UVT 234: Oktoberfest PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edson Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Tanner Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanner Jr has chosen LL Cool J - It's Time for War as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ferreira
vs
Tanner Jr

190 cm
22
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

171 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edson Ferreira!
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, Adrian Tanner Jr!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferreira throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tanner Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferreira moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Ferreira.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Ferreira.
Danga de danga de dang - Ferreira scores with a four punch combination!
Ferreira lands a head shot.

Tanner Jr is rocked!
Tanner Jr dodges the punch combination from Ferreira.
Tanner Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Ferreira counters with a big head kick but Tanner Jr shrugs it off.
Tanner Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferreira finish him?
Ferreira connects with a looping right hand.

Tanner Jr clinches up with Ferreira and pushes him back against the cage.
Ferreira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tanner Jr tries to pull guard but Ferreira forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tanner Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Ferreira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ferreira lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tanner Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ferreira stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ferreira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tanner Jr jumps guard but Ferreira stands there with Tanner Jr around his waist. Tanner Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Edson Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Tanner Jr.
Ferreira connects with a knee to the head.
Ferreira lands a right hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ferreira.
Ferreira seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Tanner Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ferreira is stalling here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Edson Ferreira.
Tanner Jr misses with a takedown

and Ferreira moves into the clinch.
Tanner Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ferreira has Tanner Jr pushed against the cage.
Tanner Jr is trying to pull guard but Ferreira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ferreira lands an elbow that stopped Tanner Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Ferreira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanner Jr is trying to pull guard but Ferreira has him pressed against the cage.
Ferreira landing knees to the head.
Tanner Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tanner Jr looks winded!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ferreira obliges.

Ferreira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferreira lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ferreira clinches up with Tanner Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Ferreira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tanner Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ferreira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ferreira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ferreira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ferreira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ferreira pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Tanner Jr! Ferreira unloads with more strikes and Tanner Jr sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edson Ferreira!
Edson Ferreira tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Blimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Story (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Story comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rey Mysterio jr jam kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bobby Blimm is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Blimm
vs
Story

150 cm
32
145 lbs
15 - 17 - 2

168 cm
33
137 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 15 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Blimm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tim Story!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blimm tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Story swivels and escapes.

Blimm shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blimm showed some decent athleticism there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Blimm sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Story defending well though.
Story is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blimm not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Story is looking for a sweep. Blimm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Story is trying to maintain the position but Blimm is very close to passing his half guard.
Blimm trying to pass the guard but Story defending well.

Story looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Story wants to improve his position but Blimm is controlling well.
Story moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blimm slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Story defending against the ground and pound.

Blimm working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Story's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Blimm wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Story, who protects the arm well.
Story is looking to regain half guard here but Blimm keeps moving and retains side control.
Blimm in side control, throwing shots but Story defends.
Story tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blimm wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Blimm working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blimm trying to control the position but Story is working away.
Story wants to control but Blimm postures up.
Story tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blimm wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Blimm goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Story has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Blimm but great work by Story.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blimm is trying to improve his position.
Blimm wants to control but Story postures up.
Blimm manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Story wants to work for an arm triangle but Blimm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Story seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Story is trying to control. Blimm wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blimm manages to get to full guard.
Blimm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blimm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Story is one step ahead there.
Story keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blimm's head.
Blimm keeping moving, preventing Story from controlling successfully.
Story trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blimm keeping moving, preventing Story from controlling successfully.
Blimm wants to sweep here but Story controlling him for the moment.
Story lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blimm wants to get back to his feet but Story is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blimm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Story.
Story chips away with some ground and pound.
Story is in close to Blimm's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Story lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blimm wants to stand up but Story is controlling him.
Blimm trying to keep a closed guard but Story is proving a slippery customer.
Story wants to control from the top but Blimm keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blimm is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Story is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blimm trying to control but Story is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Blimm will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Story drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Story is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blimm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Story manages to get himself to full guard.
Blimm is pushing down on Story's leg trying to pass to half guard. Story is fighting to maintain full guard but Blimm has managed to sneak the leg through.
Story wants to control but Blimm is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Blimm is working for a submission of some sort.
Blimm is trying to control. Story wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Story regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bobby Blimm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blimm trying to control but Story is working from the bottom.

Story is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blimm is pushing down on Story's leg trying to pass to half guard. Story is fighting to maintain full guard but Blimm has managed to sneak the leg through.

Story is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blimm pulls his head out easily.
Blimm is trying to control the action in half guard but Story is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blimm has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Story is looking to improve his position but Blimm isn't that keen on the idea.

Blimm is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Story to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Story shrugs it off.
Story tries to lock up and control but Blimm gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Story is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Blimm connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Story is looking to improve his position but Blimm isn't that keen on the idea.
Blimm controlling the position easily from mount.
Story tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blimm has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Story's face.

