RFC: Wednesday Fight Night 15 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: That's the shit I don't like. 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.

Thompson
vs
Smith

195 cm
20
240 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
245 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Smith!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Thompson counters with a head kick that drops Smith to the mat! Smith scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Thompson misses.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Thompson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Smith looks winded!
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Diego Smith has been cut.
Thompson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Thompson settles back down.
Thompson feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Thompson seems to be stalking Smith here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Smith drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Juan Thompson!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between ur Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Magnus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Down
vs
Magnus

183 cm
25
172 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

175 cm
19
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, ur Down!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Simon Magnus!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Down has his takedown stuffed
and Magnus counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Down avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magnus lands a nice shot that snaps Down's head back.
Magnus looks to score with a jab to the body but Down is just out of range.
Down will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magnus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Magnus throws a low kick, looking for Down's leg but Down calmly moves out of range.
Magnus jabs Down to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Down throws a nice looking combination but Magnus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Down gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Magnus counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ur Down. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Down moves out of range as Magnus strikes.
Magnus throws a jab when Down was well out of range.
Magnus scores with a jab to the body.
Down shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Magnus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Down thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Magnus as he connects with a hook.
Jab from Magnus.
Down lands a two punch combo.
Down with a lazy takedown attempt
and Magnus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Down is breathing heavily.
Magnus throws a shot to the body.
Magnus scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magnus lands the left hand.

Down is rocked!
Down walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Magnus swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Simon Magnus!

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energy
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hype
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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lateef Crowder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dzoko Dzoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowder comes to the cage accompanied by Tribute. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Crowder
vs
Dzoko

183 cm
26
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
191 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lateef Crowder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dzoko Dzoko!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzoko keeps the fight on the outside.
Dzoko throws out a leg kick but Crowder moves out of range and Dzoko only half commits.
Dzoko thows a body shot but no joy.
Dzoko looks to land a right hand but Crowder moved out of range.
Dzoko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crowder circles away from the clinch attempt

and Crowder counters by clinching up.
Dzoko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Crowder works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Crowder trying to control but Dzoko is working from the bottom.
Dzoko throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dzoko keeping moving, preventing Crowder from controlling successfully.
Dzoko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crowder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dzoko looking for a guillotine here but Crowder defends easily.
Crowder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dzoko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Crowder misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Crowder is controlling Dzoko's position as best he can from this difficult position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dzoko is working away from the top position though.
Crowder is doing well to control the position and prevent Dzoko from advancing to side control.
Crowder is trying to stand back up but Dzoko is controlling him

Crowder kicks Dzoko off and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crowder.

Dzoko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dzoko throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Crowder to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowder has his hands on Dzoko's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crowder is trying to keep Dzoko in close.
Dzoko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dzoko prevents Crowder from getting back to his feet.

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

Crowder decides to stand back up.

Crowder gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowder is looking to take this one to the mat.

Crowder has clasped his hands together around Dzoko's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dzoko regains half guard.
Dzoko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dzoko is trying to control the position but Crowder postures up.

Dzoko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dzoko throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Crowder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dzoko's head.
Dzoko working a defensive guard but Crowder passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crowder moves into full mount! Dzoko won't be happy about that!
Crowder trying to control but Dzoko is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lateef Crowder dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Crowder shoots in looking for a takedown. Dzoko tries to sprawl out of it but Crowder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dzoko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crowder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dzoko counters with a nice uppercut.
Dzoko throws a low kick but Crowder moves out of range easily.
Dzoko throws a leg kick
letting Crowder counter with a right hand.
Dzoko tries to clinch up but Crowder circles away and keeps his distance.

Crowder shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dzoko napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Crowder decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dzoko to his feet.
Crowder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dzoko as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lateef Crowder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dzoko gets tackled into the cage by Crowder. Crowder maintains the clinch.
Dzoko wants to get back to striking at distance but Crowder won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzoko is trying to break the clinch but Crowder has him pressed against the cage.
Crowder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dzoko's efforts to push away.
Dzoko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dzoko is trying to force a seperation but Crowder has the dominant position.
Dzoko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crowder has him pressed against the cage.

Crowder has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dzoko regains guard immediately.

