HERITAGE 16 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Artings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Buckman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wanna Be a Balla-Lil Troy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Artings
vs
Buckman

205 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
267 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ross Artings!
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, Buster Buckman!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Artings moves into the clinch.
Buckman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Ross Artings has been cut.
Artings wants to break free but Buckman has control.
Buckman connects with a knee to the head.
Artings goes for a takedown attempt but Buckman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Artings is breathing heavily.

Artings rushes Buckman and presses him up against the cage.
Buckman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Buckman lands a shoulder strike.
Artings changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Buckman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Artings tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buckman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Artings somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Artings. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Buckman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Artings's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckman is pushing down on Artings's leg trying to pass to half guard. Artings is fighting to maintain full guard but Buckman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Buckman 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.
Buckman wants to free his trapped foot but Artings is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Buckman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Buckman thows a huge punch but Artings dodges it nicely.

Buckman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Artings has managed to free his arm - good work.
Buckman is keen to just control but Artings is a slippery customer.
Buckman is looking to advance position but Artings won't allow it.

Buckman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Artings defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Artings does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Artings knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buckman on the ground.
Buckman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Artings haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Artings is defending against the submission attempts here by Buckman.
Buckman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Artings keeps working.
Buckman is looking to advance position but Artings won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artings is trying to stand.

Buckman is looking for a kimura here.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Buckman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Artings is just riding it out for now. Buckman eventually gives up the hold.
Artings blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buckman.
Buckman wants to take a breather but Artings is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Artings wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Buckman is trying to work for a kimura but Artings is defending well.

Buckman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Artings doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Buckman.
Buckman is looking to advance position but Artings won't allow it.
Buckman is trying to control. Artings wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Artings is in trouble now - Buckman has advanced to mount!
Buckman scoring with strikes but Artings is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Buckman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ross Artings's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Artings fails to land the takedown.
Buckman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Artings swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Buckman is looking to clinch.
Buckman is looking to clinch.
Buckman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Artings shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Buckman sprawls well. Buckman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Artings gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Buckman or perhaps it was just good defense by Artings which made him look bad.
Artings stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Artings wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buckman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buckman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Artings.
Buckman looks for a takedown but Artings sprawls well.
Ross Artings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Buckman.
Artings throws a sloppy body shot

and Buckman moves into the clinch.
Buckman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Buckman working Artings over with knees to the body.
Buckman lands a knee to the head.
Buckman lands a knee to the head.
Buckman goes for a takedown attempt but Artings pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Buckman gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckman connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buckman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Buckman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Buckman lands a damaging elbow.
Buckman lands a nice elbow.

Artings is fighting off a takedown attempt but Buckman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Artings to the mat. Artings regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Buckman won't allow Artings to get back to his feet.
Artings is trying to keep Buckman in close.
Buckman throwing strikes from guard but Artings blocks nicely.
Buckman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artings preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Buckman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Artings preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Buckman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Buckman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Artings is keeping the position for now.
Buckman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Buckman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Artings's guard.
Buckman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buckman wants to control but Artings is keeping him busy.
Buster Buckman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buckman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Buckman prevents Artings from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckman moves into full mount! Artings won't be happy about that!
Artings is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Artings that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buckman tries to control but Artings wriggling away.
Buckman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Buckman.
Buckman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Buckman punching from mount but Artings doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Buckman working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Artings looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Buckman! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Buster Buckman!
In his post fight interview, Buster Buckman 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
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Razor Ramon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramon comes to the cage accompanied by Hurt by Johnny Cash. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ramon
vs
Rodriguez

185 cm
26
194 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Razor Ramon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Ramon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Ramon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rodriguez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ramon to the mat. Ramon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rodriguez postures up.
Ramon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Rodriguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ramon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodriguez has managed to get both his arms back between Ramon's legs - danger averted.
Ramon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rodriguez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ramon wants to get back to full guard.
Ramon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rodriguez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rodriguez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ramon has managed to free his arm - good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Rodriguez is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rodriguez prevents Ramon from improving his position.
Ramon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodriguez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ramon wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy.
Ramon wants to stand back up but Rodriguez manages to pass into side control.
Ramon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodriguez on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramon is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodriguez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ramon to see if he's OK.
Rodriguez throws a strike aimed at the side of Ramon's head but Ramon avoids it well.
Ramon is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez landing a few strikes.
Rodriguez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ramon holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Ramon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rodriguez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramon tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
Ramon is trying to maintain the position but Rodriguez is very close to passing his half guard.

Ramon is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodriguez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Rodriguez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodriguez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown
and Ramon counters with a big head kick but Rodriguez shrugs it off.
Ramon stuffs the takedown.
Razor Ramon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Rodriguez.
Ramon throws a leg kick which misses Rodriguez's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodriguez tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez with a poor takedown
and Ramon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Ramon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Ramon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodriguez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramon is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.
Rodriguez doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Ramon counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ramon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ramon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Ramon.
Ramon stalls.
Rodriguez takes an elbow to the temple.
Ramon lands a good knee to the midsection. Rodriguez won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ramon lands an elbow that stopped Rodriguez in his tracks for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramon landing knees to the head.
Ramon is pushing Rodriguez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ramon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rodriguez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ramon misses with a knee strike.
Ramon lands a nice elbow.
Ramon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rodriguez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramon.

