz's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hugo moves into full mount!
Hugo controlling from the full mount.
Diaz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hugo is taking a breather. Diaz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hugo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Italo Hugo wasn't active enough on the ground.

Hugo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hugo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Diaz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugo works to advance to full mount. Diaz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hugo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Hugo isn't that keen on the idea.
Hugo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Italo Hugo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hugo.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hugo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Hugo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diaz's half guard.
Hugo content to control rather than advance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hugo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diaz!
Hugo looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Italo Hugo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hugo circles away from the clinch attempt.

Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
Hugo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Hugo has hold of one of Diaz's legs. Diaz is fighting the takedown attempt but Hugo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hugo 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.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Italo Hugo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hugo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hugo somewhat.
Hugo misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cain Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Italo Hugo.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hugo under the eye.
Diaz lands with a slapping head kick.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.

Diaz drives through and clinches with Hugo against the cage.
Hugo tries to score a body lock takedown but Diaz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hugo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knees to the body from Diaz.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Hugo has clasped his hands together around Diaz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hugo is breathing heavily.
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!
Hugo controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
Diaz is letting Hugo control him for a moment.
Hugo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Diaz!
Hugo looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Italo Hugo.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.

Hugo scores with a takedown into Diaz's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hugo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hugo forces his way into half guard.
Hugo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Italo Hugo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Hugo circles away.
Italo Hugo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hugo misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hugo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hugo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hugo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Hugo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Hugo's body.

Hugo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hugo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Italo Hugo has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Italo Hugo.
Hugo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cain Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Italo Hugo.
Diaz tries to clinch but Hugo is having none of it.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Hugo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz throws a combination. Hugo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Hugo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Diaz to the mat! Diaz manages to get full guard.
Hugo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hugo passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.

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

Italo Hugo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Diaz scores with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugo shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hugo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Hugo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hugo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hugo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Hugo trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Italo Hugo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hugo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz cracks Hugo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Hugo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hugo content to stall in guard here.
Hugo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hugo controlling the position from side mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Italo Hugo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hugo 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Lajic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Laranja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lajic comes to the cage accompanied by snoop doggy dogg - who am I. Renato Laranja told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Lajic
vs
Laranja

185 cm
22
209 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

192 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Mango Nutrition
Heat Rising Clothing, LLC

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Lajic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Laranja!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lajic rushes Laranja and presses him up against the cage.
Lajic lands a nice elbow.
Laranja is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lajic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Laranja is pressed up against the cage. Lajic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Laranja down to the mat. Laranja avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Laranja looks for a takedown but Lajic sprawls well.
Laranja closes the distance and clinches up with Lajic, looking for a takedown. Laranja pushes Lajic against the cage but Lajic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
David Lajic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Laranja.
Laranja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lajic sprawls well. Lajic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laranja gets slowly back to his feet.
Laranja fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lajic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laranja wants to clinch.
Laranja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lajic avoids it really well and circles away.
Renato Laranja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laranja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lajic's waist but Lajic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laranja off to one side.

Lajic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Laranja to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lajic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Laranja has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Laranja wants to control from the top but Lajic keeps moving.
Lajic is trying to keep Laranja in close.
Lajic keeping moving, preventing Laranja from controlling successfully.
Laranja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lajic swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Renato Laranja has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lajic connects with a crisp jab.

Laranja closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lajic did well to prevent Laranja getting side control.
Laranja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laranja wants to free his trapped foot but Lajic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Laranja is trying to work for a kimura but Lajic is defending well.
Lajic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laranja is working away from the top position though.

Laranja is looking for a kimura here.
Lajic tries to get to full guard but Laranja has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laranja works his way into full mount!
Lajic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Laranja swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lajic is now in Laranja's guard. A big mistake from Laranja there, giving up the dominant position!
Laranja 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.
Lajic pushing down on Laranja's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laranja is trying to get back to full guard.
Laranja is trying to stand.
Laranja tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lajic has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Laranja sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laranja slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lajic wants to get up but he can't break Laranja's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Laranja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lajic is looking to stand up but Laranja won't let him.
Lajic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laranja keeping full guard, as Lajic tries to pass.
Lajic throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Laranja closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lajic quickly recovers to half guard.

