Iron Shot 16 - Dreamers PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casius Gee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gee's choice of entrance music: The Pretender. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Gray
vs
Gee

188 cm
31
280 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Casius Gee!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gee tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Gray counters by clinching up.
Gray tries to pull guard but Gee holds him up against the cage and eventually Gray drops back down to his feet.
Gee blocks an uppercut.
Gee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Ben Gray has been cut.
Gee is trying to maintain a safe position but Gray gets an underhook and turns Gee into the cage.
Gray managing to block the knees to the body from Gee.
Gee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gray.
Gee pushes off an throws an elbow but Gray leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gray as Gee tries to tie him up.
Gee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gray pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gray tightens his grip and picks Gee up, before dumping him to the ground. Gee manages to land in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gee wants to stand but Gray is controlling the position.
Gee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gray advances position into side control!

Gray decides to stand back up. Gray steps back and let's Gee get back to his feet.
Casius Gee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gee looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gee misses with a looping right.
Gee wants to clinch but Gray slips to the side

and Gray counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gee won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gray moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gray in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gee being controlled for a moment.
Gray seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gee for as long as he can get away with.

Gray decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gray is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gee's half guard.
Gray keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gray stands up from half guard.

Gray lands a huge takedown. Gee is out but the ref is slow to react and Gray lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Gee lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Gray!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Haynes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres comes to the cage accompanied by All I Do Is Win. Haynes has chosen Song 2 by Blur as his entrance music. Dan Torres is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Torres
vs
Haynes

188 cm
36
178 lbs
6 - 22 - 0

182 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Haynes!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Haynes misses.
Haynes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torres moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Torres throws a right and a left that Haynes avoids nicely.
Torres misses with a wild combination.
Haynes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torres moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haynes.
Haynes throws a head kick that misses.
Haynes misses with a double jab
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
Haynes fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Haynes does no damage.
Haynes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haynes connects with a high kick.
Haynes misses with a double jab
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haynes avoids it really well and circles away.
No joy there for Torres, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haynes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Torres counters with a one-two to the body.
Haynes swinging wildly here.
Haynes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Torres's head.
Haynes looks winded!
Torres misses with the combination.
A jab from Torres does it's job there.
Haynes tries to bum rush Torres with a series of wild strikes but Torres uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haynes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haynes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haynes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torres moves away.
Torres throws a combination. Haynes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres avoids the head kick by Haynes.
Torres fails with the takedown.
Haynes misses with a left hand
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Torres misses.
Haynes misses with the combination.
A combination from Haynes does no damage.
A combination from Haynes does no damage.
Daniel Haynes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torres misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Haynes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haynes throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Haynes misses.
Torres lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Haynes tries to bum rush Torres with a series of wild strikes but Torres uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Torres.
Torres slips a jab and a cross from Haynes.
Torres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haynes.
Torres throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haynes just misses with a punch to the body.
Haynes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haynes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Torres counters with a one-two to the body.
Haynes throws a series of punches but Torres moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Haynes. Those never looked like landing.
Haynes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haynes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Torres stalks Haynes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Haynes's face. Haynes staggers backwards, shaken.
Haynes looks to land a right hand but Torres moved out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haynes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haynes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haynes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daniel Haynes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Haynes throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Haynes misses with a combination
and Torres counters with a two punch combo.
Haynes lands with a slapping head kick.
Haynes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Torres counters with a three punch combo that has Haynes backing up. Haynes nods at Torres to acknowledge the strikes.
Torres misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Haynes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A shot to the body from Haynes misses
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haynes misses with a series of wild punches.
Torres moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haynes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Torres slips a jab and a cross from Haynes.
Dan Torres is winning the standup battle so far.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Torres crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Haynes - the referee stops the clock and Torres gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Haynes. Torres manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Haynes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haynes throws a nice head kick!
Haynes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haynes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Torres. Those never looked like landing.
Haynes lands a two punch combo.
Haynes misses with a two punch combination.
Torres steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Haynes. That one must have hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haynes throws a nice looking combination but Torres bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haynes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Torres counters by clinching up.

