BFE - 84 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murilo Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murilo Hartmann looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Cara Americano Do Brasil
vs
Hartmann

193 cm
27
240 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

195 cm
31
228 lbs
13 - 16 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murilo Hartmann!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hartmann.
Americano Do Brasil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Americano Do Brasil throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hartmann.
Americano Do Brasil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hartmann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hartmann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Americano Do Brasil is fending him off so far but Hartmann persists. Nope, Americano Do Brasil circles away and we're back to standing.
Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murilo Hartmann.
Hartmann looks winded!
Americano Do Brasil throws a sloppy head kick and Hartmann moves out of range easily.
Hartmann blocks a head kick by Americano Do Brasil.
Americano Do Brasil will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hartmann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Americano Do Brasil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hartmann goes for a double leg but Americano Do Brasil avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Americano Do Brasil continues to drive forward.
Americano Do Brasil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Americano Do Brasil looking to stall.

Americano Do Brasil lands a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Americano Do Brasil got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hartmann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Americano Do Brasil has managed to get both his arms back between Hartmann's legs - danger averted.
Hartmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Americano Do Brasil 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.
Hartmann is striking but Americano Do Brasil is not phased and passes to half guard.
Americano Do Brasil prevents Hartmann from improving his position.
Hartmann trying to hold on to Americano Do Brasil's head to control him but Americano Do Brasil postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hartmann can do anything to dispel that myth.
Americano Do Brasil tries to stand and escape but Hartmann is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann is not content to let Americano Do Brasil control the position.
Hartmann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Americano Do Brasil is working away from the top position though.
Americano Do Brasil controlling the action here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil.
Americano Do Brasil throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hartmann.

It looks like Murilo Hartmann has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Americano Do Brasil throws a head kick that misses.
Hartmann blocks a head kick by Americano Do Brasil.
Hartmann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Americano Do Brasil circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Americano Do Brasil throws a sloppy head kick and Hartmann moves out of range easily.
Murilo Hartmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hartmann moves into range and clinches up with Americano Do Brasil.
Americano Do Brasil trying to land knees to the body.

Hartmann manages to pull guard.
Americano Do Brasil wanted to stand there but Hartmann had control of the position.
Hartmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hartmann trying to keep a closed guard but Americano Do Brasil is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Americano Do Brasil stopping the sweep attempt from Hartmann.

Hartmann manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann is trying to pull guard but Americano Do Brasil turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Americano Do Brasil tries to stall but Hartmann uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hartmann tries to circle away but Americano Do Brasil has him pinned against the cage.
Hartmann leaning against his opponent.
Hartmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hartmann is looking to control Americano Do Brasil's arms but Americano Do Brasil gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hartmann has his back to the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartmann goes for a takedown attempt but Americano Do Brasil pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Americano Do Brasil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murilo Hartmann's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Americano Do Brasil throws a head kick that misses.
Americano Do Brasil lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hartmann shoots in for a takedown but Americano Do Brasil shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hartmann takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Americano Do Brasil, right into the meat.
Americano Do Brasil tries to clinch up but Hartmann circles away and keeps his distance.
Americano Do Brasil tries a head kick but it misses.
Americano Do Brasil lands with a kick to the temple. Hartmann shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Americano Do Brasil.
Hartmann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hartmann avoids the head kick by Americano Do Brasil.
Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil is winning the standup battle so far.
Americano Do Brasil throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hartmann blocks a head kick by Americano Do Brasil.
Americano Do Brasil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hartmann avoids the head kick by Americano Do Brasil.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Americano Do Brasil connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hartmann shoots in for a double leg but Americano Do Brasil sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murilo Hartmann.
Hartmann is breathing heavily.
Americano Do Brasil is looking to slow Hartmann down with leg kicks.
Americano Do Brasil pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Americano Do Brasil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Americano Do Brasil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Americano Do Brasil throws a head kick that half lands.
Hartmann has a takedown stuffed.
Americano Do Brasil throws a nice outside leg kick.
Americano Do Brasil throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Americano Do Brasil misses with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Hartmann blocks the low kick.
Americano Do Brasil connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Americano Do Brasil throws a sloppy head kick and Hartmann moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Hartmann checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Americano Do Brasil fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hartmann is out of range.
Americano Do Brasil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hartmann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hartmann wants to clinch.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Americano Do Brasil! Hartmann is out on his feet! Americano Do Brasil rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Hartmann is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Hartmann is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Do Armario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lannister
vs
Do Armario

