Barbarian Fight Time 10 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cheech Marin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Joe Joe enters the cage!

Marin
vs
Joe

182 cm
26
171 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
172 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cheech Marin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Joe!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marin counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Joe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Marin gets the takedown into side control.
Marin happy to just control the position for now.
Marin trying to control the position but Joe is working away.
Marin working away.
Joe tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Joe!

Marin is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Joe is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Joe flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Marin anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Joe and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Marin slips an arm under Joe chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Marin has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Marin is squeezing on Joe like an anaconda would it's prey. Joe fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cheech Marin!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nascimento
vs
Dos Santos

190 cm
18
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
194 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Bad Man Clothing

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Nascimento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dos Santos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nascimento looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nascimento tries to improve position but can't.
Nascimento is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Nascimento looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Nascimento looking for submissions off his back.
Dos Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nascimento does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Nascimento looking for submissions off his back.

Nascimento actively working from the bottom here.

Nascimento looking for submissions off his back.
Dos Santos trying to control the action but Nascimento is working from the bottom.

Nascimento looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Dos Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nascimento is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dos Santos pulls his head out easily.

Dos Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Nascimento looking for submissions off his back.

Dos Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nascimento has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dos Santos works his way into side control.
Dos Santos wants to control but Nascimento is keeping him busy.

Dos Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dos Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dos Santos trying to control the action but Nascimento is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dos Santos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dos Santos is looking to take a break and control but Nascimento is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Nascimento'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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nascimento looking for submissions off his back.

Nascimento is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dos Santos pulls his head out easily.

Nascimento is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dos Santos pulls his head out easily.
Nascimento is looking to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nascimento is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dos Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Nascimento is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nascimento gets full guard.

Nascimento working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dos Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dos Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Nascimento looking for a guillotine here but Dos Santos defends easily.
Nascimento keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.

Nascimento looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Nascimento is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dos Santos defends well.
Dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nascimento swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos won't allow Nascimento to sweep him here.
Dos Santos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Nascimento is looking for a triangle but Dos Santos pushes his legs off easily.
Nascimento lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dos Santos!
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!

Nascimento goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dos Santos turns into him and now he's in Nascimento's guard.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Nascimento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nascimento swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Roberto Nascimento will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dos Santos shoots in and gets a takedown into Nascimento's guard.
Dos Santos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Nascimento is looking for a triangle but Dos Santos pushes his legs off easily.
Dos Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Nascimento.
Nascimento manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dos Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nascimento accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Nascimento has gone for a leg lock! Dos Santos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nascimento's guard.

Dos Santos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Nascimento has his foot on Dos Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dos Santos works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nascimento has his foot on Dos Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dos Santos works his way back into a safe position though.

Nascimento looking for a guillotine here but Dos Santos defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dos Santos advances position into side control!
Nascimento is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dos Santos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nascimento won't allow Dos Santos to pass to mount.

Dos Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nascimento is just riding it out for now. Dos Santos eventually gives up the hold.

Dos Santos is looking for a kimura but Nascimento is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dos Santos to get the leverage.
Nascimento tries to roll over but Dos Santos keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dos Santos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nascimento slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roberto Nascimento!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chryst Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruarc Lacy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Chryst Halo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Halo
vs
Lacy

183 cm
19
209 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

194 cm
20
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chryst Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ruarc Lacy!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lacy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Halo sprawls well. Halo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lacy gets slowly back to his feet.
Lacy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lacy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lacy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Halo stuffs the takedown.
Halo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Halo cracks Lacy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Ruarc Lacy has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacy tries to clinch but Halo is having none of it.
Lacy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chryst Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruarc Lacy.
Lacy tries to clinch but Halo moves out of range.
Lacy throws a lazy right hand but Halo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Halo finds it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lacy moves into the clinch.
Lacy's coach down at Brazilian Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lacy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Lacy manages to break the clinch.
Lacy misses with a hook. Halo ducked under it nicely.
Lacy wants to clinch.
Nice body punch from Halo.
We've been told by Halo's head coaches at Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Halo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lacy is looking to clinch but Halo is avoiding it.
Chryst Halo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halo lands a nice hook to Lacy's body. Lacy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Halo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Halo wants it to stay on the feet.
Lacy takes one 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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lacy.
Lacy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lacy looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo swats away the attempt to clinch by Lacy.
A slapping body kick lands there for Halo.
Halo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lacy is trying desperately to land a takedown but Halo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lacy.
Halo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lacy tries to clinch up.
Lacy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Halo stuffs the takedown attempt from Lacy. Lacy gets slowly back to his feet.

