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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Heikko Saarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Vims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saarinen comes to the cage accompanied by Thanks all!. Vims has chosen Alborosie – La Revolucion as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Heikko Saarinen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Heikko Saarinen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Saarinen
vs
Vims

170 cm
35
154 lbs
28 - 11 - 1

172 cm
27
148 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heikko Saarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Vims!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Saarinen - that will leave a mark!
Vims digs a good body shot into Saarinen's ribs.
Vims tests Saarinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saarinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vims throws a leg kick
and Saarinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Saarinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vims loads up on a big right hand but Saarinen slips the punch.
Vims tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saarinen is able to avoid easily.
A punch combination from Vims misses.
Vims thows a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Saarinen's head coaches at Tenacity Elite - 17 Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Donk. Vims catches Saarinen right on the button with a cross.
Saarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vims was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarinen.
Saarinen throws a shot from downtown. Vims moves away and avoids it.
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!
Saarinen takes one to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Vims!
An out of breath Paul Vims 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
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stef Jalz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silverback Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar has chosen go coors! as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Jalz
vs
Lesnar

225 cm
27
306 lbs
9 - 13 - 0

166 cm
40
287 lbs
31 - 19 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Milwaukee's Best 160

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 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stef Jalz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silverback Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalz tries to bum rush Lesnar with a series of wild strikes but Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lesnar thows a left - swing and a miss!

Jalz clinches with his opponent.
Jalz misses with a knee strike.
Lesnar lands a good knee to the midsection. Jalz won't want to take too many of those.
Lesnar tries a body shot but Jalz blocks it.
Jalz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lesnar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lesnar misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnar lands a hook that snaps the head of Jalz backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lesnar.
Lesnar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jalz blocks it with crossed arms.
Lesnar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jalz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lesnar tries to land knees in the clinch but Jalz avoids the damage to the body.
Lesnar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lesnar presses Jalz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jalz is breathing heavily.
Jalz tries to pull guard but Lesnar holds him up against the cage and eventually Jalz drops back down to his feet.
Lesnar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lesnar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jalz avoids it.
Jalz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lesnar scores a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lesnar.
Jalz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lesnar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lesnar scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Lesnar.
Lesnar tries to land knees in the clinch but Jalz avoids the damage to the body.
Lesnar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lesnar lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Lesnar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jalz tries to land a knee to the head but Lesnar blocks with his arms.
A body shot lands from Lesnar.
A shot in the inside from Lesnar.
Jalz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lesnar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lesnar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jalzs head.
A knee to the head by Lesnar.
Jalz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lesnar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lesnar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jalz backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jalz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lesnar presses Jalz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Lesnar.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lesnar.
Lesnar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lesnar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lesnar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jalz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lesnar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lesnar lands with a right to the head.
Jalz tries to land a knee to the head but Lesnar blocks with his arms.
Lesnar lands a shoulder strike.
Lesnar lands a left hand.
Jalz takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Stef Jalz has been cut.
Lesnar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jalz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lesnar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lesnar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jalz.
Lesnar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jalz's defenses.
Nice elbow from Lesnar.
Jalz takes an elbow to the temple.
Jalz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lesnar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jalz.
A left hand lands to the body for Lesnar.
Lesnar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lesnar lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Lesnar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lesnar landing knees to the body.
Lesnar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lesnar lands a damaging elbow.
A short body shot lands from Lesnar as the two fighters clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lesnar.
Lesnar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lesnar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jalzs head.
Jalz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Lesnar.

Jalz is rocked!
Lesnar lands with a right to the head.
Oh Jalz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lesnar lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jalz to his knees! Lesnar keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silverback Lesnar!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Bishop
vs
White

172 cm
36
145 lbs
28 - 25 - 0

185 cm
28
160 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Walter White!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Bishop does no damage.
White misses the shot to the body.
White tries to clinch up.
Nice sprawl there from White as Bishop shoots in.
Bishop blocks a leg kick.
White wants to clinch.

Bishop fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. White sprawls well initially but Bishop persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
White is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bishop jumps into side control!
White is looking to regain half guard here but Bishop keeps moving and retains side control.
White gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bishop prevents White from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Bishop there.
White is trying to get back to full guard.
Bishop performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
White has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bishop is working away from the top position though.
Bishop trying to control from half guard but White is working away.
White trying to control but Bishop postures up.
White wants to get back to full guard but Bishop has mounted him!
Bishop postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. White looks a forlorn figure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop trying to control but he's not successful this time.
White regains half guard.
White is trying to get back to full guard.