Story is rocked!
Story has given up his back.
Story is still in real trouble! Can Blimm finish him?

Blimm is cranking Story's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Story! He's tightened the choke and Story is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobby Blimm!
A very excited looking Bobby Blimm made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bryan Fury was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Garcia
vs
Fury

177 cm
24
165 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

185 cm
29
165 lbs
10 - 7 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Fury!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia misses with a left hand

and Fury counters by clinching up.
Garcia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fury is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Fury manages to get underhooks.
Fury gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garcia.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia has Fury pressed against the cage, preventing Fury from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Garcia keeps control of Fury as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Fury breaks from the clinch.
Fury misses with a body shot.
Garcia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fury sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Garcia looks to land a body kick but Fury moved away.
Fury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Fury works Garcia's body with a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fury.
Fury misses with a shot to the body

and Garcia moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fury gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Fury escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garcia scores with a sloppy right hand. Fury should have avoided that one.

It looks like Bryan Fury has been cut.
Garcia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fury makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Garcia really felt that one!
Fury fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fury throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fury throws a series of strikes that have Garcia backpedaling.
Garcia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Garcia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bryan Fury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fury connects with a body shot that sends Garcia's belly button to the back.
Garcia throws a hook but Fury avoids it easily.
Fury tries a head kick but it misses.
Fury throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Fury.
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fury.
Fury cracks Garcia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fury moves out of range of the strikes.
Fury throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fury scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fury misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia goes for a double leg but Fury avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fury continues to drive forward.
Fury wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
Fury is trying to force a seperation but Garcia has the dominant position.
Garcia has Fury pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fury manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Garcia goes for a takedown attempt but Fury pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Garcia misses with an uppercut

and Fury counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fury.
Fury looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Garcia working for a triangle but Fury defends it easily.
Fury controls from within his opponent's guard.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fury stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fury gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fury must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fury stands and steps away. Garcia gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fury slips a straight right by Garcia.
Fury lands a slapping body shot.
Garcia throws out a powerful jab.
Fury throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Fury drops Garcia with a beautiful combination! Garcia stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fury is looking for the KO!

Garcia is rocked!
Garcia throws a hook but Fury blocks it.
Oh Garcia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some wild striking there from Fury.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fury misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fury misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcia connects with an inside leg kick.
Fury cracks Garcia with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Garcia tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Fury pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Garcia is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Fury!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Masakazu Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sandstorm by Darude. The crowd seem to be enjoying Williams's choice of entrance music: All the Above- Maino ft. T-Pain. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Aoki
vs
Williams

155 cm
39
147 lbs
32 - 18 - 1

185 cm
39
140 lbs
34 - 19 - 3

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 32 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masakazu Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Williams!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki lands a nice hook to Williams's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Aoki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Williams on his heels. He'll look to pass Williams's guard now, I'm sure.
Aoki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Williams for as long as he can get away with.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Masakazu Aoki has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Williams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aoki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Williams scrambles back to his feet.
Williams slips under a jab from Aoki.
Aoki throws a leg kick
and Williams finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aoki is able to avoid easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Williams lets loose with a powerful body kick. Aoki will feel that in the morning.
Aoki moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Aoki is out of range.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aoki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paul Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aoki misses the jab.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aoki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aoki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Williams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aoki defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Aoki cracks Williams with a good jab.
Williams takes a swing at Aoki's ribcage but misses.
Aoki connects with a single shot there.
Williams misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Aoki. That snapped Williams's head back.
A left lands for Williams.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams slips a straight right by Aoki.
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Aoki moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
Aoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Aoki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good leg kick by Williams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Aoki misses its intended target.
Aoki misses with a left hand
and Williams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Williams throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aoki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Aoki is pushing Williams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice body punch from Aoki.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aoki can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Aoki lands a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aoki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Aoki has the dominant position.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Aoki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams prevents a body shot from Aoki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Williams.
Aoki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Williams lands with a hook. Aoki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki fails with the takedown.
Aoki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams tests Aoki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aoki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Aoki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williams.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Aoki's head back.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aoki.
Williams misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
Williams misses with a hook. Aoki ducked under it nicely.
Aoki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Aoki is looking to score with low kicks.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aoki.
Aoki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Williams.
Jab from Aoki.
Aoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aoki rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki scores with a hook to the body.
Williams avoiding damage as Aoki throws knees to the body.
Williams working hard to break the clinch.
Aoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.

Aoki jumps into guard, dragging Williams to the mat.
Williams preventing the sweep.
Williams wants to get up but he can't break Aoki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Aoki looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams content to stall in guard here.