225 cm
30
280 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

185 cm
28
185 lbs
8 - 8 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyrion Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mario Do Armario!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do Armario is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Lannister just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Do Armario has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyrion Lannister!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
8%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quizz Al Fazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nammer Da Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quizz Al Fazz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Al Fazz
vs
Da Hammer

190 cm
34
180 lbs
25 - 10 - 1

178 cm
30
180 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Quizz Al Fazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nammer Da Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Hammer shoots in looking for a takedown but Fazz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Da Hammer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fazz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Hammer.
Fazz scores with a hook to the body. Da Hammer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fazz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fazz tries a head kick but it misses.
Fazz moves away from the strike by Da Hammer.
Fazz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Hammer.
Fazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Hammer is just out of range.
Fazz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fazz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Da Hammer.

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

Da Hammer is rocked!

It looks like Nammer Da Hammer has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fazz flashes Da Hammer a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Da Hammer's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Da Hammer crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Fazz punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quizz Al Fazz!
An out of breath Quizz Al Fazz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Sanders has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hard
vs
Sanders

190 cm
22
265 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

192 cm
23
198 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Samuel Hard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hard defends it nicely.
Hard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hard throws a head kick that misses.
Hard is looking to clinch.
Hard with a jab.
Hard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Hard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hard stalling against the cage.
Sanders is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanders.
Hard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanders.
Hard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hard tries a knee to the head but Sanders blocks it.
Hard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hard is looking to control Sanders's arms but Sanders gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hard has his back to the cage.
Hard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Johnny Sanders has been cut.
Sanders avoids a wild elbow strike from Hard.
Hard stalls.
Hard with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Samuel Hard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Sanders.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hard.
Hard misses with an elbow over the top.
Sanders on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanders avoiding damage as Hard throws knees to the body.
Hard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hard scores with a knee to the head.
Hard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanders in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hard misses with a knee to the head.
Hard lands a knee to the head.
Hard missing with knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Hard has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Hard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Hard manages to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hard.
Sanders is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanders looks winded!
Sanders drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hard lands a knee to the head.
Sanders takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hard misses with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hard lands a knee to the body.
Hard working aggressively here.
Hard unloads a knee to the mid-section.

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

Sanders is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hard.
Sanders is still on wobbly legs! Can Hard finish him?
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Hard throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Sanders is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Samuel Hard!
Samuel Hard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dai Vernon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vernon comes to the cage accompanied by Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vernon
vs
Blake

184 cm
32
184 lbs
24 - 14 - 0

183 cm
29
179 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dai Vernon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodney Blake!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vernon throws a leg kick but Blake sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vernon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blake scores with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blake.
A big left from Vernon misses.
Vernon tries for a takedown but Blake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Blake has closed the distance and engaged Vernon in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Vernon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blake.
Blake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vernon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blake has a couple of punches blocked by Vernon.
Vernon swings wildly with an uppercut but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vernon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vernon misses with some punches.
Vernon has a couple of punches blocked by Blake.
Vernon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon throws a head punch that misses.
Blake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vernon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Blake fails to land.
Vernon can't find room to land a body shot as Blake controls the action.
Vernon tries to throw a body punch but Blake avoids it by throwing Vernon back against the cage.
Blake gets through Vernon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vernon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vernon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vernon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vernon misses with a punch to the body.
Blake misses with a punch on the inside.
Vernon is trying to maintain a safe position but Blake gets an underhook and turns Vernon into the cage.
Vernon lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vernon.
Vernon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vernon.
Vernon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blake working aggressively here.
Vernon tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vernon lands with a short shot to the head.
Blake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vernon lands an uppercut.
Vernon misses with a body punch.
Vernon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blakes head.
Vernon stalling against the cage.
Blake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blake.
Blake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blake is trying to break free.
Blake has a couple of punches blocked by Vernon.
Blake working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vernon throws a punch but it's blocked by Blake.
Vernon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blake lands a left hand.
Blake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blake misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vernon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Vernon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Vernon - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vernon has a couple of punches blocked by Blake.
Vernon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blake throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vernon.
Vernon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blake throws a head punch that misses.
Vernon lands a body punch.
Vernon can't find room to land a body shot as Blake controls the action.
Nice body punch from Vernon - that landed with a thud.
Vernon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blake.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vernon.
Vernon stalling in the clinch but Blake improves position.
Blake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blake working aggressively here.
Blake lands a shoulder strike.
Vernon blocking some punches.
Blake throws a punch but it's blocked by Vernon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rodney Blake will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Blake lands with an uppercut that bounces Vernon off the cage and back into range.
Blake avoids the head kick by Vernon.
Blake throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vernon with a jab.
Blake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blake tries to clinch there but Vernon circles away.
Vernon staying out of range there.
Blake scoring well with a low kick there.
Blake jabs at Vernon's body.
Blake connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vernon momentarily.
Vernon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vernon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blake.
Vernon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blake throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Blake throws a hook but Vernon blocks it.
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blake slips a straight right by Vernon.
Blake throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blake pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blake thows a leg kick but Vernon checks it
and Vernon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vernon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blake thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vernon.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vernon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vernon.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vernon.
Nice shot lands for Blake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake is looking to land body kicks.
Blake goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vernon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Decent striking displayed by Blake there.
Vernon avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blake. Vernon does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernon connects with a nice looking jab.
Blake lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vernon feints and then cracks Blake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blake down.
Rodney Blake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vernon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vernon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blake.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vernon manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A shot to the body from Blake misses
and Vernon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blake moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blake thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blake.
Rodney Blake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vernon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blake.
Blake lunges at Vernon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vernon's hand.
Jab by Blake.
Blake throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blake doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vernon moves out of range as Blake throws a body kick.
Blake throws a lazy uppercut