Halo cracks Lacy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Halo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lacy to stand back up!

Lacy is rocked!
Halo throws an overhand right that drops Lacy like a sack of potatoes! Halo dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chryst Halo!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nasty Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Medeiros (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.

Murdock
vs
Medeiros

188 cm
20
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

183 cm
26
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nasty Murdock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Medeiros !
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock jabs at Medeiros 's body.
Nasty Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdock lands an overhand right.
Murdock lands a nice looking body shot.
Murdock jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Medeiros takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murdock scores with a hook to the body. Medeiros takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murdock throws a combination that misses
and Medeiros counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murdock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Medeiros on the side of the head.
Medeiros chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murdock can pounce on him.
Murdock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've been told by Murdock's head coaches at CT Antiga União that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murdock lands a nice hook to Medeiros 's body. Medeiros takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murdock scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murdock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Murdock has Medeiros up against the cage in a clinch.
Murdock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Murdock.
Murdock has Medeiros pressed against the cage, preventing Medeiros from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Murdock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murdock tries to clinch up but Medeiros circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice jab there from Murdock.
Murdock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Medeiros . That did some damage!
Medeiros throws a looping overhand right but Murdock ducks down to avoid it.
Murdock lands with a right hand.
Medeiros misses with a left hand
letting Murdock counter with a right hand.

Medeiros is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock and Medeiros are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Murdock throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Medeiros into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Murdock knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nasty Murdock!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duo Goubo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Gracie
vs
Goubo

192 cm
26
231 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

205 cm
26
254 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renan Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duo Goubo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Goubo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Renan Gracie has been cut.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Goubo throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goubo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Goubo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Goubo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Goubo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Goubo as he connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goubo cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Goubo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goubo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duo Goubo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goubo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goubo lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goubo closes the distance and clinches.
Goubo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goubo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Goubo stalling.

Gracie drags the fight down to the ground.

Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie striking off his back but it's not causing Goubo any problems.
Goubo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goubo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Goubo defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Goubo defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goubo's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goubo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goubo can do anything to dispel that myth.
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 Renan Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Renan Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Goubo is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.

Goubo closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie jumps guard but Goubo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Goubo lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Goubo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goubo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goubo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goubo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gracie up against the cage.
Goubo lands an uppercut.
Goubo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Goubo lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Goubo holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Goubo smiles and moves away.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Goubo works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goubo connects with a jab.
Goubo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Goubo.

Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Goubo. Goubo maintains the clinch.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Goubo has him pressed against the cage.
Goubo lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Goubo to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Goubo's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Goubo gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Goubo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Goubo lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Goubo smiles and moves away.
Duo Goubo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goubo with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goubo connects with a jab.
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Goubo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Renan Gracie's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goubo cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duo Goubo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Renan Gracie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Goubo lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Goubo tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Goubo pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Goubo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Goubo gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goubo stalls.
Goubo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duo Goubo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gracie being controlled against the cage.
Goubo lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Goubo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goubo.

Gracie is rocked!
Goubo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goubo lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Renan Gracie's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Goubo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Goubo.
Goubo lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Goubo.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Goubo to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goubo stalling in the clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goubo just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goubo leaning against his opponent.
Goubo working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goubo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie letting Goubo take a breather here.
Gracie jumps guard but Goubo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Goubo has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.