Dzoko looking for subs off his back but Crowder has passed one foot through into half guard.
Crowder stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzoko is trying to get back to full guard.

Crowder escapes and gets back to his feet.
Dzoko throws a hook to the side of Crowder's head but Crowder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crowder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dzoko but Dzoko pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Crowder closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzoko is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dzoko takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dzoko managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Crowder.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crowder stands up.
Crowder shoots in for a takedown but Dzoko shows good takedown defense.
Dzoko tries to clinch but Crowder is having none of it.
Crowder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crowder avoids a kick to the body.

Dzoko has Crowder up against the cage in a clinch.
Dzoko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dzoko is trying to break the clinch but Crowder is controlling him.
Crowder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dzoko walks away with a smile on his face. Crowder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzoko misses with a low kick.
Crowder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dzoko sprawls well. Dzoko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crowder gets slowly back to his feet.
Dzoko throws a leg kick

and Crowder counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dzoko struggling a bit here.
Lateef Crowder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crowder wants to control but Dzoko is keeping him busy.
Dzoko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Crowder off and has taken his back!

Crowder is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dzoko gets his way!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crowder trying to control the action but Dzoko just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lateef Crowder dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Crowder tries for a takedown but Dzoko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crowder slips under a jab from Dzoko.

Dzoko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crowder, pushing him back against the cage.
Crowder is trying to pull guard but Dzoko has him pressed against the cage.
Dzoko is trying to break the clinch but Crowder is controlling him.
Dzoko wants to get back to striking at distance but Crowder won't allow it.
Dzoko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dzoko working hard to break the clinch.
Dzoko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dzoko wants to get back to striking at distance but Crowder won't allow it.

Crowder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzoko misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Crowder counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dzoko is looking to break free of the clinch but Crowder has double underhooks.
Dzoko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Crowder breaks the clinch.

Crowder closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dzoko to the mat! Dzoko manages to get full guard.
Crowder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dzoko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crowder is one step ahead there.
Dzoko controls Crowder momentarily but Crowder frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dzoko throws his legs up looking for a submission but Crowder uses it to pass to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowder trying to control the action but Dzoko is working from the bottom.
Crowder landing a few strikes.
Crowder prevents Dzoko from escaping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzoko is not content to let Crowder control the position.
Crowder working away.

Crowder has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Crowder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lateef Crowder. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dzoko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Crowder with that takedown attempt.
Crowder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dzoko tries to clinch there but Crowder circles away.
Dzoko Dzoko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good work by Crowder as he checks the leg kick.
Crowder blocks a head kick by Dzoko.
Nice takedown defense from Dzoko. No joy for Crowder on that attempt.
Dzoko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowder blocks a head kick by Dzoko.
Dzoko fails in his attempt to clinch.

Crowder closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crowder lands in his opponent's guard.
Dzoko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lateef Crowder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Dzoko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crowder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crowder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crowder passes Dzoko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crowder moves into full mount! Dzoko won't be happy about that!

And that's the end of the fight!
Lateef Crowder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crowder, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lateef Crowder!
During a confident post fight interview, Lateef Crowder thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Shogun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Ruiz
vs
Shogun

188 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

193 cm
23
215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Likes musicals

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Ruiz!
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, Mauricio Shogun!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shogun stuffs the takedown.
Ruiz shoots and misses
and Shogun counters with a good low kick that Ruiz was not able to check.

Ruiz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ruiz throwing shots but Shogun is blocking nicely.
Ruiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Shogun actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Ruiz there.

Shogun looking for submissions off his back.

Ruiz is working for a submission of some sort.
Ruiz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shogun is looking to improve his position.
Ruiz blocks the strikes from Shogun.
Shogun trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shogun is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ruiz pulls his head out easily.
Ruiz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Ruiz 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.
Ruiz lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ruiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ruiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruiz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shogun gets back to full guard.
Ruiz stopping the sweep attempt from Shogun.

Shogun looking for a guillotine here but Ruiz defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Shogun has wrist control.
Ruiz chips away with some ground and pound.
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!