and Vernon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Vernon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Vernon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blake is just riding it out for now. Vernon eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Blake 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!

Blake throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Blake.
A jab from Vernon misses.
Vernon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon tries to clinch up.
Blake looks to land a left hand but Vernon moved out of range nicely.
Blake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blake misses with a jab to the body
and Vernon counters with a series of strikes. Blake will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake with a jab.
Rodney Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vernon manages to avoid it.
Blake misses with a hook

and Vernon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Blake keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
Vernon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Blake parries the strikes from Vernon easily there. Vernon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Blake to escape.
Dai Vernon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon is trying to move to mount but Blake reverses beautifully and ends up in Vernon's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vernon controls Blake momentarily but Blake frees himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Vernon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blake passes into side control.
Blake is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernon tries to buck Blake off but Blake is having none of it.
Vernon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Vernon is working for a kimura but Blake is defending it quite comfortably.
Blake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rodney Blake is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vernon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vernon throws an elbow that misses. Blake uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vernon's guard. Nice move by Blake!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dai Vernon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blake 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 29:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blaise Lamont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamont comes to the cage accompanied by Twisted Nerve. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Lamont
vs
Anthony

181 cm
32
180 lbs
20 - 13 - 0

184 cm
35
186 lbs
25 - 13 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blaise Lamont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Anthony!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lamont takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Anthony misses with a few strikes there.
Anthony keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anthony slaps away a takedown attempt from Lamont, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anthony scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lamont dives in for a single leg takedown but Anthony sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blaise Lamont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lamont.
Anthony tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamont's elbow.
Anthony tries a body shot but Lamont blocks it.

Lamont manages to break the clinch.
Anthony takes a swing at Lamont's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Lamont's head coaches at Soco na mãe - Stand Up Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Lamont checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice uppercut there from Anthony.

It looks like Blaise Lamont has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anthony bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony throws a body punch but Lamont moves out of range.
Anthony has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Anthony looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamont is just out of range.
Anthony lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lamont shoots for a double leg takedown but Anthony sprawls well. He's pushed Lamont's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good work by Lamont as he checks the leg kick.
Anthony throws a series of punches but Lamont moves out of range.
Anthony steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamont.
Lamont uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anthony.
Anthony stuffs the takedown.

Lamont decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Anthony is trying to control but can't.

Lamont is looking for a kimura but Anthony is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lamont to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamont prevents Anthony from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anthony wants to get back to his feet.
Lamont landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lamont is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lamont missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lamont not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lamont trying to control from half guard but Anthony is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamont thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anthony wants to control but Lamont is keeping busy.
Lamont not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anthony's head.

