UCF 31 Curry Vs Botello PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Ung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Ung has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ung
vs
Saint

178 cm
23
226 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

187 cm
23
220 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Ung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Saint!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Ung blocks the low kick.
Saint looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Saint throws a head kick that misses.
Ung avoids the head kick by Saint.
Saint throws a head kick but Ung moves out of range.
Saint tests Ung's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Ung shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ung was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ung controlling from mount.
Ung with the ground and pound from mount.
Ung content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ung seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Saint for as long as he can get away with.

Ung with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ung content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ung lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ung tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Kevin Ung just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Ung gets a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ung decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Ung scores a takedown into full mount!
Saint wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ung controlling from mount.

Ung is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ung closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ung works to advance to full mount. Saint defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ung controlling the position easily from mount.
Ung moves to take his opponent's back.
Ung controlling the position well here. Saint rolled but Ung kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Ung stands up from mount. Strange move.

Ung decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ung slows the pace down in half guard.
Saint is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ung's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Kevin Ung just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saint tries to avoid it but Ung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saint to the ground. Saint escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Ung is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Saint's half guard.

Ung stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Saint to get to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ung decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ung takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Ung decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Ung pushes Saint up against the cage in a clinch.
Ung can't get the takedown.
Ung tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Ung. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ung turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ung controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint pushes Ung away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ung gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Ung tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ung has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ung scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Saint to see if he's OK.
Ung works to advance to full mount. Saint defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ung looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ung breaks from Saint's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ung controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Ung dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Ung's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Ung throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saint darts in trying to clinch

and Ung counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Saint's guard now.
Saint can't keep his opponent in guard - Ung advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Ung postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Saint to stand up.

Ung changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saint looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ung takes a little break here. Saint wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saint can do to turn this around?
Saint takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ung working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ung slows the pace down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ung passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Saint!
Ung controlling his opponent.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Kevin Ung just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Ung feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ung controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Kevin Ung just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Ung shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saint manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ung stays in close to Saint's body and controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Ung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ung, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:25
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Ung!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

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

Rodriguez
vs
Bone

183 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

187 cm
20
200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Davi Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Bone!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bone throws a body kick that misses.
Bone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rodriguez. That did some damage!
Bone lands a head kick. Rodriguez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Bone moved out of range.
Bone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rodriguez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bone.
Bone scoring well with a low kick there.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Bone saw that one coming.
Bone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bone can pounce on him.
Bone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rodriguez looks to land a combination but Bone avoids it well.
Rodriguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bone.
Bone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Bone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bone seems to be stalking Rodriguez here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Rodriguez drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jay Bone!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Banner Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ben wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bo
vs
wells

180 cm
20
217 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

175 cm
24
209 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Banner Bo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, ben wells!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

wells shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bo is trying to defend but wells finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
wells is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
wells working the head and body with strikes.
wells landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
wells working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
wells trying to control the pace.
wells slips a nice elbow through Bo's hands, connecting with Bo's forehead.
wells trying to pass the guard but Bo defending well.
wells not doing much here.
wells is looking to take a break and control but Bo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bo is looking for a sweep. wells is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
wells looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Bo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but wells pulls his head out easily.

Bo looking for submissions off his back.
wells scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bo is staying active underneath wells, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
wells is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Bo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but wells pulls his head out easily.
Well, if wells is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
wells lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bo is looking to improve his position.
wells wants to control but Bo is keeping him busy.
wells lands strikes from half guard.
Bo is staying active underneath wells, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

wells is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nice strikes from wells there.

wells moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bo.
Bo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but wells wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
wells gets to mount! Bo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bo taking shots to the head.
wells prevents Bo from getting the reversal.
wells controlling the pace for now.
Bo working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! wells connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

wells is working for a guillotine from mount but Bo frees his head quite easily.
Bo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
wells in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
wells trying to control but Bo is having none of it.
Bo is trying to escape the mount.
Bo manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Bo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bo is breathing heavily.
wells wants to free his trapped foot but Bo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
wells stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
wells wants to pass the guard but Bo is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

wells throws an overhand right that lands on Bo's shoulder, as Bo tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from wells.

Bo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
wells postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
wells in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Bo looking for a guillotine here but wells defends easily.