Goubo drops Gracie onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gracie is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Goubo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gracie with a big uppercut! Gracie tries to clinch up but Goubo pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gracie to the mat! Gracie covers up and Goubo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Duo Goubo!
In his post fight interview, Duo Goubo gave a big smile as he said 'Ernie, I like you men. But you mess up with the org men.'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Gatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Ottoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatti kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Change . Ottoni has chosen Live to Win as his entrance music. Alexandre Ottoni has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gatti
vs
Ottoni

180 cm
26
251 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

193 cm
20
260 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arturo Gatti !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexandre Ottoni!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ottoni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ottoni keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ottoni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Ottoni gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatti throwing strikes from guard but Ottoni blocks nicely.
Ottoni throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gatti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ottoni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ottoni is pulling down on Gatti 's head to control his posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gatti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ottoni keeping full guard, as Gatti tries to pass.
Gatti landing some decent shots from guard.
We've been hearing that Gatti has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ottoni looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti looking to pass the guard.
Gatti really is a fat lump.
Gatti with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gatti trying to move into half guard but instead Ottoni has managed to sweep!
Ottoni wants to get up but he can't break Gatti 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ottoni is stalling in the full guard.
Gatti wants to stand and escape but Ottoni is having none of it.
Ottoni must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ottoni works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ottoni seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatti wants to get back to his feet.
Ottoni is pressing down on Gatti 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gatti is holding on for now.
Ottoni tries to stand and escape but Gatti is controlling the position.
Ottoni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gatti keeps working.
Gatti looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gatti on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gatti tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti trying to control here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

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

It looks like Arturo Gatti has been cut.
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!
Ottoni fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Gatti to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Gatti looks to clinch but Ottoni throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Gatti taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alexandre Ottoni!
Alexandre Ottoni took some time post fight to say the following; 'Tony Rossi is always right! I win again and I'm going to the belt. Valeu Pedroca também hu3 é nóóis.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Black Eyed Peas - Pump It. Diego Nunes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ricson Gracie's chin.

Nunes
vs
Gracie

192 cm
26
225 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
24
275 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nunes defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Nunes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nunes stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nunes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diego Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricson Gracie.
Nunes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Nunes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

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

Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nunes pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Gracie is pressing down on Nunes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nunes is holding on for now.
Nunes pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Gracie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie prevents Nunes from standing back up.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nunes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gracie working the head and body with strikes.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nunes taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nunes is looking to escape.
Nunes is breathing heavily.
Gracie working Nunes over with strikes.
Gracie lands with a punch from half guard.

Nunes is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Nunes defends it.
Oh Nunes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gracie lands a nice short elbow.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nunes's head.
Nunes seems to have got his legs back now.
Gracie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nunes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Nunes's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gracie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Nunes is hurt! He's hurt bad - Gracie fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Nunes from any more punishment! Congratulations to Gracie! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricson Gracie!
A victorious Ricson Gracie 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrews Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Duncan's choice of entrance music: One Chance. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Silver
vs
Duncan

190 cm
26
218 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
26
205 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrews Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Duncan!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Duncan.
Duncan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silver circles away quickly and effectively.
Silver goes for a double leg but Duncan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Duncan continues to drive forward.

Duncan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Silver throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duncan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duncan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silver stands up over Duncan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Silver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silver throwing strikes but missing.
Silver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silver with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver throws a big right hand that misses.
Silver connects with a couple of short punches.
Silver stands up over Duncan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Silver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silver throwing strikes from guard but Duncan blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver throwing strikes from guard but Duncan blocks nicely.
Duncan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Silver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silver is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Duncan is looking for a triangle but Silver pushes his legs off easily.
Silver chips away with some ground and pound.

Duncan has his foot on Silver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silver works his way back into a safe position though.
Silver postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silver sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Duncan's guard.
Silver not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silver lands strikes from half guard.
Silver drops an elbow to the side of Duncan's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver lands with a punch from half guard.
Silver stops Duncan from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Duncan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silver working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Duncan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Duncan.
Duncan looks winded!
Silver is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Duncan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silver lands a couple of digs.
Duncan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duncan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silver.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silver's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silver slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silver cracks Duncan with a big right hand but Duncan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver working the ground and pound from side control.
Silver in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duncan tries to escape but Silver is in control.
Duncan taking punishment in the form of punches.