White looking for submissions off his back.
White trying to control from the bottom.
White is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bishop is staying active.
White tries to roll over but Bishop keeps him under control.
This has been an exciting period of action!

White actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White tries to roll over but Bishop keeps him under control.

White looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
White is trying to get back to full guard.
White is still trying to improve position.
White wants to get back to full guard but Bishop has passed into side control.
Bishop remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
White gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White is looking to improve his position.

White actively working from the bottom here.
Bishop moves into full mount! White won't be happy about that!
Bishop landing strikes, looking to finish!
White tries to reverse the position but Bishop maintains control.
White is bucking up trying to escape but Bishop cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White tries to hold on but Bishop pushes him away.
Bishop landing strikes from the mount and White is in trouble!

White is rocked!
Bishop tries to control but White wriggling away.
White can't escape the position.
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 Bryan Bishop will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bishop with a poor takedown

and White counters with a nice double leg into guard.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White 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.
White engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

White drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bishop dives on top into guard.
White looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bishop is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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

White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bishop is aware though and is defending well.

White escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bishop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walter White has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.

White is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bishop with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
White working a defensive guard here.
White looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bishop puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

White is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bishop pulls his head out easily.

White looking for submissions off his back.
White has his hands clasped together around Bishop's back. He's all about the action.
White wants to improve his position but Bishop is controlling well.
Bishop landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

White looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
White manages to get to full guard.

White had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bishop defends it easily.
Bishop stopping the sweep attempt from White.
White keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bishop's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

White had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bishop defends it easily.
Bishop trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Bishop might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Bishop is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but White has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bishop is looking to defend but White has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bishop! White pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bishop taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Walter White!
During a confident post fight interview, Walter White thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iliek Boubeez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boubeez comes to the cage accompanied by 99 Words for boobs. Ghoul Ghotha has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Boubeez
vs
Ghotha

195 cm
37
285 lbs
26 - 27 - 0

207 cm
41
272 lbs
37 - 36 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
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 26 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iliek Boubeez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 36 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghotha closes the distance and clinches up with Boubeez, looking for a takedown. Ghotha pushes Boubeez against the cage but Boubeez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ghotha 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.
Ghoul Ghotha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Boubeez instigates a clinch.

Boubeez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ghotha with a poor takedown

so Boubeez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ghotha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ghotha being controlled here, momentarily.
Ghotha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Boubeez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghotha looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Boubeez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ghotha manages to get to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ghotha throws his legs up looking for a submission but Boubeez uses it to pass to side control.
Ghotha is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boubeez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ghotha knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Ghotha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boubeez lands with a punch from half guard.
Ghotha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boubeez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boubeez's back!
Boubeez is taking damage to the body and head.

Ghotha is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Boubeez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Ghotha is persistently looking for the submission but Boubeez is defending it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha keeps control of the position as Boubeez tries to break free.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boubeez covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Ghotha doesn't have the hooks in and Boubeez manages to turn into his guard.
Ghotha tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Ghotha working for a triangle but Boubeez defends it easily.
Ghotha wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Boubeez is now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ghotha regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ghotha keeping moving, preventing Boubeez from controlling successfully.
Boubeez preventing the sweep.
Ghotha manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ghotha avoids the attempt from Boubeez to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha breaks from Boubeez's wrist control and lands an elbow.

It looks like Iliek Boubeez has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghotha throwing strikes here but Boubeez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ghotha looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ghotha looking to finish with strikes here!
Ghotha landing shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boubeez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ghotha trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghoul Ghotha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iliek Boubeez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ghotha dives in for a single leg takedown but Boubeez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ghotha is working for takedown but Boubeez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boubeez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ghotha after a bit of a struggle.
Ghotha wants to take the fight to the mat but Boubeez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Iliek Boubeez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghoul Ghotha.
Ghotha can't break the clinch.
Ghotha wants to take the fight to the mat but Boubeez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boubeez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boubeez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ghotha or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Boubeez.

Boubeez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boubeez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Boubeez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ghotha on his heels. He'll look to pass Ghotha's guard now, I'm sure.
Ghotha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ghotha is looking to sweep but instead, Boubeez has passed into half guard.
Ghoul Ghotha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boubeez wants to control but Ghotha is keeping him busy.
Ghotha is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boubeez in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Boubeez is going to stand back up.
Boubeez trying to mount his opponent but Ghotha defends it.