Aoki looking for subs off his back but Williams has passed one foot through into half guard.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams prevents Aoki from improving his position.
Williams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aoki tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Aoki looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aoki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aoki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
The fighters circling - Aoki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Aoki saw that one coming.
Williams cracks Aoki with an open hand slap.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aoki.
A head kick misses from Aoki.
Aoki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab by Aoki.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Williams lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Aoki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aoki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Aoki misses.
Williams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a low kick as Aoki jumps back.
Williams throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aoki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams leaves Aoki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aoki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aoki checks a leg kick.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aoki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice shot by Williams.
Williams thuds a left hand into Aoki's body.
Aoki tries a low kick but Williams avoids it.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Aoki misses.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aoki blocks a head kick by Williams.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams 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.
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Aoki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams throws a head kick but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki avoids the head kick by Williams.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.
Williams throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Aoki moves out of range of the leg kick from Williams.
Aoki throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Aoki misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Aoki fails with the takedown.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aoki lands the left hand.
Paul Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Aoki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masakazu Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aoki.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams throws a series of punches but Aoki avoids them all with ease.
Aoki throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with a nice kick to the body.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Aoki throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
Aoki throws a low kick, looking for Williams's leg but Williams calmly moves out of range.
Aoki dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Aoki's head and hops out.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Williams misses with a low kick as Aoki jumps back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
Williams tries to land a front kick but Aoki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aoki tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aoki swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams lands a jab to the nose.
Aoki is looking to land body kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Aoki.
Aoki scores with a three punch combo!
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Aoki ducks down to avoid it.
Williams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aoki.
Aoki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Aoki's defenses.
Aoki throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
A swing and a miss from Aoki.
Williams sizes up Aoki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Williams.
I think Williams 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Williams!
A victorious Paul Williams 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
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josie Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marquez comes into the arena with the most annoying Mexican polka music you have heard in your life blaring out of the sound system. Dog has chosen Zombie as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Marquez
vs
Dog

173 cm
26
148 lbs
11 - 8 - 1

180 cm
33
149 lbs
25 - 15 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

TWGC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Merciless Gladiators
HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

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 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josie Marquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crazy Dog!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marquez counters with a straight right hand.
Marquez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dog slips under a jab.
Dog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marquez.
Marquez throws a poor cross that misses
and Dog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog.
Dog misses with a double jab
and Marquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marquez misses with an uppercut

and Dog counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marquez trying to keep a closed guard but Dog is proving a slippery customer.
Dog looking to sit in guard and control but Marquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Marquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dog is keeping the position for now.
Marquez won't allow Dog to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

We're going to have a standup here because Josie Marquez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Dog gets a double leg takedown into Marquez's guard.
Dog is looking to pass into half guard but Marquez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Marquez is in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dog is on top in guard.
Marquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dog trying to control the position from guard on top but Marquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dog content to stall in guard here.
Dog looking to sit in guard and control but Marquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dog is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquez controls Dog momentarily but Dog frees himself.
Dog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marquez is pulling down on Dog's head to control his posture.
Dog trying to control but Marquez is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crazy Dog dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Marquez looks to land a right hand but Dog moved out of range.
Dog throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dog pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marquez back to the cage. Dog follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Marquez misses with a hook
and Dog counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marquez throws an off balance right hand
and Dog counters with a nice uppercut.
Marquez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dog.
Marquez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dog takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dog walks into a jab.
Dog connects with a body shot that sends Marquez's belly button to the back.
Marquez misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
Marquez misses with a double jab.
Dog goes for a double leg but Marquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marquez continues to drive forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marquez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Josie Marquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crazy Dog.
Marquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marquez misses with the head strike.
Marquez has had enough of the clinch but Dog keeps him there for the moment.
Marquez wants to stall.
Marquez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dog backwards.

Marquez breaks the clinch.
Marquez throws a looping overhand right but Dog ducks down to avoid it.
Marquez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marquez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dog slips a straight right by Marquez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog shoots in looking for a takedown. Marquez tries to sprawl out of it but Dog keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marquez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marquez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marquez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dog throws a right and a left that both miss.
Josie Marquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Marquez gets caught napping as Dog dives in and scores a takedown. Marquez manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog pushes down on Marquez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marquez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Marquez is trying to maintain the position but Dog is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog is controlling the pace.
Dog wants to free his trapped foot but Marquez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dog not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marquez keeping hold of Dog's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Josie Marquez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dog shoots for a double leg takedown but Marquez sprawls well. He's pushed Dog's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dog lands a slapping body shot.
Marquez misses the jab.
Marquez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marquez lands a jab to the head.
Dog looks to land a combination but Marquez avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marquez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dog under the eye.
Nice cross by Dog.
A big right from Marquez misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marquez.
Marquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marquez takes a swing at Dog's ribcage but misses.
Dog fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marquez avoids it really well and circles away.
Marquez misses with a hook.
Dog moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marquez. Dog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marquez lands an overhand right.
Dog takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Marquez misses.
Marquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dog.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog lands with a straight right. Marquez didn't see that one coming.
Marquez throws a big shot that misses.
Marquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog moves away.
Crazy Dog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dog misses with a few strikes there.
Marquez misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Dog counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dog wants to control but Marquez is keeping him busy.

