WPR 6: Battle for the Belt PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Durden 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!

Nazarov
vs
Durden

187 cm
19
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 2

188 cm
25
196 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vadim Nazarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyler Durden!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazarov lands with a cross.
Durden misses with a left hand

and Nazarov counters with a single leg into guard. Durden didn't expect that.
Nazarov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Durden wants to sweep here but Nazarov controlling him for the moment.
Durden has momentary wrist control but Nazarov slips an elbow through the middle.

It looks like Tyler Durden has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nazarov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Durden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nazarov is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durden can't keep his opponent in guard - Nazarov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nazarov connects with a nice short shot to Durden's temple.
Nazarov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Durden defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden wants to get back to full guard.
Nazarov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Durden is rocked!
Nazarov controlling the action here.
Durden is still in real trouble! Can Nazarov finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazarov scores with a big shot! Durden's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Durden! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadim Nazarov!
An out of breath Vadim Nazarov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zakir Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Don Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zakir Hussain has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hussain
vs
Don Pierre

167 cm
25
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Likes comics

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zakir Hussain!
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, Jacques Don Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Don Pierre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hussain.
Hussain tests Don Pierre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hussain could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters circling - Hussain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hussain connects with a single shot there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hussain!
Hussain punishes Don Pierre's body with a nice straight punch.
Hussain tries a low kick but Don Pierre avoids it.

Don Pierre clinches.
Hussain trying to stall but Don Pierre improves his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Don Pierre jumps guard and drags Hussain to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hussain looking to pass the guard.
Don Pierre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hussain manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Don Pierre passes Hussain's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Don Pierre is looking to advance position but Hussain won't allow it.
Hussain wants to control but Don Pierre is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Don Pierre is working for a kimura but Hussain is defending it quite comfortably.
Hussain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Don Pierre is working for a kimura but Hussain is defending it quite comfortably.

Don Pierre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hussain sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Don Pierre seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Hussain has recovered full guard.
Hussain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hussain looking for a sweep. Not yet Hussain, not yet.
Don Pierre trying to control but Hussain is working from the bottom.

Hussain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Don Pierre advances position into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Don Pierre misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Don Pierre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The strikes coming from Don Pierre are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hussain wants to control but Don Pierre postures up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacques Don Pierre!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacques Don Pierre thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machado comes to the cage accompanied by November Rain. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Machado
vs
Jones

188 cm
20
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
250 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado throws a head kick that misses.
Machado misses with a head kick.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Machado scores with a kick to the body.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Machado shows good takedown defense.
Machado throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Machado shows good takedown defense.
Machado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Machado rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machado prevents it.
Gustavo Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jones.
Jones has Machado pressed against the cage, preventing Machado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Machado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Machado manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Machado.

Machado has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeps control of Machado as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machado using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Machado breaks from the clinch.

Jones scores with a takedown into Machado's guard.

Machado pushes Jones off and gets back to his feet.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machado tries a head kick but it misses.
Machado tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Jones tries to keep at a distance but Machado has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado misses with a knee strike.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machado pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Machado.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machado tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machado to the ground. Machado escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machado throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.

Machado moves into range and clinches up with Jones.

Machado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones avoids the head kick by Machado.
Machado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machado is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado swings away with a body shot that misses

and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Machado wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones is working Machado over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Machado's guard.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones 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.
Jones prevents Machado from standing back up.
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!
Machado knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.

Machado is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves into full mount! Machado won't be happy about that!
Machado really wants to buck Jones off and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jones working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Machado turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Jones off and cradles Machado's limp body as Jones celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jon Jones!
A determined Jon Jones didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Gomez Bollanos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Brazilian War Drums. 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.

