Rio Fight Night 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palmer Gerrard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Dos Santos
vs
Gerrard

193 cm
20
235 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
238 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Palmer Gerrard!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerrard has a takedown stuffed.
Dos Santos throws a right hand that Gerrard ducks under and follows up with a left that Gerrard also avoids with ease.
A big right from Dos Santos misses.
No joy there for Gerrard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gerrard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gerrard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gerrard fails with a takedown attempt.
Dos Santos leaves Gerrard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cain Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Palmer Gerrard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerrard gets cracked there but stands up to it.

It looks like Palmer Gerrard has been cut.
Dos Santos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dos Santos throws a shot from downtown. Gerrard moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerrard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gerrard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Dos Santos. No joy for Gerrard on that attempt.
Dos Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gerrard circles away quickly and effectively.
Dos Santos throws a combination that misses

and Gerrard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Gerrard successfully pulls guard.
Gerrard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Gerrard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard managing to control the position.
Gerrard wants to sweep here but Dos Santos controlling him for the moment.
Dos Santos postures up.
Dos Santos wants to get up but he can't break Gerrard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dos Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Gerrard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gerrard is looking to clinch.
Dos Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dos Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
Dos Santos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cain Dos Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerrard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dos Santos.
Gerrard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dos Santos circles away.
Dos Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Gerrard.
Dos Santos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Gerrard forces Dos Santos back against the cage and clinches.

Gerrard ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gerrard no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dos Santos wanted to stand there but Gerrard had control of the position.
Dos Santos wants to stand and escape but instead Gerrard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Gerrard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gerrard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gerrard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dos Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Santos is looking to sweep but instead, Gerrard has passed into half guard.
Gerrard not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Dos Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Palmer Gerrard'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.

A punch combination from Dos Santos misses.
Dos Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Gerrard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gerrard wants to clinch
and Dos Santos counters with a nice body shot.
Dos Santos misses with a double jab.
Gerrard darts in looking for a takedown but Dos Santos gets double underhooks and turns Gerrard into the cage.

Dos Santos breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerrard.
Dos Santos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gerrard or perhaps it was just good defense by Dos Santos, which made it look bad.
Cain Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Palmer Gerrard.
Dos Santos avoids the head kick by Gerrard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerrard tries to clinch but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Dos Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gerrard circles away quickly and effectively.
Gerrard shoots in but Dos Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gerrard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gerrard fails with a takedown attempt.
Gerrard is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos punishes Gerrard's body with a nice straight punch.
Dos Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gerrard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dos Santos plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Gerrard swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Gerrard face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cain Dos Santos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Klemen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathias Yvon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Klemen
vs
Yvon

187 cm
19
217 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
254 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcelo Klemen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mathias Yvon!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Yvon as he connects with a hook.
Klemen throws a right and a left that Yvon avoids nicely.
Yvon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Marcelo Klemen has been cut.

Yvon bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Klemen! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

Klemen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yvon stands up over Klemen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oh Klemen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yvon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Klemen is on top in guard.

Klemen preventing the sweep.
Klemen wants to stand but Yvon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Klemen seems to have got his legs back now.
Klemen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Klemen is looking to work some ground and pound but Yvon has wrist control.
Yvon has a closed guard, preventing Klemen from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klemen throwing strikes but missing.
Klemen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yvon's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yvon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klemen.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yvon misses with a lunging right hand
and Klemen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Klemen misses its intended target.
Klemen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A big right from Yvon misses.
Klemen blocks a jab.
Yvon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Klemen misses the shot to the body.
Klemen blocks a head kick by Yvon.
Yvon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yvon walks into a stiff left hand from Klemen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klemen works over Yvon's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Mathias Yvon has been cut.
Yvon moves out of range of the strikes.
Yvon slips a jab and a cross from Klemen.
Klemen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yvon circles away quickly and effectively.
Yvon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klemen throws out the jab.
Yvon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Klemen counters with a stiff right hand.
Yvon looks winded!
Yvon moves forwards but Klemen connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Oooooh!!! Klemen has knocked Yvon down with a huge combo! Klemen steps away and waves a wobbly Yvon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klemen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yvon circles away quickly and effectively.
Klemen looks to land a right hand but Yvon moved out of range.
Klemen misses with a series of wild punches.
Klemen slips under a jab from Yvon.
Yvon throws a body kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klemen swinging wildly here.
Yvon throws a sloppy head kick and Klemen moves out of range easily.
Yvon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Klemen scores with a decent looking hook.
Klemen just misses with a punch to the body.