Boubeez is working for a kimura but Ghotha is defending it quite comfortably.
Ghotha is looking for a sweep. Boubeez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ghotha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boubeez pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boubeez wants to control but Ghotha is keeping him busy.
Ghotha is trying to get back to full guard.
Boubeez controlling the action here.
Ghotha wants to get back to full guard but Boubeez has mounted him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha is desperately trying to improve his position but Boubeez has a good base and remains in mount.
Boubeez controlling his opponent.
Ghotha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boubeez controlling his opponent.
Ghotha is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boubeez lands a couple of good shots and Ghotha has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ghotha is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ghotha wants to control his opponent's hands but Boubeez gets his hands free.

Boubeez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez lands a shot to the body.
Boubeez is looking to control Ghotha but Ghotha is wriggling around and keeping busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boubeez doesn't have the hooks in and Ghotha manages to turn into his guard.
Ghotha throws an elbow that misses. Boubeez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ghotha's guard. Nice move by Boubeez!

Ghotha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boubeez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boubeez wants to control from the top but Ghotha keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iliek Boubeez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Iliek Boubeez's cut.
That's time! Boubeez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Boubeez tries a head kick but it misses.

Boubeez tries to sprawl but Ghotha drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boubeez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ghotha connects with a nice short shot to Boubeez's temple.

Ghotha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boubeez is just riding it out for now. Ghotha eventually gives up the hold.
Boubeez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boubeez is trying to control the position but Ghotha postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boubeez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boubeez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ghotha trying to control here.
Ghotha is looking to improve his position.
Boubeez trying to control the action but Ghotha is working from the bottom.
Ghotha tries to get to full guard but Boubeez has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boubeez wants to control but Ghotha is keeping him busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Boubeez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ghotha defends it well.
Boubeez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ghotha has a hand on Boubeez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Boubeez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ghotha tries to hold on but Boubeez pushes him away.
Ghotha gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez content to control rather than advance.
Ghotha is trying to get back to full guard.
Boubeez wants to control but Ghotha is keeping him busy.
Ghotha wants to control but Boubeez is keeping busy.
Boubeez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ghotha is trying to maintain the position but Boubeez is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ghotha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boubeez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ghotha throws a hook to the side of Boubeez's head but Boubeez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghotha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boubeez.
Ghotha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A swing and a miss from Boubeez.
Ghotha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boubeez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ghotha throws a jab but it's blocked by Boubeez.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boubeez but Boubeez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Iliek Boubeez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghoul Ghotha.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghotha stuns Boubeez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ghoul Ghotha.
I think Ghotha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghoul Ghotha!
A victorious Ghoul Ghotha thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew Pinksy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wango Tango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tango is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. Drew Pinksy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Pinksy
vs
Tango

213 cm
37
285 lbs
45 - 33 - 1

225 cm
25
300 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 45 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drew Pinksy!
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, Wango Tango!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinksy tries a head kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tango checks a leg kick.
Pinksy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pinksy.

Tango gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tango tries to circle away but Pinksy has him pinned against the cage.
A body shot lands from Pinksy.
A short left from Tango.
Tango keeps control of Pinksy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Tango pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tango lands with a right hand.
No joy there for Tango, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tango fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tango throws a nice looking combination but Pinksy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pinksy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tango's head.
Tango misses with a straight right.
Tango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinksy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tango.
Tango jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Tango clinches up against the cage.
Tango told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tango takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pinksy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tango moves in looking to clinch but Pinksy pushes him off.
Pinksy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tango throws a right and a left that Pinksy avoids nicely.
Pinksy connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Tango tumbling to the canvas! Pinksy pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Tango was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Drew Pinksy!
Drew Pinksy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tascius Cyprianus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Menezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menezes has chosen Charlinho, o menino que só queria estudar - Hermes & Renato 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.

Cyprianus
vs
Menezes

194 cm
28
300 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

225 cm
30
300 lbs
16 - 19 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tascius Cyprianus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Menezes gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menezes throws a strike aimed at the side of Cyprianus's head but Cyprianus avoids it well.
Menezes lands an elbow.

It looks like Tascius Cyprianus has been cut.
Cyprianus is looking for a sweep.
Menezes lands a nice forearm strike.

Tascius Cyprianus's cut is getting worse.
Cyprianus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cyprianus tries to get out of the position.
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!
Cyprianus is working to avoid the ground and pound but Menezes connects with a decent elbow.