Marquez is defending against the submission attempts here by Dog.
Marquez is looking for a sweep. Dog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog throwing shots but Marquez is blocking nicely.
Marquez trying to hold on to Dog's head to control him but Dog postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marquez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dog postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marquez is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog wants to control from the top but Marquez keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dog looking to sit in guard and control but Marquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Crazy Dog has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dog keeping moving, preventing Marquez from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Crazy Dog hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Marquez connects with a nice looking jab.
Josie Marquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marquez moves out of range of the strikes.
Dog has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Marquez misses with a body shot.
Marquez takes a swing at Dog's ribcage but misses.
Dog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marquez manages to avoid it.
Dog throws a right hand that Marquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Marquez also avoids with ease.
Marquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Marquez lands.
Marquez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dog counters with a left to the body.
Marquez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dog sees it coming and avoids it easily.

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 Josie Marquez.
I think Dog 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crazy Dog!
An out of breath Crazy Dog 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
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves comes to the cage accompanied by Trik Turner - Friends and Family. Jorge has chosen Back in black as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Alves
vs
Jorge

168 cm
31
170 lbs
25 - 22 - 1

170 cm
36
163 lbs
25 - 17 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Hellraiser FightGear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddy Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Jorge!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Alves. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Alves misses.
Jorge fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alves throws a looping overhand right but Jorge ducks down to avoid it.
Alves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alves slips a jab and a cross from Jorge.
Jorge misses with a series of wild punches.

Jorge manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alves on his heels. He'll look to pass Alves's guard now, I'm sure.
Jorge postures up in Alves's guard and throws a big left but Alves blocks it.
Jorge throws an elbow that misses. Alves uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jorge's guard. Nice move by Alves!
Jorge keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Alves is fighting to break Jorge's control of his arms but Jorge is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alves is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorge controls Alves momentarily but Alves frees himself.

OK we're going to have a standup here. James Jorge hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Horrible takedown by Jorge or perhaps it was just good defense by Alves which made him look bad.
Alves digs a good body shot into Jorge's ribs.
Jorge scores with a decent looking hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left lands for Alves.

It looks like James Jorge has been cut.
Jorge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alves counters with a left to the body.
Jorge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alves tries to bum rush Jorge with a series of wild strikes but Jorge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jorge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alves as he jumps to the side.
Alves misses the jab.
A big right from Alves misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Jorge.
Jorge keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jorge jabs Alves right on the nose. Alves blinks but takes it well.
Sloppy strikes from Alves. Those never looked like landing.
Jorge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alves tries to avoid it but Jorge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alves to the ground. Alves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Freddy Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jorge.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Alves. Those never looked like landing.
Alves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jorge.
Jorge closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big left from Jorge misses.
Alves throws a series of punches but Jorge avoids them all with ease.
A lazy left from Jorge finds it's target.
Jorge misses with the combination.
Jorge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alves has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jorge darts in looking for a takedown but Alves gets double underhooks and turns Jorge into the cage.
Alves is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jorge jumps guard but Alves turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge tries to stall but Alves uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Alves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jorge misses with a few strikes there.
Alves lands a two punch combo.
Jorge throws a hook to the side of Alves's head but Alves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Alves drops Jorge with a left and a right! Oh, Jorge is hurt - Alves dives into side control looking to finish!