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

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

Yvon is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Klemen! Yvon is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Klemen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

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

Creeper
vs
Callahan

170 cm
22
158 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

190 cm
21
165 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slenderman Creeper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shane Callahan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Creeper feints and as Callahan raises his hands in defense, Creeper changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Creeper throws a big elbow that misses.
Creeper wants to get up but he can't break Callahan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Callahan being controlled here, momentarily.
Creeper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Creeper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Creeper has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Callahan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Creeper seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Callahan for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callahan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Creeper manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creeper looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Creeper pushes Callahan off and gets back to his feet.
Shane Callahan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Creeper.
Creeper moves out of range of the body kick from Callahan.
Callahan swings widly with a right hand

and Creeper counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Creeper slows the pace down in half guard.
Callahan wants to control but Creeper passes into side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Callahan is trying to get back to half guard.

Creeper has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Creeper is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Callahan's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creeper misses with a head shot. Callahan uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callahan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Callahan has a closed guard, preventing Creeper from standing up.

Creeper gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Creeper shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Callahan's guard.
Creeper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Creeper gets to his feet. Callahan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Creeper feints and as Callahan raises his hands in defense, Creeper changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Callahan controls Creeper momentarily but Creeper frees himself.
Creeper controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Creeper postures up.
Creeper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Creeper sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Callahan controls Creeper momentarily but Creeper frees himself.
Creeper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Creeper scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slenderman Creeper dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Callahan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Callahan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Creeper drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Creeper decides to stand up, so the ref orders Callahan to his feet.

Creeper shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Creeper escapes and gets back to his feet.

Creeper has Callahan up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan tries to score a body lock takedown but Creeper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Creeper gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Callahan looking to control.
Callahan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Creeper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slenderman Creeper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Callahan 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.
Callahan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Creeper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callahan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Creeper lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Callahan goes down and covers up as Creeper starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slenderman Creeper!
Slenderman Creeper decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eloi Prosper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eloi Prosper will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Overeem
vs
Prosper

173 cm
25
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

174 cm
25
162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eloi Prosper!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prosper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Overeem.
Prosper tries to clinch but Overeem moves out of range.
A head kick from Prosper lands but Overeem takes it in his stride.
Prosper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Overeem tries to avoid it but Prosper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Overeem to the ground. Overeem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Overeem closes this distance looking for a takedown but Prosper circles away.
Overeem misses with a lunging right hand
and Prosper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Prosper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Prosper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Overeem fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Prosper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Overeem.
Overeem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peter Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overeem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Prosper counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Overeem thinking.
A telegraphed right hand from Overeem misses the target.
The fighters circling - Overeem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Prosper darts in trying to clinch

and Overeem counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prosper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Overeem is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Overeem is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Prosper sees it coming and defends easily.
Prosper is trying to get back to full guard.
Overeem controlling the action here.
Prosper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Prosper won't allow Overeem to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Prosper manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Overeem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Prosper is trying to keep Overeem in close.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Overeem looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Prosper!
Overeem happy to just control the position for now.
Prosper is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Prosper!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overeem tries to control but Prosper wriggling away.
Overeem tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Overeem has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Overeem.
Prosper is looking to improve his position but Overeem isn't that keen on the idea.
Prosper is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Overeem dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Overeem gets a takedown into half guard.
Prosper is trying to control but can't.
Overeem trying to mount his opponent but Prosper defends it.
Prosper is staying active underneath Overeem, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Prosper looking for submissions off his back.

Overeem is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Prosper sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem prevents Prosper from improving his position.
Prosper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Overeem perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Prosper tries to get to full guard but Overeem has control of the leg.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Prosper scores with a three punch combo!
Prosper lands a right hook to the body.
Overeem throws the left hand but Prosper avoids the punch easily.
Overeem throws a hook but Prosper avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prosper darts in looking for a takedown but Overeem gets double underhooks and turns Prosper into the cage.
Overeem wants a takedown but no success here.

Prosper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Overeem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Prosper is fending him off so far but Overeem persists. Nope, Prosper circles away and we're back to standing.
Overeem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Prosper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Overeem shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Prosper is trying to defend but Overeem finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prosper is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prosper tries to kick Overeem off but Overeem keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Overeem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prosper can do to turn this around?
Prosper is looking for a sweep. Overeem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Prosper trying to control but Overeem postures up.