Tascius Cyprianus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Menezes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Menezes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Menezes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Jeez, Tascius Cyprianus's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Charles Menezes!
An out of breath Charles Menezes 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Eduardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Finn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eduardo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Numb. Finn is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Von Bondies - C'mon c'mon. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Eduardo
vs
Finn

185 cm
32
200 lbs
16 - 14 - 2

182 cm
38
197 lbs
35 - 16 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Zombie Nutrition
Reaper Combatwear

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 16 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Eduardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mickey Finn!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Finn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finn lands with an uppercut that bounces Eduardo off the cage and back into range.

It looks like Carlos Eduardo has been cut.
Finn 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.
Eduardo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eduardo tries to clinch up
letting Finn counter with a right hand.
Finn shoots for a double leg takedown but Eduardo sprawls well. He's pushed Finn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Eduardo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've been told by Eduardo's head coaches at Gym Closing Thursday 20/03/14 - The Garcia Grappl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Eduardo tries to clinch up.
Finn connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eduardo misses with a body kick.
Eduardo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eduardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eduardo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Eduardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn wants to control from the top but Eduardo keeps moving.
Finn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Finn lands a couple of elbows.
Finn throws a strike but Eduardo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Eduardo wants to control from the top but Finn keeps moving.
Finn keeping full guard, as Eduardo tries to pass.
Finn being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eduardo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Finn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Finn lands in his opponent's guard.
Finn chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Eduardo is trying to control the position but Finn postures up.
Eduardo can't keep his opponent in guard - Finn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Finn controlling the action here.
Finn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Finn is looking to take a break and control but Eduardo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn tries to pass to full mount but Eduardo defends it.
Eduardo tries to get to full guard but Finn has control of the leg.
Finn is looking to take a break and control but Eduardo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Finn thows a huge punch but Eduardo dodges it nicely.
Eduardo tries to get to full guard but Finn has control of the leg.
Finn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eduardo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mickey Finn was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Eduardo swinging wildly here.
Eduardo lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Finn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Eduardo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Eduardo slips under a jab.

Finn feints and as Eduardo raises his hands in defense, Finn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but Eduardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eduardo managing to control the position.
Eduardo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Finn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Eduardo's head.
Mickey Finn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eduardo keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully.
Eduardo trying to keep a closed guard but Finn is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eduardo wants to stand up but Finn is controlling him.
Finn sitting in guard here, content to control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jab by Finn.
Mickey Finn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eduardo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Mickey Finn has been cut.
Carlos Eduardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Finn scores with a takedown into Eduardo's guard.
Finn tries to free his leg and advance position but Eduardo is retaining full guard.
Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but Eduardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eduardo wants to stand up but Finn is controlling him.
Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but Eduardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn wants to pass the guard but Eduardo is keeping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Eduardo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finn passes Eduardo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Finn is stalling here. Eduardo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Finn seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Eduardo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Finn trying to control but Eduardo flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Eduardo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Finn's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Finn tries to lock up and control but Eduardo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Finn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Finn is trying to get back to full guard.
Eduardo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finn trying to control here.
Eduardo is trying to control the action in half guard but Finn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Finn controlling the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

We're going to have a standup here because Carlos Eduardo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Eduardo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Finn is looking to slow Eduardo down with leg kicks.
Carlos Eduardo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Finn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Eduardo misses with a leg kick.
Eduardo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eduardo tries a head kick but it misses.

Finn moves into the clinch successfully.
Eduardo is pressed up against the cage. Finn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Eduardo down to the mat. Eduardo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Eduardo clinches up with Finn and pushes him back against the cage.
Finn looking for a takedown.
Finn tries for a takedown but Eduardo manages to get underhooks.
Carlos Eduardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Finn.
Eduardo lands a nice uppercut.
Finn tries to score a body lock takedown but Eduardo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Finn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Eduardo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Eduardo lands an elbow inside.
Eduardo tries to work over Finn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finn tries to break the clinch but Eduardo is controlling the position.
Finn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Eduardo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Finn avoids it.
Finn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Eduardo trying to land knees to the body.