Bo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. wells gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
wells keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bo's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
wells makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
wells is stalling in the full guard.
wells is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
wells trying to control but Bo is working from the bottom.
wells landing with the ground and pound.
wells postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
wells pushes down on Bo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
wells wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bo keeps working.
Nice strikes from wells there.
Bo could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Bo actively working from the bottom here.
wells working over Bo with some ground and pound. Bo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
wells not doing much here.

Bo is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! wells is tapping! Great win for Bo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Banner Bo!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zako Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I wanna be a balla. Henry Reed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Reed
vs
Simmons

190 cm
23
285 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
260 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Behold The Beast
Behold The Beast

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zako Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reed lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Simmons misses with a straight right.
Reed is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reed walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons throws a left and a right that both miss

and Reed counters with a left hand that sends Simmons to the canvas!

Simmons is rocked!

Simmons has an active guard here but Reed has managed to pass into half guard.
Simmons is still in real trouble! Can Reed finish him?

Reed is trying to work for a kimura but Simmons is defending well.

Reed in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Simmons tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Reed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henry Reed!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aegil Gunderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gunderson
vs
Cullen

190 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

THE STEEL PENN NUTRITION
THE STEEL PENN NUTRITION

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, Aegil Gunderson!
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, Richard Cullen!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunderson checks the leg kick.
Gunderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Richard Cullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cullen misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Cullen misses.
Cullen throws a right and a left that Gunderson avoids nicely.
Cullen misses with a two punch combination.
Gunderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cullen circles away.
Cullen throws a right hand that Gunderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunderson also avoids with ease.
Cullen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Gunderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gunderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gunderson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gunderson punching from mount but Cullen doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunderson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cullen's face.
Cullen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gunderson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cullen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gunderson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gunderson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cullen because Gunderson loaded up on that one.
Cullen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Cullen bucks up and throws Gunderson to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Gunderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cullen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson moves away from the strike by Cullen.
Cullen throws a series of punches but Gunderson avoids them all with ease.
Cullen lands a nice hook to Gunderson's body. Gunderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gunderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Cullen throws a head kick but Gunderson moves out of range.
Cullen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cullen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cullen misses with a wild body shot.
Cullen misses with a low kick as Gunderson jumps back.
Gunderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aegil Gunderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cullen misses with a wild body shot.
Gunderson misses with a takedown attempt - Cullen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice combination there by Cullen.
Cullen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gunderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Cullen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gunderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Cullen missing with a left hand there. Gunderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cullen is fending him off so far but Gunderson persists. Nope, Cullen circles away and we're back to standing.
Cullen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gunderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Cullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson blocks a head kick by Cullen.
Gunderson shoots for a takedown but Cullen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cullen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Gunderson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cullen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gunderson is breathing heavily.
Gunderson scoring with punches and elbows.
Gunderson cracks Cullen with a big elbow.
Gunderson looking to control but instead Cullen has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cullen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gunderson.
Gunderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gunderson prevents Cullen from standing back up.
Gunderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cullen defending well though.
Gunderson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cullen to regain full guard.
Gunderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gunderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cullen to score with a decent uppercut.
Gunderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice sprawl there from Cullen as Gunderson shoots in.
Richard Cullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunderson misses with a takedown attempt - Cullen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Gunderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cullen!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cullen is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Cullen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gunderson is defended easily by Cullen.
Cullen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gunderson.
Cullen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Cullen.
Cullen cracks Gunderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cullen!

Gunderson is rocked!
Richard Cullen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gunderson fails to land the takedown.
Oh Gunderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cullen misses with a two punch combination.
Gunderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Gunderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aegil Gunderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cullen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cullen leaves Gunderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gunderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Cullen scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cullen connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Gunderson to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Cullen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Richard Cullen!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fatih Emir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Casados (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emir comes to the cage accompanied by i kill people. Casados has chosen Monster as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fatih Emir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Emir
vs
Casados

185 cm
25
190 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

175 cm
25
195 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fatih Emir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hector Casados!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casados tries to clinch up.
Casados tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emir swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hector Casados seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emir is trying hard to land a takedown here. Casados sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Casados shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Emir manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Casados keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Emir's head.
Emir controlling Casados's posture.