It looks like Tommy Duncan has been cut.
Duncan is looking for a sweep.
Silver has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The referee warns Duncan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duncan is in a horrible position here. Silver smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Duncan is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Silver! Duncan is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andrews Silver!
Andrews Silver thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Tommy Duncan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Who's Next?'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Kurse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Dijkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurse kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Counting Stars - OneRepublic. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Kurse
vs
Dijkman

186 cm
20
207 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

225 cm
20
205 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abraham Kurse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Dijkman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dijkman misses with a wild body shot.
Kurse staying out of range there.
Kurse slips a jab from Dijkman.
Dijkman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dijkman throws a body punch but Kurse moves out of range.
Dijkman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dijkman lands a nice shot to the body.
Dijkman lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dijkman avoids the body shot from Kurse.
Dijkman misses with a double jab.
Dijkman takes a swing at Kurse's ribcage but misses.
Kurse's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dijkman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kurse scrambles back to his feet.
Dijkman throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dijkman throws a combination. Kurse tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Abraham Kurse has been cut.
Dijkman 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.
Dijkman misses the jab.
Kurse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dijkman.
Dijkman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dijkman misses with a straight left.
Dijkman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dijkman throws a looping overhand right but Kurse ducks down to avoid it.
Dijkman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dijkman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Kurse clinches up with Dijkman and pushes him back against the cage.
Kurse is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dijkman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dijkman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kurse regains 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!
Dijkman wants to get up but he can't break Kurse's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Kurse has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dijkman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kurse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kurse has a closed guard, preventing Dijkman from standing up.
Kurse might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Kurse has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dijkman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dijkman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kurse is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kurse has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dijkman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dijkman wants to get up but he can't break Kurse's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Dijkman wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Kurse's closed guard. He's half up but Kurse has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Kurse pivots and extends the arm, Dijkman falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Kurse! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abraham Kurse!
Abraham Kurse decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chiamaka Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andokuhle Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Congo
vs
Congo

180 cm
24
172 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
183 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Heisenberg

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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chiamaka Congo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andokuhle Congo!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andokuhle Congo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andokuhle Congo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chiamaka Congo tries to clinch up.
Andokuhle Congo misses the shot to the body.
Chiamaka Congo throws a body punch but Andokuhle Congo moves out of range.
Chiamaka Congo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andokuhle Congo's head backwards.
A big right from Chiamaka Congo misses.
Chiamaka Congo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chiamaka Congo throws an off balance right hand
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andokuhle Congo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chiamaka Congo was well out of range. Poor timing from Andokuhle Congo.
Chiamaka Congo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andokuhle Congo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andokuhle Congo swats away the attempt to clinch by Chiamaka Congo.
Chiamaka Congo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a looping left.
Andokuhle Congo ducks under a wild hook from Chiamaka Congo.
Chiamaka Congo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chiamaka Congo thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chiamaka Congo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Andokuhle Congo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Chiamaka Congo coming out on top.
Chiamaka Congo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chiamaka Congo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andokuhle Congo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Chiamaka Congo's head coaches at Assassins Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chiamaka Congo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andokuhle Congo was well out of range. Poor timing from Chiamaka Congo.
Chiamaka Congo wants to clinch but Andokuhle Congo slips to the side
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a nice uppercut.
Chiamaka Congo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andokuhle Congo was well out of range. Poor timing from Chiamaka Congo.
Andokuhle Congo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chiamaka Congo thinking.
Chiamaka Congo throws a shot from downtown. Andokuhle Congo moves away and avoids it.
Chiamaka Congo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andokuhle Congo 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Chiamaka Congo misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiamaka Congo scores with a punch to the head.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a lunging right hand
and Andokuhle Congo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chiamaka Congo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andokuhle Congo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andokuhle Congo slips under a jab from Chiamaka Congo.
Chiamaka Congo scores with a hook to the body. Andokuhle Congo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chiamaka Congo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a nice uppercut.
Andokuhle Congo slips a jab from Chiamaka Congo.
Andokuhle Congo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chiamaka Congo manages to avoid it.
Andokuhle Congo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Andokuhle Congo.