Haynes breaks the clinch.
Haynes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torres moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haynes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Torres counters with a one-two to the body.
Torres closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Torres moves out of range of the strikes.
Haynes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haynes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Torres is working the combinations to good effect here.
Haynes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Haynes misses.
Haynes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Torres blocks a head kick by Haynes.
Haynes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Torres counters with a three punch combo that has Haynes backing up. Haynes nods at Torres to acknowledge the strikes.
Haynes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haynes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Torres counter with a right hand.
Dan Torres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torres misses with the combination.
A combination from Haynes does no damage.
Haynes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torres looks to land a combination. Haynes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Haynes misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haynes.
Haynes throws a nice looking combination but Torres bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daniel Haynes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haynes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Torres counters with a one-two to the body.
Haynes fails to land with a series of punches.
Haynes misses with a few strikes there.
Torres takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haynes looks to land a combination but Torres avoids it well.
Haynes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Haynes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torres.
Haynes scores with a one two! Torres had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Haynes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Haynes throws a series of punches but Torres moves out of range.
A combination from Haynes does no damage.
Haynes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Torres counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Haynes!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Haynes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Torres has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Torres decides to stand back up.
Torres misses with a takedown attempt - Haynes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haynes misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haynes as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haynes misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Haynes misses.

Torres drives through with a takedown into Haynes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Haynes wants to stand but Torres is controlling the position.

Haynes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torres defends it easily.

Torres gets to his feet - Haynes follows without any prompting.
Dan Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Haynes just misses with a punch to the body.
Torres defending well as Haynes loads up on a big left hand.
Haynes throws a jab when Torres was well out of range.
A jab from Haynes misses.
Haynes misses with a head kick.
Torres lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haynes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice combination there by Torres.
Torres takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Torres is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Haynes.
Haynes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haynes tries to bum rush Torres with a series of wild strikes but Torres uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haynes misses with a double jab
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Torres blocks a head kick by Haynes.
Torres swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haynes needs to keep his hands up - Torres had a free shot at his head there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Haynes does no damage.
Haynes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torres circles away quickly and effectively.
A decent looking cross lands there for Haynes.
Haynes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Torres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haynes.
Haynes looks to score with a jab to the body but Torres is just out of range.
Daniel Haynes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Haynes throws a combination that misses
and Haynes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haynes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haynes scores with a head kick. Torres tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haynes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haynes throws a series of punches but Torres avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dan Torres.
I think Haynes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Daniel Haynes!
Post fight, Daniel Haynes took to the microphone: 'Thanks to my family for all the support and sacrifices they have made'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maverick Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez comes to the cage accompanied by Edge. Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Little Secrets - Passion Pit kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Cain Velasquez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Velasquez
vs
Jones

185 cm
28
205 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

181 cm
30
205 lbs
4 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good elbows
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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maverick Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones leaves Velasquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Velasquez counters with a right hand to the body.
Velasquez lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.

Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Velasquez.
Velasquez dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones lands a knee to the head.

Jones has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Velasquez is trying to keep an underhook but Jones manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Velasquez is defending the position.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Velasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Velasquez tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Velasquez is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Velasquez missing with punches from the bottom.

Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Jones is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
Velasquez is looking to get to half guard.
Velasquez wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones avoids the attempt from Velasquez to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to control but Velasquez wriggling away.
Velasquez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Velasquez tries to get out of the position.
Velasquez is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Velasquez tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Velasquez is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones content just to control the position here.

Jones has isolated one of Velasquez's arms. Velasquez looking to fight him off but Jones twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maverick Jones!
An out of breath Maverick Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and FedEx Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Aaron Andrews has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Aaron Andrews seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Andrews
vs
Funkyama

173 cm
30
180 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

178 cm
29
183 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aaron Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, FedEx Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Andrews bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Andrews is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Funkyama knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Funkyama is not content to let Andrews control the position.