Finn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eduardo misses with a head kick.
Eduardo wants to clinch up but Finn keeps it at a distance.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Eduardo enables Finn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Eduardo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Eduardo keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully.
Eduardo is trying to control the position but Finn postures up.
Eduardo looking for a sweep. Not yet Eduardo, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo controls Finn momentarily but Finn frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Eduardo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Finn is controlling him.
Finn tries to free his leg and advance position but Eduardo is retaining full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Carlos Eduardo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Eduardo misses with an uppercut. Finn saw that one coming.
Eduardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Finn coming out on top.
Eduardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eduardo wants to clinch up but Finn keeps it at a distance.
Finn goes for a double leg but Eduardo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Eduardo continues to drive forward.
Eduardo trying to stall but Finn improves his position.
Eduardo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eduardo.
Eduardo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Eduardo trying to land knees to the body.
Eduardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Finn goes for a takedown attempt but Eduardo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Carlos Eduardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eduardo doesn't seem bothered though.
Finn misses with an uppercut. Eduardo saw that one coming.
Finn fails with the takedown.
Finn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Eduardo pinned against the cage. Eduardo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mickey Finn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eduardo fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Eduardo drives through and clinches with Finn against the cage.
Eduardo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Finn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Eduardo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Finn lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eduardo tries to get to full guard but Finn has control of the leg.
Mickey Finn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Finn!
An out of breath Mickey Finn 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
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jed Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge comes into the arena with Back in black blaring out of the sound system. Masilungan has chosen Return to Strength as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Jorge
vs
Masilungan

170 cm
37
163 lbs
26 - 21 - 1

178 cm
37
164 lbs
31 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 26 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Jorge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jed Masilungan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masilungan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masilungan swinging wildly here.
Jorge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jorge scores with a one two! Masilungan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jorge tries for a takedown but Masilungan circles away easily
and Masilungan counters with a solid body kick.
Masilungan 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.
Masilungan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Masilungan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jorge is out of range.
Masilungan throws a jab but it's blocked by Jorge.
Jorge misses with a looping left.
Masilungan misses with a hook. Jorge ducked under it nicely.
Jorge misses with the combination.
Jorge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masilungan swivels and escapes.
Jorge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan looks to throw the jab but Jorge is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Jorge.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masilungan. Jorge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masilungan misses with an uppercut. Jorge saw that one coming.
Jorge looks to land a combination but Masilungan avoids it well.
Jorge misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Masilungan misses its intended target.
Jorge misses with a wild combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Masilungan.
Masilungan misses with a head kick.
Jorge misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Masilungan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Masilungan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Masilungan trying to control but Jorge is working from the bottom.
Masilungan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Masilungan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Jorge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Masilungan advances to full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Masilungan has hold of Jorge's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jorge manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Masilungan with the ground and pound from mount.
Jorge tries to lock up and control but Masilungan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Masilungan thowing shots but they're missing.
Jorge can't escape the position.
Jorge tries to lock up and control but Masilungan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Masilungan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Masilungan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jorge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge regains half guard.
Jorge is refusing to be controlled, as Masilungan sits in half guard.
Masilungan throwing shots but Jorge is blocking nicely.
Jorge is looking to control Masilungan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jorge avoid being mounted?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorge is looking for a sweep. Masilungan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jorge is looking to control Masilungan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jorge avoid being mounted?
Jorge wants to improve his position but Masilungan is controlling well.
Masilungan is pressing down on Jorge's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jorge is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jorge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masilungan.
Jorge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masilungan.
Masilungan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jorge's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jorge duly obliges.
A combination from Jorge does no damage.
Masilungan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jorge misses with a two punch combination.
Jorge smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jorge takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Masilungan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jorge lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorge blocks a head kick by Masilungan.
Masilungan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masilungan was well out of range. Poor timing from Jorge.
Jorge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Masilungan.
Masilungan fails to land the takedown.
Masilungan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jorge slips a straight right by Masilungan.
James Jorge is winning the standup battle so far.
Masilungan misses with a hook. Jorge ducked under it nicely.
James Jorge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jorge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masilungan circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masilungan.
Jab, jab by Jorge - just one landing.
Jorge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masilungan slaps away a takedown attempt from Jorge, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jorge darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Masilungan has a takedown stuffed.
Jorge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jorge misses with a looping right.
Masilungan throws the left hand but Jorge avoids the punch easily.
Jorge misses with a body shot.
Jorge fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masilungan is looking to slow Jorge down with leg kicks.
Masilungan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jorge ducks right into an uppercut from Masilungan.
Jorge misses with a two punch combination.
Jorge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jorge jabs at Masilungan's body.
Masilungan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jorge fails to land with a series of punches.
Jorge slips under a jab.
Masilungan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jorge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jorge lands with a cross.
Jorge throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Masilungan counter with a right hand.
Jorge blocks the body kick.
Masilungan misses with a low kick as Jorge jumps back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masilungan moves away.
Jorge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masilungan.
Masilungan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jorge. Jorge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Masilungan wants to slow Jorge down by chopping away at his legs.
Jorge takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masilungan tries for a takedown but Jorge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James Jorge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jed Masilungan.
Masilungan slips under a jab.
Masilungan ducks under a wild hook from Jorge.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jorge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jorge with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jorge sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Jorge dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Masilungan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Masilungan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jorge.
Jorge misses with a takedown attempt - Masilungan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Masilungan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jorge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Masilungan misses with a two punch combination.
Jorge throws a series of punches but Masilungan avoids them all with ease.
Jorge throws a right hand that Masilungan ducks under and follows up with a left that Masilungan also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Jorge misses.
Jorge takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Masilungan avoids the body shot from Jorge.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masilungan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan misses with a body shot.
Masilungan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jorge.
Jorge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masilungan manages to avoid it.
Masilungan punishes Jorge's body with a nice straight punch.
Jorge throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jorge throws a nice looking combination but Masilungan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masilungan slips a jab and a cross from Jorge.
Masilungan misses with a body shot.
Masilungan misses with a hook. Jorge ducked under it nicely.
Masilungan throws a combination. Jorge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Masilungan throws a right hand that Jorge ducks under and follows up with a left that Jorge also avoids with ease.
Masilungan scores with a nice head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jorge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Jorge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masilungan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Masilungan throws a leg kick which misses Jorge's front leg but catches the back leg as Jorge tries to avoid it.
Masilungan misses with a looping right.
Masilungan misses with a head kick.
Jorge misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jorge shoots for a double leg takedown but Masilungan sprawls well. He's pushed Jorge's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jorge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Masilungan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masilungan wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan misses with the combination.
Jorge fails to land with a series of punches.
Jorge tries for a takedown but Masilungan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Masilungan misses with an uppercut.