Overeem is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Prosper is refusing to be controlled, as Overeem sits in half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Overeem or perhaps it was just good defense by Prosper, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Prosper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Prosper with that takedown attempt.
Prosper cracks Overeem with a good jab.
Prosper throws a sloppy head kick and Overeem moves out of range easily.
Overeem misses with a left hand
and Prosper makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Prosper as he avoids it easily.
Prosper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Overeem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prosper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Overeem's waist but Overeem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Prosper off to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prosper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Prosper pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Overeem drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Prosper is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Overeem dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Overeem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Prosper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Overeem throws a poor cross that misses
and Prosper counters with a nice body shot.
Prosper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Overeem avoids it really well and circles away.
Prosper scores with a hook to the body. Overeem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Prosper lands a nice looking body kick.
Prosper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Overeem sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Prosper somewhat.
Overeem dives in and grabs Prosper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Prosper pushes down on Overeem's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overeem shoots for a double leg takedown but Prosper sprawls well. He's pushed Overeem's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Overeem darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Prosper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prosper is trying to maintain the position but Overeem is very close to passing his half guard.
Prosper moves into full guard.

Prosper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Overeem trying to move into half guard but instead Prosper has managed to sweep!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Prosper would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Prosper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Overeem is keeping the position for now.
Prosper wants to control from the top but Overeem keeps moving.
Prosper has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Overeem is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Overeem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Prosper sitting in guard here, content to control.

Overeem working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Prosper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Prosper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Prosper trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Prosper would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Overeem lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Overeem controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Overeem passes Prosper's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

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 Peter Overeem.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Overeem, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Overeem!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jewell Geoffrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jewell Geoffrey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Geoffrey
vs
Pierre

168 cm
23
162 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
163 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jewell Geoffrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ruben Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Geoffrey throws a leg kick
and Pierre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Geoffrey throws a leg kick
and Pierre counters with a nice uppercut.
Pierre looks to land a combination. Geoffrey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Geoffrey.
Pierre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

It looks like Ruben Pierre has been cut.
Pierre throws a head kick that Geoffrey semi-blocks.
Pierre with a nice cross.
Pierre staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pierre cracks Geoffrey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Geoffrey.
Pierre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Pierre misses the target.
Pierre scores with a jab. Geoffrey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pierre.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pierre.
Geoffrey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pierre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pierre throws a shot from downtown. Geoffrey moves away and avoids it.
Geoffrey loads up on a big right hand but Pierre slips the punch.
Pierre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Geoffrey.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pierre scores with a kick to the midsection.

Geoffrey drops Pierre with a nice combination! Geoffrey dives into Pierre's guard, looking to finish!

Pierre is rocked!
Geoffrey loads up on a big left hand. Pierre felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Geoffrey looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Pierre can't hide his disappointment, as Geoffrey celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jewell Geoffrey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wade Garrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Channing Mackenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wade Garrett could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Channing Mackenzie's chin.

Garrett
vs
Mackenzie

194 cm
25
229 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

196 cm
25
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good takedowns
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wade Garrett!
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, Channing Mackenzie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mackenzie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garrett keeping moving, preventing Mackenzie from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Garrett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garrett 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.
Mackenzie postures up and lands a big shot to Garrett's brow.
Mackenzie tries to free his leg and advance position but Garrett is retaining full guard.

Garrett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mackenzie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mackenzie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Garrett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mackenzie is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garrett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Mackenzie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garrett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mackenzie has managed to get both his arms back between Garrett's legs - danger averted.
Garrett trying to control the position.
Mackenzie stopping the sweep attempt from Garrett.

Garrett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Garrett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mackenzie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mackenzie cracks Garrett with a solid left hand.
Garrett wants to control the position but Mackenzie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mackenzie is working away from the top position though.

Garrett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Garrett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mackenzie pulls his head out easily.
Mackenzie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Garrett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Garrett keeping moving, preventing Mackenzie from controlling successfully.
Mackenzie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Garrett is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Garrett looking for a guillotine here but Mackenzie defends easily.
Garrett keeping moving, preventing Mackenzie from controlling successfully.

Garrett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mackenzie is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garrett trying to keep a closed guard but Mackenzie is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Garrett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garrett looking for a sweep. Not yet Garrett, not yet.
Garrett working a defensive guard here.