Jorge is rocked!
Jorge is working to avoid the ground and pound but Alves connects with a decent elbow.
Jorge is still in real trouble! Can Alves finish him?
Jorge struggling a bit here.
Alves works to advance to full mount. Jorge defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves is landing with some decent strikes but Jorge is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jorge is desperately trying to improve his position but Alves has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves avoids the attempt from Jorge to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Freddy Alves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Jorge's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A combination from Jorge does no damage.
Jorge seems to have recovered his senses.
Alves is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jorge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jorge lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alves backs up against the cage.
Jorge misses with a takedown attempt
and Alves counters with a one-two to the body.
Jorge dodges the punch combination from Alves.
Jorge keeps the fight on the outside.
Freddy Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Jorge shoots in and gets a takedown into Alves's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorge looking to pass the guard.
Alves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jorge manages to get himself to full guard.
Jorge is looking to stand up but Alves isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves throwing strikes but missing.
Alves trying to control but Jorge is working from the bottom.
Jorge throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Alves wants to control from the top but Jorge keeps moving.
Jorge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alves postures up in Jorge's guard and throws a big left but Jorge blocks it.
Alves throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves stays in close to Jorge's body and controls the position.
Alves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jorge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jorge scores with a one two! Alves had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jorge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jorge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jorge there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jorge walks into a stiff left hand from Alves.
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!
Alves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alves is looking to clinch but Jorge is avoiding it.
Alves scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That has opened up James Jorge's cut even more.
Jorge misses with a wild combination.
Alves scores with a nice head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves lands with a hook. Jorge tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alves displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jorge.
James Jorge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jorge gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Alves gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Jorge is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Alves!
During a confident post fight interview, Freddy Alves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
James Jorge was interviewed post fight and said 'É uma pena ter sofrido essa derrota, tive problemas na preparação mas agora tenho que por a cabeça no lugar e continuar os treinamentos, para que na próxima vez eu possa fazer bonito.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Perlito Calzada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maester Ochu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ochu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Clutch - The Incomparable Mr. Flannery. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Calzada
vs
Ochu

194 cm
37
190 lbs
25 - 13 - 0

172 cm
25
195 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Perlito Calzada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maester Ochu!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ochu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calzada.
Calzada avoids a kick to the body.
Calzada thows a body shot but no joy.
Perlito Calzada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calzada tries to work over Ochu's front leg with a kick but Ochu checks it.
Calzada connects with a body shot.
Ochu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ochu moves out of range as Calzada throws a body kick.
Calzada blocks the body kick.
Ochu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ochu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Calzada scores with a jab.
Calzada throws a sloppy head kick
and Ochu counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ochu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Calzada misses with a head kick.
Calzada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ochu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ochu walks into a jab.

It looks like Maester Ochu has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzada misses with a body shot.
Ochu checks the leg kick.
Calzada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ochu.

Ochu closes the distance and pushes Calzada back into the cage.
Ochu lands a body punch.
Ochu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calzada's elbow.
Calzada blocks a body shot from Ochu.
A short right from Ochu on the inside.
A short right from Ochu on the inside.
Ochu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ochu keeps control of Calzada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Calzada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ochu has him pressed against the cage.
Ochu prevents Calzada from breaking the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ochu throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Ochu.
Ochu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Calzada is trying to break the clinch but Ochu is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Calzada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calzada misses with a leg kick
and Ochu counters with a body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Calzada scores with a four punch combination!
Ochu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Calzada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ochu throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Calzada crashing down! Calzada tries to stagger back to his feet but Ochu just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Calzada asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maester Ochu!
Our winner, Maester Ochu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Vegata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alpo Wednesday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alpo Wednesday will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Vegata
vs
Wednesday

175 cm
32
165 lbs
18 - 12 - 0

192 cm
36
162 lbs
33 - 18 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

TWGC Champion
World class MT
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $140

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 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Vegata!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alpo Wednesday!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegata shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wednesday pinned against the cage. Wednesday gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wednesday connects with a right hand. Vegata shakes it off.
Antonio Vegata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vegata gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wednesday.

It looks like Antonio Vegata has been cut.
Vegata throws the left hand but Wednesday avoids the punch easily.
Vegata slips a straight right by Wednesday.
Wednesday takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vegata fails with a takedown attempt.
Vegata throws a jab but it's blocked by Wednesday.
Vegata throws a lazy uppercut
and Wednesday counters with a straight that turns Vegata's legs to rubber! Wednesday pushes forward with more strikes and Vegata goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alpo Wednesday!
Alpo Wednesday is the new lightweight champion!
Alpo Wednesday seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ahiga Otaktay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Otaktay might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ISIS - THE TOWER. Ahiga Otaktay has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Otaktay
vs
Nelson

169 cm
34
140 lbs
36 - 11 - 0

150 cm
31
148 lbs
28 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Fight Night Nutrition
Merciless Gladiators

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 36 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ahiga Otaktay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Otaktay misses.
Nelson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Otaktay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nelson misses the shot to the body.

Nelson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Otaktay is pulling down on Nelson's head to control his posture.
Otaktay trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Otaktay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nelson is fighting to break Otaktay's control of his arms but Otaktay is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but Otaktay blocks nicely.
Nelson postures up.

We're going to have a standup here because Ahiga Otaktay wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Otaktay as he jumps to the side.
Otaktay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Otaktay wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Otaktay does it's job there.
Otaktay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nelson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Otaktay scores with a push kick.
Otaktay bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Crunch! Nelson slams his shin into Otaktay's torso.
Otaktay is looking to clinch but Nelson is avoiding it.
Nelson cracks a nice hook into Otaktay's ribs.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Otaktay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Otaktay takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Otaktay explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Otaktay scores with a jab.
Otaktay misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otaktay moves out of range of the leg kick from Nelson.