Laranja seems to be looking for submissions.
Laranja tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lajic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Laranja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lajic defends it well.
Nice strikes from Laranja there.

Laranja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lajic sees it coming and defends easily.

Laranja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lajic sees it coming and defends easily.
Lajic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laranja trying to move into half guard but instead Lajic has managed to sweep!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laranja keeping moving, preventing Lajic from controlling successfully.
Laranja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laranja is adopting a defensive guard.
Lajic looking to pass the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Laranja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lajic is aware though and is defending well.
Lajic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lajic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lajic.
Laranja tries to clinch up
and Lajic counters with a left and a right that stings Laranja.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Laranja gets tackled into the cage by Lajic. Lajic maintains the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Laranja has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lajic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lajic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Laranja tries for a takedown. No joy.
David Lajic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Laranja.

Lajic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laranja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lajic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knees to the body from Lajic.
Laranja gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lajic.
Lajic lands an uppercut.

Lajic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laranja shoots in for a takedown but Lajic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lajic shoots in but Laranja avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lajic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Laranja's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lajic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laranja is fending him off so far but Lajic persists. Nope, Laranja circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Laranja.
Lajic tries for a takedown but Laranja sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Laranja.
Lajic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Laranja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lajic but Lajic pushes him off and we're back to square one.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lajic landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Laranja looking for a takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Lajic jumps into guard, dragging Laranja to the mat.

Laranja is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lajic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lajic has escaped and now he's on top!
Lajic trying to control the position from guard on top but Laranja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lajic dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lajic wants a takedown.

Laranja has Lajic pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Laranja pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lajic tumbling to the mat - Laranja dives into Lajic's guard.
Laranja passes Lajic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Laranja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lajic has managed to free his arm - good work.

Laranja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lajic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lajic wants to control but Laranja is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lajic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laranja is pushing down on Lajic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lajic is fighting to maintain full guard but Laranja has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lajic tries to get to full guard but Laranja has control of the leg.
Laranja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lajic keeps working.
Laranja looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lajic throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Laranja is looking for a kimura here.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laranja landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lajic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laranja passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lajic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lajic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Laranja's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Laranja seems to be working for a kimura but Lajic defends the submission attempt.

Laranja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lajic wants to get back to full guard.
Lajic gets back to full guard.
Laranja is looking to stand up but Lajic won't let him.
Laranja trying to control the position from guard on top but Lajic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laranja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lajic is keeping the position for now.
Laranja with a nice head shot there.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lajic trying to control but Laranja is working from the bottom.
Laranja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Laranja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lajic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lajic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laranja keeping moving, preventing Lajic from controlling successfully.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Laranja!
Renato Laranja made sure to mention his sponsor, Heat Rising Clothing, LLC in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tadhg Forte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billie Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Forte might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to First Of The Year. Billie Moore has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Forte
vs
Moore

185 cm
24
201 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

176 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tadhg Forte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billie Moore!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forte throws a sloppy head kick and Moore moves out of range easily.
Forte cracks Moore with a good jab.

It looks like Billie Moore has been cut.
Moore misses with a takedown attempt

and Forte counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Forte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moore is looking to clinch.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch but Forte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Forte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moore gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Forte counters with a stiff right hand.
Tadhg Forte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billie Moore.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore misses with a takedown

and Forte counters with a takedown into side control.
Moore is looking for a sweep.
Forte creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Moore sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Forte advances nicely into full mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Moore working to try and regain half guard.
Moore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Forte. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Forte looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Moore tries to reverse the position but Forte maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Forte landing strikes from the mount and Moore is in trouble!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moore can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Forte cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Moore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moore looks winded!
Forte misses with a head shot.
Forte cracks Moore with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That has opened up Billie Moore's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forte trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Forte has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Moore's face.

Moore is rocked!

The cut above Billie Moore's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Forte 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.
Forte with shots to the head and body - Moore looks very uncomfortable down there.
Moore is still in real trouble! Can Forte finish him?

Billie Moore'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 Billie Moore's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tadhg Forte!
Tadhg Forte took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raim Bastos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Juan Thompson enters the cage!