Gomez Bollanos
vs
Belfort

196 cm
25
269 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans
//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Gomez Bollanos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bollanos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Belfort to score with a decent uppercut.
Belfort wants to clinch up but Bollanos keeps it at a distance.
Belfort keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bollanos defending well as Belfort loads up on a big left hand.
Belfort is looking to clinch but Bollanos is avoiding it.
Belfort throws a body punch but Bollanos moves out of range.
Bollanos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belfort was well out of range. Poor timing from Bollanos.
Bollanos takes a swing at Belfort's ribcage but misses.
Belfort blocks a jab.
Belfort tries to clinch but Bollanos is having none of it.
Bollanos thows a body shot but no joy.
Bollanos throws a lazy uppercut
and Belfort counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belfort scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bollanos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Belfort counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bollanos is looking to wear down Belfort with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Belfort tries to clinch up but Bollanos circles away and keeps his distance.
Belfort is looking to clinch but Bollanos is avoiding it.
Bollanos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belfort manages to avoid it.
Bollanos catches Belfort with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bollanos looks to land a right hand but Belfort moved out of range.
Belfort takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bollanos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bollanos misses with a series of wild punches.
Bollanos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belfort was well out of range. Poor timing from Bollanos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bollanos needs to keep his hands up - Belfort had a free shot at his head there.
Belfort avoids the body shot from Bollanos.
Nice defenses there by Bollanos.
Bollanos tries to clinch there but Belfort circles away.
Bollanos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Belfort circles away quickly and effectively.
Belfort is looking to clinch but Bollanos is avoiding it.
Belfort on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bollanos misses with a shot to the body
and Belfort cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roberto Gomez Bollanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is looking to clinch.
Belfort jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bollanos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bollanos just misses with a punch to the body.
Belfort scores with a nice head shot.
Bollanos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Belfort counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Belfort takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Belfort gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bollanos.
Bollanos misses with a hook to the body
and Belfort counters with a straight right hand.
Belfort swats away the attempt to clinch by Bollanos.
Bollanos takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bollanos takes a swing at Belfort's ribcage but misses.
Bollanos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Belfort counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bollanos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Belfort at a distance.
Bollanos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Belfort connects with a crisp jab.
Bollanos misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belfort doesn't manage to clinch there - Bollanos circles away.
Bollanos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Belfort connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Belfort does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Gomez Bollanos dominated that round.
That's time! Bollanos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A lazy left from Belfort finds it's target.
Belfort avoids the body shot from Bollanos.
Belfort moves in looking to clinch but Bollanos pushes him off.
Bollanos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Bollanos misses.
Bollanos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bollanos thuds a left hand into Belfort's body.
Bollanos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Belfort moves to clinch but Bollanos breaks away
and Bollanos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Roberto Gomez Bollanos is winning the standup battle so far.
Belfort dodges the punch combination from Bollanos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Bollanos. Beautiful body shot.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
Bollanos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bollanos thows a body shot but no joy.
Belfort keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belfort throws a right hand that misses
and Bollanos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bollanos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Belfort throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bollanos counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belfort takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Belfort ducks under a wild hook from Bollanos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bollanos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belfort was well out of range. Poor timing from Bollanos.
Belfort tries a head kick but it misses.
Bollanos takes a swing at Belfort's ribcage but misses.
Belfort tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bollanos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Belfort misses the target.
Belfort tries to clinch but Bollanos moves away
letting Bollanos counter with a right hand.

Belfort is rocked!
Bollanos misses with a body shot.
Bollanos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belfort was well out of range. Poor timing from Bollanos.
Bollanos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belfort.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belfort looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort avoids the body shot from Bollanos.
Bollanos just misses with a punch to the body.
Bollanos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Belfort fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belfort uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bollanos.
Bollanos looks to score with a jab to the body but Belfort is just out of range.
A jab from Bollanos misses.
Bollanos staying out of range there.
Danga de danga de dang - Belfort scores with a four punch combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bollanos throws a nice looking combination but Belfort bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belfort throws a looping overhand right but Bollanos ducks down to avoid it.
Belfort takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bollanos swings widly with a right hand
and Belfort counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belfort slips a jab and a cross from Bollanos.
Belfort just misses with a punch to the body.
Bollanos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belfort.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bollanos misses with a body shot
and Belfort makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Belfort closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bollanos counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Gomez Bollanos dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bollanos lands a nice hook to Belfort's body. Belfort takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bollanos swats away the attempt to clinch by Belfort.
Belfort keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belfort throws a shot from downtown. Bollanos moves away and avoids it.
Belfort closes the distance but Bollanos moves to the side
and Bollanos counters with a left to the body.
Bollanos lands with a good body shot.
Bollanos walks into a left hand.
Bollanos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Belfort counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bollanos wants to clinch up but Belfort keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bollanos clinches.
Belfort tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bollanos tries a body shot but Belfort blocks it.
Bollanos cracks Belfort with a nice body shot.
Belfort misses with some punches.
Bollanos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Belfort takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A body shot lands from Bollanos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bollanos lands a body punch.
Belfort misses with a punch to the body.
Belfort blocks a body shot from Bollanos.
A shot in the inside from Bollanos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bollanos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bollanos throws a head punch that misses.
Bollanos misses with a body punch.
Bollanos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Belfort misses with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bollanos tries to work over Belfort's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bollanos slows down the pace here.
Bollanos lands a body shot.
Bollanos dips a shoulder and cracks Belfort with a mighty uppercut! Belfort falls back against the cage and Bollanos unloads with a barrage of strikes! Belfort is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bollanos screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Gomez Bollanos!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tamao Serizawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kevin Rudolf - In the City. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Richards
vs
Serizawa