Shogun is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruiz is aware though and is defending well.
Shogun has momentary wrist control but Ruiz slips an elbow through the middle.
Ruiz landing some decent shots from guard.
Ruiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shogun is trying to control the position but Ruiz postures up.
Ruiz won't allow Shogun to sweep him here.
Ruiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Ruiz drops back looking for a leg! Shogun is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shogun manages to kick Ruiz off! Ruiz jumps back into Shogun's guard.
Ruiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ruiz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Victor Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ruiz has closed the distance and engaged Shogun in a clinch.
Shogun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ruiz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shogun prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shogun throws a head punch that misses.
Shogun with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Ruiz jumps into guard, dragging Shogun to the mat.
Shogun trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruiz has his hands on Shogun's head, controlling the position.

Ruiz working for a triangle but Shogun defends it easily.

Shogun drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shogun jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ruiz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ruiz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shogun gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shogun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shogun advances position into side control!
Shogun avoids the strikes from the bottom by Ruiz.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruiz wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Ruiz tries to bench press Shogun off him but Shogun keeps the position.
Shogun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruiz keeps working.

Shogun swings around for an armbar but Ruiz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shogun's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ruiz moves into the clinch.
Ruiz is trying to pull guard but Shogun turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shogun throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shogun landing knees to the head.

It looks like Victor Ruiz has been cut.
Ruiz stops a takedown attempt from Shogun.
Ruiz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shogun avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ruiz with a knee to the head.
Shogun tries a knee to the head but Ruiz blocks it.

Ruiz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ruiz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ruiz controls Shogun momentarily but Shogun frees himself.

Ruiz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ruiz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ruiz keeping moving, preventing Shogun from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shogun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shogun wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving.

Shogun postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ruiz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shogun, into his guard.
Ruiz lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shogun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruiz postures up and lands a big shot to Shogun's brow.
Ruiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shogun has momentary wrist control but Ruiz slips an elbow through the middle.
Shogun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruiz.

Shogun escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruiz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Shogun is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruiz defends well.
Shogun is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shogun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruiz is one step ahead there.
Ruiz throws a big elbow that misses.
Ruiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruiz cracks Shogun with a solid left hand.
Ruiz working some strikes from top position.
Victor Ruiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Shogun is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ruiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shogun is keeping the position for now.
Ruiz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shogun's head.
Shogun 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz postures up.
Ruiz pushing down on Shogun's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ruiz 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.
Shogun has hold of Ruiz's hands but Ruiz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ruiz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruiz prevents Shogun from improving his position.
Ruiz lands strikes from half guard.
Ruiz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Ruiz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shogun sees it coming and defends easily.
Shogun is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ruiz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shogun is just riding it out for now. Ruiz eventually gives up the hold.
Shogun has hold of Ruiz's hands but Ruiz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shogun tries to get to full guard but Ruiz has control of the leg.

Ruiz is looking for a kimura here.
Ruiz working the head and body with strikes.
Ruiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ruiz throwing shots but Shogun is blocking nicely.

Shogun is defending against the submission attempts here by Ruiz.

Ruiz is trying to work for a kimura but Shogun is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shogun wants to control but Ruiz is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Ruiz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Victor Ruiz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Ruiz pushes Shogun up against the cage in a clinch.
Shogun looking to throw knees to the head but Ruiz is blocking nicely.
Shogun looking to throw knees to the head but Ruiz is blocking nicely.

Ruiz is trying to trip Shogun. He has hold of a leg but Shogun is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ruiz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Shogun can't keep his opponent in guard - Ruiz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shogun wants to get back to full guard.

Ruiz decides to stand up.
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown but Shogun shows good takedown defense.
Shogun displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ruiz.
Shogun shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shogun throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ruiz shoots for a double leg takedown but Shogun sprawls well. He's pushed Ruiz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shogun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shogun lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Shogun moves into the clinch.
Ruiz missing with knees to the body.
Shogun gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ruiz.
Ruiz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ruiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shogun pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shogun crunches a lovely knee into Ruiz's ribcage.
Shogun lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Shogun.
Shogun tries to land a knee to the head but Ruiz blocks with his arms.
The referee calls for Shogun to work.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ruiz as Shogun tries to tie him up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ruiz lands a takedown into guard.
Ruiz preventing the sweep.