Casados is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Casados gets to his feet. Emir looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Casados fails with an attempt to clinch.
Casados wants to clinch up but Emir keeps it at a distance.
Casados wants to clinch up but Emir keeps it at a distance.
Emir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Casados avoids it really well and circles away.
Casados tries to clinch there but Emir circles away.
Casados throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Fatih Emir has been cut.
Emir is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emir fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fatih Emir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emir keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Casados tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Casados fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Emir avoids it really well and circles away.
Casados moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Casados moves in looking to clinch but Emir pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Casados. No joy for Emir on that attempt.
Casados tries to clinch up.
Casados is looking to clinch.
Casados wants to clinch up but Emir keeps it at a distance.
Casados misses with the combination.
Casados misses with a double jab.
Emir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Casados's waist but Casados gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emir off to one side.

Casados rushes Emir and presses him up against the cage.

Casados's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emir keeps the fight on the outside.
Emir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Casados tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emir paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casados moves in looking to clinch but Emir pushes him off.
Emir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Casados stuffs the takedown attempt from Emir. Emir gets slowly back to his feet.

Casados has taken the fight to the clinch.

Casados wants the takedown. Emir is fighting it off but Casados persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Emir's guard against the cage.
Emir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Casados connects with a couple of short punches.
Casados with a flurry of punches that miss.
Emir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Casados gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Casados is looking to clinch.
Casados misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Casados fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emir, pushing him back against the cage.

Casados breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emir blocks a head kick by Casados.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Casados tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Casados is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casados tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Casados tries to clinch there but Emir circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Casados looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Emir with that takedown attempt.
Casados misses with a jab, cross combination.
Emir swats away the attempt to clinch by Casados.
Casados stuffs the takedown attempt from Emir. Emir gets slowly back to his feet.
Casados tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Casados tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Casados does no damage.
Emir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Casados fails in his attempt to clinch.

Casados moves into the clinch.
Emir is trying to drag Casados to the mat but Casados just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Casados breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emir swats away the attempt to clinch by Casados.
Casados tries to clinch up but Emir circles away and keeps his distance.
Casados is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Casados moves in looking to clinch but Emir pushes him off.
Casados tries to clinch but Emir moves out of range.
Casados moves in looking to clinch but Emir pushes him off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Casados lands a two punch combo.
Casados tries to clinch up but Emir circles away and keeps his distance.
Casados thows a body shot but no joy.
Emir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Casados looks for a takedown but Emir sprawls well.
Emir swats away the attempt to clinch by Casados.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Emir.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Casados dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fatih Emir's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Casados is looking to clinch.
Emir swats away the attempt to clinch by Casados.
Casados tries to clinch but Emir is having none of it.
Casados throws a nice looking combination but Emir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Casados tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Casados tries to clinch there but Emir circles away.
Casados is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Emir shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Emir thows a huge punch but Casados dodges it nicely.
Emir prevents Casados from standing back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Casados is refusing to be controlled, as Emir sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Casados is looking to escape.

Casados kicks Emir off and gets back to his feet.
Fatih Emir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Casados tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Casados tries to clinch there but Emir circles away.
Emir circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Emir is defended easily by Casados.
Emir swats away the attempt to clinch by Casados.
Casados is looking to clinch.
Casados misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Casados scores with a takedown into Emir's guard.
Casados throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casados wants to stand but Emir is controlling his posture from full guard.

Casados is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Emir has a closed guard, preventing Casados from standing up.
Casados is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Emir holds on and takes a little breather.
Casados wants to stand but Emir has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Casados throwing strikes from guard but Emir blocks nicely.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Casados lands with a nice combination. Emir backs away looking to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casados misses with a takedown

and Emir counters with a shoot takedown. Casados fights it but they end up in guard.
Emir passes into half guard.

Emir is looking for a kimura here.

Casados has one foot on Emir's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Casados. No joy for Emir on that attempt.
Casados wants to clinch but Emir slips to the side

and Emir counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Casados!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emir trying to control but Casados is having none of it.
Casados wants to try and get back to his feet.
Emir lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Emir scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Emir has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Casados's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Emir is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Casados has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Casados!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fatih Emir dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fatih Emir's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Casados moves in looking to clinch but Emir pushes him off.
Emir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Casados's waist but Casados gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emir off to one side.
Emir keeps the fight on the outside.