180 cm
27
214 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

184 cm
24
208 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tamao Serizawa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Serizawa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Richards to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Serizawa wants to stand up but Richards is controlling him.
Richards postures up in Serizawa's guard and throws a big left but Serizawa blocks it.
Serizawa wants to get back to his feet but Richards is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Richards controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Richards throwing strikes from guard but Serizawa blocks nicely.
Serizawa wants to get back to his feet but Richards is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards passes Serizawa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Richards throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Richards lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serizawa tries to kick Richards off but Richards keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Richards is pressing down on Serizawa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Serizawa is holding on for now.
Richards is trying to control. Serizawa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Richards is going to stand back up.
Richards not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Serizawa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Richards.
Richards throws a strike but Serizawa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Serizawa prevents Richards from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serizawa wants to stand but Richards is controlling his posture from full guard.
Serizawa won't allow Richards to get back to his feet.
Serizawa tries to stand but Richards is controlling from the bottom.
Serizawa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ben Richards wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Richards misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Richards lands with a nice combination. Serizawa backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Tamao Serizawa has been cut.
Serizawa slips a jab and a cross from Richards.
Richards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Richards shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Serizawa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serizawa wants to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Richards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tamao Serizawa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Serizawa takes a swing at Richards's ribcage but misses.
Richards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Serizawa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richards throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richards connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Richards throws a right hand that Serizawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Serizawa also avoids with ease.

Richards closes the distance and clinches.
Serizawa can't break the clinch.
Serizawa is trying to break free.
Richards lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Richards manages to break the clinch.
Serizawa swings for the body but Richards moves out of range.
Richards lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Serizawa is rocked!
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!

Richards has taken the fight to the clinch.
Serizawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Richards finish him?
Richards creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Serizawa with a big uppercut! Serizawa tries to clinch up but Richards pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Serizawa to the mat! Serizawa covers up and Richards unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ben Richards!
A determined Ben Richards didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Te Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerome Te Rua is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Anderson
vs
Te Rua

180 cm
19
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

MMA Exclusive
Damnfield clothing

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jerome Te Rua!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Te Rua on that attempt.
Te Rua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No luck for Te Rua with that takedown attempt.
Anderson lands a head shot.
Anderson digs a good hook to Te Rua's body.
Te Rua fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mr Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Te Rua.
Te Rua takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Te Rua stumbling backwards into the cage! Te Rua bounces back off the cage towards Anderson, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Anderson lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Anderson celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mr Anderson!
Our winner, Mr Anderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Cabral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeronimo Ferra De Almada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cabral
vs
Ferra De Almada

177 cm
20
177 lbs
5 - 1 - 1

179 cm
20
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Cabral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeronimo Ferra De Almada!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabral changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Ferra De Almada closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cabral tries to buck Ferra De Almada off but Ferra De Almada is having none of it.
Cabral manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabral throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Ferra De Almada is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cabral tries to get to full guard but Ferra De Almada has control of the leg.
Ferra De Almada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Cabral is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferra De Almada pulls his head out easily.
Ferra De Almada is trying to control. Cabral wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabral trying to control but Ferra De Almada postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabral wants to improve his position but Ferra De Almada is controlling well.

Cabral looking for subs from the bottom but Ferra De Almada mounts him!
Ferra De Almada controlling from mount.
Ferra De Almada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cabral is looking to escape.
Ferra De Almada unloads with some shots from mount but Cabral bucks and avoids them well.
Cabral can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferra De Almada goes for an armbar but Cabral turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cabral.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cabral accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cabral with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ferra De Almada trying to control the position.
Cabral trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ferra De Almada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cabral is one step ahead there.
Ferra De Almada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cabral with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabral content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ferra De Almada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cabral postures up in Ferra De Almada's guard and throws a big left but Ferra De Almada blocks it.