Rodriguez is rocked!
Ramon scores a nice knee to the body.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramon finish him?
Ramon jerks Rodriguez's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Rodriguez drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Ramon goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Ramon because Rodriguez was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Razor Ramon!
Razor Ramon made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I told you mess with me and your career will fall faster than Owen Hart.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Full Monty Python (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville Ahlo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ville Ahlo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Monty Python
vs
Ahlo

190 cm
18
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Full Monty Python!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ville Ahlo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monty Python shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahlo as he avoids it easily.
Monty Python waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahlo.
Monty Python walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Ahlo! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ville Ahlo!
Ville Ahlo 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
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ansel Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bzdunek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bzdunek is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kilka ostatnich krokow. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Ferreira
vs
Bzdunek

178 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

166 cm
27
135 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

$300

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ansel Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Bzdunek!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ferreira moves into the clinch.

Ferreira breaks the clinch.

Ferreira takes the fight into the clinch.

Ferreira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferreira ducks right into an uppercut from Bzdunek.
Bzdunek is stalking Ferreira. Ferreira circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Bzdunek, and it's lights out! Ferreira really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Bzdunek!
A very excited looking John Bzdunek rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stefano Kolano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Hobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stefano Kolano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kolano
vs
Hobo

180 cm
26
140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

160 cm
23
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Stefano Kolano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Hobo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolano lands a jab.
Kolano throws a hook but Hobo blocks it.
Hobo misses with a head kick.
Kolano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kolano throws a right and a left that Hobo avoids nicely.
Kolano throws a series of punches but Hobo moves out of range.
Kolano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hobo circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kolano. Hobo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kolano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hobo shoots in for a double leg but Kolano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kolano misses with a wild combination.
Hobo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hobo takes the fight into the clinch.
Hobo has Kolano pressed against the cage, preventing Kolano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hobo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hobo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Stefano Kolano has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolano tries to throw a body punch but Hobo avoids it by throwing Kolano back against the cage.
Hobo missing with knees to the body.
Hobo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Hobo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kolano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hobo misses with a series of wild punches.
Kolano throws a series of punches but Hobo moves out of range.

Hobo rushes Kolano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hobo stalling in the clinch.

Hobo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Kolano - just one landing.

Hobo has managed to clinch.
Hobo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hobo taking a breather.

Hobo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hobo.
Hobo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Kolano.

Hobo gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hobo lands an elbow inside.

Hobo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kolano swinging wildly here.
Hobo shoots in looking for a takedown but Kolano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hobo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hobo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stefano Kolano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kolano throws a right hand that Hobo ducks under and follows up with a left that Hobo also avoids with ease.
Kolano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Hobo rushes Kolano and presses him up against the cage.

Hobo manages to break the clinch.
Hobo moves out of range of the strikes.
Kolano throws a jab but it's blocked by Hobo.
A punch combination from Kolano misses.
Kolano misses with a series of wild punches.
Kolano swinging wildly here.
Kolano swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Hobo closes the distance and pushes Kolano back into the cage.

Hobo breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Hobo does no damage.
Kolano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hobo circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hobo pushes Kolano up against the cage in a clinch.
Kolano avoiding damage as Hobo throws knees to the body.
Kolano is trying to break the clinch but Hobo is controlling him.

Hobo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from Kolano.
Hobo connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kolano lands a two punch combo.
Kolano is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body kick there by Hobo.
Kolano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hobo's head backwards.
Hobo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kolano scores with a jab to the head.

Hobo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kolano, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Hobo manages to break the clinch.
Hobo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kolano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kolano wants it to stay on the feet.
Stefano Kolano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Hobo.

Hobo rushes Kolano and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Hobo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stefano Kolano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hobo fails with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Hobo.
Hobo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kolano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kolano misses with a two punch combination.
Hobo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kolano. That did some damage!
Kolano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Hobo darts in and clinches Kolano up against the cage.
Hobo tries to land knees in the clinch but Kolano avoids the damage to the body.
Hobo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kolano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hobo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kolano's efforts to push away.
Nice elbow from Hobo.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolano connects with a jab.
Kolano misses with a double jab.
Kolano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Hobo clinches up against the cage.

Hobo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kolano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stefano Kolano is winning the standup battle so far.
Kolano throws a right hand that Hobo ducks under and follows up with a left that Hobo also avoids with ease.
Kolano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hobo scoring well with a low kick there.
Hobo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kolano misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Hobo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kolano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kolano looks to land a combination but Hobo avoids it well.
Hobo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolano moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hobo fails with the takedown.
Hobo fails with a takedown attempt.
Stefano Kolano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Hobo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hobo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hobo lands a front kick.
Sloppy strikes from Kolano. Those never looked like landing.
Kolano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Hobo closes the distance and clinches.