Casados has Emir up against the cage in a clinch.

Casados escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Casados misses with a takedown attempt

and Emir counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Casados wants to stand up but Emir is controlling him.

Emir drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Casados manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Emir has Casados in his guard.

Casados stands and steps away. Emir gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Casados tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Casados scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Emir manages to get back to half guard.
Fatih Emir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Casados sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Emir defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emir preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Casados throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Emir avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Casados.
Casados working the head and body with strikes.
Emir keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Casados tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Casados missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Emir shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Casados is trying to defend but Emir finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Emir working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Emir is taking a breather. Casados 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.
Casados wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emir trying to control the action but Casados is working from the bottom.

Casados manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Casados doesn't manage to clinch there - Emir circles away.

Casados rushes Emir and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Casados lands a good knee to the midsection. Emir won't want to take too many of those.
Emir tries for a takedown but Casados manages to get underhooks.

Casados escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Casados closes the distance but Emir moves to the side

and Emir counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Emir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Casados swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Emir is looking to work some ground and pound but Casados has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emir won't allow Casados to get back to his feet.
Emir trying to control but Casados is working from the bottom.
Emir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Emir prevents Casados from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emir trying to control the position from guard on top but Casados is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fatih Emir showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Emir has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

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

Hayes
vs
Powel

190 cm
19
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

173 cm
21
212 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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, Tubby Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shifiinity Powel!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Hayes moves into the clinch successfully.
Powel is working for takedown but Hayes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Powel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hayes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Powel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Hayes clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hayes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tubby Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shifiinity Powel.
Powel wants a takedown but no success here.
Hayes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Powel.
Hayes stops a takedown attempt from Powel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes stops a takedown attempt from Powel.
Powel tries to score a body lock takedown but Hayes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Powel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hayes prevents it.

Powel has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hayes regains guard immediately.
Hayes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Powel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hayes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Powel is one step ahead there.
Hayes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Powel wants to control from the top but Hayes keeps moving.
Hayes seems keen to control Powel's posture.
Powel looking to sit in guard and control but Hayes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes throwing strikes but missing.
Hayes stands and throws Powel's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Hayes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hayes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Powel is looking for a sweep.
Powel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hayes trying to control the action but Powel is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powel striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Powel tries to get back to half guard but can't.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice shot by Powel.
Hayes tries to clinch up.
Hayes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Hayes takes the fight into the clinch.
Powel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hayes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hayes effectively controlling the action here.
Hayes looking to throw knees to the head but Powel is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powel tries for a takedown but Hayes manages to get underhooks.
Powel is working for takedown but Hayes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Powel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hayes prevents it.
Powel looking for a takedown.
Powel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hayes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Powel looks gassed!
Powel tries for a takedown but Hayes manages to get underhooks.
Hayes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Powel.
Powel managing to block the knees to the body from Hayes.
Hayes taking a breather.
Powel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hayes prevents it.
Hayes prevents the takedown attempt.

Hayes gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hayes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hayes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tubby Hayes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A chopping leg kick lands by Hayes.
Powel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shifiinity Powel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hayes instigates a clinch.
Powel has Hayes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hayes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Powel wants a takedown but no success here.
Hayes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hayes missing with knees to the body.
Powel wants a takedown.
Tubby Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shifiinity Powel.
Hayes stops a takedown attempt from Powel.
Powel being controlled against the cage.
Hayes scores a nice knee to the body.
Hayes lands a knee to the body.
Powel is breathing heavily.
Powel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Come on Hayes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hayes turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hayes manages to end up in side control.
Hayes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hayes is staying tight to Powel's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hayes landing a few strikes.
Powel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Powel regains half guard.
Hayes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hayes thows a huge punch but Powel dodges it nicely.
Hayes lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powel wants to improve his position but Hayes is controlling well.
Hayes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Powel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hayes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hayes is controlling the pace.
Powel gets full guard.

Powel working for a triangle but Hayes defends it easily.
Hayes sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes thows a big elbow that misses.
Hayes trying to control but Powel is working from the bottom.
Hayes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Powel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hayes defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Powel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hayes is aware though and is defending well.

Powel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hayes has passed into half guard!
Powel wants to control but Hayes is keeping busy.