Otaktay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson managing to block the knees to the body from Otaktay.
Otaktay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nelson tries to throw a body punch but Otaktay avoids it by throwing Nelson back against the cage.
Nelson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nelson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Otaktay tries to score a body lock takedown but Nelson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Otaktay scores with a shoulder strike.
Nelson takes a shot to the head.
Nelson takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Jake Nelson has been cut.
Otaktay tries a knee to the head but Nelson blocks it.
Nelson lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otaktay.
Nelson lands an elbow that stopped Otaktay in his tracks for a moment.

Otaktay breaks the clinch.
Otaktay shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Otaktay shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahiga Otaktay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Nelson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nelson's calf.
Otaktay swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Otaktay throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Otaktay plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Otaktay moves out of range as Nelson throws a body kick.
Otaktay throws a body kick that misses.
Nelson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Otaktay is able to avoid easily.
Otaktay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Otaktay.
Otaktay lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Otaktay.
Nelson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otaktay was well out of range. Poor timing from Nelson.
Nelson walks into a straight right hand from Otaktay.
Nelson connects with a body shot.
Otaktay is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A big left from Nelson misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otaktay swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Otaktay checks the leg kick.
Otaktay is looking to score with low kicks.
Otaktay throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Otaktay tests Nelson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Otaktay moves out of range of the body kick.
Otaktay dips to his left and cracks Nelson with an uppercut!
Nelson misses with a kick to the body.
Otaktay connects with a body shot that sends Nelson's belly button to the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Otaktay scores with a nice head shot.
Ahiga Otaktay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Otaktay, right into the meat.
Otaktay scores with a nice body kick.
Nelson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Otaktay is fending him off so far but Nelson persists. Nope, Otaktay circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nelson walks into a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Otaktay.
Otaktay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Otaktay.
Otaktay misses with a body kick.
Nelson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Otaktay rather than just go for the knockout.
Otaktay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nelson walks into a jab.
Otaktay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Otaktay.
Otaktay scores with a head kick.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Otaktay.
Otaktay misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Nelson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otaktay was well out of range. Poor timing from Nelson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Otaktay, as that shot connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Nelson misses the target.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Otaktay changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nelson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nelson dodges the ground and pound from Otaktay.
Otaktay wants to stand but Nelson is controlling his arm.
Otaktay lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nelson down.
Otaktay in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Otaktay throws an elbow but Nelson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Otaktay lands some shots froms side control.
Otaktay has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay misses with the ground and pound.
Nelson is looking to reverse the position.
Otaktay fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Otaktay wants to take a breather but Nelson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Otaktay.
Otaktay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson is looking to sweep but instead, Otaktay has passed into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay wants to pass to mount but Nelson is defending the position.
Nelson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Otaktay.
Otaktay throws a strike but Nelson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nelson throws a big elbow that misses.
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but Otaktay blocks nicely.
Nelson postures up.
Ahiga Otaktay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Otaktay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Otaktay is looking for a triangle but Nelson pushes his legs off easily.
Nelson is looking to work some ground and pound but Otaktay has wrist control.
Otaktay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Otaktay keeps moving.
Nelson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otaktay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nelson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahiga Otaktay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Nelson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nelson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Otaktay checks it well.
Otaktay moves away from the strike by Nelson.
Nelson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Otaktay counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ahiga Otaktay is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Otaktay misses the target.
Otaktay is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Otaktay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Otaktay.
Nelson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Otaktay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
Otaktay fails with the takedown.
Nelson throws a leg kick

and Otaktay counters by moving into the clinch.
Nelson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Otaktay is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Otaktay with a knee to the head.
Nelson stalling the fight.
Otaktay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Otaktay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nelson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Otaktay struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands.
Otaktay works on Nelson's body with a couple of short punches.
Otaktay drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nelson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Otaktay with a knee to the head.
Nelson wants to stall.
A short right from Otaktay.
Otaktay presses Nelson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nelson is working Otaktay over against the cage.
Nelson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Otaktay.
Nelson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Otaktay backwards.
Nelson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nelson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Otaktay after a bit of a struggle.
Ahiga Otaktay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Nelson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay lands a body shot.
Nelson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Otaktay is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Otaktay cracks Nelson with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otaktay lands a knee to the body.
Nelson tries to stall but Otaktay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otaktay gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nelson presses Otaktay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Otaktay.
Nelson looking to slow down the pace here.
Otaktay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Come on Nelson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Otaktay.
Nelson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Otaktay.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands.
A short left from Otaktay.
A head punch on the inside from Nelson fails to land.
Nelson tries to score a body lock takedown but Otaktay shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Otaktay is leaning against Nelson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Otaktay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Otaktay letting Nelson take a breather here.
Nelson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Otaktay goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nelson prevents it.
Otaktay tries a knee to the head but Nelson blocks it.
Otaktay tries to land knees in the clinch but Nelson avoids the damage to the body.
Nelson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Otaktay missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nelson is defending well for now.
Otaktay cracks Nelson with a nice body shot.
Nelson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nelson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Otaktay tries to land knees in the clinch but Nelson avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jake Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otaktay lands a knee to the body.
Otaktay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nelson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt - Otaktay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahiga Otaktay!
Ahiga Otaktay seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yonsil Clanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clanger comes to the cage accompanied by Youth Blood. Yonsil Clanger is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Clanger
vs
Simons III