Cabral drops back looking for a leg! Ferra De Almada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferra De Almada manages to kick Cabral off! Cabral jumps back into Ferra De Almada's guard.
Ferra De Almada is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ferra De Almada manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cabral tries to hold on but Ferra De Almada pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabral keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cabral is working hard here to advance position.
Ferra De Almada wants to control the pace but Cabral is squirming around nicely.
Ferra De Almada throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ferra De Almada thowing shots but they're missing.
Ferra De Almada tries to control but Cabral wriggling away.

Ferra De Almada looking to secure an arm triangle but Cabral defends it well.
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.
Cabral stops Ferra De Almada from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeronimo Ferra De Almada dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ferra De Almada with a poor takedown

and Cabral counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ferra De Almada!

Cabral working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ferra De Almada taking a bit of punishment here - Cabral scoring with strikes.
The ground and pound from Cabral seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ferra De Almada is looking for a sweep.
Rogerio Cabral overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Cabral goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ferra De Almada has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cabral but great work by Ferra De Almada.
Ferra De Almada wants to control but Cabral is keeping him busy.
Cabral manages to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Cabral is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferra De Almada pulls his head out easily.
Cabral is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabral is looking to control Ferra De Almada's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cabral avoid being mounted?

Ferra De Almada seems to be working for a kimura but Cabral defends the submission attempt.
Ferra De Almada wants to control but Cabral is keeping him busy.

Cabral looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferra De Almada wants to pass to mount but Cabral is defending the position.
Cabral trying to hold on to Ferra De Almada's head to control him but Ferra De Almada postures up.

Ferra De Almada is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferra De Almada is trying to control the action in half guard but Cabral is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cabral moves into full guard.
Cabral striking off his back but it's not causing Ferra De Almada any problems.
Cabral pulls Ferra De Almada in close to his closed guard and prevents Ferra De Almada from doing any damage or advancing position.

Ferra De Almada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabral can't keep his opponent in guard - Ferra De Almada advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ferra De Almada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cabral keeps working.
Ferra De Almada throwing shots but Cabral is blocking nicely.

Ferra De Almada is working for a submission of some sort.

Cabral looking for submissions off his back.
Cabral won't allow Ferra De Almada to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabral misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Ferra De Almada is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cabral lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.

Ferra De Almada is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ferra De Almada is looking to stall here but Cabral recovers full guard.
Ferra De Almada slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cabral trying to hold on to Ferra De Almada's head to control him but Ferra De Almada postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rogerio Cabral will probably get the nod.
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.

Ferra De Almada misses with a takedown

and Cabral counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ferra De Almada's guard now.
Cabral is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferra De Almada has wrist control.
Ferra De Almada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cabral is one step ahead there.
Ferra De Almada is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ferra De Almada is trying to control the position but Cabral postures up.
Ferra De Almada seems keen to control Cabral's posture.
Let's hope that Ferra De Almada 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.
Cabral has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jeronimo Ferra De Almada.
Cabral connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ferra De Almada misses with a takedown attempt

and Cabral counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ferra De Almada!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabral working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ferra De Almada's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cabral is putting a hurting on Ferra De Almada here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ferra De Almada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Cabral is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferra De Almada knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ferra De Almada dodges the ground and pound from Cabral.
Ferra De Almada managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cabral.
Cabral working the ground and pound.
Ferra De Almada taking a bit of punishment here - Cabral scoring with strikes.
A control attempt from Ferra De Almada but he's now mounted!
Cabral looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cabral jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ferra De Almada is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ferra De Almada and Cabral has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cabral tries to advance to mount but can't.
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!
Ferra De Almada is trying to control Cabral's posture but Cabral avoids it.
Cabral has control of an arm but Ferra De Almada manages to advance to Cabral's back!
Ferra De Almada doesn't have the hooks in and Cabral manages to turn into his guard.
Ferra De Almada pulls Cabral in close to prevent any damage.
Cabral tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferra De Almada is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabral postures up.
Cabral throwing strikes from guard but Ferra De Almada blocks nicely.
Ferra De Almada 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cabral lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ferra De Almada looking to control.
Cabral is working Ferra De Almada over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ferra De Almada pulls Cabral in close to his closed guard and prevents Cabral from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ferra De Almada is trying to hold Cabral in close to prevent damage but Cabral has managed to pass into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabral missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Cabral is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ferra De Almada defends it well.
Cabral tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ferra De Almada knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ferra De Almada trying to hold on to Cabral's head to control him but Cabral postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cabral seems to be looking for submissions.
Cabral has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rogerio Cabral showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cabral has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cevada Bacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malaik Hamadani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamadani has chosen Prince Of Persia - Welcome Within as his entrance music. Malaik Hamadani acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Bacon
vs
Hamadani

190 cm
25
213 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
212 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear
ANABOLIC Nutrition 160Q and LAUNDRY 85%

Fenrir Fightgear - Steel Penn
Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cevada Bacon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malaik Hamadani!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamadani jabs at Bacon's body.
Bacon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Hamadani decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hamadani not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bacon wants to control but Hamadani is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hamadani is nestled in close to Bacon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Hamadani is working for a submission of some sort.