Bastos
vs
Thompson

188 cm
26
235 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

195 cm
19
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raim Bastos!
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, Juan Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juan Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastos looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson scores with a leg kick.
Bastos avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Bastos moves out of range easily.
Thompson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thompson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bastos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thompson can pounce on him.
Bastos avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Bastos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bastos moves out of range of the strikes.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thompson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thompson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thompson rushes Bastos and presses him up against the cage.

Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bastos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bastos moves out of range as Thompson throws a body kick.
Thompson lands a big head kick that sends Bastos to the canvas! Thompson follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Thompson!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Herald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Ferzeta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Herald
vs
Ferzeta

186 cm
20
191 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
26
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Travis Herald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rico Ferzeta!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herald slips a straight right by Ferzeta.
Herald lands a two punch combo.
Ferzeta shoots in but no luck this time.
Ferzeta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Herald momentarily.
Ferzeta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Herald lands with a hook. Ferzeta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ferzeta walks into a stiff left hand from Herald.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferzeta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Herald takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Herald.
Herald connects with a single shot there.
Ferzeta misses with a lunging right hand
letting Herald counter with a right hand.
Herald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Herald is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ferzeta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ferzeta misses with a looping right.
Ferzeta tries to move into range but Herald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Herald lands a jab.

Ferzeta is rocked!
Herald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ferzeta has time to react.
Ferzeta is still on wobbly legs! Can Herald finish him?
Ferzeta fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferzeta seems to have recovered his senses.
Ferzeta misses with a wild combination.
Ferzeta looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferzeta misses with an uppercut
and Herald counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferzeta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Herald's head.
Ferzeta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Herald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Travis Herald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Ferzeta.
Ferzeta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ferzeta takes one to the chin there.

Herald cracks Ferzeta with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ferzeta looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Herald finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Herald throws a shot to the body.
Herald lands a lovely overhand right.
Herald throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Ferzeta stumbling backwards into the cage! Ferzeta bounces back off the cage towards Herald, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Herald lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Herald celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Travis Herald!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between War Hendrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lucas's choice of entrance music: Ridin' Dirty. 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?

Hendrick
vs
Lucas

187 cm
27
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

192 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

ANABOLIC Nutrition 160Q

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, War Hendrick!
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, Matheus Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas throws a looping overhand right but Hendrick ducks down to avoid it.
Hendrick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hendrick moves out of range of the leg kick from Lucas.
Good shot there by Hendrick.
Hendrick missing with a left hand there. Lucas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hendrick looks to land a left hand but Lucas moved out of range nicely.

Hendrick darts in and clinches Lucas up against the cage.
Hendrick content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hendrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Come on Hendrick - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hendrick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Matheus Lucas has been cut.
Hendrick misses with an elbow over the top.
Lucas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hendrick has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrick lands a left hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hendrick.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hendrick.
Lucas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lucas tries to break free but Hendrick pushes him back against the cage.
Lucas avoiding damage as Hendrick throws knees to the body.
Hendrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hendrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hendrick keeps control of Lucas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Hendrick.
Hendrick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lucas avoids it.
Hendrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lucas is trying to push Hendrick away but Hendrick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hendrick misses with an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hendrick lands an elbow that stopped Lucas in his tracks for a moment.
Lucas letting Hendrick take a breather here.
Lucas dodges an elbow strike from Hendrick.
A frustrated look appears on Lucas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lucas avoids the elbow strike from Hendrick, against the cage.
Lucas wants to get back to striking at distance but Hendrick won't allow it.
Lucas tries to break free but Hendrick pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Hendrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lucas's defenses.
Hendrick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hendrick tries a knee to the head but Lucas blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hendrick - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice elbow from Hendrick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hendrick lands an elbow inside that Lucas shrugs off.

That has opened up Matheus Lucas's cut even more.
Hendrick gets underhooks to prevent Lucas's takedown attempt.
Hendrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hendrick has Lucas pressed against the cage.
Hendrick lands a nice elbow.
Hendrick pushes Lucas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lucas tries to circle away but Hendrick has him pinned against the cage.
Hendrick effectively controlling the action here.
Hendrick lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Hendrick.
Lucas blocks the elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hendrick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Lucas does no damage.

Hendrick moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hendrick.
Lucas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hendrick lands an elbow just above Lucas 's eye.