Hayes is looking for a kimura but Powel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hayes to get the leverage.
Hayes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hayes trying to control the action but Powel is working from the bottom.
Powel wants to control but Hayes is keeping busy.
Hayes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tubby Hayes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Powel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Powel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hayes counters with a low kick, right behind Powel 's knee.
Powel with a nice cross.
Powel connects with a jab.
Powel shoots in looking for a takedown. Hayes tries to sprawl out of it but Powel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hayes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Powel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Powel fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powel wants to clinch but Hayes slips to the side

and Hayes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hayes.
Powel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hayes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Powel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hayes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tubby Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shifiinity Powel.
Powel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hayes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hayes prevents the takedown attempt.

Hayes has hold of one of Powel's legs. Powel is fighting the takedown attempt but Hayes gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hayes landing some decent shots from guard.
Hayes works over Powel with some ground and pound from guard.

Powel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tubby Hayes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Powel will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hayes pushes down on Powel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hayes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Powel actively working from the bottom here.
Hayes not doing much here.

Powel looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes not doing much here.
Hayes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hayes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Powel's head.
Hayes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Powel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Powel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hayes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hayes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hayes trying to control but Powel is working from the bottom.
Hayes landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hayes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Powel is looking for a sweep. Hayes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hayes throwing shots but Powel is blocking nicely.
Hayes is looking to advance position but Powel won't allow it.
Hayes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Powel defending well though.

Powel looking for subs from the bottom but Hayes mounts him!
Hayes punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hayes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shifiinity Powel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hayes is landing with some decent strikes but Powel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tubby Hayes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hayes, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tubby Hayes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Motta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Motta
vs
Ortiz

190 cm
23
260 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

195 cm
19
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 Rio de Janeiro, Ed Motta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thor Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz shoots in and drives through. Motta sprawls well.
Ortiz ducks under a wild hook from Motta.
Motta throws a hook but Ortiz blocks it.
Ortiz moves out of range of the strikes.
Ortiz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Motta.
Ortiz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Motta tries to avoid it but Ortiz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Motta to the ground. Motta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Motta.
Ortiz moves out of range as Motta strikes.
Ortiz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Motta.
Ortiz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Motta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ortiz somewhat.
Ed Motta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Ortiz.
No luck for Ortiz with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Motta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Motta throws a hook but Ortiz avoids it easily.
Motta misses with a few strikes there.
Motta throws the left hand but Ortiz avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Motta misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Ortiz.
Motta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Motta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut there from Motta.

It looks like Thor Ortiz has been cut.
Motta scores with a nice strike.
Motta works Ortiz's body with a nice hook.
Ortiz ducks under a wild hook from Motta.
Ed Motta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Motta misses with a hook.
Ortiz takes one to the chin there.
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!
Motta looks to land a right hand but Ortiz moved out of range.
Motta throws a looping overhand right but Ortiz ducks down to avoid it.
Ortiz moves out of range of the strikes.
Motta lands a lovely overhand right.
Ortiz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Motta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ortiz somewhat.
Ortiz fails to land the takedown.
Ortiz is trying desperately to land a takedown but Motta is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ortiz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz walks into a straight right hand from Motta.
Ortiz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Motta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Motta as he jumps to the side.
Ortiz moves out of range as Motta strikes.
Motta stuffs the takedown.
Motta lands a two punch combo.
Ortiz looks gassed!
Ortiz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Motta lunges at Ortiz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ortiz's hand.
Motta throws the left hand but Ortiz avoids the punch easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ortiz.
Motta misses with a double jab.
Motta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Motta throws a hook but Ortiz avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motta looks to land a left hand but Ortiz moved out of range nicely.
Motta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Motta stuffs the takedown attempt from Ortiz. Ortiz gets slowly back to his feet.
Motta thuds his right hand into Ortiz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Motta misses with a hook. Ortiz ducked under it nicely.

Motta lands a left and a right that send Ortiz crashing to the mat, dazed. Motta thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Ortiz is rocked!

That has opened up Thor Ortiz's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motta lands a nice looking body shot.
Motta cracks Ortiz with an open hand slap.
Ortiz is still on wobbly legs! Can Motta finish him?
A telegraphed right hand from Motta misses the target.
Ortiz seems to have recovered his senses.
Motta throws out a loose jab but Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid it.