Ruiz 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.
Ruiz throwing strikes from guard but Shogun blocks nicely.
Ruiz throwing strikes from guard but Shogun blocks nicely.
Ruiz distracts Shogun with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shogun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruiz landing some decent shots from guard.
Ruiz with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz works over Shogun with some ground and pound from guard.
Shogun looking for a sweep. Not yet Shogun, not yet.

Ruiz 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.

Ruiz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shogun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruiz has managed to get both his arms back between Shogun's legs - danger averted.
Ruiz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shogun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruiz.
Shogun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shogun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruiz is one step ahead there.
Ruiz throwing strikes but missing.
Ruiz throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shogun escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruiz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ruiz throwing strikes but missing.

Ruiz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ruiz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ruiz postures up.
Ruiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Shogun is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruiz is aware though and is defending well.
Ruiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Ruiz gets to his feet. Shogun looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ruiz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ruiz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Shogun is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mauricio Shogun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Victor Ruiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruiz throws a big elbow that misses.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Ruiz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Krazy Horse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krazy Horse has chosen click click boom as his entrance music. James Lee has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lee
vs
Krazy Horse

181 cm
26
169 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

187 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Lee!
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, Tyler Krazy Horse!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krazy Horse misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krazy Horse shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat.
Krazy Horse scores with a jab to the body.
Krazy Horse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Krazy Horse lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krazy Horse blocks a head kick by Lee.
Krazy Horse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Krazy Horse throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Krazy Horse misses with a double jab.
Krazy Horse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Some wild striking there from Krazy Horse.
Krazy Horse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krazy Horse connects with a nice looking jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krazy Horse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Krazy Horse misses with a series of wild punches.
Krazy Horse with a hook.
Tyler Krazy Horse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Krazy Horse.
Lee jabs Krazy Horse to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Krazy Horse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krazy Horse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee avoids the body shot from Krazy Horse.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Krazy Horse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee thows a body kick. Krazy Horse tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Krazy Horse looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krazy Horse misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Krazy Horse's ribs.
Krazy Horse gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lee counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Krazy Horse is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krazy Horse's sensitive parts.
Krazy Horse connects with a nice looking jab.
Krazy Horse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Lee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Krazy Horse takes a step back to recover.
Lee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Krazy Horse throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Krazy Horse's knee momentarily.
Lee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krazy Horse takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Krazy Horse takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Krazy Horse misses its intended target.
Lee throws a series of punches but Krazy Horse avoids them all with ease.
Lee thows a body kick. Krazy Horse tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Krazy Horse shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lee eats them both and turns towards Krazy Horse to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Krazy Horse takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krazy Horse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krazy Horse.
Krazy Horse shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lee eats them both and turns towards Krazy Horse to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lee connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krazy Horse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Lee.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Krazy Horse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Krazy Horse's head back.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krazy Horse blocks a head kick by Lee.
Krazy Horse goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Krazy Horse is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krazy Horse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Lee is looking to slow Krazy Horse down with leg kicks.
Krazy Horse throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lee thumps Krazy Horse with a low kick.
Krazy Horse connects with a single shot there.
Krazy Horse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Krazy Horse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krazy Horse shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lee eats them both and turns towards Krazy Horse to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Krazy Horse misses with a low kick.
Krazy Horse lands with a right hand.
Krazy Horse moves out of range of the body kick.
Krazy Horse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krazy Horse throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krazy Horse looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Krazy Horse's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Krazy Horse shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lee lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krazy Horse.
Krazy Horse's corner calls for a 1-2. Krazy Horse obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Krazy Horse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krazy Horse has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Lee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Krazy Horse avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
No joy there for Krazy Horse, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Krazy Horse.
Krazy Horse throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Krazy Horse has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krazy Horse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
James Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krazy Horse looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lee.
Krazy Horse misses with a shot to the body

and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.

Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krazy Horse manages to avoid it.
Krazy Horse scores with a punch to the head.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krazy Horse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee moves out of range as Krazy Horse throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Krazy Horse.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krazy Horse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Krazy Horse off the cage and back into range.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Krazy Horse does it's job there.
Krazy Horse misses with the combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krazy Horse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Krazy Horse throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee cracks the inside of Krazy Horse's front leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krazy Horse dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Krazy Horse attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick misses from Krazy Horse.
Krazy Horse misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Krazy Horse throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krazy Horse throws a leg kick but Lee checks it.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Krazy Horse throws a combination. Lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tyler Krazy Horse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A combination from Krazy Horse does no damage.
Krazy Horse throws a combination. Lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lee looks to land a combination but Krazy Horse avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Krazy Horse down.
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Krazy Horse throws a lazy head kick
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings Krazy Horse.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Krazy Horse looks to throw a body kick
and Lee counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A combination from Krazy Horse does no damage.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Krazy Horse misses with a wild body shot.
Krazy Horse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Krazy Horse takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Krazy Horse.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krazy Horse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Krazy Horse misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Lee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Krazy Horse fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee lands a head kick!
Krazy Horse lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Krazy Horse tries to score with a low kick but Lee moves his leg out of the way.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Krazy Horse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Lee.
Krazy Horse misses with a low kick as Lee jumps back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Krazy Horse misses with a wild combination.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Krazy Horse off balance momentarily.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee is looking to wear down Krazy Horse with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lee takes one to the side of the head.
Krazy Horse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Krazy Horse fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee lands a nice hook to Krazy Horse's body. Krazy Horse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick from Krazy Horse misses.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krazy Horse lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee blocks a head kick by Krazy Horse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Krazy Horse moves out of range easily.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krazy Horse scores with a jab.
Krazy Horse throws a big shot that misses.
Krazy Horse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee lands an overhand right.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krazy Horse has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Krazy Horse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Krazy Horse goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krazy Horse tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krazy Horse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krazy Horse throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lee throws a series of punches but Krazy Horse moves out of range.
Krazy Horse looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Danga de danga de dang - Krazy Horse scores with a four punch combination!
Krazy Horse misses with a few strikes there.
Krazy Horse works over Lee's head and body with a nice combination.
Lee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
James Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krazy Horse misses with a wild combination.
Krazy Horse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krazy Horse lands a head kick!
Tyler Krazy Horse is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Krazy Horse finds it's way through Lee's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyler Krazy Horse.
I've got Krazy Horse winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Krazy Horse!
Tyler Krazy Horse decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayavarman Wongkrachang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melo comes to the cage accompanied by Fort Minor - Remember the name. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wongkrachang's choice of entrance music: Cradle Of Filth - Nymphetamine. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Melo
vs
Wongkrachang

196 cm
22
229 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

191 cm
22
255 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Melo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jayavarman Wongkrachang!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jayavarman Wongkrachang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Wongkrachang looking to score a takedown here. Melo is defending well but Wongkrachang drives through and ends up in Melo's guard.
Wongkrachang passes Melo's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Wongkrachang is looking for a kimura but Melo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wongkrachang to get the leverage.
Wongkrachang is looking to take a break and control but Melo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Wongkrachang seems to be looking for submissions.

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

Wongkrachang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Melo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wongkrachang.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Wongkrachang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wongkrachang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Melo is looking to improve his position.

Wongkrachang maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Melo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wongkrachang has cracked it and Melo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wongkrachang!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jayavarman Wongkrachang!
Jayavarman Wongkrachang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tadhg Forte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Forte might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to First Of The Year. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Forte
vs
Campos

185 cm
25
201 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
204 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tadhg Forte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Campos!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forte has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Campos finds it's way round the side to connect with Forte's head.
Campos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Campos throws a series of punches but Forte moves out of range.
Campos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Campos lands a big head kick that sends Forte tumbling to the mat! Campos takes a step backwards and waves Forte back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Forte is rocked!

It looks like Tadhg Forte has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campos throws a head kick but Forte moves out of range.
Oh Forte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Campos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Campos throws a sloppy head kick and Forte moves out of range easily.
Campos lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Forte is breathing heavily.
Campos lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Forte crumples to the floor! Campos milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lucas Campos!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Fish Nak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nak comes to the cage accompanied by Skillet - Hero ( Undisputed ). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dominguez's choice of entrance music: The Unforgiven by MetallicA. The key to victory for Fish Nak has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Nak
vs
Dominguez

175 cm
20
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

176 cm
28
178 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fish Nak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cesar Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nak is able to avoid easily.
Dominguez misses with a low kick.
Dominguez looks to land a right hand but Nak moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Nak.