Andrews is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Funkyama is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Funkyama is trying to get back to half guard.
Andrews trying to control the position but Funkyama is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andrews thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Andrews has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Funkyama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Funkyama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Andrews looking to control but Funkyama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Funkyama really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama wants to hold on but Andrews pushes him away.

Andrews jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Funkyama is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Funkyama and Andrews has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Andrews working away.
Funkyama looks to move to half guard but instead Andrews has passed into mount! Damn!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrews looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is looking to improve his position but Andrews isn't that keen on the idea.

Andrews jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Funkyama manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Funkyama is pushing Andrews's head away, looking to escape. Andrews manages to hold on to the position though.
Funkyama gets back to half guard.
Andrews wants to lay and pray for a moment but Funkyama keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Funkyama wants to improve his position but Andrews is controlling well.
Funkyama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andrews.
Funkyama is trying to maintain the position but Andrews is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrews wants to pass to mount but Funkyama is defending the position.
Andrews is trying to control the action in half guard but Funkyama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Andrews throws a right and a left that Funkyama avoids nicely.
Andrews misses with a series of wild punches.
Funkyama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrews throws a series of punches but Funkyama avoids them all with ease.
Funkyama loads up on a big right hand but Andrews slips the punch.
Andrews feints a jab promting Funkyama to slip. Andrews then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Funkyama slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Funkyama connects with a right hand. Andrews shakes it off.
Andrews shoots in but no luck this time.
Funkyama connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andrews's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andrews throws a nice looking combination but Funkyama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Funkyama cracks Andrews with an open hand slap.
Andrews shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Funkyama pinned against the cage. Funkyama gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andrews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown by Funkyama or perhaps it was just good defense by Andrews which made him look bad.
Some wild striking there from Andrews.
Funkyama throws a good cross that connects.
Funkyama moves out of range of the strikes.
Andrews looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funkyama swings widly with a right hand

and Andrews counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funkyama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Funkyama.
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing Andrews from controlling successfully.
Funkyama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andrews is one step ahead there.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Funkyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is trying to keep Andrews in close.

We're going to have a standup here because Aaron Andrews wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Funkyama shoots in looking for a takedown. Andrews tries to sprawl out of it but Funkyama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andrews manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrews misses with a double jab
and Funkyama counters with a straight right hand.
Aaron Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funkyama misses the jab.
Funkyama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andrews.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Funkyama dives in and scores a takedown into Andrews's guard.
Funkyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andrews is keeping the position for now.

Andrews looking for a guillotine here but Funkyama defends easily.
Funkyama working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funkyama advances position into side control!
Funkyama landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Funkyama working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Funkyama lands some shots froms side control.
Funkyama trying to control the position but Andrews is working away.
Funkyama might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Andrews haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Andrews is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

FedEx Funkyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Andrews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Funkyama scores with a jab.
Andrews misses with a double jab.
Andrews throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Funkyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrews was well out of range. Poor timing from Funkyama.
Andrews takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Funkyama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andrews will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Funkyama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Funkyama connects with the punch.
FedEx Funkyama seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Funkyama tries to sprawl but Andrews drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Funkyama is staying active underneath Andrews, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrews is just content to waste time from the top position. Funkyama takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama pulls Andrews in close to his closed guard and prevents Andrews from doing any damage or advancing position.
Funkyama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andrews is one step ahead there.
Funkyama controlling Andrews's posture.
Funkyama keeping full guard, as Andrews tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama has Andrews pulled in close to control his posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Funkyama trying to keep a closed guard but Andrews is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by FedEx Funkyama.
Funkyama misses the shot to the body.
Andrews shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Funkyama defends it nicely.
Funkyama misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Funkyama.
Funkyama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andrews circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Funkyama throws a push kick but Andrews slaps the foot to one side.
Andrews changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Funkyama tries to avoid it but Andrews manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Funkyama to the ground. Funkyama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andrews feints a jab promting Funkyama to slip. Andrews then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Funkyama slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Aaron Andrews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Andrews dives in and scores a takedown into Funkyama's guard.
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing Andrews from controlling successfully.
Funkyama pulls Andrews in close to prevent any damage.
Andrews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funkyama swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Andrews!
Andrews wants to hold on but Funkyama pushes him away.
Funkyama in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funkyama prevents Andrews from getting the reversal.
Andrews is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Funkyama wants to control the pace but Andrews is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
FedEx Funkyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Funkyama 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... FedEx Funkyama!
An out of breath FedEx Funkyama thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MSgt. Rupert Ritzik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rupert Ritzik. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smith
vs
Rupert Ritzik