Hamadani is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bacon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hamadani is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hamadani seems to be working for a kimura but Bacon defends the submission attempt.
Hamadani wants to pass the guard but Bacon is defending well.

Bacon kicks Hamadani off and gets back to his feet.
Hamadani lands a jab to Bacon's midsection.
Hamadani connects with a crisp jab.
Hamadani connects with a body shot.
Bacon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hamadani but Hamadani pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bacon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bacon moves out of range of the body kick from Hamadani.
Hamadani jabs Bacon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bacon is breathing heavily.
Hamadani throws a leg kick which misses Bacon's front leg but catches the back leg as Bacon tries to avoid it.
Hamadani lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hamadani stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hamadani connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malaik Hamadani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamadani drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Bacon right on the button. Bacon goes down! Hamadani follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hamadani gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malaik Hamadani!
Malaik Hamadani bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grim Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Reaper
vs
Ramirez

178 cm
26
163 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

179 cm
24
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Modern Gladiators Clothes

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Grim Reaper!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rob Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez throws an overhand right that lands on Reaper's shoulder, as Reaper tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reaper.
Reaper scores with a kick to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Reaper.
Reaper scores with a head kick. Ramirez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reaper.
Ramirez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramirez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reaper.
Ramirez throws a lazy right hand but Reaper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramirez looks winded!
Ramirez lands with a hook. Reaper tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reaper throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reaper scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ramirez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reaper finds it's way round the side to connect with Ramirez's head.
Reaper throws a front kick that sends Ramirez stumbling back into the cage.
Reaper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reaper.
Reaper throws a head kick that half lands.
Reaper cracks the inside of Ramirez's front leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reaper.
Reaper feints and then cracks Ramirez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramirez down.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ramirez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good leg kick by Reaper there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reaper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reaper lands an overhand right.
Ramirez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reaper connects with a high kick.

Ramirez is rocked!
Reaper connects with a solid leg kick.
Ramirez is still on wobbly legs! Can Reaper finish him?
An inside leg kick lands from Reaper.
Ramirez seems to have recovered his senses.
A good leg kick by Reaper.
Ramirez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ramirez misses with a jab to the body
and Reaper counters with a body kick that stops Ramirez in his tracks momentarily.
Ramirez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reaper can pounce on him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reaper lands a big head kick that sends Ramirez tumbling to the mat! Reaper takes a step backwards and waves Ramirez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A solid leg kick lands there for Reaper.
Reaper cracks the inside of Ramirez's front leg.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reaper!
Reaper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ramirez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reaper pushes Ramirez away with a front kick.
Reaper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reaper lands with a slapping head kick.
Reaper lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reaper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reaper throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reaper fakes the leg kick and cracks Ramirez in the body.
Reaper scores with a head kick. Ramirez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reaper - that will leave a mark!
A slapping leg kick lands for Reaper.
Reaper scores with a head kick. Ramirez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Reaper lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reaper fakes the leg kick and cracks Ramirez in the body.
Reaper throws a leg kick which misses Ramirez's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramirez tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Reaper.
Donk. Reaper catches Ramirez right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Reaper.
Reaper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reaper.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reaper.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reaper.
Reaper lands a nice looking body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reaper. That's going to slow Ramirez down.
Reaper keeps Ramirez at a distance using the push kick.
Ramirez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reaper lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ramirez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reaper.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reaper.
Reaper connects with an inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reaper.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reaper scores with a push kick.
Reaper throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ramirez.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reaper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Reaper lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ramirez will feel that in the morning.
Reaper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reaper throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reaper throws a nice head kick!