Hobo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hobo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stefano Kolano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hobo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kolano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kolano wants it to stay on the feet.
Kolano throws a right hand that Hobo ducks under and follows up with a left that Hobo also avoids with ease.
Kolano throws a nice looking combination but Hobo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kolano.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Hobo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Kolano.
Hobo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kolano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kolano tries to bum rush Hobo with a series of wild strikes but Hobo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hobo swings for the body but Kolano moves out of range.
Kolano scores with a nice head shot.
Hobo shoots in looking for a takedown but Kolano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hobo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kolano scores with a one two! Hobo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Kolano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hobo moves away from the strike by Kolano.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hobo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kolano scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hobo.
Kolano misses with a few strikes there.
Hobo throws a head kick that Kolano semi-blocks.
Kolano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kolano misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Hobo misses its intended target.
Stefano Kolano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Kolano misses its intended target.
Kolano throws a series of punches but Hobo avoids them all with ease.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hobo, right into the meat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hobo scores with a leg kick.
Hobo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kolano avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Hobo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stefano Kolano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hobo throws a leg kick which misses Kolano's front leg but catches the back leg as Kolano tries to avoid it.
Hobo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kolano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hobo's head backwards.
Hobo avoids the body shot from Kolano.
Hobo slips a jab and a cross from Kolano.
Kolano is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kolano swinging wildly here.
Hobo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kolano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hobo back to the cage. Kolano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hobo has a takedown stuffed.
Kolano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hobo gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolano can't break the clinch.

Hobo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kolano avoids the head kick by Hobo.
Kolano misses with the combination.
Hobo lands a head kick. Kolano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Hobo clinches.
Hobo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kolano is defending well for now.
Kolano is trying to push Hobo away but Hobo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kolano tries to break free but Hobo pushes him back against the cage.
Johnny Hobo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Hobo manages to break the clinch.
Kolano will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kolano moves out of range of the strikes.
Hobo scores with a spinning back kick!
Hobo is looking to slow Kolano down with leg kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolano throws a jab when Hobo was well out of range.
Hobo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kolano circles away.
Kolano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kolano takes a kick to the side of the 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!
Kolano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hobo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kolano throws a series of punches but Hobo avoids them all with ease.
Hobo slips a jab and a cross from Kolano.
Hobo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kolano. That did some damage!
Hobo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kolano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hobo somewhat.
Stefano Kolano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Hobo.
Hobo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kolano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hobo shoots for a double leg takedown but Kolano sprawls well. He's pushed Hobo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolano misses with a double jab.
Kolano scores with a one two! Hobo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kolano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Hobo moves into range and clinches up with Kolano.

Hobo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kolano misses with a wild combination.
Hobo takes one to the side of the head.
No luck for Hobo with that takedown attempt.
Kolano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hobo misses with a wild body shot.
Hobo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kolano.
Kolano tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hobo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kolano's head.
Kolano tries to bum rush Hobo with a series of wild strikes but Hobo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Hobo rushes Kolano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Hobo breaks from the clinch.
Kolano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Hobo closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hobo missing with knees to the body.

Hobo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hobo defending well as Kolano loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hobo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hobo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Hobo rushes Kolano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stefano Kolano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Hobo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hobo missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Hobo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hobo 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Hobo!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
92%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Belfort might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Brazilian War Drums. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Belfort
vs
Kerr

198 cm
27
290 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
21
245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Kerr!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr shoots for a takedown but Belfort saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Belfort scores with a nice right hand.

It looks like Mark Kerr has been cut.
Belfort tests Kerr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A lazy left from Belfort finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerr shoots for a double leg takedown but Belfort sprawls well. He's pushed Kerr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kerr goes for a double leg but Belfort avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Belfort continues to drive forward.
Thiago Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Kerr.
Kerr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Belfort gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kerr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Belfort lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kerr backwards.

Belfort drops Kerr with a big knee straight up the middle! Kerr is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Kerr is rocked!
Belfort seems to be stalking Kerr here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Kerr drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thiago Belfort!
An out of breath and clearly excited Thiago Belfort thanked //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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96%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Haha Urajoke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tendaji Afolayan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tendaji Afolayan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Urajoke
vs
Afolayan

176 cm
27
145 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

200 cm
26
130 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haha Urajoke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tendaji Afolayan!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Urajoke. No joy for Afolayan on that attempt.
Urajoke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Afolayan sprawls well. Afolayan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Urajoke gets slowly back to his feet.
Afolayan tries to clinch but Urajoke moves out of range.
Afolayan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Afolayan is looking to clinch but Urajoke is avoiding it.
Afolayan shoots and misses

and Urajoke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Afolayan won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Afolayan is looking for a sweep.

Urajoke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Urajoke has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Afolayan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Urajoke yanks on the arm and Afolayan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Urajoke.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Haha Urajoke!
Haha Urajoke retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Haha Urajoke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Tendaji Afolayan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry to disappoint all my fans. My coaches. Everyone. Thanks for this opportunity when I come back I will be better. '.