160 cm
33
141 lbs
27 - 12 - 0

172 cm
38
143 lbs
37 - 22 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

TWGC Champion
World class boxer
Granite chin

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear
Reaper Combatwear

Mango Nutrition

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 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yonsil Clanger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clanger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simons III checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Clanger looks to land a left hand but Simons III moved out of range nicely.
Clanger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Simons III is out of range and Clanger settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Simons III.
Clanger cracks the inside of Simons III's front leg.
Simons III moves out of range of the body kick.
Simons III avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clanger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simons III checks it well.
Simons III moves away from the strike by Clanger.
Simons III stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clanger.
Simons III misses with a takedown attempt
and Clanger counters with a low kick, right behind Simons III 's knee.
Simons III blocks a head kick by Clanger.
Clanger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Clanger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simons III tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clanger defends well and Simons III ends up having to push Clanger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger lands with a short shot to the head.
Clanger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simons III tries to pull guard but Clanger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yonsil Clanger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simons III.
Simons III drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clanger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Simons III tries to pull guard but Clanger holds him up against the cage and eventually Simons III drops back down to his feet.
Simons III tries for a takedown. No joy.
Clanger pushes Simons III back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clanger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simons IIIs head.
Clanger is trying to maintain a safe position but Simons III gets an underhook and turns Clanger into the cage.
Simons III goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clanger prevents it.
Clanger working aggressively here.
Clanger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simons III.
Clanger content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III wants a takedown.
Simons III is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Simons III blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clanger.
Clanger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clanger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Simons III is keeping busy.
Clanger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simons III working aggressively here.
Simons III is trying to maintain a safe position but Clanger gets an underhook and turns Simons III into the cage.
Clanger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Simons III missing with knees to the body.
Clanger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Clanger gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Clanger trying to control the action but Simons III is working from the bottom.
Clanger prevents Simons III from improving his position.
Clanger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clanger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simons III doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clanger.
Simons III makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simons III.

Simons III escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clanger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clanger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Simons III wants to sweep here but Clanger controlling him for the moment.

Simons III is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clanger is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clanger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simons III swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clanger works over Simons III with some ground and pound from guard.

Simons III is looking for a triangle but Clanger pushes his legs off easily.

Simons III is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clanger defends well.
Clanger sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Simons III is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clanger is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clanger wants to control from the top but Simons III keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clanger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yonsil Clanger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Clanger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clanger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simons III keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Simons III throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simons III shoots for a takedown but Clanger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Simons III drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simons III wants to pass the guard but Clanger is keeping the position.
Clanger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Simons III is trying to get back to full guard.
Simons III is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clanger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clanger's back!

Simons III is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simons III working for the choke.

Clanger showing good submission defense here.
I really don't envy Clanger right now.
John Simons III has got the better of the ground game so far.

Simons III tightening his grip on Clanger, looking for the choke.

Simons III looking for the RNC.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Clanger is having to fend off submission attempts from Simons III, who is looking to sink in the choke. Simons III doesn't have the hooks in though and Clanger manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Simons III looking for a sweep. Not yet Simons III, not yet.

Simons III looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clanger postures up.
Simons III keeping full guard, as Clanger tries to pass.
Simons III looking for a sweep. Not yet Simons III, not yet.
Clanger working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger looking to pass the guard.
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Clanger from controlling successfully.
Simons III is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clanger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Simons III had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clanger defends it easily.
Simons III tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clanger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clanger wants to control from the top but Simons III keeps moving.
Clanger passes Simons III's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III gets full guard.
Clanger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clanger passes Simons III's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Clanger is trying to control. Simons III wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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!
Simons III wants to control the action here but instead Clanger manages to pass to full mount!
Simons III is desperately trying to improve his position but Clanger has a good base and remains in mount.
Clanger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Clanger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Clanger is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Simons III is surviving well by controlling Clanger's body position as best he can.
Clanger trying to control but Simons III is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Simons III will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Clanger scoring well with a low kick there.
Simons III takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Simons III doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clanger throws a solid leg kick but Simons III takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clanger.
Clanger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Simons III's calf.