Reaper lands a big head kick that sends Ramirez tumbling to the mat! Reaper takes a step backwards and waves Ramirez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reaper. Ramirez shrugs it off though.
Ramirez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reaper.
Ramirez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Reaper lands a leg kick that knocks Ramirez off balance momentarily.
Grim Reaper is winning the standup battle so far.
Reaper lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Reaper! Ramirez is out on his feet! Reaper rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Ramirez is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Ramirez is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grim Reaper!
Grim Reaper is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Grim Reaper thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rose has chosen Breaking Benjamin - Bulls On Parade as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The key to victory for Christian Kane has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kane
vs
Rose

185 cm
26
190 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
185 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

A.C: Awesome Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Owen Rose!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rose counters with a straight right hand.
Kane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kane cracks Rose with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Kane misses its intended target.
Kane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rose's sensitive parts.
Rose shoots in but no luck this time.
Kane connects with a right hand. Rose shakes it off.
Rose fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rose misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Christian Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Rose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose misses with a takedown attempt
and Kane counters with a series of strikes. Rose will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kane connects with a nice looking jab.
Rose takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rose checks the leg kick.
Rose shoots in looking for a takedown. Kane tries to sprawl out of it but Rose keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kane throws a jab but it's blocked by Rose.
Rose looks for a takedown but Kane sprawls well.
Rose fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kane avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rose swats away the attempt to clinch by Kane.
Nice sprawl there from Kane as Rose shoots in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane tries to bum rush Rose with a series of wild strikes but Rose uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kane leaves Rose with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose tries for a takedown but Kane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Christian Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kane sprawls well. Kane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rose gets slowly back to his feet.
Rose walks into a jab.

Kane gets caught napping as Rose dives in and scores a takedown. Kane manages to retain guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rose postures up in Kane's guard and throws a big left but Kane blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane controls Rose momentarily but Rose frees himself.
Rose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kane is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Christian Kane.
Kane misses with an uppercut. Rose saw that one coming.
Rose misses with an uppercut. Kane saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rose momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rose shoots in looking for a takedown but Kane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rose's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rose is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Kane dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Left hook, right uppercut from Kane.
Kane lands a really nice looking cross but Rose seems unphased.
Rose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kane tries to work over Rose's front leg with a kick but Rose checks it.
Kane jabs Rose to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rose moves away from the strike by Kane.
Kane throws a leg kick but Rose sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kane throws a sloppy head kick and Rose moves out of range easily.
Rose shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kane but Kane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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!

Kane moves into range and clinches up with Rose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane lands a shot to the body.
Rose is looking for a takedown.
Christian Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Rose.
Rose tries for a takedown but Kane manages to get underhooks.
Rose blocking some punches.
Kane lands a left hand.
Kane lands a hook that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Rose tries for a takedown but Kane manages to get underhooks.
Rose tries to score a body lock takedown but Kane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rose is breathing heavily.
Kane misses with some punches.
Rose drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kane is working Rose over against the cage.
Kane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kane prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kane scores with a shot to the side of Rose's head.

Rose turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rose manages to end up in side control.
Kane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rose misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kane is looking for a sweep.
Rose cracks Kane with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kane is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane prevents Rose from improving position.
Rose cracks Kane with a big elbow.
Kane sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rose prevents Kane from improving his position.
Rose tries to pass to full mount but Kane defends it.
Rose throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rose prevents Kane from improving his position.
Rose missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rose thows a huge punch but Kane dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose is keen to just control but Kane is a slippery customer.
Kane moves into full guard.
Rose scoring with some ground and pound.
Rose makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane working a defensive guard here.
Rose with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Owen Rose has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rose working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kane's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kane wants to sweep but no luck.
Kane looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Kane dominated that second round.
That's time! Kane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kane loads up on a big right hand but Rose slips the punch.
Kane looks to throw the jab but Rose is out of range.
Kane's corner calls for a 1-2. Kane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rose fails to land the takedown.
Rose avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rose checks a leg kick.
Kane throws a right hand that misses

and Rose counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rose slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane stopping the sweep attempt from Rose.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rose can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kane controls the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Christian Kane wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rose on the side of the head.
Christian Kane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kane takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Kane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rose has a takedown stuffed.
Rose looks for a takedown but Kane sprawls well.
Christian Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Rose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kane finds it's way round the side to connect with Rose's head.
Nice cross by Kane.
Christian Kane is winning the standup battle so far.
Rose fails with a takedown attempt.
Kane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Kane moves into the clinch.
Kane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane digs a right hand underneath Rose's ribcage. Rose let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rose wants a takedown.
Rose changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rose dives in and grabs Kane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kane pushes down on Rose's head and hops out.
Owen Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kane tests Rose's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kane scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rose shoots in looking for a takedown. Kane tries to sprawl out of it but Rose keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Kane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kane, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Kane!
After winning the bout, Christian Kane thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.