Anthony pushes Lamont off and gets back to his feet.
Anthony throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anthony throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Lamont gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lamont lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anthony has Lamont pressed against the cage.
Anthony receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Anthony lands a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Anthony.
Lamont working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamont controls his hands.
Anthony trying to stall but Lamont improves his position.
A short body shot lands from Lamont as the two fighters clinch.
Anthony doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Justin Anthony.
Anthony fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lamont manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anthony throws a series of punches but Lamont moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Anthony scores with a four punch combination!
Anthony ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamont moves away.
Anthony tries to score with a low kick but Lamont moves his leg out of the way.
A shot to the liver by Anthony. Beautiful body shot.
Anthony walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lamont checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anthony throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lamont.
Good work by Lamont as he checks the leg kick.
Lamont shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anthony but Anthony pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Anthony dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blaise Lamont's cut.
That's time! Lamont's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anthony misses with a few strikes there.
Justin Anthony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anthony connects with the punch.
Anthony throws a chopping leg kick but Lamont manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice jab there from Lamont.
Justin Anthony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anthony 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.
Justin Anthony seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Lamont fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anthony sprawls well initially but Lamont persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Anthony trying to control but Lamont postures up.
Lamont winds up and cracks Anthony with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anthony slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Anthony has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lamont is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Anthony tries to work over Lamont's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamont slows down the pace here.
Lamont misses with a punch on the inside.
Anthony misses with a punch to the body.
Anthony tries to throw a body punch but Lamont avoids it by throwing Anthony back against the cage.
Anthony fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anthony lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anthony blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lamont.
Nice body punch from Lamont - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Lamont.
Lamont blocks an uppercut.
Anthony blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anthony blocking some punches.
Lamont lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony is trying to maintain a safe position but Lamont gets an underhook and turns Anthony into the cage.
Anthony misses with a punch on the inside.
Anthony swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamont.
A short uppercut from Lamont.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anthony misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anthony looking to slow down the pace here.
Anthony throws a head punch that misses.
Lamont misses with the head strike.
Anthony throws a head punch that misses.
Lamont misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anthony swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anthony lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anthony tries to work over Lamont's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamont swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Anthony - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lamont tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anthony gets through Lamont's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anthony lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lamont lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Lamont on the inside.
Lamont fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lamont as Anthony tries to tie him up.
Lamont lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Lamont.
Lamont misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lamont.
Lamont throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamont misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anthony blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamont lands a hook that snaps the head of Anthony backwards.
Lamont drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anthony goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamont misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lamont lands a left hand.
Blaise Lamont has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Anthony.
Lamont misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lamont wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anthony has him pressed against the cage.
Anthony takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anthony lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lamont creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anthony tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anthony tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blaise Lamont dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blaise Lamont's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Anthony lands a jab to the nose.
Anthony throws a shot from downtown. Lamont moves away and avoids it.
Lamont digs a good hook to Anthony's body.
Lamont avoids the head kick by Anthony.
Lamont fails to land the takedown.
Lamont shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anthony pinned against the cage. Anthony gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lamont scores with a nice head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Lamont checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Anthony throws a series of punches but Lamont avoids them all with ease.
Lamont closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anthony circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blaise Lamont. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lamont shoots in and gets a takedown into Anthony's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony trying to control the position.
Lamont landing some decent shots from guard.
Anthony looking to control.
Lamont missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anthony looking to control.
Lamont in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anthony working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lamont.

Anthony is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lamont defends well.
Anthony takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lamont scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamont makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lamont lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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!
Lamont is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lamont accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anthony is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lamont keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anthony's head.
Lamont distracts Anthony with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Anthony utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lamont trying to control but Anthony is working from the bottom.
Lamont stopping the sweep attempt from Anthony.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont throwing strikes but missing.
Lamont works over Anthony with some ground and pound from guard.
Lamont working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anthony lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lamont!
Lamont is trying desperately to improve position.
Anthony controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamont is wriggling around trying to escape.
Anthony avoids the attempt from Lamont to control.
Lamont is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anthony controlling from the full mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blaise Lamont!
A victorious Blaise Lamont 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
80%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Surfer Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartlomiej Potocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dude's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jack Johnson - You And Your Heart. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dude
vs
Potocki