Garrett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mackenzie trying to control the position from guard on top but Garrett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mackenzie tries to stand but Garrett is controlling from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mackenzie trying to control the position from guard on top but Garrett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Garrett gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mackenzie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mackenzie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garrett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Garrett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mackenzie defends well.
Garrett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mackenzie postures up.

Garrett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mackenzie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mackenzie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Garrett looking for a guillotine here but Mackenzie defends easily.
Mackenzie wants to control from the top but Garrett keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garrett is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mackenzie throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Garrett's body to avoid the submission. Garrett has instead reached around Mackenzie's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Garrett arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wade Garrett!
A victorious Wade Garrett 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
28%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Kid Rock - Cocky. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
Lynch

195 cm
28
282 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

191 cm
21
260 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Just Fight (Everything 8$)
Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nathan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Lynch ducks down to avoid it.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at Turka Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones with a hook.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Lynch defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Lynch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Lynch tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lynch's sensitive parts.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.

It looks like Derek Lynch has been cut.
Lynch looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Lynch throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Jones scores with a jab. Lynch acknowledges it with a nod 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!
Lynch throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones avoids the head kick by Lynch.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
A punch combination from Jones misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lynch throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Nathan Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lynch thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Lynch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Lynch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Lynch throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lynch pushes Jones away with a front kick.

Lynch manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jones on his heels. He'll look to pass Jones's guard now, I'm sure.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is standing up over Jones. Jones looks to escape but Lynch dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Jones strikes from the bottom but Lynch takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Jones tries to hold on but Lynch pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Lynch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Lynch punching from mount but Jones doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jones tries to buck Lynch off but he can't manage it.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Lynch isn't that keen on the idea.
Lynch tries to control but Jones wriggling away.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lynch has hold of Jones's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jones manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lynch controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lynch on the ground.

Lynch wants to finish this one by submission but Jones is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lynch.
Lynch avoids the attempt from Jones to control.

Lynch working for a guillotine from mount but Jones is in no mood to give up.
Jones can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Lynch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derek Lynch's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lynch slips a straight right by Jones.
Lynch shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Lynch dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Derek Lynch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynch throws a body kick that misses.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Lynch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Nathan Jones has been cut.
Lynch looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Lynch dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones looks to land a combination. Lynch sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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 lazy left from Jones finds it's target.

Lynch is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Derek Lynch has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynch pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lynch in particular looking to stall.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Lynch sits in half guard.

Lynch is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Lynch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lynch is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Lynch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones landing rabbit punches to the side of Lynch's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Jones is looking to escape.
Lynch is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lynch looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Lynch isn't that keen on the idea.

Lynch jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jones manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lynch trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lynch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Jones pushes Lynch away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lynch gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Lynch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynch trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Derek Lynch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lynch on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Derek Lynch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Lynch's head but Lynch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones moves out of range as Lynch strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Lynch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Lynch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lynch loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Lynch checks it.
Lynch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lynch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Jones misses the jab.
Lynch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Jones catches Lynch right on the button with a cross.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Lynch's shoulder, as Lynch tries to avoid the shot.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lynch.
Lynch checks a leg kick nicely.
Lynch defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Lynch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lynch drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A left lands for Jones.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Lynch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A big left from Jones misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynch scores with a nice strike.
Lynch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Lynch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lynch checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Lynch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lynch.
Lynch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lynch staying out of range there.
Jones cracks Lynch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch misses with a head kick.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Lynch is looking to land body kicks.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Lynch misses with an uppercut.
Lynch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Lynch persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Nathan Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Lynch.
Lynch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lynch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Lynch slips the punch.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lynch.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Lynch's head but Lynch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Lynch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lynch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lynch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lynch takes one on the button.
Jones misses with a hook. Lynch ducked under it nicely.
Jones misses with an uppercut

and Lynch counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
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!
Lynch throwing strikes but missing.
Lynch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lynch passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lynch prevents Jones from improving his position.

Lynch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Jones clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lynch misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lynch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Lynch throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Lynch was not able to check.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.

Lynch is rocked!
Lynch misses with the combination.
Lynch is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lynch throws out the jab.
Lynch seems to have recovered his senses.
Lynch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lynch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lynch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Jones feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lynch sprawling to the canvas! Lynch rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jones finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones misses with an uppercut
enabling Lynch to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Lynch - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathan Jones!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nathan Jones made sure he mentioned Just Fight (Everything 8$), along with how happy he was to win his fight.