It looks like Chiamaka Congo has been cut.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a straight left.
Andokuhle Congo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andokuhle Congo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chiamaka Congo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiamaka Congo throws a big shot that misses.
Chiamaka Congo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chiamaka Congo takes a swing at Andokuhle Congo's ribcage but misses.
Andokuhle Congo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chiamaka Congo.
Andokuhle Congo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a looping left.
Andokuhle Congo ducks under a wild hook from Chiamaka Congo.
Chiamaka Congo tries to clinch but Andokuhle Congo moves out of range.

Chiamaka Congo clinches up with Andokuhle Congo and pushes him back against the cage.
Chiamaka Congo lands with a right to the head.
Andokuhle Congo tries a body shot but Chiamaka Congo blocks it.

Andokuhle Congo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chiamaka Congo works the jab nicely.
Chiamaka Congo throws a poor cross that misses
and Andokuhle Congo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chiamaka Congo swings widly with a right hand
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a left to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chiamaka Congo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andokuhle Congo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chiamaka Congo looks to clinch
and Andokuhle Congo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chiamaka Congo throws a shot from downtown. Andokuhle Congo moves away and avoids it.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a wild body shot.
Chiamaka Congo tries to clinch there but Andokuhle Congo circles away.
Andokuhle Congo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andokuhle Congo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chiamaka Congo rather than just go for the knockout.
Andokuhle Congo lands a nice hook to Chiamaka Congo's body. Chiamaka Congo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chiamaka Congo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andokuhle Congo manages to avoid it.
Chiamaka Congo throws a jab when Andokuhle Congo was well out of range.
Chiamaka Congo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chiamaka Congo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chiamaka Congo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chiamaka Congo wants to clinch
and Andokuhle Congo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andokuhle Congo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chiamaka Congo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Chiamaka Congo loads up on a big right hand but Andokuhle Congo slips the punch.
Andokuhle Congo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andokuhle Congo moves out of range as Chiamaka Congo strikes.
Chiamaka Congo loads up on a big right hand but Andokuhle Congo slips the punch.
Andokuhle Congo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andokuhle Congo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chiamaka Congo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andokuhle Congo was well out of range. Poor timing from Chiamaka Congo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chiamaka Congo. Andokuhle Congo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andokuhle Congo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Chiamaka Congo misses.

Chiamaka Congo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Andokuhle Congo manages to break the clinch.
Chiamaka Congo dips to his left and cracks Andokuhle Congo with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chiamaka Congo. Andokuhle Congo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chiamaka Congo. Andokuhle Congo does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andokuhle Congo swats away the attempt to clinch by Chiamaka Congo.
Chiamaka Congo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chiamaka Congo throws a poor cross that misses
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a nice body shot.
Chiamaka Congo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chiamaka Congo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a stiff right hand.
Andokuhle Congo looks to score with a jab to the body but Chiamaka Congo is just out of range.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a wild body shot.
Andokuhle Congo misses with the combination.
A big right from Chiamaka Congo misses.
Chiamaka Congo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andokuhle Congo moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiamaka Congo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andokuhle Congo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Chiamaka Congo.
Chiamaka Congo lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chiamaka Congo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andokuhle Congo.
Chiamaka Congo tries to clinch but Andokuhle Congo moves away
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a left and a right that stings Chiamaka Congo.
Andokuhle Congo blocks a jab.
Andokuhle Congo misses with a body shot.
Chiamaka Congo avoids the body shot from Andokuhle Congo.
Andokuhle Congo slips a jab from Chiamaka Congo.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a right hand
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a straight right hand.
Chiamaka Congo thows a body shot but no joy.
Chiamaka Congo throws a body punch but Andokuhle Congo moves out of range.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a body punch
and Andokuhle Congo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiamaka Congo scores with a sloppy right hand. Andokuhle Congo should have avoided that one.
Andokuhle Congo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chiamaka Congo throws a hook to the side of Andokuhle Congo's head but Andokuhle Congo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andokuhle Congo ducks under a wild hook from Chiamaka Congo.
Chiamaka Congo looks to throw the jab but Andokuhle Congo is out of range.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a right hand
and Andokuhle Congo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chiamaka Congo misses with an uppercut.
Chiamaka Congo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andokuhle Congo.
Chiamaka Congo looks to score with a jab to the body but Andokuhle Congo is just out of range.
Andokuhle Congo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Andokuhle Congo avoids the body shot from Chiamaka Congo.
Chiamaka Congo looks to clinch
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chiamaka Congo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chiamaka Congo swings widly with a right hand
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a left and a right that stings Chiamaka Congo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andokuhle Congo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a wild body shot.
Chiamaka Congo throws a hook but Andokuhle Congo blocks it.
Chiamaka Congo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a jab to the body
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chiamaka Congo swings for the body but Andokuhle Congo moves out of range.
Chiamaka Congo looks to clinch
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chiamaka Congo thows a body shot but no joy.
Andokuhle Congo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chiamaka Congo walks into a stiff left hand from Andokuhle Congo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andokuhle Congo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a right hand
letting Andokuhle Congo counter with a right hand.
Chiamaka Congo swings widly with a right hand
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chiamaka Congo thinking.
Chiamaka Congo looks to land a right hand but Andokuhle Congo moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andokuhle Congo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chiamaka Congo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chiamaka Congo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andokuhle Congo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chiamaka Congo.
Chiamaka Congo moves in looking to clinch but Andokuhle Congo pushes him off.
Andokuhle Congo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Andokuhle Congo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andokuhle Congo misses the shot to the body.
Chiamaka Congo lands a nice shot that snaps Andokuhle Congo's head back.
Chiamaka Congo throws out a loose jab but Andokuhle Congo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chiamaka Congo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Chiamaka Congo forces Andokuhle Congo back against the cage and clinches.