195 cm
36
249 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

186 cm
26
265 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aaron Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, MSgt. Rupert Ritzik!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith tries for a takedown but Ritzik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Ritzik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ritzik fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritzik scores with a body shot.
Ritzik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Ritzik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ritzik.
Ritzik's corner calls for a 1-2. Ritzik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Ritzik lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Ritzik jabs at Smith's body.
Ritzik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ritzik is stalking Smith. Smith circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Ritzik, and it's lights out! Smith really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). MSgt. Rupert Ritzik!
In his post fight interview, MSgt. Rupert Ritzik started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Matice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volga Overstreet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Matice
vs
Overstreet

174 cm
26
151 lbs
9 - 14 - 1

176 cm
26
157 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Raymond Matice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Volga Overstreet!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Overstreet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Overstreet.
Overstreet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Matice misses its intended target.
Matice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Overstreet throws out the jab.

Matice is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Overstreet's half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Overstreet is looking to improve his position.
Overstreet moves into full guard.
Overstreet is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Overstreet keeping moving, preventing Matice from controlling successfully.
Matice slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overstreet struggling a bit here.
Overstreet holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Matice wants to control but Overstreet is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overstreet gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet is squirming around, avoiding Matice's attempts to control the action.
Matice looking to finish with strikes here!
Overstreet wants to hold on but Matice pushes him away.
Matice can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Overstreet is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet avoids a series of strikes thrown by Matice.
Overstreet is squirming around, avoiding Matice's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overstreet tries to hold on but Matice postures up.
Matice looking to control and managing it successfully.
Overstreet is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet can't escape the position.
Overstreet tries to hold on but Matice postures up.
Matice trying to control but Overstreet is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matice looking to ground and pound but Overstreet is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Overstreet takes a swing at Matice's ribcage but misses.
Matice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matice fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matice throws a jab when Overstreet was well out of range.
Overstreet throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Matice shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Overstreet but Overstreet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Overstreet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Overstreet just misses with a punch to the body.
Overstreet moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Overstreet misses.
Overstreet throws a series of punches but Matice moves out of range.
Matice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matice moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Overstreet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overstreet looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overstreet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Overstreet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matice paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Overstreet is looking to slow Matice down with leg kicks.
Matice swings for the body but Overstreet moves out of range.
Overstreet misses with a looping right.
Overstreet moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matice shoots for a takedown but Overstreet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Matice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matice on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Overstreet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matice shoots and misses
and Overstreet counters with a right hand to the body.
Matice takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Overstreet scores with a punch to the head.
Matice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Overstreet swivels and escapes.
Overstreet scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Overstreet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overstreet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch lands to the side of Matice 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Overstreet swinging wildly here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Overstreet.
Overstreet lands a leg kick that knocks Matice off balance momentarily.
Overstreet leaves Matice with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Overstreet.
Overstreet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matice has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matice walks into a stiff left hand from Overstreet.
Overstreet throws a head kick but Matice moves out of range.
Overstreet scores with a head kick. Matice tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Matice is rocked!
Jab from Overstreet.
Oh Matice is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Overstreet steps in with a hook that catches Matice right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Overstreet follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Matice looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Volga Overstreet!
A victorious Volga Overstreet thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Crashing Mashin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Balls
vs
Crashing Mashin

203 cm
24
275 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

196 cm
35
257 lbs
19 - 15 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Fast

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Balls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renato Crashing Mashin!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crashing Mashin slips a straight right by Balls.
Balls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Balls misses.