Masilungan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Masilungan wants to control from the top but Jorge keeps moving.
Masilungan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jed Masilungan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jorge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Masilungan's guard.
Masilungan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jorge's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan trying to control but Jorge is working from the bottom.
Masilungan is pushing down on Jorge's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jorge is fighting to maintain full guard but Masilungan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jorge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorge keeping moving, preventing Masilungan from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorge 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.
Jorge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masilungan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masilungan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

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

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alpo Wednesday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyo Wuan (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 Lyo Wuan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Wednesday
vs
Wuan

192 cm
38
162 lbs
38 - 18 - 2

190 cm
30
170 lbs
13 - 15 - 0

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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 38 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alpo Wednesday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyo Wuan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wednesday avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wednesday has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wednesday chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wuan can pounce on him.
Wuan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wuan avoids the body shot from Wednesday.
Wuan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wednesday is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wuan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lyo Wuan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wuan defending well as Wednesday loads up on a big left hand.

Wuan takes the fight into the clinch.
Wuan tries to work over Wednesday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wednesday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wuan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wednesday avoiding damage.
Wednesday has a couple of punches blocked by Wuan.
Wuan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wednesday.
Wuan has a couple of punches blocked by Wednesday.
Wuan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wuan misses with an elbow over the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuan digs a right hand underneath Wednesday's ribcage. Wednesday let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wuan lands a nice elbow.
Wuan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wuan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wednesday's defenses.

Wednesday breaks the clinch.
Wuan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wuan tries to score with a low kick but Wednesday moves his leg out of the way.
Wuan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wuan.
Wednesday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wuan.
Wednesday just misses with a punch to the body.
Wuan misses with a jab to the body
and Wednesday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Wuan lands a leg kick that knocks Wednesday off balance momentarily.
Wednesday keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wuan is looking to chop away at Wednesday's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Wednesday checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wuan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wednesday moves away.
Wuan throws a lazy uppercut
and Wednesday counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wuan.
Wuan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wednesday.
Wuan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wuan misses with a looping right.
Wuan swings widly with a right hand
and Wednesday counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wuan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Wuan is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wuan.
Wuan is still on wobbly legs! Can Wednesday finish him?
Wuan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wednesday takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wednesday scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Wuan drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Wednesday swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Wuan's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alpo Wednesday!
Alpo Wednesday retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Alpo Wednesday thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.