Andokuhle Congo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chiamaka Congo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chiamaka Congo throws a lazy uppercut
letting Andokuhle Congo counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andokuhle Congo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chiamaka Congo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andokuhle Congo scrambles back to his feet.
Chiamaka Congo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andokuhle Congo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chiamaka Congo tries to clinch up.
Andokuhle Congo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chiamaka Congo.
Andokuhle Congo tests Chiamaka Congo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chiamaka Congo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a stiff right hand.
Chiamaka Congo jabs at Andokuhle Congo's body.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a hook to the body
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a nice body shot.
Chiamaka Congo misses the shot to the body.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a wild body shot.
Chiamaka Congo swings widly with a right hand
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andokuhle Congo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chiamaka Congo.
Andokuhle Congo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chiamaka Congo.
Chiamaka Congo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chiamaka Congo lands a nice looking body shot.
Chiamaka Congo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andokuhle Congo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chiamaka Congo looks to clinch
letting Andokuhle Congo counter with a right hand.
Andokuhle Congo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Andokuhle Congo.
Chiamaka Congo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andokuhle Congo on the side of the head.
Andokuhle Congo slips under a jab from Chiamaka Congo.
Chiamaka Congo throws a shot from downtown. Andokuhle Congo moves away and avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Andokuhle Congo. Those never looked like landing.
Chiamaka Congo throws an off balance right hand
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chiamaka Congo just misses with a punch to the body.
Andokuhle Congo moves out of range as Chiamaka Congo strikes.
Chiamaka Congo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiamaka Congo throws a lazy uppercut
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chiamaka Congo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Andokuhle Congo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chiamaka Congo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a right hand to the body.
Andokuhle Congo misses with a body shot.
Chiamaka Congo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andokuhle Congo manages to avoid it.
Chiamaka Congo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andokuhle Congo.
Chiamaka Congo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chiamaka Congo swings widly with a right hand
and Andokuhle Congo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chiamaka Congo tries to clinch but Andokuhle Congo moves out of range.
Chiamaka Congo throws a lazy right hand but Andokuhle Congo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiamaka Congo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andokuhle Congo manages to avoid it.
Chiamaka Congo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chiamaka Congo catches Andokuhle Congo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice body punch from Chiamaka Congo.
Andokuhle Congo cracks a nice hook into Chiamaka Congo's ribs.
Chiamaka Congo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Andokuhle Congo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chiamaka Congo wants to clinch
and Andokuhle Congo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andokuhle Congo blocks a jab.
Andokuhle Congo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andokuhle Congo ducks under a wild hook from Chiamaka Congo.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chiamaka Congo.
I think Andokuhle Congo 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andokuhle Congo!
Andokuhle Congo thanked the fans post fight for their support.