Motta cracks Ortiz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Motta has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ortiz to stand back up!
A big right from Motta misses.
Ortiz fails with a takedown attempt.
Ortiz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ortiz defending well as Motta loads up on a big left hand.
Motta with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Motta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

The cut above Thor Ortiz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A jab from Motta finds it's way through Ortiz's defenses.
Motta drops Ortiz with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Ortiz! Motta dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Motta!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Arne Georgsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georgsen comes to the cage accompanied by O Fortuna. Sparks has chosen Survivor - Glen as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Arne Georgsen
vs
Sparks

195 cm
23
212 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

190 cm
24
209 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE
SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hans Arne Georgsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georgsen throws a looping overhand right but Sparks ducks down to avoid it.
Georgsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Georgsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sparks.
Georgsen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sparks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Georgsen misses with an uppercut.
Sparks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Georgsen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sparks in his tracks.
Georgsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sparks throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Sparks misses.
Sparks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Georgsen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparks lands a glancing blow to the side of Georgsen's head.
A slow jab from Georgsen misses its intended target.
Sparks scores with a head kick.
Georgsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sparks scores with a body shot.
Sparks moves away from the strike by Georgsen.
Sparks dodges the punch combination from Georgsen.

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

Georgsen breaks the clinch.
Sparks tries for a takedown but Georgsen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sparks throws a series of strikes that have Georgsen backpedaling.
Georgsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sparks connects with a single shot there.
Sparks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Georgsen.
Georgsen throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgsen lands a body shot.
Sparks connects with a crisp jab.
Sparks moves away from the strike by Georgsen.
Georgsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sparks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Georgsen.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Georgsen throws a nice looking combination but Sparks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sparks avoids the body shot from Georgsen.
Hans Arne Georgsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Georgsen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sparks.
Hans Arne Georgsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Sparks.
Sparks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sparks lands a glancing blow to the side of Georgsen's head.
Sparks thumps Georgsen with a low kick.
Sparks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Georgsen. Georgsen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sparks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sparks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Georgsen looks to throw the jab but Sparks is out of range.
Sparks sizes up Georgsen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Georgsen tries to clinch there but Sparks circles away.
Sparks fails to land the takedown.

Georgsen closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Georgsen.
Georgsen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Georgsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Sparks backwards.
Sparks prevents Georgsen from breaking the clinch.
Georgsen wants to break free but Sparks has control.
Sparks lands a right hand.
Sparks lands an uppercut.
Georgsen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Georgsen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sparks.
Sparks looking to stall.
Georgsen takes a shot to the head.
Sparks is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Georgsen.
Georgsen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Georgsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Georgsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Georgsen pushes off an throws an elbow but Sparks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sparks tries to stall but Georgsen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sparks stalling in the clinch.
Sparks tries to stall but Georgsen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Georgsen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jimmy Sparks.
A head kick misses from Sparks.
Georgsen thuds his right hand into Sparks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Jimmy Sparks has been cut.
Georgsen throws an overhand right that has Sparks reeling! Georgsen follows up with more punches and Sparks is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hans Arne Georgsen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashawn Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Botello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Botello has chosen Makin it Work as his entrance music. Rashawn Curry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Curry
vs
Botello

180 cm
20
220 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
212 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Blitzkrieg Formula 5000
Hells Pit

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rashawn Curry!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Botello!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Botello loads up on a big right hand but Curry slips the punch.
Curry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Botello sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rashawn Curry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curry takes one on the button.

Botello closes the distance and pushes Curry back into the cage.
Curry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Botello swings wildly with an uppercut but Curry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Botello lands a hook to the side of the head.
Botello throws a punch but it's blocked by Curry.
Curry blocking some punches.
Curry misses with an elbow over the top.
Curry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curry misses with a hook to the ribs.

Botello successfully pulls guard.
Botello is pulling down on Curry's head to control his posture.
Curry is looking to stand up but Botello won't let him.

Curry decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Curry keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Botello blocks a jab.
Curry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Botello.
Curry swinging wildly here.
Curry throws a big shot that misses.
Botello scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Botello misses.
Botello with a nice cross.
Botello scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Botello lands a hook that stumbles Curry back into the cage. Botello follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Curry to the canvas! Botello pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Curry has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Botello!
John Botello is the new light heavyweight champion!