Balls shoots in and bounces Crashing Mashin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Crashing Mashin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crashing Mashin is looking to stand up but Balls isn't so interested in that idea.
Crashing Mashin controlling the position.
Balls wants to stand but Crashing Mashin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Crashing Mashin keeping moving, preventing Balls from controlling successfully.
Crashing Mashin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Balls feints and as Crashing Mashin raises his hands in defense, Balls changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Balls throws a big right hand that misses.
Crashing Mashin controls Balls momentarily but Balls frees himself.
Balls is looking to stand up but Crashing Mashin won't let him.

Crashing Mashin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Balls tries to stand but Crashing Mashin is controlling from the bottom.
Crashing Mashin has Balls pulled in close to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Balls wants to control from the top but Crashing Mashin keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crashing Mashin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crashing Mashin tries to clinch up.

Balls drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balls controlling the position from side mount.
Crashing Mashin is looking to regain half guard here but Balls keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crashing Mashin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Balls tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Crashing Mashin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Balls missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crashing Mashin keeping hold of Balls's head, controlling as best he can.
Crashing Mashin gets full guard.

Crashing Mashin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Balls off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Balls is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crashing Mashin.
Balls throws a poor cross that misses

and Crashing Mashin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crashing Mashin trying to pass the guard but Balls defending well.
Balls is trying to get back to full guard.
Balls is trying is best to control the position here.
Crashing Mashin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Balls avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crashing Mashin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crashing Mashin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balls is looking to improve his position.
Crashing Mashin trying to control the action but Balls is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Renato Crashing Mashin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Balls's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Crashing Mashin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Balls misses with a hook. Crashing Mashin ducked under it nicely.
Barry Balls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balls ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crashing Mashin moves away.
Crashing Mashin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crashing Mashin shoots in looking for a takedown but Balls manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crashing Mashin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Balls looks to land a right hand but Crashing Mashin moved out of range.

Crashing Mashin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crashing Mashin connects with a couple of short punches.
Crashing Mashin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Balls's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Balls keeping full guard, as Crashing Mashin tries to pass.
Crashing Mashin throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls is trying to control the position but Crashing Mashin postures up.
Renato Crashing Mashin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crashing Mashin wants to control from the top but Balls keeps moving.
Balls keeping full guard, as Crashing Mashin tries to pass.
Crashing Mashin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crashing Mashin wants to pass the guard but Balls is keeping the position.
Crashing Mashin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Balls's head.
Crashing Mashin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Balls controls Crashing Mashin momentarily but Crashing Mashin frees himself.
Crashing Mashin trying to control but Balls is working from the bottom.
Crashing Mashin looking to pass the guard.
Balls can't keep his opponent in guard - Crashing Mashin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crashing Mashin is trying to work for a kimura but Balls is defending well.
Crashing Mashin thows a huge punch but Balls dodges it nicely.
Crashing Mashin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Balls is looking for a sweep. Crashing Mashin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crashing Mashin trying to control the pace.
Crashing Mashin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balls blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crashing Mashin.
Crashing Mashin throwing shots but Balls is blocking nicely.
Crashing Mashin looks to land a strike but Balls avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Crashing Mashin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Balls's guard.
Crashing Mashin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Crashing Mashin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crashing Mashin thows a huge punch but Balls dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crashing Mashin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Crashing Mashin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Balls's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Crashing Mashin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Balls's guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Crashing Mashin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Crashing Mashin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Balls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crashing Mashin throwing strikes from guard but Balls blocks nicely.
Crashing Mashin passes Balls's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Crashing Mashin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Crashing Mashin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Balls doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crashing Mashin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crashing Mashin tries to pass to full mount but Balls defends it.
Crashing Mashin is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Crashing Mashin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Barry Balls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crashing Mashin wants to pass to mount but Balls is defending the position.
Crashing Mashin thows a huge punch but Balls dodges it nicely.
Crashing Mashin sitting and controlling from the half guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balls is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Crashing Mashin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Crashing Mashin connects with a nice short shot to Balls's temple.
Crashing Mashin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crashing Mashin in particular looking to stall.
Crashing Mashin throws a strike but Balls avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Crashing Mashin trying to control the position from guard on top but Balls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crashing Mashin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Renato Crashing Mashin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balls being controlled here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Crashing Mashin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Crashing Mashin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Crashing Mashin!
Renato Crashing Mashin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Devlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chip Freedom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freedom has chosen Star Spangled Banner as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Devlin
vs
Freedom