Nak shoots in and gets a takedown into Dominguez's guard.

Dominguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Dominguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nak is aware though and is defending well.
Nak looking to pass the guard.

Dominguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nak is aware though and is defending well.

Dominguez looking for a guillotine here but Nak defends easily.
Nak is fighting to break Dominguez's control of his arms but Dominguez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dominguez is trying to control the position but Nak postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nak.
Dominguez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Nak 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nak drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nak jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dominguez looking to control.
Dominguez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Nak drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nak jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Dominguez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Nak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control the position here.
Nak wants to stand but Dominguez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dominguez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nak throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Dominguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nak won't allow Dominguez to sweep him here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nak tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard.
Dominguez pulls Nak in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Dominguez has his foot on Nak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nak works his way back into a safe position though.
Dominguez looks winded!
Nak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Nak 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.

Dominguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Dominguez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nak passes into half guard.

Nak is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dominguez wants to control but Nak is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dominguez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dominguez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nak is working away from the top position though.
Dominguez is pressing down on Nak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nak wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is keeping the position.
Nak is working hard here to advance position.

Dominguez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nak defends well.
Dominguez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nak has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
Dominguez can't keep his opponent in guard - Nak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dominguez trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dominguez stuffs the takedown.
Dominguez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dominguez throws a head kick but Nak moves out of range.
Nak with a poor takedown

and Dominguez counters with a takedown into side control.
Nak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dominguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dominguez landing a few strikes.
Dominguez takes a little break here. Nak wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dominguez working the head with strikes.
Dominguez cracks Nak with a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dominguez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dominguez scores with punches from side control.
Nak taking a bit of punishment here - Dominguez scoring with strikes.
Nak manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dominguez's best efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez is keen to just control but Nak is a slippery customer.
Dominguez controlling the pace.
Dominguez wants to take a breather but Nak is having none of it.
Dominguez controlling the pace.
Dominguez prevents Nak from improving his position.

Nak looking for submissions off his back.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Nak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez moves nicely into side control.
Dominguez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dominguez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dominguez is putting a hurting on Nak here, landing some big shots from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Check out the look on Dominguez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dominguez lands a nice forearm strike.
Dominguez working the ground and pound.
Cesar Dominguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nak is looking for a sweep.
Nak taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dominguez lands some shots froms side control.
Nak is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dominguez connects with a decent elbow.
Dominguez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez cracks Nak with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nak manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dominguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nak gets back to full guard.
Dominguez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dominguez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dominguez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dominguez distracts Nak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dominguez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dominguez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nak's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dominguez controls the pace.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dominguez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dominguez postures up in Nak's guard and throws a big left but Nak blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dominguez works over Nak with some ground and pound from guard.
Dominguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Nak keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cesar Dominguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Nak checks a leg kick.
Fish Nak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nak doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Dominguez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dominguez.
Dominguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dominguez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dominguez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dominguez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Nak looking for a guillotine here but Dominguez defends easily.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dominguez lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control but Nak is working from the bottom.
Nak looking for a sweep. Not yet Nak, not yet.
Dominguez stands up over Nak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dominguez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dominguez trying to control but Nak is working from the bottom.
Dominguez postures up in Nak's guard and throws a big left but Nak blocks it.
Dominguez is stalling in the full guard.
Dominguez landing some decent shots from guard.
Fish Nak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez lands a couple of elbows.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dominguez postures up and lands a big shot to Nak's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Nak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dominguez defends well.
Dominguez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Nak is keeping the position.
Dominguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dominguez trying to control but Nak is working from the bottom.

Cesar Dominguez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nak fails with the takedown.
Nak fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fish Nak. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dominguez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Nak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Nak has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Dominguez escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Dominguez!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is staying tight to Nak's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nak takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nak tries to bench press Dominguez off him but Dominguez keeps the position.
Dominguez wants to control but Nak is keeping him busy.
Dominguez staying calm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nak is looking for a sweep.
Cesar Dominguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dominguez lands a few punches from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cesar Dominguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dominguez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesar Dominguez!
A relieved looking Cesar Dominguez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.