The cut above Matheus Lucas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hendrick obliges.
Lucas looks winded!
The referee calls for Hendrick to work.
Lucas should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hendrick seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

War Hendrick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matheus Lucas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lucas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hendrick counter with a right hand.
Lucas misses with a double jab.
Hendrick misses with an uppercut.
Lucas scores with a shot to the body.
Hendrick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lucas.
Lucas misses with a few strikes there.
Hendrick slips a jab from Lucas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hendrick. Lucas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucas throws a chopping leg kick but Hendrick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lucas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hendrick checks a leg kick nicely.
Lucas slips a jab from Hendrick.
Lucas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like War Hendrick has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hendrick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lucas circles away quickly and effectively.
Hendrick catches Lucas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from Lucas misses.
Lucas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lucas fails to land with a series of punches.
Hendrick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lucas.
A slow jab from Lucas misses its intended target.
Hendrick ducks under a wild hook from Lucas.
Lucas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas throws a hook but Hendrick avoids it easily.
Lucas misses with a combination
letting Hendrick counter with a right hand.
Lucas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucas misses with a few strikes there.
War Hendrick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lucas is breathing heavily.
Lucas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matheus Lucas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hendrick blocks a low kick nicely.
Hendrick misses with a few strikes there.
Lucas throws a big shot that misses.
Hendrick checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hendrick throws a hook but Lucas avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hendrick pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lucas back to the cage. Hendrick follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A shot to the liver by Hendrick. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hendrick gets a clinch.
Hendrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lucas's defenses.
Lucas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hendrick pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hendrick lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hendrick.
Hendrick stalls.
Hendrick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucas can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hendrick for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Lucas wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hendrick looking to throw knees to the head but Lucas is blocking nicely.
A body shot lands from Hendrick.
Hendrick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lucas's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Lucas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lucas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hendrick has him pressed against the cage.
Hendrick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hendrick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lucas backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

War Hendrick dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hendrick misses with a body shot.
Hendrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Hendrick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lucas thuds a left hand into Hendrick's body.
Lucas tries to work over Hendrick's front leg with a kick but Hendrick checks it.
Hendrick misses with a hook. Lucas ducked under it nicely.
Hendrick scores with the left hand. Lucas knows he should have avoided that one.
Lucas misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Hendrick. Those never looked like landing.
Lucas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendrick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lucas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Hendrick clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas is trying to break the clinch but Hendrick is controlling him.
Lucas tries to break free but Hendrick pushes him back against the cage.
Lucas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hendrick after a bit of a struggle.
Lucas tries to break free but Hendrick pushes him back against the cage.
Hendrick leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hendrick pushes Lucas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lucas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lucas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lucas wants to break free but Hendrick has control.
Lucas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hendrick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hendrick pushes Lucas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matheus Lucas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrick manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hendrick lands an elbow just above Lucas 's eye.
Hendrick lands an elbow just above Lucas 's eye.
Hendrick holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lucas tries to break the clinch but Hendrick is controlling the position.
Hendrick lands an elbow inside.
Hendrick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lucas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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!
Hendrick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lucas's efforts to push away.
Lucas is trying to break the clinch but Hendrick has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrick stalling in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hendrick.

Matheus Lucas's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lucas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lucas working hard to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Hendrick.
Hendrick utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Hendrick.
Lucas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lucas takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendrick slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrick lands an elbow inside.
Hendrick stalling.
War Hendrick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hendrick prevents Lucas from breaking the clinch.
Hendrick lands a nice shot to the body.
Hendrick slows down the pace here.
Hendrick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hendrick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). War Hendrick!
A victorious War Hendrick thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Towns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ninja Samurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Towns
vs
Samurai

180 cm
26
218 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

193 cm
26
214 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Towns!
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, Ninja Samurai!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Towns catches Samurai right on the button with a cross.

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

It looks like Ninja Samurai has been cut.
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!
Samurai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Towns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Samurai lands with a kick to the temple. Towns shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Samurai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Samurai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Towns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Towns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Towns throws a series of punches but Samurai avoids them all with ease.
Towns tries to bum rush Samurai with a series of wild strikes but Samurai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Samurai tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Towns has cracked Samurai with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Towns lands another huge swinging hook and Samurai tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Samurai, before Towns can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Towns!