184 cm
32
175 lbs
15 - 6 - 1

182 cm
24
181 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Surfer Dude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartlomiej Potocki!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potocki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dude stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dude takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dude misses with a right hand
and Potocki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dude throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dude tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dude looks to land a right hand but Potocki moved out of range.
Dude tries to move into range but Potocki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab lands there for Dude.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Potocki. Beautiful body shot.
Dude cracks Potocki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potocki. Dude does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dude throws the left hand but Potocki avoids the punch easily.
Dude takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Potocki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Potocki thuds his shin into the meat of Dude's side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potocki looks to land a body kick but Dude moved away.
Potocki thumps Dude with a low kick.
Potocki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dude doesn't seem bothered though.
Dude takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Potocki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dudes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Potocki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dude swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dude throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dude misses the shot to the body.
Dude definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Surfer Dude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potocki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dude. Potocki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Potocki slips a straight right by Dude.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dude fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Potocki checks it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dude closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Potocki jabs Dude right on the nose. Dude blinks but takes it well.
Potocki scores with a jab. Dude acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dude swings for the body but Potocki moves out of range.
Dude takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dude works Potocki's body with a nice hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Potocki!
Dude moves away from the strike by Potocki.
Potocki throws a body punch but Dude moves out of range.
Dude lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dude misses with a low kick.
Potocki defending well as Dude loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potocki loads up on a big right hand but Dude slips the punch.
Potocki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Potocki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dude throws out the jab.
Dude throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Potocki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Potocki blocks a low kick nicely.
Potocki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dude misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Dude.
Dude throws a lazy body kick
and Potocki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dude thinking.
Potocki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dude.
Dude walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Potocki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potocki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dude throws a shot from downtown. Potocki moves away and avoids it.
Potocki digs a good hook to Dude's body.
Dude takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dude avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dude throws a hook but Potocki blocks it.
Dude jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dude moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Potocki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dude throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Potocki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dude slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Potocki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartlomiej Potocki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dude lands a body shot.
Dude's jab looks to have found its range, popping Potocki under the eye.
Dude misses with a straight right.
Dude throws a shot from downtown. Potocki moves away and avoids it.
Dude takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
An inside leg kick lands from Dude.
Dude blocks the body kick.
Dude throws a good cross that connects.
Dude throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dude lands with a thumping leg kick.
Potocki lands with a shot to the body.
Dude cracks the inside of Potocki's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potocki just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude throws a leg kick but Potocki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dude misses with a straight left.
Dude rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Potocki counters with a big head kick but Dude shrugs it off.
Potocki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dude rather than just go for the knockout.
Potocki takes one to the side of the head.
Potocki ducks under a wild hook from Dude.
Bartlomiej Potocki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dude takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dude throws a big shot that misses.
Potocki tries a low kick but Dude avoids it.
Potocki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dude throws a low kick but Potocki avoids it.
Potocki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Potocki moves out of range as Dude strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Dude.
Potocki misses with a body shot.
Dude misses with a shot to the body
and Potocki counters with a nice body shot.
Potocki tries to land a leg kick but Dude saw it coming and moves away.
Dude tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potocki was well out of range. Poor timing from Dude.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potocki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dude throws a low kick but Potocki avoids it.
Dude scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch combination from Potocki misses.
Potocki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dude missing with a left hand there. Potocki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dude throws a body punch but Potocki moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Potocki is out of range.
Dude defending well as Potocki loads up on a big left hand.
Dude is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Potocki.
Dude is looking to score with low kicks.
Potocki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dude throws out the jab.
Dude misses with a low kick as Potocki jumps back.
Dude loads up on a big right hand but Potocki slips the punch.
Dude throws a lazy uppercut
and Potocki counters with a good low kick that Dude was not able to check.
Potocki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Potocki tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potocki. Dude does a little dance to reset his feet.
Potocki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dude throws an overhand right that lands on Potocki's shoulder, as Potocki tries to avoid the shot.
Potocki throws a head kick that half lands.
Dude throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Potocki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dude lands a nice looking body kick.
Potocki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dude.
Dude swings widly with a right hand
and Potocki counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dude fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dude goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potocki staying out of range there.
Dude throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dude connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Surfer Dude dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Potocki swings for the body but Dude moves out of range.
Dude lands a slapping body shot.
Dude tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potocki was well out of range. Poor timing from Dude.
Dude misses with a hook to the body
letting Potocki counter with a right hand.
Dude keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Potocki.
Potocki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dude misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potocki.
Dude will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dude throws a body punch but Potocki moves out of range.
Dude connects with a jab.
Dude throws a hook but Potocki avoids it easily.
Potocki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dude lands with an uppercut that bounces Potocki off the cage and back into range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Potocki slips under a jab from Dude.
Dude missing with a left hand there. Potocki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body kick there by Potocki.
Dude fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Potocki checks it well.
Potocki connects with an inside leg kick.
Dude throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Potocki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Potocki.
Potocki blocks a jab.
Dude is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dude missing with a left hand there. Potocki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Potocki fakes the leg kick and cracks Dude in the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dude swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Potocki counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Dude does it's job there.
Potocki ducks under a wild hook from Dude.
A solid leg kick lands there for Potocki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potocki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dude.
Potocki throws a lazy right hand but Dude sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dude lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dude punishes Potocki's body with a nice straight punch.
Dude scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Potocki is rocked!
Dude fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Potocki to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Potocki looks to clinch but Dude throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Potocki taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Surfer Dude!
A victorious Surfer Dude thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Roth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoban Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roth comes to the cage accompanied by Shawn Michaels - Sexy Boy. Washburn has chosen Magic Carpet Ride as his entrance music. 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 Hoban Washburn was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Roth
vs
Washburn