Simons III feints and as Clanger raises his hands in defense, Simons III changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simons III trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clanger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simons III is one step ahead there.
Clanger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simons III trying to move into half guard but instead Clanger has managed to sweep!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger trying to control but Simons III is working from the bottom.
Clanger postures up.
Clanger looking to pass the guard.
Simons III is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Clanger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Clanger wants to land a leg kick but Simons III is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clanger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Simons III's calf.
Clanger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simons III.
Clanger throws a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Simons III blocks the low kick.
Clanger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Simons III avoids a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clanger.
Simons III fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simons III gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Clanger counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Simons III's guard now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger wants to control from the top but Simons III keeps moving.
Clanger looking to pass the guard.
Clanger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

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

Clanger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Simons III looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clanger is one step ahead there.
Clanger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III controls Clanger momentarily but Clanger frees himself.

Simons III is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clanger is aware though and is defending well.
Simons III wants to sweep but no luck.
Clanger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simons III is keeping the position for now.
Simons III is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Simons III takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clanger moves into full guard.
Simons III trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clanger controls Simons III momentarily but Simons III frees himself.
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but Clanger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yonsil Clanger clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A good leg kick by Clanger.
Clanger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clanger throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clanger. That's going to slow Simons III down.
Clanger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clanger scoring well with a low kick there.
Simons III dives in for a single leg takedown but Clanger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Clanger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Clanger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yonsil Clanger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simons III.
Clanger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Simons III is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Simons III jumps guard but Clanger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Clanger.
Clanger lands a nice uppercut.
Simons III misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clanger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simons III misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simons III fails to pull guard.
Clanger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clanger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Clanger working aggressively here.
Simons III prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Clanger.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clanger.
Clanger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clanger.
Clanger looking for a takedown.
Clanger gets through Simons III's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clanger misses with a body punch.
Clanger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simons III or not.

Simons III pulls Clanger into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simons III bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clanger's guard.
Clanger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simons III sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clanger's guard.
Clanger is looking for a sweep. Simons III is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clanger won't allow Simons III to pass to mount.

Simons III is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Clanger still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Clanger has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Clanger advances nicely into full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is working to get back to half guard.
Clanger putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Clanger looking to control but Simons III is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simons III tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simons III is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Clanger content just to control the position here.

Clanger looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Clanger trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simons III is squirming around, avoiding Clanger's attempts to control the action.
Clanger with a couple of short strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clanger working the ground and pound effectively.
Clanger is landing with some decent strikes but Simons III is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Simons III gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clanger wants to pass the guard but Simons III is defending well.

Clanger wants to work for an arm triangle but Simons III is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clanger prevents Simons III from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yonsil Clanger had his way with John Simons III in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Clanger throws a body punch but Simons III moves out of range.
Simons III goes for a double leg but Clanger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clanger continues to drive forward.
Simons III misses with an elbow over the top.
Clanger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simons III avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Simons III being controlled against the cage.
Clanger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simons III fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Simons III moves out of range of the body kick from Clanger.
Simons III takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clanger throws a head kick but Simons III moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger throws a hook but Simons III avoids it easily.
Clanger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Clanger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Clanger throws a leg kick that misses.
Simons III checks the leg kick.
Simons III shoots in for a double leg but Clanger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simons III on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clanger is looking to chop away at Simons III's legs.
Simons III tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clanger swivels and escapes.
Yonsil Clanger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simons III.
Simons III fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clanger pushes Simons III away with a front kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III shoots in and drives through. Clanger sprawls well.
Simons III is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Clanger thumps Simons III with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clanger, right into the meat.
Simons III tries to clinch there but Clanger circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simons III checks a leg kick.
John Simons III is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clanger tries a low kick but Simons III avoids it.
Clanger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Simons III.
Clanger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Clanger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simons III. That did some damage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simons III tries to clinch there but Clanger circles away.
Simons III bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simons III shoots in for a double leg but Clanger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clanger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yonsil Clanger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clanger takes a swing at Simons III's ribcage but misses.
Simons III slips under a jab from Clanger.
Simons III checks the leg kick nicely there.
Simons III is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clanger.
John Simons III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clanger throws a leg kick but Simons III moved away.
Simons III goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simons III misses with a takedown

and Clanger counters with a single leg into guard. Simons III didn't expect that.
Simons III looking for a sweep. Not yet Simons III, not yet.
Simons III controls Clanger momentarily but Clanger frees himself.
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!
Clanger advances to half guard.
Simons III wants to improve his position but Clanger is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clanger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:46

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