172 cm
26
160 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

175 cm
38
162 lbs
18 - 23 - 3

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Dragon

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonathan Devlin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 23 - 3, fighting out of New York, Chip Freedom!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Devlin clinches.
Devlin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Freedom backwards.
Devlin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Freedom takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Chip Freedom has been cut.
Devlin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Devlin avoids the elbow strike from Freedom, against the cage.
Devlin trying to stall but Freedom improves his position.
Freedom tries a body shot but Devlin blocks it.
Devlin stalling against the cage.
Freedom dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Freedom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Devlin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Freedom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Devlin.
Devlin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Devlin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Devlin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Freedom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Devlin.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Devlin.
Freedom landing knees to the head.
Devlin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Freedom's defenses.
Freedom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Devlin.
Freedom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Devlin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Devlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Freedom backwards.
Freedom takes a knee right on the jaw!
Freedom prevents a body shot from Devlin.
Devlin lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Devlin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Devlin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Freedom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Devlin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devlin presses Freedom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Freedom looking to stall.
Devlin lands an elbow inside.
Devlin missing with knees to the body.
Devlin digs a right hand underneath Freedom's ribcage. Freedom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Freedom looks winded!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Devlin lands a shoulder strike.
Freedom will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Devlin up against the cage.
Freedom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Devlin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Freedom up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Devlin as Freedom tries to tie him up.
Devlin lands an elbow that stopped Freedom in his tracks for a moment.

That has opened up Chip Freedom's cut even more.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom lands a knee to the body.
Devlin tries a body shot but Freedom blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Devlin.
A nice left hand lands by Devlin.
Freedom managing to block the knees to the body from Devlin.
Freedom looking to throw knees to the head but Devlin is blocking nicely.
Devlin crunches a lovely knee into Freedom's ribcage.
Devlin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Devlin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Freedom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Devlin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Devlin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Devlin can't find room to land a body shot as Freedom controls the action.
Freedom takes an elbow to the temple.
Freedom takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Devlin.
Freedom managing to block the knees to the body from Devlin.
Devlin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice elbow from Devlin.

The cut above Chip Freedom's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devlin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Devlin lands an elbow inside that Freedom shrugs off.
Stalling in the clinch from Devlin.
Devlin connects with a knee to the head.
Freedom avoiding damage as Devlin throws knees to the body.
Freedom is trying to stall.
Freedom avoiding damage as Devlin throws knees to the body.
Devlin slowing the pace effectively.
Devlin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Devlin lands a nice elbow.
Devlin has Freedom pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Devlin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Freedom lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Devlin landing knees to the body.
Good body shot from Devlin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Devlin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chip Freedom's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Devlin moves into the clinch.
Devlin leaning against his opponent.
Freedom avoiding damage.
Devlin lands an elbow inside.
Freedom is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Devlin connects with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Devlin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Freedom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Devlin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Freedom up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Devlin.

Chip Freedom's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Devlin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Freedom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Freedom is breathing heavily.
Devlin stalling the fight.
Freedom avoiding damage as Devlin throws knees to the body.
Freedom managing to block the knees to the body from Devlin.
Devlin leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedom's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Devlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Devlin 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 Jonathan Devlin.
Freedom misses with a wild body shot.

Devlin gets a clinch.
Devlin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Freedom blocks it with crossed arms.
Devlin lands a damaging elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jonathan Devlin!
Jonathan Devlin retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Jonathan Devlin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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