181 cm
31
183 lbs
19 - 8 - 1

180 cm
30
177 lbs
21 - 13 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Daniel Roth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hoban Washburn!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washburn throws a series of punches but Roth avoids them all with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Roth as Washburn shoots in.
Washburn looks for a takedown but Roth sprawls well.
Washburn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Washburn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roth as he avoids it easily.
Daniel Roth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoban Washburn.
Roth connects with a body shot.

Roth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Washburn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Washburn is trying to control Roth's posture but Roth avoids it.
Washburn regains half guard.
Roth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Washburn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roth.
Washburn is looking to control Roth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Washburn avoid being mounted?
Roth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washburn is looking for a sweep. Roth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Washburn won't allow Roth to pass to mount.
Washburn tries to roll over but Roth keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washburn keeps working.
Roth sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Roth is trying to control. Washburn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roth is pressing down on Washburn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Washburn is holding on for now.
Washburn tries to roll over but Roth keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn keeps control of the position for the meantime.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Washburn sprawls well. Washburn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roth gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Roth. No joy for Washburn on that attempt.
Roth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Roth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Washburn.

Washburn clinches with his opponent.

Washburn turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Washburn manages to end up in side control.
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!
Roth is looking for a sweep.
Roth throws a couple of strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn lands an elbow.
Washburn trying to control the action but Roth is working from the bottom.
Washburn throws a strike aimed at the side of Roth's head but Roth avoids it well.
Washburn working away.
Washburn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Roth tries to buck Washburn off but Washburn is having none of it.
Roth wants to control but Washburn postures up.
Washburn scoring with punches and elbows.
Roth can't do much from the bottom here.
Roth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Washburn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Washburn is working Roth over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roth regains half guard, as Washburn was trying to land strikes.
Washburn passes to full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roth sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Roth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Washburn.
Roth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Washburn.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roth is trying to maintain the position but Washburn is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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 Daniel Roth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Roth throws a shot to the body.
Roth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Washburn circles away quickly and effectively.
Roth throws a shot to the body.

Washburn tries to keep at a distance but Roth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Washburn as Roth tries to tie him up.
Washburn tries for a takedown but Roth manages to get underhooks.
Washburn misses with a hook to the ribs.

Washburn works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Roth trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Roth lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Washburn!
Roth blocks Washburn's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Washburn tries to lock up and control but Roth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn is desperately trying to improve his position but Roth has a good base and remains in mount.

Roth wants to finish this one by submission but Washburn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Roth.
Washburn is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washburn tries to hold on but Roth postures up.
Roth scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Washburn?
Washburn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Roth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Washburn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roth.
Roth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washburn is looking for a sweep. Roth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Washburn's head.
Roth throwing shots but Washburn is blocking nicely.
Washburn gets full guard.
Washburn looking for a sweep. Not yet Washburn, not yet.
Washburn working a defensive guard here.
Washburn is looking to sweep but instead, Roth has passed into half guard.
Washburn is looking to improve his position.
Washburn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Roth lands with a punch from half guard.
Roth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roth working over Washburn with some ground and pound. Washburn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Washburn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roth.
Washburn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roth winds up and cracks Washburn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Washburn is defending against the submission attempts here by Roth.
Washburn is looking to improve his position.

Roth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Washburn is just riding it out for now. Roth eventually gives up the hold.
Roth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn tries to get to full guard but Roth has control of the leg.
Roth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roth frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Roth landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roth cracks Washburn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Washburn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roth trying to control but Washburn is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washburn is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Roth dives in and grabs Washburn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Washburn pushes down on Roth's head and hops out.
Roth throws a hook but Washburn avoids it easily.

Washburn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Roth has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Washburn doesn't defend quickly enough and Roth has managed to lock this one up! Can Washburn escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Roth on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniel Roth!
Daniel Roth retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Daniel Roth was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.